Enjoy a casual atmosphere and picturesque views of the Saginaw River at Drift Shoreside Beer Garden — order right from your boat or dine dockside on a multi-tiered deck! Sip custom-made Drift brand brews & handcrafted Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, and enjoy unique street fare from a fleet of on-site food trucks. Look to Acosta’s Havana Bites for authentic Cuban cuisine (and unforgettable Brisket Nachos)!

Support local charities while sipping away and groovin’ to music under the string lights at Drydock Beer Garden. A seasonal, outdoor beer garden in cozy Unity Park, grab a brew or glass of wine with friends — you’re welcomed to bring in eats from nearby restaurants & food trucks — and enjoy outdoor relaxation in the heart of Downtown Bay City’s dining district.

Experience what repurposing makes possible at Larkin Beer Garden, a former shipping container turned seasonal outdoor beer garden! Parked just outside Midland's Dow Diamond on Thursday and Friday nights, walk up to great brews, live music, and life-sized board games! With local food trucks like Proper Taco and Electric Taco frequenting often, there’s something for everyone here (even dogs are welcome). Gather with friends and refresh with your favorite craft brew, lager, or wine under the stars!

Enjoy live entertainment and summer evenings around the firepit at Midland Brewing Company's Red Keg Beer Garden — and savor inventive, locally produced craft beers you won’t find anywhere else. Honoring regional and Michigan history, try Lumberjack Brawl or Jenny Series selections with your pub-style food, and pick up a bean bag for a cornhole toss while you’re here! This beautiful backyard beer garden cozies up to the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail — pedal over for a frosty pint of Isle Royale Cream Ale!

Raise your glass to summer at Schnitzelbank Biergarten, a seasonal gathering space located in front of Frankenmuth’s riverfront Bavarian Inn Lodge. Join nightly sing-alongs and enjoy drinks, dinner, and entertainment in the lively Bavarian atmosphere. Downtown Frankenmuth is buzzing with busyness, but you’ll find casual relaxation and open-air fun at the Biergarten!

Discover a music cafe reminiscent of the outdoor beer gardens of Germany — Fischer Platz outside the Bavarian Inn Restaurant! Open daily during summer months since 1973, hear Linda Lee fill the air with delightful accordion music while sipping a cold brew or a glass of wine in the Frankenmuth sunshine. Look for themed events, such as amateur Jam Night featuring local musicians, a regular schedule of talented accordionists, and a never-ending supply of Bavarian-style fun!

Hop aboard a mobile party and catch a colorful ride on the 16-person Sunrise Pedal Trolley! Whether you’re pedaling with a bachelor or bachelorette party, or you’re just gathering a group together for fun, bring what you’d like to drink and power your way through waterfront Bay City’s shopping districts, historic neighborhoods, and area bars (if preferred)!

With cold brews in-hand, or another favorite beverage, pedal through streets of Little Bavaria lined with the blooms of summer! Ride the 16-person PedAle Trolley in Frankenmuth — book the whole trolley for your group or pick up single tickets for a Thursday- or Saturday-night pub-crawl — and check out their four- to six-person Circle Cruiser for smaller gatherings. Either way, “Sit. Smile. PedAle for Awhile.”