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The Milford Memories Beer Tent, The "Official" Beer Tent!

The Official Milford Memories Beer Tent is now located in the parking lot, up the hill, in Central Park.  There will be great entertainment, good friends, and cold beer all weekend long!

The beer tent is open to families during the day from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. it is 21 and over only with a $5 admission.
*Dogs are not permitted in the beer tent after 5 p.m.

The 2026 Entertainment line up:

Friday August 7
noon - 5 p.m. - Light Up the Sound, DJ
7:30 p.m. - midnight - Power Play Detroit
Saturday August 8
Noon - 5 p.m. - Karma Party
7:00 p.m. - midnight - The Family Tradition Band
Sunday August 9
Noon - 5 p.m. - Detroit Drive

PLEASE NOTE: No alcohol is permitted coming into or leaving the the beer tent at any time. Thank you for your cooperation!

Come on down and enjoy Milford's biggest party!  It's going to be a great weekend make sure you are there to be a part of it!

Complete List of Beer Tent Entertainment

Friday, August 7
noon - 5 p.m.
Light Up the Sound

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Friday, August 7
7:30 p.m. - midnight
$5 cover charge
Power Play Detroit

Power Play Detroit is a LIVE cover band, dedicated to playing the most classic music of our time. Combining years of experience with youthful enthusiasm, Power Play Detroit is the perfect fit for clubs, festivals parties and special events! Traveling with a complete professional sound and light show, Power Play Detroit works closely with their clients to meet and exceed every expectation.

Power Play Detroit was once again voted BEST local band for 2015, 2017,2018, 2019, 2021 and Best Cover Band for 2018 & 2019 by WDIV clickondetroit!!

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Saturday, August 8
Noon - 5 p.m.
Karma Party

Saturday, August 8
7 p.m. - midnight
$5 cover charge
Family Tradition

The Family Tradition Band has been paving their own lane in the Local Country Music scene for the last several years. Based out of Michigan, the duo’s reputation for a high-energy live show, keeps their fans always coming back for more! Their message is simple… to have people leave the shows “Better Than You Came”.  Family Tradition has also recently been named "Best Band" by Hour Detroit Magazine (2021) as well as "Best Country Band" by Review Magazine in Mid-Michigan three years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023).

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Sunday, August 9
noon - 5 p.m.
The Detroit Drive

2026 Central Park Pavilion Entertainment Sponsored by:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Darin Larner

Darin is a singer/songwriter who plays both acoustic and electric guitar. He has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old, and he began playing in front of crowds at the same age. He started playing gigs at bars and restaurants around the Mid-Michigan area since he was 17. While he performs acoustically for all of his solo gigs, he is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the jam band Darin Larner Band and party band, GEECH.” His song list for acoustic and band shows has a variety of classic rock, modern rock, blues, Jazz, motown, dance, country, alternative, and 90’s cover songs along with his own originals. Darin has performed at countless restaurants, bars, clubs, private parties, and festivals. He has a lot of fun doing what he loves to do, and that’s play music. He has the musicianship, fire, and passion. Make sure to take a night to go see him play either solo acoustic or with his bands. Be prepared to have a great time. You won’t regret it!

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Matt Goebel

Matt plays acoustic music from the 70's to current day.  "My wheelhouse is classic rock, country and 80/90's.  Often with a twang and some harmonica.  I have been playing solo gigs in the area for 7+ years a various bars and restaurants."

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Saturday, August 9, 2026

3:00-4:30 p.m.

Mike Freeman

 

My name is Mike Freeman jr. I am a singer, guitarist and songwriter from metro-Detroit, Michigan. My ethos is simple: keep it real. Let’s enjoy the healing power of music!

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Sunday, August 9

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lewie Austin

Lewie is a singer and songwriter looking to make it big to share his love of music worldwide.
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Sunday, August 9, 2026

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Kate Hinote Trio

The Kate Hinote Trio is a contemporary folk ensemble based out of the Detroit area, featuring Kate Hinote on vocals, Matthew Parmenter on violin, and David Johnson on acoustic guitar.  The Trio performs predominantly original material, while weaving in select retro and modern covers that showcase their unique sound and sensibilities.

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Sunday, August 10, 2026

3:00-4:30 p.m.

Aaron Manbeck

Lead loopologist, vocalizer, and melodizer.

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