Bløm Meadworks is marking five years in downtown Ann Arbor with an event-packed month.

Bløm Meadworks is throwing a daylong celebration on Saturday.

Anna Arbor Craft pass introduces folks to breweries in a unique way

The Ann Arbor Bloom Fest returns as an in-person event.

ANN ARBOR – Bløm Meadworks owners Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey have pivoted several times to address the shifting landscape during the pandemic. (Bløm Meadworks)Each kit will be available for pick up on the fourth Saturday of the month. Bundles are available in 3 month, 6 month or ongoing subscriptions. “We all have less foot traffic and a smaller audience than we are used to,” said Bloom. On a personal note, they allow her and Ritchey to continue working with community partners.

ANN ARBOR – With no sign of the coronavirus pandemic slowing down in Michigan, business owners across the state are staring down a long and uncertain winter. According to Destination Ann Arbor, football weekends back in 2013 brought in more than $80 million from visitors alone for local hotels, restaurants and retail. A report in May by EntryPoint found that 97% of Ann Arbor businesses were impacted by the pandemic with 48% of those located in the downtown area. The downtown Ann Arbor store has taken numerous precautions to keep employees and customers safe. “If you pull Zingerman’s out of Ann Arbor, I’m not saying the town will fold up, but it will be a pretty impactful move.

ANN ARBOR - Blm Meadworks owners Lauren Bloom and Matt Ritchey set out to create a community space when they first opened their meadery on 4th Avenue last year. Bloom said comic and game shop Vault of Midnight has been a big contributor to the gaming scene in Ann Arbor. She said the age ranges from college students to retirees, and Blm Meadworks has a game guru that helps tailor each player's experience. Courtesy: Blm MeadworksA couple of weeks ago, Blm Meadworks released its fall-inspired drinks, including:Blueberry maple meadAbsinthe botanical cider using botanicals from Ann Arbor Distilling Co. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.