Celebrate Oberon Day in Kalamazoo
March 23, 2026
Oberon Day - the official annual release day of Bell's Brewery's sunshine in a glass and the unofficial first sign of spring in Kalamazoo! Bell’s Oberon Day isn’t just any other day at Bell’s Brewery, it's a day recognized by Michiganders as a state holiday and celebrated by beer lovers across the nation. Join us this year at the Eccentric Cafe as we celebrate 32 years of Oberon Ale.
Scroll below to check out events going on around Kalamazoo to celebrate Oberon Day as well as hotel packages (coming soon!) complete with special Oberon Day welcome bags!

Check Out These Fun Oberon-themed Local Events:
Bell's Eccentric Cafe
Free Admission | 21+
You know the drill! Reach for the sun with the first glass of Oberon on Oberon Day!
Oberon Day Pub Hours: 11am - 10pm
Oberon Day General Store Hours: 10am - 8pm
*Please Note: Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store will be closed on Sunday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 24 for set-up and teardown.
Gilmore Car Museum
Oberon Release Party in the Carriage House
5 - 9 pm
Our friends at Bell's Brewery selected us as one of a few locations to help them kick off Oberon season on Oberon Day! Join us for our Oberon Release Party in the Carriage House! Celebrate the first unofficial day of spring with Bell's Oberon and get a chance to be one of the first to try Oberon Light!
What does the cost of admission get you?
- Your first 12oz Oberon ... on us
- Entry into the trivia contest (7-9 pm) with $300 cash in prizes!
- Last Chance to See 100 Years of Chrysler exhibit – Don’t miss the iconic Chrysler collection before they leave!
- Bell's & Oberon merch, stickers, coasters, pins, etc
- Gilmore Car Museum lanyard
- Good times with great people
- Food: The grill will be going and be serving up brats, burgers, and hot dogs for that outdoor spring vibe
Admission: $20 (+ online fee) or $25 at the door (includes a 12oz pour of Bell’s Oberon)
21+ only | Get tickets here
LFG Gaming Bar
Open 5 PM - 12 AM
Enjoy $4 Oberon cans, $5 Oberon Beer Cheese Dip, and a FREE Oberon Cookie (with purchase). Game, hang out, and have fun celebrating Oberon Day!
Oberon Day Sweetwater's Run
Meet at 5 AM at Parkwood for a 6(ish) mile run to Sweetwater's Donut Mill and back. For a shorter run, meet at Winchell for a 3(ish) mile run. After the run, enjoy Oberon-themed donuts. What a great way to start the unofficial first day of Spring!
Crafted Copper Oberon Special
Enjoy $2 Pints of Oberon, Oberon cocktail specials, and jell-o shots at Crafted Copper.
Oberon Day at Alley Cat
From 11 AM to 11 PM, Alley Cat will have $5 Bell's Oberon and Oberon food specials all day long. Cheers to spring!
Oberon Day at Copper's Dog House
From 11 AM to 4 PM, enjoy the limited Oberon specials, such as the Oberon Hot Dog, Orange Dole Whip, and Fanta Floats. Enjoy this family-friendly special at Copper's Dog House!
Revel and Roll West Oberon Day Fun
Join Revel and Roll for $2 Oberon Pints (until 7 PM) and $10 Unlimited Bowling (until 4 PM). Good vibes, great drinks, and nonstop fun!
Oberon Midnight Release Party
Be the first to celebrate Oberon Day with Geen Top Tavern's Oberon Midnight Release Party! Enjoy Oberon, dance the night away, and wear your PJs.
Oberon Day at HopCat Kalamazoo
Enjoy all flavors and varieties of Oberon at HopCat in Kalamazoo, including a specialty Oberon cocktail!
Oberon Day Bar Crawl
Starting at 3 PM and kicking off at Old Dog Tavern, enjoy the Oberon Day Bar Crawl that takes you through Downtown Kalamazoo.
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