Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K

Lansing, United States • 9 May 2026

Beerfest at the Ballpark

Beerfest at the Ballpark is an outdoor festival held at Jackson Field, the home stadium of the Lansing Lugnuts in downtown Lansing, Michigan. The event combines a selection of beverages with live music and local food vendors. Participants can explore a variety of drinks from numerous producers, with the festival featuring more than 300 different beers, ciders, hard seltzers, meads, spirits, and wines.

The event takes place at the baseball stadium located at 505 E Michigan Ave. Food is available throughout the venue, provided exclusively by the stadium concession stands. In addition to the beverage tastings and musical performances, the festival hosts various vendors on-site.

This event serves as a benefit for Friends of The River, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality and environmental awareness for rivers in Michigan. Registration and entry are managed through ticket sales available online or at the stadium box office.

Available distances:

  • 5 km

The festival environment utilizes the stadium grounds to provide an outdoor space for the community to gather. All proceeds from the event contribute to local river conservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Beerfest at the Ballpark 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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