Culinary Conversations: Food Entrepreneur VIP Showcase

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Grand Rapids Downtown Market | Grand Rapids, MI

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You're invited to a VIP first look at emerging Grand Rapids food products and caterers at the Downtown Market on Wednesday, October 22.
About this Event

Join us from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, October 22 for a food entrepreneur showcase at the Downtown Market.

20+ food producers, packaged food brands, and caterers will be set up for sampling and showcasing throughout the night in the Downtown Market Greenhouse.

  • Get the first taste of new and emerging products
  • Find the next local "hidden gem"
  • Meet up and coming entrepreneurs
  • This event is FREE to attend

This showcase is presented in partnership by the Downtown Market Education Foundation, GROW, Start Garden, and the Michigan State University Product Center.

PARKING: Park in the paid Downtown Market lot, in the city lot across Ionia, in metered street parking spots, or limited free street spots in the area.

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Where is it happening?

Grand Rapids Downtown Market , 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, United States

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