Mmmm donuts... and beer!

For the first time since 2019, a Donut and Beer Festival is coming back to the Grand Rapids area!

The Donut and Beer Festival Grand Rapids 2023

The first ever Donut and Beer Festival was held in Kalamazoo, Mich. in 2017. Since then, it has moved to different cities across the country, including Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids' Donut and Beer Festival 2023 is Saturday, May 6, 2p.m. to 6p.m. at LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Brian Colopy, founder of the Donut and Beer Festival, said in a release,

We can’t wait to bring this event back to Grand Rapids. The community came out in full force at our 2019 event and we are taking this event to new heights.

You'll be able to enjoy donuts and other treats from up to 30 vendors and samplings from over 50 Michigan breweries.

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Looks like some vendors come up with some pretty wild (and delicious looking) creations!

There will also be yard games, live music, and more.

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Each guest will get donut samples, beer/cider samples, a mason jar sampling glass, and more.

This is an event for all ages and includes non-alcoholic "Cider" tickets. Kids 12 and under get free entry with an adult, sample tickets not included.  Additional tokens for samples can be purchased at the event: $2 donut, $3 drinks.

Stay tuned for updates on the event here.

Tickets For Grand Rapids Donut and Beer Festival

According the Donut and Beer Festival website, the event has sold out each year!

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Tickets go on sale March 9, but if you join the Priority List, on March 9 you'll have early access to tickets.

VIP tickets are $59 and grant access to the event one hour before the general public. General admission tickets are $44.

VIP tickets include:

  • Souvenir sampling cup
  • Branded lanyard
  • 10 beer sampling tokens
  • 10 donut sampling tokens

General Admission tickets include:

  • Souvenir sampling cup
  • Branded lanyard
  • 6 beer sampling tokens
  • 6 donut sampling tokens

There are also non-alcoholic ticket options. Find out more on tickets here.

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