It’s Not Over Yet: There’s Still August at the Journeyman

Just because August is almost here, doesn’t mean the summer fun needs to slow down. Award-winning Journeyman Distillery is turning up the heat with some can’t-miss events this month, like Island Night at the Featherbone Factory in Three Oaks, MI, and Dirty Boots Night at The American Factory in Valparaiso, IN. Whether you’re drawn to fire dancers and tropical cocktails or steel guitars and line dancing lessons, there’s something worth putting on the calendar.

⛳️First Fridays Glow Putt Nights

DATE: Friday, August 1

WHERE: Welter’s Folly, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128

TIME: 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET

ADMISSION: $9 Adult Day Pass, Kids 12 & under golf free | More DetailsDETAILS: Welter’s Folly lights up after dark for Glow Putt Nights ONE LAST TIME this season. From dusk to close, the green becomes a glowing playground for late-night putting with a laid-back vibe. Whether you are aiming for precision or just enjoying the summer air with a stiff drink, it’s a glowing way to spend a summer evening.

Island Night at the Featherbone Factory

DATE: Friday, August 16

WHERE: The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128

TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET

TICKETS: $80 General Admission | All Ages Welcome | Link to Purchase Tix

DETAILS: Island Night is bringing a taste of the island life to Three Oaks. As the sun sets, the Featherbone Factory will glow with tiki torches and tropical flair. Expect a Polynesian-inspired buffet featuring island dishes, including soy-ginger pork shoulder, soba noodle salad, and coconut rice, as well as handcrafted tiki cocktails. The evening will also feature vibrant performances, including live hula dancing and a fire show. It’s a dreamy event that captures the laid-back magic of summer nights in Harbor Country with a fun island twist. Tropical attire encouraged!

Dirty Boots Night at the American Factory

DATE: Friday, August 23

WHERE: The American Factory, 258 S Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46385

TIME: Doors at 6:30 p.m. CT | Event: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

TICKETS: $25 General Admission | 21+ Only | Link to Purchase Tix

DETAILS: Dust off your boots because Dirty Boots Night is back! This high-energy evening kicks off with line dancing lessons from Fred Astaire Dance Studios, followed by live music from Steel Country and plenty of room to two-step. Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail, and the cash bar will be open all night. For a full dinner experience, grab a table at Union Hall before the music starts.

🎶Summer Music Live

DATE: Every Wednesday and Friday

WHERE: The American Factory, 258 S Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN 46385

TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT

ADMISSION: Free Event

DETAILS: Back for its second year, Journeyman is continuing to host their free summer music series every Wednesday and Friday night on the courtyard stage at the American Factory in Valpo, IN. Bring the family for the last month of this series for the season, enjoy lawn games, and soak in the live music under the summer sky. Want to make a night of it? Reserve a table for dinner at Union Hall. Check out the lineup HERE

What’s Happening This Holiday Season at Journeyman & The American Factory

COMEDY ON THE ROCKS

  • Location: The American Factory (258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385) 
  • Date: Friday, December 27th
  • Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm CT 
  • Price: $22/person, must be 21+ 
  • Tickets: Available here
  • Details: Head to The American Factory for an evening of laughs and libations at Comedy on the Rocks. Journeyman welcomes Dave Dyer, a regular on The Bob & Tom Show and a former writer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, alongside Will Green, a New England comedy scene fixture who has performed at festivals such as Gilda’s LaughFest and the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Bring your friends, enjoy cocktails made with Journeyman’s award-winning spirits, and kick back for a fun evening of comedy. 

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE FEATHERBONE FACTORY 

  • Location: The Featherbone Factory (109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128) 
  • Date: Tuesday, December 31st 
  • Time: Staymaker Prix-fixe Dinner: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm ET, NYE Dance Party 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. ET
  • Price: Prix-fixe dinner: $75/person, NYE Dance Party: $40/person
  • Tickets: Available here.
  • Details:  Begin your NYE celebrations at Staymaker Restaurant with a three-course prix-fixe meal paired with signature Journeyman cocktails. Afterward, join the dance party for music, drinks, and dancing. Each dance party ticket includes access to the event, a welcome cocktail, two drink tickets, and a midnight toast. Additional drink tickets are available for $10 each or five for $40
  • MEET THE MAKERS: ART OF DISTILLING 
  • WHERE: The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  • DATE: January 19
  • TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT 
  • RESERVATIONSHere
  • DETAILS: In the final installment of Journeyman’s Meet the Makers series, join Head Distiller Jacob Rippetoe and founders Bill and Johanna Welter for an up-close look at how Journeyman crafts its award-winning spirits. Taking place at The American Factory, this free event offers the chance to experience the art and history behind Journeyman while sampling their signature spirits and cocktails.

BURNS NIGHT: A SUPPER OF CELEBRATION

WHERE: The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128 

  • DATE: January 25 
  • TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
  • RESERVATIONSHere 
  • DETAILS: Journeyman is honoring national Scottish poet Robert Burns’ birthday with an authentic Burns Night Supper at The Featherbonr Factory. The team will set the mood accordingly with a candlelit ambiance, bagpipe music, poetry readings, and hearty Scottish dishes. Guests will also have the opportunity to sample unreleased single-malt whiskeys crafted by Journeyman while enjoying a cozy winter celebration of one of Scotland’s most beloved poets. Each guest will leave with a 200-mL bottle of Silver Cross Four Grain Whiskey. Tickets are $80 per person, and attendees must be 21 or older to attend.

ZERO PROOF GIN & N/A COCKTAIL OFFERINGS

  • WHERE: The Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Dr. Three Oaks, MI 49128 and The American Factory, 258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  • DETAILS: Just in time for Dry January, Journeyman has released a zero-proof version of their beloved Field Gin — crafted in collaboration with Chicago’s iconic Field Museum of Chicago. An ideal bar cart addition, the non-alcoholic spirit has tasting notes of herbs, sweet berry, citrus, cucumber, juniper and coriander, providing a classic gin-like profile with a crisp and clean finish. Available for $34.99/bottle, the Zero Proof Field Gin can be purchased at both locations in Three Oaks and Valparaiso and will be available on Journeyman’s website. Plus, the Journeyman team is using the new spirit to shake up some tempting non-alcoholic cocktails available at their campus restaurants in Valparaiso, Indiana and Three Oaks, Michigan. Sips include the Dirtless Martini with N/A Field Gin, olive juice and blue cheese olives, the N/A Lavender Gimlet with lavender simple syrup, lime and grapefruit juice, and the N/A Ramos Gin Fizz with lemon juice, soda and foamy egg white.