Presented by MiPortland Downtown the 6th annual Beerfest on the Bridge will be held on Portland's historic Veterans Memorial Bridge in downtown Portland. Built in 1890, this landmark is one of many bridges in the 'City of Two Rivers' creating an attractive and historic entrance into main street.
The beerfest will host to Michigan CRAFT Breweries, Cideries and Wineries, with live music and food trucks to round out the festival atmosphere.
Many opportunities to help are ahead of event day!
VOLUNTEERS get a souvenir tasting glass with 2 beer tickets and 2 wine tickets. If you're working a later shift, come and sign in early to get your ID tag, glass & sample tickets. Take a look at the time slots, they're geared toward a couple or few hours, and you can usually bring a partner ~or 4 :)
If you're signing others up with you - please enter their first & last names in the comment section :)
We've been on a 2year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this event has been a sell out 2 years in a row 2018 & 2019. With your help, we plan to grow it even bigger this year! Proceeds from Beerfest support Portlands Christmas celebration Holidayfest.
Presented by MiPortland Downtown the 6th annual Beerfest on the Bridge will be held on Portland's historic Veterans Memorial Bridge in downtown Portland. Built in 1890, this landmark is one of many bridges in the 'City of Two Rivers' creating an attractive and historic entrance into main street.
The beerfest will host to Michigan CRAFT Breweries, Cideries and Wineries, with live music and food trucks to round out the festival atmosphere.
Many opportunities to help are ahead of event day!
VOLUNTEERS get a souvenir tasting glass with 2 beer tickets and 2 wine tickets. If you're working a later shift, come and sign in early to get your ID tag, glass & sample tickets. Take a look at the time slots, they're geared toward a couple or few hours, and you can usually bring a partner ~or 4 :)
If you're signing others up with you - please enter their first & last names in the comment section :)
We've been on a 2year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this event has been a sell out 2 years in a row 2018 & 2019. With your help, we plan to grow it even bigger this year! Proceeds from Beerfest support Portlands Christmas celebration Holidayfest.
With a huge thanks to Neal Mathisen for making all the arrangements, and to the sponsoring businesses (please visit their establishments to express your thanks too:
- ConfluxCity Brewing Company x3 !!!
- Fabiano's Riverhouse Bar & Grill
- Madarang Hoort and Associates Law Office
- Worldwide Marine Underwriters
Presented by MiPortland Downtown the 6th annual Beerfest on the Bridge will be held on Portland's historic Veterans Memorial Bridge in downtown Portland. Built in 1890, this landmark is one of many bridges in the 'City of Two Rivers' creating an attractive and historic entrance into main street.
The beerfest will host to Michigan CRAFT Breweries, Cideries and Wineries, with live music and food trucks to round out the festival atmosphere.
Many opportunities to help are ahead of event day!
VOLUNTEERS get a souvenir tasting glass with 2 beer tickets and 2 wine tickets. If you're working a later shift, come and sign in early to get your ID tag, glass & sample tickets. Take a look at the time slots, they're geared toward a couple or few hours, and you can usually bring a partner ~or 4 :)
If you're signing others up with you - please enter their first & last names in the comment section :)
We've been on a 2year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this event has been a sell out 2 years in a row 2018 & 2019. With your help, we plan to grow it even bigger this year! Proceeds from Beerfest support Portlands Christmas celebration Holidayfest.
Presented by MiPortland Downtown the 6th annual Beerfest on the Bridge will be held on Portland's historic Veterans Memorial Bridge in downtown Portland. Built in 1890, this landmark is one of many bridges in the 'City of Two Rivers' creating an attractive and historic entrance into main street.
The beerfest will host to Michigan CRAFT Breweries, Cideries and Wineries, with live music and food trucks to round out the festival atmosphere.
Many opportunities to help are ahead of event day!
VOLUNTEERS get a souvenir tasting glass with 2 beer tickets and 2 wine tickets. If you're working a later shift, come and sign in early to get your ID tag, glass & sample tickets. Take a look at the time slots, they're geared toward a couple or few hours, and you can usually bring a partner ~or 4 :)
If you're signing others up with you - please enter their first & last names in the comment section :)
We've been on a 2year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this event has been a sell out 2 years in a row 2018 & 2019. With your help, we plan to grow it even bigger this year! Proceeds from Beerfest support Portlands Christmas celebration Holidayfest.
BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS
This is WHEN we do it! on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at a local food establishment 6:15 - 7:30pm. Become a regular and see how even more gets done.
With a huge thanks to Neal Mathisen for making all the arrangements, and to the sponsoring businesses (please visit their establishments to express your thanks too:
- ConfluxCity Brewing Company x3 !!!
- Fabiano's Riverhouse Bar & Grill
- Madarang Hoort and Associates Law Office
- Worldwide Marine Underwriters
Mid-Michigan's Favorite BeerFest Returns
Link Here for Tickets and EARLY DEALS!
Recently voted “Best Local Event” by local beer aficionados, Portland Downtown Executive Director Tina ConnerWellman is excited to bring back #BeerOnBridge in new and exciting ways.
"I get to work with great promoters and outstanding volunteers. It’s exciting to see the community come together to welcome visitors from everywhere, all enjoying each other’s company in a fun and inviting environment. It's easy to see why it was voted ‘Best Local Event.’ Cheers to great tastes!” said ConnerWellman.
It’s about the people and, of course, the craft beer, wine, cider, soda and, for the first time, seltzers - all provided by fermented and distilled artisans including (to be released as they come in!)
Each year offers a new flavor of this events signature beer, Portland Strong, brewed by our very own ConfluxCity Brewing Company and sponsored by Sandborn Farms.
Unique eats are provided by food trucks and caterers designed to compliment the beer, wine and cider offerings. Live music by a variety of artists completes the ambiance. However, it’s about more than the drinks, food and music, according to organizer and promoter Paul Starr, from I'm a Beer Hound.
“The boardwalk, bridge, and park surrounding the river are what separates this festival. Beerfest on the Bridge offers and outstanding vibrant atmosphere,” said Starr.
Portland City Manager Tutt Gorman agrees.
“Beerfest on the Bridge has become a hallmark event that showcases our historic downtown and local landmarks — the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the boardwalk overlooking the Grand River,” says Gorman. “We are extremely proud of our community and what it has to offer and look forward to showing it off.”
This beer festival stands out as it is held on the historic, metal truss, continuous use bridge constructed in 1890. The bridge offers a historic and exciting entrance into downtown Portland.
The earlier you buy, the more you save! VIP entry, offers an extra hour of the beerfest (early entry at 2 p.m.), a logo tasting glass and 15 tasting tickets – 3 oz. each. The General Admission, ticket gives 3pm entry and includes a logo tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets – 3 oz. each.
Save up to 1/2 off early March to mid May (sold out)
$20 General Admit $30 VIP Online Purchases Only
Save 35% on Summer Savings Mid MAY until this limited batch is sold out
$25 General Admit $35 VIP Online or at Portland Party Store
Anytime Until 6pm the evening before BeerFest
$30 General Admit $40 VIP
Any Tickets still Available 'Day Of'
$40 General Admit $50 VIP
Purchase Tickets Here
The Portland Blue Sox will be hosting 2 HOME games this year!
Vintage Baseball games are played by the ‘restored’ Portland Blue Sox team. Both the Home and Away teams adopt the rules, uniforms and equipment of the late 1800’s. Base ball of that period was played in the fresh air and sunshine in a less competitive atmosphere where everyone (including the players and spectators) cheered for the good plays by both sides. The Blue Sox team is composed of both male and female players, ages ranging from 16 up to 88. The game was played at historic Bud Plant Field, at Bogue Flats, just outside of downtown PortlandWith a huge thanks to Neal Mathisen for making all the arrangements, and to the sponsoring businesses (please visit their establishments to express your thanks too:
- ConfluxCity Brewing Company x3 !!!
- Fabiano's Riverhouse Bar & Grill
- Madarang Hoort and Associates Law Office
- Worldwide Marine Underwriters
- Antique / Vintage / Hot Rod Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles
- Oldies Music
- Raffle and Door Prizes
Portland Civic Players present the 3rd Annual Ladies Escape, all proceeds to benefit the Portland Community Theater Marquee Project.
Your ticket includes:
Personalized Charcuterie Board. Provided by White Acre Studios!
