Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, And Food Festival

About the Event

Now in its 17th year,

this Festival has established itself as Michigan’s annual tasting event, measured by more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from around the world, along with creations from the area’s finest restaurants. From the connoisseur who lives and breathes for the finer things in life to the novice looking for an introduction to the world of food and spirits, this Festival will deliver a grand experience that is sure to please every palate.

Festival Schedule:

Tasting Session:

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Magic in Michigan - Nicole Roché Triplett & Sage Briggs at The Vineyard: Wine

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Elevate your Cocktail Game with this Creative Collaboration - Tyesha Long & Karen Patten at The Vineyard: Spirits

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: It’s Gemütlich! German Beer and the Foundations of Beer City, USA - David Ringler at Beer City Station

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Taste this: Cool Indigenous Varietals - Jonathan Pullis at The Vineyard: Wine

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: War of the Rosés - Jamiel Robinson, Jonathan Jelks at The Vineyard: Spirits

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Beer City Collaborations & Communications - Coming Out on Top - Mark Curtis & Matt Szukalowski at Beer City Station

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Magic in Michigan - Nicole Roché Triplett & Sage Briggs at The Vineyard: Wine

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Scotch: Not Your Grandparents’ Tipple - Rob Hanks at The Vineyard: Spirits

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Exploring Grand Rapids Beer - Ben Darcie at Beer City Station

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Taste this: Cool Indigenous Varietals - Jonathan Pullis at The Vineyard: Wine

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Michigan’s Spirited Agricultural Heritage - Nate Blury at The Vineyard: Spirits

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: It’s Gemütlich! German Beer and the Foundations of Beer City, USA - David Ringler at Beer City Station

Meijer Food Stage:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Tasty Thai Flavors - Robert Strong

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Some Like It Hot: Spicing Things Up with Lola’s - Chef Jessica Ann & Monica Sparks

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Jamming with Jambalaya - Julie Ndjee

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Dipping into Hummus Goodness - Hannah Awada

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Organic Bread for DIGESTIVE Health - Chef Jessica Ann & Monica Sparks

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Elevating Espresso Martinis - Gina Ferwerda

Music:

2 - 4 pm: Jeremy Verwys at The Grand Gallery Music Stage

4:15 - 6:15 pm: Dutcher Snedeker at The Grand Gallery Music Stage

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Chris Corey Duo at The Grand Gallery Music Stage

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Simply In Time at The Vineyard Music Stage

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Steve Hilger and the River City Rollers at Beer City Station Music Stage

Tickets

Single Day Admission (Fri/Sat): $25 per person

Tasting Tickets: $0.50 per credit

Pairing Dinners: $90-$100

VIP Night (Thursday): $150

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