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The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest took place over a weekend with the aim to increase diversity in the city’s food scene. This was the third annual event and featured a variety of food, shopping, live entertainment, and a beer garden. The festival, which attracted thousands of attendees, also hosted vendors from outside the city, including those from the Detroit area.
Grand Rapids Foodie Fest: A Celebration of Culinary Diversity
Enthusiasts gathered this weekend at Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids, for the third annual Foodie Fest. The goal of the event, according to Amanda Hadd, the founder, is to bring more diversity to the food scene.
A blend of food, shopping, live entertainment, and vibrant atmosphere, the event offered something for everyone. Thousands attended over the course of the weekend, a turnout that brought joy to Hadd.
Newcomers to the festival included vendors from the Detroit area. Jeremy Rowe, owner-operator of Island Noodles, expressed their eagerness to participate in the Grand Rapids event. Jerrell Cisneros, founder of Jedi Chili, shared the story of their business, which originated from chili competition eight years ago.
Wrapping up the holiday weekend with a lively atmosphere, live music, and a plethora of food options, the festival offered a welcome respite from the recent constraints due to COVID-19.
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