Michigan on the Mark: An Evening With Maker's Mark June 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Experience an unforgettable culinary journey at Bavarian Inn Restaurant with a meticulously curated 4-course dinner, featuring the finest Michigan ingredients and expertly paired with Maker's Mark bourbons. Each dish is a bold celebration of flavor, crafted to highlight the rich character of Maker's Mark while showcasing the best of Michigan’s bounty.

Begin by crafting your perfect Old Fashioned at our interactive creation station, then make your mark at the Maker’s Mark dipping table, where you will have your glass dipped into vibrant red wax for a keepsake cocktail experience. Sip, savor, and mingle while enjoying a celebration of Maker’s Mark craftsmanship in an immersive, hands-on event that delights the eyes, the palate, and the senses.

Reservations are required. Cost is $125 per person and includes bourbons, meal, souvenirs, tax and gratuity.

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1st Course

Cherry-Kissed Pork Bites

Succulent glazed pork bites lacquered to perfection, paired with bright pickled cherries and topped with crispy shallots for a sweet, tangy, and irresistibly crunchy finish.

Served with Cherry Mint Smash Cocktail featuring Maker's Mark

2nd Course

Lakeside Gold Walleye

Perfectly pan-seared Great Lakes walleye with a delicate, flaky finish, nestled in a silky sweet corn velouté that brings a touch of summer sweetness to every bite.

Served with Blackberry Bourbon Sour Cocktail featuring Maker's Mark 46

3rd Course

Mitten State Bourbon-Glazed Beef Cheeks

Tender Michigan craft beef cheeks, slow-braised to melt-in-your-mouth perfection and glazed with a rich maple-bourbon reduction, served alongside fresh Michigan asparagus bundles for a true taste of the season.

Served with Maple Old Fashioned featuring Maker’s Mark Cask Strength

4th Course

Bourbon Bliss Pecan Pie

A decadent twist on a classic, this rich chocolate pecan pie is infused with smooth bourbon, offering a perfect balance of nutty crunch, velvety chocolate, and a hint of warm, spirited sweetness.

Served with Espresso Martini featuring Maker's Mark Bavarian Inn Private Select Triple B

The event will continue in the Fischer Platz with entertainment and the following:

1 oz pour of Maker’s Mark Bavarian Inn Private Select Matriarch 100

A Porchside Spritz Cocktail featuring Maker’s Mark