Category Archives: Craft beer

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Nativity Fest Portage Indiana –

     Come out for four nights of homemade food, live music, carnival games, bingo, beer garden, and much more on  is back in July 2026!  Boasting live music every night and Carnival Rides 2026 dates are July 9th – 12th, 2026! 2026 MAIN STAGE LINE UP: THURSDAY:  Hicks Duo – Echoes of Pompeii FRIDAY: Crawpuppies…

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Gary Railcats Baseball Craft Beer Brewfest

This Spring, U. S. Steel Yard will once again be the home of the Baseball, Brews & Blues craft beer festival presented by Berey Bros. Join us on Saturday, June 11th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM when RailCats fans and beer lovers alike will be able to enjoy unlimited craft beer samples from many…

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Maple City Pub Crawl LaPorte Indiana

On Saturday, May 14th take a stroll through Downtown LaPorte and join in the 3rd Annual Maple City Pub Crawl. From 5 – 8 p.m. participating downtown restaurants and bars will be offering specials including tastings and entertainment. On Saturday, May 14th take a stroll through Downtown LaPorte and join in the 3rd Annual Maple…

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St. Patrick’s Celebration – Crown Point

St. Patrick’s Parade Returns To Crown Point!     The only lighted, nighttime St. Patrick’s Day parade St. Patrick’s Day parade is returning to the City of Crown Point.       The Infamous Celebration and parade will begin at dusk on Thursday, March 17, in the downtown square. Food and retail vendors will be set…

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New Brewery Opens in Hammond, Indiana

     Byway Brewing, the region’s newest brewery and restaurant  opens  Saturday, Feb 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The concept of Byway Brewery started in the late 90’s when Dave Toth and Tom Duszynski started brewing beer for fun. Toth and Duszynski spent the next 10 years crafting some of their favorite ales. “It was time…

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18th Street Brewery

     18th Street Brewery is one of the largest breweries in northwest Indiana and was named as the #1 Best Brewpub by USAToday’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2019.      Their 32,000 square foot location houses a taproom, production, packaging, barrel program, and a full-service kitchen.      It’s the perfect place to stop in…

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Shelf Ice Brew Fest Coming to Michigan City

The 5th annual Shelf Ice Brewfest will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1- 5pm, (VIP entry at noon), located outdoors on Franklin Street between 6th and 8th Streets to highlight the best brew masters in the Great Lakes Area. Craft brewers from Indiana, Michigan, and beyond will be pouring their delicious concoctions…

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Experience Steve’s Lounge in Hegewisch

    Located in an almost forgotten corner of southeast Chicago, in the quaint and historic neighborhood of Hegewisch is an isolated blue collar community boarded by Lake Calumet, railroad tracks and the Ford assembly plant you’ll find Steve’s Lounge. It is in this almost ideal “classic tavern” environment that one can find.   To experience a…

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McGinnis Pub treats Local Patrons

     It’s St. Patrick’s Day  every day at McGinnis Irish Pub in Michigan City, Indiana. You’ll find a authentic Irish food with corned beef and cabbage and all the fixins.    It’s not too often you’ll find some vegetarian friendly items at an Irish pub – like an veggie burger or a burger with…

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Yats Cajun Restaurant Opens In Valparaiso

       Yats is a local Cajun Creole restaurant recently opened in Valparaiso, Indiana. Yats’ food is New Orleans inspired stews and sauces that are deeply satisfying and served over a bed of rice with Cajun buttered bread. Their food is New Orleans inspired sauces that are deeply satisfying with a touch of spice.     …

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