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Hors d' Oeuvres
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Music & Dancing
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Drink ticket
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Fantastic prizes
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Silent auction
Registration by 07/31/2022 includes a Raffle Entry for a Designer Handbag! Register by August to get your personalized board by the event. (Any registrations after will be delivered after).
This is an adult only event: Ages 21+
With a huge thanks to Neal Mathisen for making all the arrangements, and to the sponsoring businesses (please visit their establishments to express your thanks too:
- ConfluxCity Brewing Company x3 !!!
- Fabiano's Riverhouse Bar & Grill
- Madarang Hoort and Associates Law Office
- Worldwide Marine Underwriters
SUBMIT YOUR 'PITCH' in 30 minutes or less for an opportunity to win $5,000 (link here)
To submit your "pitch" or RSVP to attend, visit our website: https://www.rightplace.org/events/mipitch-2.
It's as easy as filling out the online form... no formal business plan required...
Have an idea scratched on a cocktail napkin? Have a full business plan? Have a business already but looking to expand or take your business in a different direction?If you answered yes to any of the above, it's time to shoot your shot!
You never know what could happen... all five finalists will pitch their idea at our in-person event on September 15th and all five will walk away a cash prize.
For reference, in 2021, our first place winner took home $5k, and our 5th place winner took home $500, and this year the pot is even bigger
. Now that's a great start to getting your business off the ground!Check it out!
To submit your "pitch" https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wI11Pz1g3tu1uFusENmY_ybHDM5IqVDUNIG4geWXnoM/viewform?edit_requested=true
or RSVP to attend, visit our website: https://www.rightplace.org/events/mipitch-2
Please join us for our 4th annual PCP Drama Run/Walk 5K! We are excited to again offer two options this year; in person via RunSignUp or a virtual race you do your own way in your own time!
The event will be held the morning of the Red Mill Community Day on August 27. Race time is 8 AM sharp and will go through Portland’s beautiful River Trail. Medals and t-shirts are guaranteed with sign up on or before August 20.
Packet pick up will be August 26 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Portland Community Theater (231 Maple St. Portland, MI 48875) or the morning of the race starting at 7:30 AM.
Are you out of state or in the state but far away and still want to do the virtual race?? We will ship your swag to you!! You still have to be signed up by August 20th to be guaranteed a medal and t-shirt.
To sign up for the in person race go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Portland/DramaRun
To sign up to do your own virtual event click here https://portland-civic-players.ticketleap.com/drama-run-2022/
Get a 'sample' and watch 2021 Community Day Fun here
"We are blown away with the unbelievable attendance, support and COMMUNITY involvement for our #RedMillCommunityDay festival last Saturday. We are speechless to say the least.
THANK YOU to Portland and the surrounding communities for your continuous support to the Friends of the Red Mill group events.
We are truly blessed
"Featuring: Kid Zone * Farmers Market * Art & Craft Vendors * Food Trucks * Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob * Covered Wagon Rides * Pony's & Petting Zone * Hands on Tractors * Live Music * Concert * Silent Auction * AND MORE!!
The Portland Blue Sox will be hosting 2 HOME games this year!
Vintage Baseball games are played by the ‘restored’ Portland Blue Sox team. Both the Home and Away teams adopt the rules, uniforms and equipment of the late 1800’s. Base ball of that period was played in the fresh air and sunshine in a less competitive atmosphere where everyone (including the players and spectators) cheered for the good plays by both sides. The Blue Sox team is composed of both male and female players, ages ranging from 16 up to 88. The game was played at historic Bud Plant Field, at Bogue Flats, just outside of downtown PortlandAuditions for our fall production of Shrek: The Musical will be August 29th and 30th at 7 PM at the Portland Community Theater. Bring a prepared song with a backing track and be prepared to read from selected sections of the script.
Ages:
- 2 roles for one boy and one girl age 10-13
- Principal and Ensemble roles (MANY) age 13 and up
What You Need: A prepared song with a backing track (you will not need the entire song. Approximately 1 minute needed) and be prepared for a cold reading from the script.
Rehearsals: Will start September 6, 2022 at 7 PM. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM will some weekend rehearsals if needed for choreography.
Performances: November 4 and 11 at 7 PM and November 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 2:30. (As this is a very family oriented show, we are going with 4 matinees and 2 evening performances).
Director: Mary Teachout
Assistant Director: Erin Hoard
Stage Manager: Laurie Reeves