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Get an exclusive sneak peek at the Festival before it opens to the public on VIP night.  With just 500 tickets available, VIP Preview Tickets include specialties from small plate restaurants; wine, beer, and distilled beverage tasting sessions, Meijer Food Stage and Meet the Maker presentations, tasting tickets to sample select new releases, special vintage wines, and exclusive beverages served only Thursday, and a VIP Festival sampling glass.

The Midwest’s largest wine, beer & food festival offers a world-class epicurean experience in the heart of West Michigan. Festivalgoers will find unparalleled offerings of food, beverage and culinary entertainment presented by area chefs, restaurants and purveyors of libations from around the globe. Throughout the weekend, musical entertainment will also be at the Festival in The Vineyard, Beer City Station, RendezBREW Café.

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Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

VIP Preview Night

Thu, November 16, 2023
2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Get an exclusive sneak peek at the Festival before it opens to the public on VIP night.  With just 500 tickets available, VIP Preview Tickets include specialties from small plate restaurants; wine, beer, and distilled beverage tasting sessions, Meijer Food Stage and Meet the Maker presentations, tasting tickets to sample select new releases, special vintage wines, and exclusive beverages served only Thursday, and a VIP Festival sampling glass.

The Midwest’s largest wine, beer & food festival offers a world-class epicurean experience in the heart of West Michigan. Festivalgoers will find unparalleled offerings of food, beverage and culinary entertainment presented by area chefs, restaurants and purveyors of libations from around the globe. Throughout the weekend, musical entertainment will also be at the Festival in The Vineyard, Beer City Station, RendezBREW Café.

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