More Bands, More beers, More Burn
Muskegon, MI – After 10 incredible years on Pere Marquette Beach, Burning Foot Beer Festival begins its next chapter. On August 29, 2026, the festival moves to Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon — offering the same lakeshore energy with a stunning view of Muskegon Lake. We’re grateful to everyone who helped build a decade of unforgettable beach celebrations and excited to launch what we’re calling Burning Foot 2.0: more space, expanded art installations, new interactive elements, and the best craft beer the Great Lakes region has to offer. Burning Foot continues to be developed in partnership with the Lakeshore Brewers Guild.
Lakeshore Brewers Guild
For more than a decade, the Lakeshore Brewers Guild has championed both the local craft beer industry and the incredible natural beauty of the Great Lakes region. As a partner to the Michigan Brewers Guild, the Lakeshore Brewers Guild focuses on the counties that touch Lake Michigan across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Together with its members, the guild has worked to build the “Lakeshore Ale Trail,” celebrating a region rich in craft breweries, lakeside character, and the community benefits that come from strong, locally owned businesses.
For our first 10 unforgettable years, Burning Foot came to life on the sands of Pere Marquette Beach — a decade we will always be deeply grateful for, made possible by the brewers, artists, volunteers, partners, and thousands of festival-goers who helped create something truly special. That legacy is the foundation for what comes next.
As we enter this new chapter at Heritage Landing, we see it as Burning Foot 2.0: a chance to grow, evolve, and expand the parts of the festival we’re most passionate about. With more space and new creative opportunities, we’re able to elevate our live art installations, enhance interactive experiences, and continue building a festival that reflects the spirit of the Lakeshore and the breweries that call it home. Through joint promotion, collaboration, and shared vision, the Lakeshore Brewers Guild remains a driving force in supporting its members, local economies, and the next generation of Burning Foot.
Michigan Craft Distillers Association
The Michigan Craft Distillers Association was formed in 2014 to organize the growing number of small-batch spirit producers in the state. Today, the nonprofit organization boasts more than two dozen craft distillery members and four distilleries “in planning” that are scheduled to open within the next year. That number increases on a regular basis, along with other craft beverage sectors.
Michigan cider Association
The Michigan Cider Association (MCA) exists to elevate and grow the Michigan cider industry by uniting cider makers and apple growers and connecting hard cider enthusiasts and soon-to-be fans with Michigan ciders that they’ll love! They work to grow exposure to cider culture, connect with communities, and empower excellence in the industry.
Michigan Wine Collective
The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is non-profit organization with the following mission: To enhance the sustainability and profitability of the Michigan wine industry by supporting wineries, growers and other businesses and individuals connected to the industry – today and for future generations. In 2016 when the Michigan wine industry’s state organization, the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, began transitioning to the Michigan Craft Beverage Council, the wine industry created the Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC). MWC was created to supplement losses the industry would experience in the Council’s absence. MWC is made up of a wide variety of wine professionals and enthusiasts from all sectors of the wine industry. Our members include wineries, growers, suppliers & vendors, researchers & educators, government officials, retailers, hospitality, media, and MORE! We are big into the idea that MI wine is for everyone and there is room for everyone. Let’s grow the industry together.
