The following information is from the 2024 Festival.
The 2025 Festival information will be available in the fall.
The Cheers for Charity VIP Night promises to be an elegant evening featuring a curated group of the finest food, wine
and beer, giving guests a taste of what’s to come during the public Festival days. Your participation not only promises a night of luxurious food, fine wine, and engaging entertainment but also makes a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6 pm - 9 pm
Tickets
$150 per person
Cocktail Attire
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
Bubble Bash
Fabulous Food Wines
Go-to European Wines
Killer Cabs
Marvelous Merlots
Passionate Pinots
Porch Pounding Whites
Ruckus Blends
Rare Grape Varietals
Savor the Sweet
Shining Chardonnays
Historical Beers
Good Vibe Brews
Simply Ciders
Michigan Craft Spirits
American Craft Spirits
Preview the exclusive items and experiences available during the live auction. Get ready to raise your paddle, make a difference, and help us create a meaningful impact through your generosity!
*All bidding will occur at the event. No online bidding available.
Big O' Smoke House
Cakes by the Jar
Yo Chef's Catering Company
El Caribe
Farm Country Cheese House
Trinity Health, Grand Rapids
one.twenty.three Tavern
KNCO
Tweety's
Saladino Smoke
Frederik's by Meijer
Join us at the Meijer Food Stage to enjoy 3 special demonstrations featuring food and beverages from the Festival.
6:30PM
Collaborative Cooking
Featuring Chef Brian and Chef Jen
Meijer Product Development Manager, Meijer Research & Development Chef
7:45PM
Taste of France
Featuring Ray Isle
Author, Editor for Food & Wine, Sommelier, Wine Chips
8:30PM
Elevating Espresso
Featuring Gina Ferwerda
Author, Meals from the Mitten
Event Floorplan
As the exclusive charity partner, guests attending any of the Festival days, including the Cheers for Charity VIP Night, can donate leftover tasting tickets to Hospice of Michigan on their way out the door.
Together, let’s raise a glass to compassionate end-of-life care and celebrate the spirit of giving.
Interested in sponsoring the event or making an additional donation? Click HERE for more information.
