Kingma’s SampleFest Returns to Grand Rapids

Who doesn't love free samples? Sure, if you time it right, you might get to try one or two things at your local grocery store... but more than 20 freebies? You will experience that at Grand Rapids' Kingma's Market coming up soon.

A Grand Rapids Grocery Staple for 90+ Years

With more than ninety years in Grand Rapids, Kingma's is a neighborhood staple.

Kingma's Market Plainfield via Facebook/ Courtesy Kingma's Market

The longtime market is located at 2225 Plainfield Ave. NE. How beloved is it? Kingma's was recently named Michigan's best grocery store!

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What to Expect at SampleFest

And this spring, Kingma's Market is bringing back one of its most popular events. SampleFest is Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The free, family-friendly tasting event features products from about 25 Michigan-based companies. Think of it as a walk-around showcase of local food and goods, all set up right inside the store.

What makes it even better is that many of the vendors are the actual makers themselves, so you're not just grabbing a sample and moving on. You can actually talk with the founders and small business owners behind the products, hear their stories, and get a feel for what makes each brand unique.

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A New Local Collaboration Debuts This Year

This year’s event will also feature a new collaboration between The Gluten Free Brothers and Hudson Henry Granola, working with Kingma’s on a co-branded granola that highlights a focus on better-for-you ingredients and local partnership.

More than just free food, SampleFest is really a celebration of Michigan-made businesses and a chance to discover new favorites while supporting local makers. If you are looking for something easy, fun, and snack-filled to do in Grand Rapids this spring, this is one to keep on your radar.

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The Orbit Room was once one of Grand Rapids' most popular venues before it closed in 2017, bringing in artists at their height and before they were big.

Concert information courtesy of the Concert Database.

Gallery Credit: Tommy McNeill