Now in its 16th 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.

Schedule Of Events:

Thursday, November 16, 2023

6pm-9pm: VIP Night

Friday, November 17, 2023

Music Schedule:

Sam & Chris Corey Band

4pm-6pm: The Grand Gallery

Max Gage

6:15pm-8:30pm: The Grand Gallery

Fred Knapp Trio

6:30pm-8:30pm: The Vineyard

Jake and Jimmy Band

6:30pm-8:30pm: Beer City Station

Meijer Food Stage Schedule:

4:30pm-5:00pm: Delicious Baba Ghanoush-Hannah Awada, Karen Akouri

5:30pm-6:00pm: Italian Meatballs & Dirty Martinis-Gina Fewerda

6:30pm-7:00pm: Empanadas, Collaborative Cooking for the Win-Paola Carlson, Jorge Gonzalez

7:30pm-8:00pm: Yellow Rice Beef Bow-Chef Jeff Brandon

8:30pm-9:00pm: Collaborative Cooking, Expand your Palate and Consider Hummus-AJ Shepler, Hannah Awada

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Music Schedule:

Jeremy Verwys

2pm-4pm: The Grand Gallery

Dutcher Snedeker

4:15pm-6:15pm: The Grand Gallery

Laura Bennet & Mark Kahny

6:30pm-8:30pm: The Grand Gallery

Third Coast Swing Band

6:30pm-8:30pm: The Vineyard

Asamu Johnson and the Associates of Blues

6:30pm-8:30pm: Beer City Station

Meijer Food Stage Schedule:

2:30pm-3:00pm: Vegan Pad Thai & Pho with Thai Feast-Chef Genevieve Vang, Jessica Ann Tyson

3:30pm-4:00pm: Italian Meatballs & Dirty Martinis-Gina Ferwerda

4:30pm-5:00pm: Delicious Baba Ghanoush-Hannah Awada, Karen Akouri

5:30pm-6:00pm: Empanadas, Collaborative Cooking for the Win-Paola Carlson, Jorge Gonzalez

6:30pm-7:00pm: Yellow Rice Beef Bowl-Chef Jeff Brandon

7:30pm-8:00pm: Brand, Community & Culture-Vincent McIntosh

Date: November 17-18, 2023

Time:

Friday, November 17, 2023: 4pm-9pm

Saturday, November 18, 2023: 2pm-9pm

Cost: $20

Location: Devos Place, 303 Monroe Avenue North West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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