Burn ‘Em Brewing Hosts Annual 420ish Event

The vibes were noticeably high for Burn ‘Em Brewing’s annual 4/20ish event. Each year, for the last nine, the Burn Em’ team and fellow goodtime enthusiasts gather under one roof to ring in the pseudo holiday. The event offers live music, food, beer, and the company of like-minded folk. Event goers were greeted with eager smiling faces, bluebird skies, the perfect spring breeze, and kegs on kegs of the best beer in town.

The Burn Em’ team understood the assignment and honored the holiday the way they knew best– by bringing people together. A specialty terpene-infused pilsner was just one of the stars of the show, offering a familiar aroma and easy drinking delight. The food featured piled-high stoner bowls to satiate even the hungriest of guests, grub that sure left its mark. The Back Room, Burn Em’s new airy event space, set the stage for a day jam-packed with festivities and local bands. In total, the event offered a jammy lineup from local talent– Mo & Co, Lunar Ticks, Stealin’ the Farm, and the Parliament Funk cover band to close out the event, America Eats Its Young.

“The music space has finally evolved into what I’ve really been picturing it to be,” said one of the Founders, Steve Murray. “We’re doing music every weekend, and it’s been just getting that community feel where artists have a place to perform, display their art, and play their music. That’s what we wanted since the beginning, and now it’s finally all coming together.”

Event Goers were jamming well into the night– dancing, laughing, and simply enjoying the company. The community’s support for Burn ‘Em Brewing over the years has continued to grow, along with the brewery itself. Burn ‘Em Brewing is approaching almost three years at its new location—1215 E 2nd Street, Michigan City —and has the community to thank for remaining loyal through the relocation and growth.

“We’ve had our own little community in Michigan City for a long time, and they’ve been super loyal to us and was what kept us going through COVID. They’re what has helped us get open here and kept us going,” said Murray.

Moving locations was challenging, and Burn ‘Em Brewing couldn’t have succeeded without the loyal support of the community.

“A lot of money went into opening this location. If we didn’t have our people, our community to stand by our side the entire time, we might not have made it through. We might not have made it through COVID,” said Murray.

“Michigan City has always been so accepting of us, and it’s been an amazing place to live and grow. The city works with us, letting us close the street. We have to go through all the legal stuff to do it, but for them to be supportive and let us do this kind of thing, it means the world.”

If Saturday’s event did not strike a chord with you, fear not. Burn ‘Em Brewing is looking forward to a busy summer season and more events down the line.

“We have one big event coming up on June 20. It’s called Psych Fest, and it’s a psychedelic rock festival. We partner with Roxy Music Out of La Porte, and they bring out the student band. The students get a section in the middle of the concert to play their music,” said Murray

“We feature beginner bands, ages 10 to 13, and advanced bands, ages 15 to 17. It’s amazing to see these kids perform for a crowd—they’re passionate and playing their hearts out. The experience could help inspire their music careers,” said Murray.

The event season is heating up, and your friends at Burn ‘Em Brewing are keeping the beer cold. For information on events, visit burnembrewing.com/events. Or check out their events page on Facebook as the details roll.