Nov 16 - 18, 2023
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor & Food Stage Sponsor
MEIJER is proud to partner with the Festival as the presenting sponsor, as well as the sponsor of the Meijer Food Stage and the RendezBREW. The samples and recipes presented by many talented Chefs on the Meijer Food Stage feature products available at your local Meijer store. All the products found in the Meijer Marketplace can be found in Meijer stores as well. Be sure to stop and enjoy the Meijer Food Stage presentations and sample some Meijer products while you are at the Festival.
Beer City Station Sponsor
Action Water Sports is Michigan’s foremost watersports outfitter offering the latest boats, an extensive selection of proshop gear, and service centers. Visit Action to check out the newest line of Cobalt and MasterCraft Boats, and Barletta Pontoons – some of the most innovative, well engineered, stylish and best performing boats imaginable.
Vineyard Music Stage Sponsor
Enjoy live music and elevated cocktails at Midtown, a downtown Grand Rapids music venue. To view a list of upcoming shows and events, click here themidtowngr.com/shows-events
Beer City Station Music Stage Sponsor
STELLA ARTOIS – Stop by the Stella Artois Beer City Station Music Stage to listen to live music, while enjoying great beer.
Stella Artois is proud of its rich Belgian heritage. Stella Artois traces its origins to over 600 years ago, to the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium founded in 1366. Stella Artois was born as a Holiday gift to the people of Leuven from the brewery. The name “Stella” – meaning “star” in Latin – pays homage to the occasion, and a star has been proudly displayed on Stella Artois bottles ever since.
Grand Gallery Music Stage Sponsor
REVUE MAGAZINE – Stop by The Revue Magazine Grand Gallery Music Stage to listen to live music, while enjoying amazing treats from the RendezBrew.
Revue Magazine is West Michigan’s most comprehensive free entertainment guide covering music, arts, cannabis, dining and drinking, and family-centric entertainment. Each month, they distribute more than 15,000 copies at 600-plus locations throughout Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, Battle Creek, and other towns throughout the region.
Tasting Ticket Sponsor – Celebration Cinema
Celebration Cinema movie theatres are headquartered in Grand Rapids and service the cities and surrounding cities of Grand Rapids, Lansing, Muskegon, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, Portage/Kalamazoo, and Mount Pleasant.
$4 movies on Tuesdays! Visit celebrationcinema.com/deals for details & showtimes.

Trolley Sponsor
AFFORDABLE LIMOUSINE – the Festival is offering $2 daily parking with FREE TROLLEY SHUTTLE to take you directly to DeVos Place. The shuttle parking lot is located in the DASH Lot #9 on Seward Ave. The Trolley is provided by Affordable Limousine and runs on a 10-minute loop between the parking lot and entrance of DeVos Place. Visit the Venue, Directions & Parking Page for more details.
Affordable Limousine is YOUR transportation solution in West Michigan! They have an expansive fleet of vehicles and the best chauffeurs around.
Hydration Sponsor
LIQUID DEATH – Keep hydrated at the Festival with Liquid Death.
Liquid Death is just a funny beverage company whose mission is to make people laugh and get them to drink water more often, all while helping to kill plastic pollution. Liquid Death Mountain Water comes from a deep underground mountain source protected by a few hundred feet of stone and contains naturally occurring minerals (aka electrolytes) that aren’t just good for your body, they will murder your thirst. Instantly.
The Barrel Room Sponsor
ONE BOURBON – Stop by the new Barrel Room at the back of The Vineyard to enjoy select bourbons and whiskeys.
Since 2016, One Bourbon has been featuring over 400 of your favorite bourbon and whiskeys perfectly paired with the comfort food you can’t get everywhere. Meet them on the West Side of Grand Rapids for a classic cocktail at happy hour, a private event or an evening on our private patio. Their geniuses behind the bar are ready to get you the perfect whiskey to check off your tasting bucket list.
The Barrel Room features distillers from the

RendezBREW Sponsor
FREDERIK’S BY MEIJER is also proud to sponsor the RendezBREW. Several of the products in the RendezBREW can be found in Meijer stores. Be sure to stop and enjoy some of these Meijer products while you are at the Festival.
Outdoor Patio Sponsor
TITO’S HANDMADE VODKA – Join us on the patio for a breath of fresh air and fun atmosphere! Tito’s will be mixing up the hottest drinks and coolest vibes.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is America’s Original Craft Vodka produced in Austin, Texas. It is made in batches, using old-fashioned pot stills, and every batch is taste tested.
Trade Event Sponsor
The Michigan Ag Council is an organization of commodity groups and agribusinesses working together to raise awareness of food and agriculture today. In Michigan, we enjoy 300+ great-tasting, high-quality fresh foods, and products because more than 46,000 local families farm here.
We all benefit from Michigan farm families who take pride in perfecting the art and science of growing fresh, high-quality foods and products, year after year. Michigan Grown partners work together to highlight Michigan commodities, agricultural practices, and the diligent farm families who work every day to provide Michigan with safe, high-quality foods and products.
Hosting Sponsor
DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS INC. – DGRI – along with People First/Local First are proud to sponsor each year in collaboration to support local businesses and prioritize initiatives that focus on diverse community partnerships.
Media Sponsor
West Michigan Woman is a bi-monthly magazine & online community that informs, connects, and inspires the women of West Michigan.
Media Sponsor
Revue Magazine is West Michigan’s most comprehensive free entertainment guide covering music, arts, cannabis, dining and drinking, and family-centric entertainment. Each month, they distribute more than 15,000 copies at 600-plus locations throughout Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, Battle Creek, and other towns throughout the region.