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Makers Trail Passport

Visit Makers, Earn Rewards

Get started on the 2026–2027 Makers Trail Passport Challenge! Taste your way through more than 50 wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries between now and April 30, 2027. Check in at different locations to earn exclusive Makers Trail prizes.

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How the Passport Works

Sept. 8 - April 30

At each participating location, make a purchase and ask your server for the QR code, which you can then scan in the app to check in. Each check-in brings you closer to up to four rewards and entry into the Grand Prize drawing. Rewards available while supplies last.

Once you’ve earned 10 unique check-ins, you’ll unlock the first reward. Keep going to earn as many as you can. The app automatically tracks your progress and displays the number of levels you’ve completed. When you finish a level, you’ll be prompted to submit your progress. Once you’ve earned all the prizes you’d like, submit your Passport and fill out the form. It’s that easy.

Install the Free Visit Southwest Michigan App to Get Started

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Passport Step 1
Download the Visit Southwest Michigan App
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Passport Step 2
Make a purchase at a participating location.
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Passport Step 3
Ask for the Makers Trail QR Code and scan in the app to check-in.
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Passport Step 4
Check in at 10 locations to unlock your first reward.
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