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Michigan Craft Beer Stroll Expands in Royal Oak

Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County.

Tickets are on sale now for the second annual Michigan Craft Beer Stroll in Downtown Royal Oak, Saturday,  Sept. 21 from noon. – 5 p.m. presented by the Royal Oak Restaurant Association.

After two successful years with growing participation from guests and restaurants, the Michigan Craft Beer Stroll is back, offering patrons the opportunity to sample a variety of beer from some of the top breweries in Michigan and signature dishes from 25 participating restaurants.

“The great thing about the event this year is that we have restaurants who are new to town participating for the first time in one of our stroll events, giving guests an even greater sampling of what downtown Royal Oak has to offer,” states Carrie O’Neill, president of the Royal Oak Restaurant Association referring to establishments such as Local 212, Hamlin Corner and Pizzeria Biga who have signed up as stops on the Stroll.

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Participating locations include: 

  • 526 Main
  • Bastone
  • bd’s Mongolian Grill
  • BlackFinn
  • D’Amato’s
  • Fifth Avenue
  • Gemmayze
  • Gusoline Alley
  • Hamlin Corner
  • Local 212
  • Lockhart’s BBQ
  • Mr. B’s
  • Oak City Grille
  • O’Tooles
  • Oxford Inn
  • Pronto!
  • Pizzeria Biga
  • Red Fox English Pub
  • Rock on Third
  • Royal Oak Brewery
  • Star Lanes Sports Bar & Restaurant at Emagine Royal Oak
  • Tom’s Oyster Bar
  • Town Tavern
  • Woody’s Diner
  • Ye Olde Saloon

Featured breweries include: Arbor Brewing Company, Arcadia Brewing Company, Atwater Brewing Company, Bastone Brewery, Bells Brewery, Brewery Vivant, Crankers, Dark Horse, Dragonmead, Founders Brewing, Frankenmuth Brewery, Greenbush, Griffin Claw Brewing, Jolly Pumpkin, Keweenaw Brewing Company, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, Millking It Productions, New Holland Brewery, North Peak Brewing Co., Odd Side, Right Brain, Rochester Mills Brewing, Saugatuck Brewing Company, and Shorts Brewing Company.

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Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 on the day of the event. Ticket quantities are limited, therefore interested guests are encouraged to purchase theirs early! Tickets are available online at neptix.com/events/1451/.  Any available remaining tickets will be available for purchase at check-in located on Fifth Street between Center and Washington Streets.

All strollers are required to bring a valid ID and start at one of the event check-in tent to get their lanyards and wristbands.

Event proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County.  Brett Tillander, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Oakland County said, “We are thrilled that the Royal Oak Restaurant Association has selected us as the beneficiary for Beer Stroll again this year.  The partnership we have developed with the Association has become one that we truly value and appreciate, plus the event is a great way to spend an afternoon exploring downtown Royal Oak.”

Source: Michigan Craft Beer Stroll


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