After celebrating an amazing opening year, Michigan's largest International Wine & Food Festival returns to grace the 40,000 square foot elegance of DeVos Place's Steelcase Ballroom. This festival has established itself as Michigan's premier event for the celebration and tasting of the finest foods, wines, beers and spirits. 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, the International Wine & Food Festival will deliver a grand experience that is sure to please every palette.
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The Wine & Food Festival is produced by ShowSpan in conjunction with the Grand Rapids - Kent County Convention & Arena Authority.
Joe Borrello of Tasters Guild International will host our wine stage and conduct seminars and tastings along with other specialists.
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Angus Campbell will host our food cooking stage and conduct seminars, demonstrations and workshops along with other outstanding chefs.
They have been invited to provide "small plate" samples of their prize cuisine!
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We have invited the area's finest restaurants and partnered them with distinguished wines and beer as they prepare, present and serve gourmet multi-course meals.
New this year is the Riverfront Market where you can purchase items like condiments, cheeses, oils and chocolates from select vendors.
Welcome our sister cities and sample their products in the Piazza.
Thursday at 6:30pm. Don't miss this fierce competition of culinary skills from our local Regent Broadcasting radio hosts!
Recognizing excellence in hospitality in Grand Rapids and Kent County. The ceremony will be held on Thursday at 4pm.
Stop by the Stella Artois Beer Garden to sample their selection of beer and listen to live music provided by local musicians!
Meijer has partnered with the Festival as the sponsor of the Main Cooking Stage featuring chefs and students of the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education.
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The official wine glasses of the 2009 Festival are brought to you by Harvey Lexus of Grand Rapids!
Legacy Trust - Wealth management solutions for West Michigan!
The Amway Grand & JW Marriott have put together a fabulous package that includes a room, tickets to the show, and a chance to win fabulous prizes!
All attendees can register to win a cruise for two on Celebrity Cruises, courtesy of Cruise Holidays of Shelby! Listen to WFGR, WGRD, WLHT, WNWZ and WTRV for more details.
Produced in conjunction with the Grand Rapids - Kent County Convention & Arena Authority.