Nov 16 - 18, 2023

Seminar Schedules

FoodStage

Included with your Festival Admission

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Deconstructed Fattoush + Hummus Appetizer
November 16, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hannah Awada, Karen Akouri
Featuring Hummus Goodness & drench Dressing
Deconstructed Fattoush + Hummus Appetizer
November 17, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Hannah Awada, Karen Akouri
Featuring Hummus Goodness & drench Dressing
Italian Meatballs & Dirty Martinis
November 17, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Gina Ferwerda
Empanadas, Collaborative Cooking for the Win
November 17, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Paola Carlson, Jorge Gonzalez
Yellow Rice Beef Bowl
November 17, 2023
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Chef Jeff Brandon
 
Charcuterie Board and a 7 Layer Taco Dip
November 17, 2023
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
AJ Shepler
Featuring Hannah Awada, Owner of Hummus Goodness
Vegan Pad Thai & Pho with Thai Feast
November 18, 2023
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Chef Genevieve Vang, Jessica Ann Tyson
Food should be fun and it's most fun when you share it with others.  Featuring Chef Genevieve's Thai Feast Products.
Italian Meatballs & Dirty Martinis
November 18, 2023
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Gina Ferwerda
Deconstructed Fattoush + Hummus Appetizer
November 18, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Hannah Awada, Karen Akouri
Featuring Hummus Goodness & drench Dressing
Empanadas, Collaborative Cooking for the Win
November 18, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Paola Carlson, Jorge Gonzalez
Yellow Rice Beef Bowl
November 18, 2023
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Chef Jeff Brandon
Brand, Community & Culture
November 18, 2023
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Vincent McIntosh

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Tickets for tasting sessions are $20.  Advance tickets can be purchased online and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Tasting sessions are approximately 30-45 minutes long and include 5-6 samples.  Each session is limited to 60 seats.

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View Wine & Beer Tasting Sessions Schedule

Must Haves! Reds from Around the World
November 17, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Ray Isle
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting
Exploring the Light Side, Lager, Wheat & Table Styles
November 17, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Ben Darcie
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
The History of Michigan Spirits and Bourbons
November 17, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nate Blury
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
Sip & Stir Fusion Matchup
November 17, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Vincent McIntosh, Kavy Lenon
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
Wine & Chips? Flavor Flights
November 17, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Jonathan Pullis
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting
Beer Curious? Pro Tips for a Tastier Taproom Experience
November 17, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Steph Harding, Jason Ley
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
Exploring the Light Side, Lager, Wheat & Table Styles
November 18, 2023
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ben Darcie
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
Wine & Chips? Flavor Flights
November 18, 2023
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Jonathan I. Strietzel, Vincent Morrow
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting
Exploring Michigan Black Spirits
November 18, 2023
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Lazar Favors
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
Historical Beers & Styles
November 18, 2023
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Levi Knoll, John “Gonzo” Gonzalez
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
What about those Sparklers?
November 18, 2023
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Joe Borrello
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting
War of the Rosés
November 18, 2023
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Jamiel Robinson, Jonathan Jelks
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
Wine & Chips? Flavor Flights
November 18, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Jonathan I. Strietzel, Vincent Morrow
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting
Beer Curious? Pro Tips for a Tastier Taproom Experience
November 18, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Steph Harding, Jason Ley
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
A Sip of Reflective Diversity, The Emerging Wine Culture
November 18, 2023
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nicole Roché Triplett
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
Exploring Sours
November 18, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Ben Darcie
Beer City Station: Beer Tasting
War of the Rosés
November 18, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Jamiel Robinson, Jonathan Jelks
The Vineyard: Spirits Tasting
What about those Sparklers?
November 18, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Joe Borrello
The Vineyard: Wine Tasting