Foundry Raises Minimum Age to 21
The Jackson, Michigan nightclub changed its entry policy after its insurance company threatened to cancel coverage.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Insurance
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The Foundry, a bar and nightclub in Jackson, Michigan, raised its minimum age for entry from 18 to 21. The change was announced on the club's Facebook page on November 4, 2026, after its insurer said it would cancel the policy if the 18-and-older requirement remained.
Why it matters
The decision shows how insurance requirements can directly shape age policies at nightlife venues. Patrons aged 18 to 20 are no longer able to enter the establishment.
The policy change was announced in a Facebook post on November 4, 2026, signed by owner Patrick Colligan, after the existing policy expired that day. The insurer extended coverage to give the club time to secure a policy with a new company, but the source does not confirm whether a replacement has been secured.
The players
The Foundry
A bar and nightclub at 216 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jackson, Michigan, known for weekend parties with DJs.
Patrick Colligan
The owner of The Foundry who signed the policy change declaration and declined to comment on the decision.
The details
The Foundry, which opened in 2013 at the former Rocket Nightclub site and is known for weekend DJ parties, announced that its insurance company would cancel the policy if the 18-and-older requirement was kept. The club also maintains a ban list of underage patrons caught with alcohol inside or outside the establishment, and those bans expire when the individuals turn 21. Owner Patrick Colligan declined to comment.
Timeline
2013: The Foundry opens at the former Rocket Nightclub site.
November 4, 2026: The insurance policy expires and the age change is announced on Facebook.
Market Landscape
Liability insurance requirements have increasingly determined entry-age rules at nightlife venues, as insurers weigh the risk of alcohol-related incidents involving younger patrons. The Foundry's decision places a Jackson, Michigan bar within that broader pattern of insurer-driven policy change.
Patrons aged 18 to 20 who previously could enter The Foundry will now need to wait until they turn 21 to attend. Anyone with a ban from the club's underage list will remain banned until they reach age 21.
The takeaway
Venue age policies can change quickly when insurance terms do, so patrons planning nightlife outings should confirm entry requirements before going. Checking a venue's current policy directly is the most reliable way to avoid being turned away.
Further reading
For more on how coverage requirements affect businesses, explore our Insurance coverage in Jackson.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
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