Bavarian Inn Press Releases

Celebrating Mother's Day in Frankenmuth just got even better thanks to the team at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant led by one of the community's great matriarchs, Dorothy Zehnder.

Craft beer lovers and everyone with a fancy to celebrate the luck of the Irish will get a chance to ring in spring during events at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's Michigan on Main Bar and Grill.

Bring out your creative side and make memories with other scrapbooking enthusiasts during the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's annual "Scrapbook Weekend 2020" planned for Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22.

A taste of Germany beckons to wine lovers as the Bavarian Inn Restaurant offers its popular spring "German Wine Dinner" on Friday, March 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Team members of the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the Bavarian Inn Lodge raised more than $21,000 over the past year to benefit four different state and national charity programs.

Here's a chance to sip on America's ode to bourbon, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, all while experiencing a wonderful dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's Bourbon Dinner on Friday, Jan. 17. This delightful evening begins at 6:30 p.m.

For those who have considered hosting their wedding in Michigan's fabled Little Bavaria, the Bavarian Inn Lodge is hosting a one-day Bridal Open House on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Spend time with the Ice Queen, Snow Princess, Ice Harvester and Lovable Snowman when the Bavarian Inn Restaurant hosts a special luncheon event on Monday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.

Experience the exciting sounds of two sharp-witted, incredibly talented musicians "dueling" with their pianos as the Bavarian Inn Restaurant presents a special New Year's Eve "Dueling Pianos Dinner Show" on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, long considered one of Michigan's most popular dining destinations, has again been named one of the top 100 independent restaurants in the United States.

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is hosting a pair of matinee dinner shows on Wednesday, Dec. 4 featuring nationally known country music performer Penny Gilley to help kick off the holiday season.

Supporting the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is the focus of this year's annual Bavarian Inn Holiday Open House on Friday, November 15 in Frankenmuth.

Time to get your groom on and head to the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's Michigan on Main Bar and Grill on Thursday, Nov. 7 for a night of craft beer tasting paired with a crazy fun beard contest.

The Bavarian Inn Lodge has a new international distinction, as they has been named a regional hospitality winner by LUXLife Magazine.

Long known as a great gathering place for families, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has now been named one of the top 50 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America by OpenTable, the world's largest provider of online restaurant reservations.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons in Michigan during the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's annual "Fall Harvest Wine Dinner" on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious brunch, spend time with your "besties" and experience an array of boutiques at the first-ever Fall Fashion Brunch hosted by the Bavarian Inn Restaurant on Sunday, Oct. 6.

The Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival wraps up its season on Thursday, Sept. 12 with a great combination of family-friendly entertainment and a lineup of food trucks from across Michigan.

Frankenmuth's Bavarian Inn Lodge has yet another distinct honor, this year being named to the Trip Advisor's Hall of Fame after receiving their latest Certificate of Excellence.

Enjoy an evening of celebration and fine food as we show our pride for the products grown and produced in Michigan at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant's "Purely Michigan Dinner" on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

The Bavarian Inn Lodge is supporting a local Frankenmuth climber who is preparing to summit Mount Baker in the Cascade Range of Washington state.

Both the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the Bavarian Inn Lodge have been named "Greatest in the Great Lakes Bay Region" by readers of Great Lakes Bay Magazine.

On Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Frankenmuth Cheese Haus will introduce the five characters that will adorn the 23-foot copper onion dome perched on top of the building's tower.

The world's largest Olympic-style festival for dogs and their people returns to Michigan's Little Bavaria over Memorial Day weekend at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.

Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival returns for a third season of free family fun at Frankenmuth River Place Shops

Let your little one's dream world come to life at Bavarian Inn Restaurant's "May Your Dreams Come True" luncheon being held on Sunday, May 19 at 11 a.m.

Make this year's Mother's Day memorable by bringing families together to honor moms in Frankenmuth. The Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the nearby Bavarian Inn Lodge are offering moms and families a fun-filled day of dining and spending time together.

Whether enjoyed at home, the ballpark, or the neighborhood tavern, pretzels are one of America's favorite snacks. Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day, and the Bavarian Inn Restaurant is joining the celebration.

Get ready, get glam and experience the ultimate "Girls' Night Out" at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.

Lots of fun is on tap for the month of May at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. Both events—Beer vs. Wine and Laughs and Lagers—promise a guaranteed good time for participants that are 21 and over.

April 6, 2019 is a special day at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the Bavarian Inn Lodge, because it marks the 100th birthday of the late William "Tiny" Zehnder, founder of the restaurant and driving force behind Frankenmuth's transformation into...