2024 Lineup
We've been hard at work matching up Michigan wineries from across the state with some of the most elite Grand Rapids restaurants and retailers. Take a look at the current line up below and keep checking back for exciting additions and updates! It's time to Taste Michigan in GR!
Modales x Cafe Mamo
Enjoy a specially curated a la carte menu paired with a variety of wines from Fennville AVAs Modales. Swing by Cafe Mamo to indulge in a culinary partnership like no other. Reservations welcome! Call 616.350.3430 to make your reservation today!
TUESDAY- NOVEMBER 19
5:00PM-8:00PM
2 Lads x Aperitivo
2 Lads and Aperitivo Grand Rapids are teaming up to share a free wine tasting event with guests featuring four amazing Northern Michigan wines. Follow along with Aperitivo on social media for updates. Mark your calendars today to attend this FREE event to celebrate Taste Michigan Invades Grand Rapids!
THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 21
4:00PM-7:00PM
Bel Lago x Art of the Table
Swing by Art of the Table for a FREE in store wine tasting with award winning winery, Bel Lago. Indulge in estate and Sustainably farmed wines at this epic Taste MI Invades GR event. Follow along with Art of the Table for updates on this event. Mark you calendars today!!
THURSDAY-NOVEMBER 21
4:00PM-8:00PM
Verterra x Cafe Mamo
Enjoy a specially curated a la carte menu paired with a variety of wines from Leelanau Peninsula’s Verterra Winery. Verterra was the best in class winner of the 2024 Michigan Governor’s Cup! Swing by Cafe Mamo to indulge in a culinary partnership like no other. Reservations welcome! Call 616.350.3430 to make your reservation today!
THURSDAY- NOVEMBER 21
5:00PM-8:00PM
MAWBY x House of Wine
Event Highlights:
🍾 Open House Style Tasting — Savor carefully selected Mawby wines at your own pace, exploring each wine’s unique flavor profile and style.
🍾 Meet Mike — Mike Laing, Mawby’s owner, will be joining us to share insights, answer questions, and give you an insider’s view into what makes Mawby wines so special.
✨ Special Offer — Enjoy a 10% discount on retail bottle purchases of the featured wines, so you can stock up on your favorites just in time for the holidays!
Featured Wines:
✨ Mawby Blanc
✨ Mawby Grace
✨ Mawby Redd
Optional Pairings: Elevate your tasting experience with a thoughtful paired charcuterie board available for purchase
Tickets:
🎟 $10 at the door
🎟 FREE for all House of Wine Club members!
No need to reserve a spot—simply drop by for an evening of great wine, conversation, and a chance to connect with one of Michigan’s top winemakers. It’s a perfect opportunity to toast the season, meet fellow wine lovers, and stock up on favorites just in time for the holidays.
FRIDAY- NOVEMBER 22
Black Star Farms x House of Wine
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23rd, from 3-6 PM for a special wine-tasting event with Black Star Farms. With over 26 years of experience, Black Star Farms prides itself on crafting award-winning wines using only local grapes, reflecting its vineyard-to-table philosophy in every delightful sip.
Join Kimberly Zacharias from Black Star Farms as she reveals highlights from the remarkable 2024 harvest and takes you on a journey through a curated selection of five exceptional wines chosen with the upcoming holidays in mind, featuring one usually exclusive to their tasting rooms only.
Featured Wines:
Sparkling Riesling NV
2022 Arcturos Pinot Blanc
2022 Arcturos Pinot Noir Rosé
2021 Arcturos Gamay Noir
2022 Arcturos Semi-Dry Riesling
Optional Pairings: Elevate your tasting experience with a thoughtfully paired charcuterie board available for purchase.
Special Offers: Enjoy 10% off retail bottle purchases of the featured wines so you can stock up for the holidays! Plus, each purchase of two or more Black Star Farms wines will also include complimentary wine flights for two people (a value of $30!), redeemable at either of their Traverse City area tasting rooms.
Tickets:
$10 at the door
FREE for all House of Wine Club members!
Reservations are not required—drop by, bring your friends, and enjoy a lovely afternoon of wine, conversation, and holiday spirit. We look forward to sharing this festive experience and helping you find the perfect wines for the season!
SATURDAY- NOVEMBER 23
3:00PM-6:00PM
Stranger Wine Co x Little Bird
DETAILS ON THE WAY!
POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 2024
TIMES TBD
17th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, & Food Festival
Celebrate Michigan wine at the 17th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer, & Food Festival! There’s lots of opportunities to support, taste, and experience the magic of Michigan wine at the festival this year. From exploring the 2024 Michigan Governor’s Cup winning wines to supporting The DREAM and Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund to exclusive Michigan wine pairing dinner and MORE!! Secure your tickets TODAY!
**Premium and Legacy Vintage Michigan Wine Club Members get special savings and benefits at this event. Join today to explore those benefits and save on Michigan wine all year long!
2024 MI Governor's Cup Award Ceremony
Friday, November 22nd: 3:00-4:00
Be a part of Michigan wine history and attend the first ever Michigan Governor’s Cup Trophy Ceremony where Verterra will be awarding the Michigan Governor’s Cup for their 2023 Rosé.
We kick off the 17th Annual Grand Rapids Wine, Beer, and Food Festival with this epic ceremony!
The Festival
Friday, November 22nd: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, November 23rd: 2:00pm-9:00pm
Tickets starting at $25; Drink tickets $.50/credit
Now in its 17th year, this Festival has established itself as Michigan’s annual tasting event, measured by more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from our own backyard and from around the world, along with creations from the area’s finest restaurants. 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, this Festival will deliver a grand experience that is sure to please every palate.
Taste Michigan and the Michigan Wine Collaborative will be pouring select wines from the 2024 Michigan Governor’s Cup Wine Competition. Swing by the booth to indulge in some of the best wines the state has to offer and learn about how our state grows and crafts some of the best wines in the world!
Marvelous Michigan Pairing by Trinity Health
Friday, November 22nd: 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23rd: 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
$90
*All proceeds from this Pairing Dinner will be donated to the Meijer Simply Give Program
Indulge in a culinary journey as you savor a multi-course meal expertly paired with the winning wines from the 2024 MI Governor’s Cup. Our talented chefs have created a harmonious blend of flavors, offering a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Each one-hour seated dinner is limited, allowing for an intimate atmosphere where you can interact with the culinary team and learn about the inspiration behind each dish and drink. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the best of the Grand Rapids’ food scene paired with some of the best wines from Michigan.
*Tickets are available online only. Each pairing dinner time is limited to 20 seats. Festival admission tickets required and sold separately.
The DREAM Wine and the Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund
Experience the one of a kind DREAM wine, a collaboration between Michigan Wine Collaborative wineries benefitting wine professionals of Color as they advance their education and careers in the Michigan wine industry. GRNoir will be pouring the iconic wine at their booth.
Also, there will be opportunities to donate directly to the MWC Inclusion & Expansion Fund and make an impact on growing the Michigan wine industry in a sustainable and supportive way.
Premium Vintage Michigan Members SAVE!
Are you a Premium Vintage Michigan member? If so, make like a glass of wine and bring your perfect pairing to the festival! Take advantage of the BOGO deal and bring a friend to celebrate Michigan wine this November!
To redeem your Perfect Pairings deal for the 17th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, head to the ticketing website here https://grwinefestival.
Not a Premium member yet? CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR UPGRADE!
Sponsor the Invasion!
Expand Your Reach!
Select from a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming Taste Michigan Invades Grand Rapids. Get your brand in front of industry and trade members as well as wine consumers across Grand Rapids. Lock in your sponsorship by November 7th to make the print deadline.
Taste MI Invades GR Full Sponsorship $1000
Sponsor the entire week and get your logo on the official landing page, printed (including signs at each participating location) and digital materials, targeted email blast, and social media promotions!
Governor’s Cup Trophy Presentation $500
Be a part of this historic event where MWC presents the 2024 MI Governor’s Cup trophy to Verterra Winery. We would like this event to feature The DREAM wine along with some promotion of the MWC Inclusion & Expansion Educational Fund followed by a toast with the winning Verterra wine. We are inviting the industry, trade, media, and consumers to this occasion. Deliverables include logo on any printed material and digital materials, shout out on social media and MWC newsletter, and option to be involved in the trophy presentation as a presenter or speaker.
2024 Taste Michigan’s MI Governor’s Cup Tasting Booth $250
MWC/Taste Michigan will be hosting this opportunity to taste select winning wines from the 2024 Michigan Governor’s Cup. Get your brand in front of a variety of trade and consumer attendees.
