
Upcoming events

Rainmaker Day
Let’s celebrate our delicious, multi-award winning flagship beer, Rainmaker Ale.

Groundwork's Fall Fling
Fresh brews, live music from Jake Allen, and a chance to hear more about what we've been up to and meet up with the Groundwork community in Frankfort!

Stormtoberfest
We are kicking off Frankfort Beer Week with our annual Oktoberfest celebration, Stormtoberfest! Grab your dirndls and lederhosen's and head down to the pub for an all day festival with stein holding, food specials, & more!

Frankfort Beer Week
Save the date for the 12th Annual Frankfort Beer Week! Celebrate all that is great about Michigan Craft Beer and the incredible food scene in the charming, coastal city of Frankfort and neighboring village of Elberta.

Frankfort (Beer Week) Trivia
Join us at 7pm on October 1st for a special Frankfort-centric trivia night, with some beer questions thrown in for fun.

Beer Week Brewery Tour
Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner Rick Schmitt.

Beer Week Brewery Tour
Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner Rick Schmitt.

Beer Week Brewery Tour - Meet the Brewer!
Now is your chance to geek out on beer and brewing with the guy who knows them best! Step inside the heart of Stormcloud Brewing with an extra-exclusive brewery tour hosted by co-owner and brewer, Brian Confer.


LIVE: Robert Rolfe Feddersen
Join us for the return of Robert Rolfe Feddersen—a Chicago-born, Crown Point-based singer/songwriter known for honest, humorous, and heartfelt songs. You won’t want to miss him hit the Stormy Stage this year!

LIVE: Jakob Abraham
Country, rock, alternative - some music just doesn’t fit into one genre.

So Long, Summer Labor Day Party
Join us for our annual Labor Day tradition as we say goodbye to summer the right way—cold beer, good food, and live music in the beer garden.
LIVE: Silver Tree & Fowl
Come on down to the Taproom and help us welcome TWO back-to-back bands with shared members to the Stormy Stage!

LIVE: Jen Sygit
Back by popular demand—Jen Sygit returns to the Stormy Stage for her second appearance this year!

LIVE: Dann the Band Ft. Chester
Dann the Band Featuring Chester is back—and they’re bringing the good vibes to the Parkview Taproom Beer Garden for an end-of-summer show you won’t want to miss!

Keep Benzie Beautiful Lakeshore Cleanup
We are fortunate to live in one of the most remarkable places on earth, and Stormcloud is committed to doing our part to keep it that way. That is why we have made it our mission to organize the biggest beach cleanup that Benzie County has ever seen - but we need your help!

LIVE: Matt Gabriel
Matt Gabriel returns to the Stormy Stage for another unforgettable evening of soulful, rootsy music.

LIVE: Ben Traverse Duo
Join us on the Stormy Stage for an evening of timeless tunes and powerful storytelling with the Ben Traverse Duo.

LIVE: Lucia Kinder
Stormcloud’s very own Lucia Kinder takes the Stormy Stage for the first time on Tuesday, August 6th from 6-8pm.

LIVE: Barefoot (Benefit Show)
Join us for a special evening on the Stormy Stage with Barefoot, bringing their signature blend of acoustic roots and soul to the Taproom.
This show is presented by Mills Community House and will benefit the Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund, supporting neighbors in need right here in our community.

LIVE: Mike Struwin Band
The Mike Struwin Band is back on the Stormy Stage—and ready to take you on a musical journey rooted in the heart of Pure Michigan sound.

LIVE: Blake Elliott
Let’s welcome the always captivating Blake Elliott back to the Stormy Stage this summer!

LIVE: Serita's Black Rose
Get ready for a night of soul-stirring music as Serita’s Black Rose returns to the Stormy Stage!

LIVE: Dye Jones Dynamic Power Duo
Let’s give a warm welcome back to the Dye Jones Dynamic Power Duo as they return to the Stormy Stage!

LIVE: The Archipelago Project
Join us as The Archipelago Project takes the Stormy Stage for an inspiring evening of live music and community connection.

LIVE: Jen Sygit
Join us on the Stormy Stage as we welcome Jen Sygit, an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Lansing, MI.

LIVE: Luke Woltanski Duo
The Luke Woltanski Duo is bringing their high-energy, heart-forward performance to the Stormy Stage!

LIVE: Kyle Brown & Nina Sofia
Join us for an evening of live music on the Stormy Stage with Kyle Brown and Nina Sofia!

LIVE: Robert Rolfe Feddersen
Join us at Parkview Taproom on June 28 from 6-8pm for the return of Robert Rolfe Feddersen—a Chicago-born, Crown Point-based singer/songwriter known for honest, humorous, and heartfelt songs. You won’t want to miss him hit the Stormy Stage this year!

Brew to Brew Trail Day
Support the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail by signing up for the 2025 Brew-to-Brew Trail Day! The $50 donation / registration fee includes vouchers for two beers — one here at Stormcloud and one at Five Shores Brewery!

12th Beerthday Party
Join us as we celebrate twelve years of brewing excellence at Stormcloud Brewing Company! Mark your calendars for a day full of fun, community spirit, and delectable brews!

Frankfort/Elberta Restaurant Week
Frankfort & Elberta Restaurant Week is back! From May 30th - June 5th, we’ll have both a $25 and $35 menu option with special entrees all week. Check out the menus on the event page.

Summer Kickoff Party
Kick off the summer of 2025 with us at the Parkview Taproom on Memorial Day!
Live Music | Food Trucks | Yard Games | Merch Release | & More!

Arcadia Grit & Gravel
We are proud to sponsor the Arcadia Grit & Gravel again this year! This race spans territory covering two counties and is like no other in the state: a unique blend of wicked-tough gravel roads in northern Manistee County, some hidden-gem two-tracks and finally, the world-class single track of the Arcadia Dunes C.S. Mott Nature Preserve trail system in southern Benzie County.

American Craft Beer Week
It’s time for the official start of beer season, when temps rise, backyard grills heat up, taproom patios reopen, and lawn games get serious. Time to stretch your palate. Lift some pints. Get into shape for a fun, flavorful summer. Check out our beer of the day list, discounts, specials, & more!
Weekly Events
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Storm Riders
Wednesdays | 6pm
Join the Storm Riders Cycling Club every Wednesday night leaving at 6pm SHARP to explore a rotating selection of rides around Frankfort and Elberta.
Rides start at our Downtown Pub in Frankfort and finish back at the pub with riders enjoying a discount on their first beer.
No registration necessary - everyone is welcome!
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Stormcloud Run Club
Thursdays | 6pm
All skill levels are welcome. The run club meets at the Downtown Pub on Thursdays at 6pm. Get your buddies together for some weekly exercise, or make new friends while you run around Frankfort/Elberta area!
Each person will use the punch card on our app. Every time you participate, you get a punch. After five punches you get a $10 credit.
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