
Our third annual Corks & Crafts tasting event will be bigger and better than ever in 2023! The outdoor, tented event will feature Southwest Michigan craft beer, wine, and spirits. Additionally, BOTH vintage boats AND vintage trailers will grace the the lawns of Gilmore Car Museum this year during the event. Stop and enjoy the beautiful, red barns as you play giant Jenga, cornhole, and other yard games. Swing by a 1962 Chris-Craft boat and on the next loop a 1962 Shasta Airflyte trailer decked out for the era.
You'll also enjoy the sounds of live music from Barefoot Blondes as you meet the brewers and vintners.
Admission includes:
- 5 tasting tokens for beer, wine, or spirits
- Entrance to the entire museum, galleries, and collections
- Access to Boats At The Barns show and the Vintage Travel Trailer Rally
- Gilmore Car Museum souvenir cup
- Live music, outdoor yard games, door prizes
* Additional tasting tokens may be purchased for $1 per token.
Timeline:
- 9:00 am: Boats At The Barns show gate opens
- 9:00 am: Vintage Travel Trailer Rally show gate opens
- 11:30 am: GCM members - early admission
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Guitar UP!
- 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Corks and Crafts area opens
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Barefoot Blondes
Pricing:
- General Admission - $35 per person
- GCM Admission - Early Entry at 11:30a - $35 per person
Please note,
- Museum Memberships are not valid for free admission at museum fundraisers.
- Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
- Capacity is limited. Event area is for those 21+.
Wine:
Beer:
- Haymarket
- Short's Brewing Company
- Ludington Bay Brewing
- Saugatuck Brewing
- and more!
Spirits:
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.