Our 2026 Foodie Fest Events!
Tri-State Foodie Fest
- MAY 23, 2026 | 12PM-7PM
Get ready for one of Michigan’s largest outdoor food festivals! The Tri-State Foodie Fest brings together a delicious mix of 25+ food trucks, retail vendors, live entertainment, and more from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois—all in one epic 7-hour event.
Enjoy mouthwatering flavors, discover unique local businesses, and vote for your favorite foodie in our Best Foodie Favorite Competition, where vendors compete for cash prizes!
Grand Rapids Foodie Fest
- Event Hours:
- Friday, July 3, 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The 5th Annual Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is a three-day event celebrating a diverse community of food vendors, retail merchants, and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Event Details
Location: Downtown Grand Rapids – The Calder Plaza Address: 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
Estimated Attendance: 10,000+ individuals over the weekend.
FREE & Family-Friendly
This event is FREE and open to the public!
All vendors accept card and cash payments.
This event is FREE and open to the public! All vendors accept card and cash payments.Alcoholic Beverages
A beer garden will be available for adults 21+ with a valid ID.
Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
A beer garden will be available for adults 21+ with a valid ID. Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.Parking Options
Recommended Parking:
• Govt Center – 300 Monroe Avenue NW (0.3 miles from the venue)
Street Meter Parking:
• Meters charge until 7 PM Friday
• Free all day Saturday & Sunday (Use the “MOTU” app to pay by card)
More Parking Options: https://bit.ly/parkgr
Recommended Parking:• Govt Center – 300 Monroe Avenue NW (0.3 miles from the venue)
Street Meter Parking:• Meters charge until 7 PM Friday
• Free all day Saturday & Sunday (Use the “MOTU” app to pay by card)
More Parking Options: https://bit.ly/parkgrFree DASH Bus
Skip the expensive lots! Take the FREE DASH bus running every 15 minutes, Wednesday – Sunday, through Downtown Grand Rapids!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/dashbus
Skip the expensive lots! Take the FREE DASH bus running every 15 minutes, Wednesday – Sunday, through Downtown Grand Rapids! Learn more: https://bit.ly/dashbus
Photo/Video Disclaimer
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please inform the photographer/videographer.
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please inform the photographer/videographer.