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Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Fest begins Nov. 21

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The 17th annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival gets underway Nov. 21 at the DeVos Place Convention Center (303 Monroe Ave NW).

It will feature more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from around the world in a three-acre tasting room. There also will be various food creations from the area's finest restaurants.

Showspan manager Dawn Baker said on West Michigan's Morning News that the Cheers for Charity VIP Night on Thursday, Nov. 21, will provide a more curated experience for visitors with special dishes and 10 tables of wine offerings.

"We're having a list reviewed by some very knowledgeable wine experts, who are then making recommendations for those tables," she said.

Two tables will be focused on beer and two will be dedicated to spirits. There will be a Michigan Cider table that will offer some unique flavors.

Baker said you may want to plan your visit around special presentations that will be given throughout the festival. For example, Thursday night's VIP event will include a tribute to France.

One will highlight a wine region within the historical province of Champagne, France.

"We've got a champagne from Champagne, France, that's presented by Ray Isle, editor for Food & Wine. Add to that, author of a book, 'The World in a Wine Glass.' Talk about stories. I mean, he is sharing vineyard and vintner stories," Baker said.

The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival's hours are:

Thursday, November 21 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Friday, November 22 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

Saturday, November 23 2:00 pm-9:00 pm

The price for a single-day general admission ticket is $25. It includes one complimentary sampling glass, admission to Meijer Food Stage demonstrations, plus some presentations, musical entertainment and the festival program guide. The charity VIP ticket on Nov. 21 costs $150.

Included with your Ticket:

  • 150 digital tasting tickets (valid the entire weekend)
  • Complimentary sampling glass
  • Entertainment
  • Food & beverage demonstrations

VIP Charity Event Hotel Package:

  • Available at the Amway Grand for a 2-night stay on Thursday and Friday, November 21-22, 2024
  • 2 Tickets to Thursday’s VIP Charity Event (includes 150 tasting tickets) and 2 Admission Vouchers for Friday’s Festival
  • $200 Celeste Spa Credit
  • Parking for 1 car at Amway Grand

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