BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 1, 2014) — April kicks off Michigan Wine Month. So it’s only fitting to announce the upcoming Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson is bigger and better.
The infield at Michigan International Speedway comes to life with the best wineries and breweries from across the state on May 10, 2014. The Michigan Wine and Beer Fest sponsored by Experience Jackson returns to the track on a different date, but still features the same great variety of wines and beers.
Michigan International Speedway, a 1,400-acre historic NASCAR racetrack in Southeastern Michigan’s Lenawee and Jackson Counties, will host its fifth annual Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson on Saturday, May 10.
This event will once again feature the tastes and toasts of Michigan wineries, Michigan breweries and Michigan eateries in a unique setting — the state’s only NASCAR Sprint Cup racetrack and the fastest track on the circuit.
“We are really excited to bring the Michigan Wine and Beer Fest back, but on a different date as the list of wineries and breweries continues to grow,” Curtis said. “We had a fantastic event the past four years, and it has really grown into a can’t-miss for wineries and breweries, and for people who like sampling and enjoying the state’s wine and beer.”
The festival will once again be held in the speedway’s infield on Saturday, May 10. Entertainment will be featured throughout the day from the MIS stage. Other activities are also planned including wine, food and beer product vendors, tastings and displays.
Over 40 award-winning wineries from across the state of Michigan will be on hand showcasing more than 100 varieties of wine including, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and others. The 2014 will feature more than 10 new wineries.
Beer will also return to the Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson in 2014. More than 20 popular brands of locally-brewed beers were featured at last year’s event and are expected to return.
In addition to wine and beer sampling and seminars, the festival will include an on-site retail store with select wines and beers available for purchase. Only a handful of festivals allow guests to walk away with having purchased the wines and beers they tasted and liked, and MIS is one of them!
Advance tickets for the Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson are $30. Each ticket includes $10 worth of tasting tokens.
This event is for guests 21 and older.
Stay on site! Weekend camping is also available for $35 (nonelectric sites) and $50 (electric sites) in the track’s MISCamping.com Graves Farm Campground. Need an RV? A hassle-free camping option is available for the wine and brew fest at www.MIScamping.com.
Or stay nearby! Contact the Jackson County Visitors Bureau at www.experiencejackson.com for a listing of convenient hotels, all with free shuttle service to and from the wine fest.
Tickets and details are available at www.MiWineandBeerFest.com or by calling 800-354-1010. Also, please visit our Twitter feed @MIWineBeerFest for information about the wine festival.
Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.
Tickets are on sale at http://www.MISpeedway.com or by phone at 800-354-1010.
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2014 Michigan International Speedway Schedule
Saturday, May 10 Michigan Wine and Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson
Friday, June 13 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and Sprint Cup Qualifying
Saturday, June 14 NASCAR Nationwide Series
Sunday, June 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400
Friday, Aug. 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice and Qualifying
Saturday, Aug. 16 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Sunday, Aug. 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400
