Name: Backyard Beer Garden
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-09

Enjoy real pit BBQ smoked to perfection right here in downtown Chelsea, Michigan. Phil and Jenn Tolliver opened Smokehouse 52 in 2013, with a passion for barbeque that shines through in every dish served. The experience at Smokehouse 52 is authentic, delicious, and sure to exceed all expectations. The extensive menu includes salads, macaroni and cheese and salmon in addition to the smoked meats.

Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea

An upscale American bistro in a 100-year-old-restored building. Specialties include grilled Black Angus sirloin steak, over-roasted chicken breast, grilled Ahi tuna salad, smoked chicken pasta, seafood chowder, and homemade rolls.

Common Grill

Chelsea Bakery features their famous baked goods including donuts, muffins, fritters, pretzels, brownies, cookies and cupcakes to order.

Chelsea Bakery

The shops of downtown Chelsea are as charming as they are unique. Check out the River Gallery, the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company Factory Store and more.

Chelsea's Main Street

Sounds & Sights Festival is an annual summer weekend event in historic Chelsea, Michigan. The event started over three decades ago and is a highlight of summer that draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. The two-day, three-night festival features live music and social tent, kids' entertainment and activities, a classic car show, and much more. Each year features exciting changes and annual favorites that keep people coming back again and again. All performances and activities are held in downtown Chelsea, Michigan.

Chelsea Sounds & Sights Summer Festival

Mike's Deli features 72 different sandwiches using Zingerman's breads. Side salads, soups, gourmet cheesecakes and mini melts ice cream round out the menu. A treasure in downtown Chelsea, seats 40.

Mike's Deli

The Potting Shed is an adorable antique and specialty shop located in vibrant, historic downtown Chelsea featuring vintage linens, antique furnishings, garden ware, birdhouses, handmade bath and body items, clothing, jewelry, vintage candy, and more.

The Potting Shed

This professional non-profit theatre company was founded by actor Jeff Daniels in 1991, and is dedicated to the belief that there are creative and revelatory voices in America's heartland that need to be heard and explored. The Purple Rose Theatre Company year-round production calendar includes both new plays and established classics.

Purple Rose Theatre Company

Providing homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, fresh baked goods, ice cream, and a large selection of coffees, teas, and specialty drinks.

Zou Zou's Cafe & Coffee Bar

The mission of the Chelsea Area Historical Society is to gather and preserve the history of the Chelsea area for future generations. CAHS endeavors to properly collect, manage, display, and maintain area artifacts, archival information, photographs, genealogy records, and oral histories of local citizens. Through their museum and organization events, CAHS provides historical education opportunities for residents and visitors.

Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

We’ll have multiple Michigan brews, special cocktails, wine, and food from some local favorites! The Palmer Commons will be filled with free-to-play games including Giant Pong Toss, Giant Flip Cup, Cornhole, Giant Kerplunk, Fricket, Giant Yahtzee, Giant Ring Toss, Bulz-I-Bucket, Giant Soccer Pool, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Golf Darts, Washer Toss, Kan Jam, Playing Cards, and Fowling!

$5 per person at the entrance. No advance ticket sales.

CASH ONLY EVENT. MUST BE 21+ YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER!

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