Metro Cruise/Cascade
Metro Cruise® Warm Up event. Thursday August 20th from 4pm-8pm in Cascade.
Public Vending In Caledonia
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
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GR8 Food Truck Fridays
We are back for our 10th season of GR8 food truck Fridays at Riverside Park. Grand Rapids favorite family friendly event of the summer. Our upcoming season will consist of 14 weeks, will have an artisan village, live music, beer tent supporting local nonprofits and of course over 20+ food trucks each and every week.
So grab your friends, family and fur babies (if you have them), bring a blanket, some chairs and head down to riverside park and find a spot to hang out. Listen to great music while supporting local food trucks and artisans.
Public Vending In Caledonia
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
Caledonia Farmers Market
Shop local farmers booths for fruits, veggies, meat and more! Great local artisans along with a local food truck! Check out our facebook page for weekly vendors that are in attendance that day.
Thank You Distinctive Excavating & Concrete and Yoga Zen for your sponsorship in our local farmers market!
Food Truck Friday!
GR8 Food Truck Fridays
We are back for our 10th season of GR8 food truck Fridays at Riverside Park. Grand Rapids favorite family friendly event of the summer. Our upcoming season will consist of 14 weeks, will have an artisan village, live music, beer tent supporting local nonprofits and of course over 20+ food trucks each and every week.
So grab your friends, family and fur babies (if you have them), bring a blanket, some chairs and head down to riverside park and find a spot to hang out. Listen to great music while supporting local food trucks and artisans.
Kentwood Summer Concert Series
Kentwood City Hall is the place to be on Thursday nights this summer! This week we kick off our Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series!
Check out the market from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Shop for locally grown, fresh-made, and unique items from a over 20 vendors.
Taste of Caledonia
"Taste of Caledonia" event, taking place on Wednesday, August 6th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Main Street in the Village of Caledonia. This is a FREE event for you to participate in but we do need to know if you will be joining us as soon as possible.
Public Vending In Caledonia
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
Public Vending In Caledonia
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
Relax At Rosa
Relax at Rosa - the free lunchtime entertainment series - is back on Thursday, May 1 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM.
The music series produced by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) has become a lunchtime tradition Downtown every Thursday during the spring, summer and fall.
The series runs from May to September providing a midday opportunity for Downtown workers, residents and visitors to get outside, have some lunch, listen to some tunes and connect with their community.
Public Vending In Caledonia (Copy)
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
Public Vending In Caledonia
Come and Join us for Dinner!
We will be open to the public for dinner outside Helen’s Kitchen on Whitneyville!
2026 National ACF Convention Live Fire Experience
Kick off ACF Convention Week with a live fire culinary event at Rosa Parks Circle—featuring chefs, bold flavors, and open-fire cooking.
Live Fire Experience at Rosa Parks Circle
Monday, June 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The ACF Greater Grand Rapids Chefs Association invites you to an unforgettable evening of fire, flavor, and culinary creativity in partnership with the ACF National Convention.
Set in the heart of downtown at Rosa Parks Circle, this open-air Live Fire Event is the perfect community gathering to kick off National Convention week—bringing together chefs, industry professionals, and food lovers for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.
What to Expect:
Experience the art of cooking over an open flame as local chefs and ACF culinary teams present a variety of live-fire stations. Each station will showcase unique techniques, global flavors, and bold creativity—from classic American barbecue to Beijing duck and beyond.
This event is more than a tasting—it's a celebration of culinary tradition, innovation, and community. Whether you're a chef, a foodservice professional, or simply passionate about great food, this is your chance to connect with some of the industry's finest while enjoying an incredible lineup of dishes prepared right before your eyes.
Ticket Pricing
Complimentary Admission – Full Registration Convention Attendees
Available to individuals with full credentials for the ACF National Convention. Your registration includes access to this event at no additional cost.
$25 – ACF Members & Limited Convention Access
Available to any ACF Member and for those involved in the convention but without full credentials, including trade show vendors, competitors and daily pass holders.
$40 – Food & Beverage Industry Professionals (Non-ACF Members)
Designed for chefs, operators, and industry professionals who are not ACF members but want to attend, network, and experience the event. To qualify for this ticket price, guests will be required to present a business card at check-in as proof of foodservice industry affiliation before entering the event.
$50 – General Admission
Open to the public, including guests of convention attendees and ticket holders. Perfect for food enthusiasts and community members looking to experience an unforgettable night of live fire cooking and culinary talent.
Join us as we gather around the fire to honor one of the oldest and most powerful cooking traditions—live fire—and kick off an exciting week of the ACF National Convention!
Bands, Brews & BBQ
We are excited to announce that we are making plans for our 2nd Annual event at the Lowell Township BridgeFest on June 27.
There will be some exciting new additions to the BridgeFest event for the whole family! More details will be coming. Bands are already booked and Grill Masters will be able to sign up starting next week. Please spread the word to any Grill Master you know. There is always room for more at this fun, community event.
Can't wait to see you there!!!
Meijer LPGA - 18th Green
We will be located in the the Meijer Corporate tent on the 18th green.
Special tickets are required to enter.
Truckin' Taco Tuesdays
Truckin' Taco Tuesdays
We bring you this 6 week limited event series all about the love of tacos. This event will feature some classic local taco trucks. plus we will have trucks that don't normally serve tacos creating some unique tacos just for this event. showcasing the versatility that is the taco. We will also have everyone's favorite dessert and drink vendors.
Additionally we will have an artisan village, live music all day and beer tent sponsored by the nonprofit Heart of Food.
Line ups and additional event details will be available spring 2026.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY!!
GR8 Food Truck Fridays
We are back for our 10th season of GR8 food truck Fridays at Riverside Park. Grand Rapids favorite family friendly event of the summer. Our upcoming season will consist of 14 weeks, will have an artisan village, live music, beer tent supporting local nonprofits and of course over 20+ food trucks each and every week.
So grab your friends, family and fur babies (if you have them), bring a blanket, some chairs and head down to riverside park and find a spot to hang out. Listen to great music while supporting local food trucks and artisans.
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Ada Elementary PTO Carnival night!
Hundreds of families will attend, and this will be a great opportunity for all!
When: 5/15 (Friday) from 5:30-8:30PM
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Taste of Summer Festival
kicks off the summer season with the amazing small business members from the Heart of Food organization. Each food vendor will have several small bite options ($5 or less) in addition to their full menu allowing you to be able to get more "tastes" from more vendors.
Additionally we will have an artisan village, live music all day and beer tent sponsored by the nonprofit Heart of Food.
Line ups and additional event details will be available spring 2026.
Rolling Out Food Truck Festival
Grand Rapids, the countdown is ON. On May 2nd, we’re hitting 250 Seward St NW for the 10th Anniversary Roll’n Out Festival—and it’s going to be legendary.
From the OG favorites to the hottest new trucks in West Michigan, we’re bringing the heat. Plus:
Live Music: Denise Davis & The Motor City Sensations + Atomic Annie
Drinks & Vibes: Grab a cold one and stay all day
Artisan Market: Shop the best local creators
ATTENTION FOODIES: You do NOT want to miss our upcoming posts. We are officially announcing the FULL FOOD TRUCK LINEUPS right here.
FOLLOW THIS PAGE and turn on notifications so you can map out you plan to eat before anyone else.
THE DETAILS:
250 Seward St NW
11 AM – 8 PM | May 2
Pups Welcome!
Big thanks to Alliance Beverage and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for making this happen!
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