Short's Fest 2024
Get ready to party at Short's Fest 2024. Let's kick summer off right!
Date and time
Location
Short's Brewing Co. Pull Barn Tap Room & Production Brewery (Elk Rapids)
211 Industrial Park #Drive Elk Rapids, MI 49629Refund Policy
About this event
Summer doesn't start until we say so—throw on your summer shorts, grab your camp chair, and join us for the perfect summer evening (rain or shine!) on the lawn by Grand Traverse East Bay.
Short's Fest 2024 is scheduled from 5pm - 11pm, last call is at 10:30pm.
We'll be pouring shloads of Short’s Brews and Starcut Ciders and will have a bevvy of N/A bevvies at your command. You can stuff your face with tacos, BBQ, coney dogs (and more) on site if you need something to satiate (other than our luxurious liquids).
Early Bird tickets are available now until May 31 for $30, ticket prices go up after that. Your ticket will include a commemorative Short's Fest glass and 2 fills. Tokens for refills are $5 each.
Release your wiggles with live music from Da'Veonce & DaFunk Gang, Kanin Wren's "Taylor Swift Experience" and Elizabeth Reed.
Bike valet closes at 8pm.
Must be 21 with a valid photo ID to enter.
Frequently asked questions
Nope, this is pretty much the only day dogs are not allowed on-site. Same for kids, 21+ for Short's Fest.
We'll have a range of beers and ciders on draft, with gluten-free options available. We'll also have plenty of ice-cold Thirst Mutilator and N/A beverages. Tokens are $5 each for a 14oz pour.
Yep! We will have tickets at the gate so you can pop into the party at any time, stay as long as you want, head to the beach for a dip. We'll also have tokens available for purchase at multiple locations for $5 each.
You sure can! Check out at the entrance, and come back in the same way.
Please, don't park on US 31. We'll have parking on-site behind our warehouse, and if you're close by, ride your bike down and check it at the Norte Bike Valet. Bike valet closes at 8pm, pedal safely.
We offer full refunds up to 7 days before the event (but you'll have to cover the fees to process the refund).
We're from Northern Michigan, we party in all the weather—Short's Fest is rain or shine.
We'll have Osorios Tacos y Salsas, Flannigan's Goat, Coney Corner, and more. No outside food (including takeout) is permitted. Cash is preferred.
No weapons of any kind will be allowed in. No dogs. No humans under 21. Thank you for smoking in designated smoking areas. Any drugs will be subject to onsite testing. JK—don't bring drugs or vapes. You're better than that.