Monday, November 15, 2010

DeVos Places houses Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival


By: Brittney Schering

Grand Rapids’ International Wine & Food Festival is next Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20. Michigan made beers, wines, ciders, and spirits will be available to try and to buy.

Out of more than 1200 beers, wines, ciders, and spirits will be featured at this third annual festival, around 200 are proudly crafted right here in Michigan. The event is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors throughout the three days, making it the largest food and wine festival in the state. It is also one of the premiere events of its kind in the Midwest.

Almost three-dozen microbreweries, wineries, and distilleries will present their products in the elegant Steelcase Ballroom at DeVos Place. From the connoisseur who lives and breathes for finer things in life to the novice looking for an introduction to the world of wine, food, and culinary delights, the International Wine & Food Festival in Grand Rapids delivers a grand experience that is sure to please every palette.

All of the Michigan beer producers at this year’s Festival are located in the new Michigan Craft Beer Hall, which is sponsored by the Michigan Brewers Guild. They can be found in the south end of the Steelcase Ballroom. Really Keely will provide live music from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m., then 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information and a list of the Michigan beer, spirit, and wine producers who will attend, please head over to www.GRWineFestiaval.com or call (800) 328-6550.

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