Upcoming events.
FARM-TO-TABLE COMMUNITY DINNER
Join us for a casual farm-to-table community dinner celebrating the bounty of the season with a meticulously crafted menu that highlights the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Each dish tells a story of local agriculture, sustainability, and culinary passion.
Dinner is served and enjoyed buffet/family style. Children are welcome to eat free with a paying adult. We encourage you to bring your children and introduce them to high quality food shared in a casual community atmosphere!
Location: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen, Bishop Circle East, Dexter, MI, USA
Full Menu: Menu will be announced within a week before each dinner.
Jolly Pumpkin artisan ales, cocktails, mocktails, and other drinks available for purchase from the JP bar.
TICKETS HERE
26th Annual Summer Michigan Summer Beer Festival
The Summer Beer Festival hosts many of Michigan's finest breweries sampling over hundreds of fresh, local Michigan beers.
Our festivals are inclusive events celebrating Michigan beer, where all people over 21 are warmly welcomed.
Friday admission includes 15 tokens for beer samples with additional tokens for sale at the event.
26th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival
The Summer Beer Festival hosts many of Michigan's finest breweries sampling over hundreds of fresh, local Michigan beers.
Our festivals are inclusive events celebrating Michigan beer, where all people over 21 are warmly welcomed.
Saturday full day admission includes 15 tickets for beer samples and access to the evening concert. The tasting portion of the festival will end at 6pm on Saturday, at which time 12 and/or 16oz beers will be available for 5 and 7 tickets, respectively. Drink tickets will be available for purchase throughout the event. There will also be evening concert only admission available for purchase
Food is available for purchase inside the festival, and guests can enjoy live music from a variety of Michigan bands on Friday, and headliner Keeler and The Keels on Saturday, with an opening band TBD.
The oldest of the Michigan Brewers Guild's five annual festivals, the Summer Beer Festival takes place rain or shine in the lovely outdoor setting of Ypsilanti's Riverside Park in historic Depot Town.
Watermoo
The Watermoo is a 111-mile gravel cycling road race on mostly gravel, some tarmac and a road that is no longer a road with a river crossing in the farmlands of southeastern Michigan. It will be an honest challenge for most, something riders will be proud of completing and is part of the Long & Ultra Michigan Gravel Race Series.
DATE
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
MICHIGAN GRAVEL CYCLING
Dexter, MI 48130
MICHIGAN GRAVEL RACE SERIES
The Michigan Gravel Race Series is a points series composed of 15 uniquely different gravel centric events. Riders may choose to challenge themselves in the Short, Long or Ultra course series in several categories from open, fatbike, singlespeed and tandem. Racers registered for the series will accumulate points at events throughout the season.
Triple Trail Challenge
Triple Trail Challenge - Pinckney Recreation Area Waterloo Pinckney - Pinckney Trailhead, 8656 Silver Hill Rd., Pinckney, MI, United States
Triple Trail Challenge
Information and registration for the 2025 Triple Trail Challenge will be available closer to the event
Tree Fort Bikes and the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association are proud to present the 2025 Triple Trail Challenge! Riders will experience nearly 50 miles of SE Michigan’s premier single-track combined with scenic gravel roads, all nestled in the heart of the Waterloo-Pinckney State Recreation Area. Ride it all or try a shorter loop.
Friday, September 13th to Saturday the 14th
Rain date is Sunday, September 15th.
Where:
Pinckney Recreation Area, Silver Lake parking lot
Time:
Start 7am - 11am. Must register for capped entry and display a number plate during ride. DNR Patrolled.
Ride:
2023 route options (click here) 2024 update to come
With:
up to 1000 riders
Cost:
$40 direct donation to the Poto IMBA chapter (Poto Revitalization Project), you receive entry, number plate and food after the event.
Batman Ride
Ride the Poto, backwards, at night!
This is an advanced level, self supported night ride with a once a year opportunity to ride the Poto backwards.
The Batman Ride will be staging at the Silver Lake parking lot. Arrive by 6:30pm and be ready to roll at 7:00pm. Let us know you are coming, by clicking “going” in the Facebook event. Contact Chris LaBaere on facebook or email cmlabaere@gmail.com with any questions.
This is an advanced level, self supported night ride – be sure to bring your lights, including a backup.
After the ride we will be having a campfire just off the Silver Lake Parking lot. What you should bring: Bike lights, backup light, cell phone, map of the trail/ GPS, food/beverages to share, post-ride clothes.
In the event of rain, the ride will be canceled – keep an eye on the Facebook event if weather is adverse.
After the ride we will be having a campfire just off the Silver Lake Parking lot. Typically riders bring food and beverages to share.
Any questions or concerns please reach out to Chris LaBaere either on facebook or email cmlabaere@gmail.com
Black Friday Ride at Rolling Hills
Black Friday Ride at Rolling Hills
Join the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association as we lead a fun group ride on Black Friday.
