
MEET THE MAKERS SERIES
WHERE: The American Factory 258 S Campbell St, Valparaiso IN 46385
TIME: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
TICKETS: Free, Available Here.
DETAILS: Discover the unique heritage behind Journeyman Distillery at their Meet the Makers series, a FREE educational event hosted at The American Factory. Hosted on select Saturdays, guests will have the opportunity to meet the talented team at Journeyman and learn the art of distilling, cocktail creation, scratch cooking, and craft brewing and sample some of Journeyman’s award-winning spirits and cocktails. Upcoming Meet the Makers sessions in August include:
- Cocktail Creation with Daniel Lagestee, Tish Wlodarkczyk, and Bill and Johanna Welter on August 10th
- Distilling with Jacob Rippetoe and Bill and Johanna Welter on August 17th

DIRTY BOOTS COUNTRY NIGHT
DATE: August 17
WHERE: The American Factory 258 S Campbell St, Valparaiso IN 46385
TIME: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
TICKETS: $25/per person, Available Here.
DETAILS: Giddy up boys and girls! Grab your cowboy boots and hats and head over to The American Factory for an evening of dancing, cocktails, and live country music. Hosted in the campus’ East Room, come dressed in your best Western attire and enjoy line dancing lessons and live country music from Steel Country. Tickets are $25/person and include admission to the event, complimentary line dancing instruction, a welcome cocktail, and a drink ticket.

SATURDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES
DATE: Weekly on Saturday
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: The American Factory 258 S Campbell St, Valparaiso IN 46385
DETAILS: Head over to The American Factory’s outdoor courtyard to enjoy FREE live music every Saturday night. Grab your friends and family to enjoy the warm summer weather and support local music acts like Pablo Balldetti, Marco Villarreal, Sarah Archer, Ric Fierabracci, and Frank Rovolli.
POLYNESIAN CHEF’S DINNER
DATE: August 23rd
WHERE: The Featherbone Factory 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128
TIME: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
TICKETS: $45/person, available here.
DETAILS: Escape to a tropical paradise at Journeyman’s Polynesian Dinner, the latest installment of their Chef Dinner Series. Chef Amanda Salas is dishing out a flavorful lineup of island-inspired dishes paired with cocktails made with Journeyman’s award-winning spirits. The team will be setting up a variety of buffets including a Polynesian Pig Buffet with hearty offerings like Roasted Pork Loin with roasted pineapple and Pulled Pork served with Polynesian barbecue sauce and Hawaiian Rolls and a cold buffet with sides like Shrimp Poke and Tropical Fruit Salad. For dessert, indulge in a variety of delectable sweets like Pina Colada Panna Cotta and Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tarts. Tickets are $45/person and can be purchased here.