More details to follow
Jolly Pumpkin x North Peak x Hyperion Coffee
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Peak Brewing Company, and Hyperion Coffee are thrilled to announce the release of two special collaboration beers on March 15th. This unique partnership brings together a shared passion for craft, community, and creativity—culminating in a heartfelt celebration that honors the memory of our dear friend and right-hand-man for the Kitchen, Grant Smith.
As part of this collaboration, Jolly Pumpkin will release Rojzilla Con Cascara, a unique brew featuring Hyperion’s Cascara and Las Lajas Double Diamond, while North Peak will unveil Cafe Uno Porter, made with Hyperion’s own Cafe Uno.
To mark this exciting coffee inspired release, The Kitchen at Jolly Pumpkin will open early for an all-day brunch, featuring a delicious menu curated by Chef Maggie Long. Our friends at Hyperion Coffee will also be on-site, serving fresh espresso shots in the morning, setting the perfect tone for a day of wholesome food, craft beverages, and camaraderie.This event is especially meaningful to us as we approach one year since Grant’s passing due to pancreatic cancer. In his honor, we are choosing to channel our grief into something positive. As Grants friend and co-worker Claire Lloyd beautifully expressed, “Instead of stewing in sadness and grief, let’s turn it into something positive.” With that spirit, we are dedicating this celebration to Grant and committing 25% of sales to Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research, the world’s largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.
We invite our community to come together on March 15th to celebrate life, friendship, and the joy of collaboration. Join us as we raise a glass to Grant and support a cause that means so much to us all.
2319 Bishop Cir E, Dexter, MI 48130
Ramen Night with Carosello Pasta
We’re excited to announce that starting January 29th, we’re teaming up with our friends from Carosello Pasta to bring you Ramen Night every Wednesday 3pm-9pm! In keeping with our commitment to community and local flavors, we’ll be serving up a rotating selection of two meat-based and two vegetarian ramen options, along with a delicious kids' ramen for the little ones.
To round out your ramen experience, we’ll offer a variety of sides—all crafted with care and inspiration from the land that sustains us. Please note, on Ramen Nights, our regular menu will not be available.
At The Kitchen at Jolly Pumpkin, we’re deeply rooted in the community and the soil beneath our feet. Our mission is to cultivate a meaningful connection between people and the land by embracing farm-to-table practices, supporting local farms, and honoring the simplicity and beauty of earth-grown ingredients. We believe that knowing where your food comes from fosters a deeper appreciation for the land, and our goal is to nourish not just your body, but your sense of community as well. Every dish we serve is an invitation to connect—whether it’s with the food, the people around you, or the place we call home.
Come share in the spirit of togetherness and enjoy a warm bowl of ramen that’s as flavorful as it is full of heart. We can’t wait to see you there!
Farm-to-Table Community Dinner
Washtenaw Meats is proud to host a monthly series of Farm-to-Table Community Dinners at Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale + Kitchen in Dexter. These special dinners celebrate the rich diversity of local foods and the hardworking farmers who produce them. The series features a unique, rotating menu each month, offering guests a fresh and exciting culinary experience while fostering a sense of community and connection over shared meals.
Each dinner is served family/buffet style, inviting guests to enjoy local, seasonal ingredients prepared in innovative ways. These dinners allow community members to connect with the farmers who grew the food for the meal, making each dinner a true celebration of local foods and relationships.
Event Details:
When: Monthly, the last Tuesday of each month. Bar opens at 6:00 PM, dinner served at 6:30 PM.
Where: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ale + Kitchen, Bishop Circle, Dexter, MI.
Cost: $38 per adult (includes meal), Kids eat FREE with a paying adult!
Beverages: Available for an additional cost from Jolly Pumpkin’s bar.
FARM-TO-TABLE COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES
Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and a celebration of the farm-to-table ethos, where each dish tells a story of local agriculture, sustainability, and culinary passion.
Location: Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen, Bishop Circle East, Dexter, MI, USA
Menu is developed based on seasonality and availability.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Cocktails available for additional charge. Children free with paying adults.
Ski’s Sausage Pop Up
Our Friends Ski’s Sausage will be here slinging dogs!
2319 Bishop Cir E, Dexter, MI 48130
Holly Jolly Holiday Market Pop Up
EXPLORE A CURATED COLLECTION OF LOCAL MICHIGAN ARTISTS SHOWCASING UNIQUE GIFTS, CRAFTS, & HOLIDAY TREASURES!
ENJOY DELICIOUS FOOD, & A WARM FESTIVUS ATMOSPHERE WHILE YOU SHOP, SIP, & CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH US!
2319 Bishop Cir E, Dexter, MI 48130