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Start: 2026-10-07
End: 2026-10-07

Enjoy one of our world-class beers, produced on-site, alongside a handcrafted sandwich in our taproom - a spacious beer hall where, on most nights, you can experience some killer live music.

Founders Brewing Company

We hope that you will join us for limited tours of our production facility on Saturdays at 11:15am and 11:45am and Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Tours are $10 each and include a Founders logo pint glass. We are also offering a combined tour and tasting experience on Saturdays at 12:30pm for $30. In addition to the tour of our production facility, you will participate in a guided tasting of all of our regularly distributed beers, as well as something special. (Don’t ask us what it will be—it will vary and may not be determined until the day of the tasting. Surprises are fun.)

One of our education ambassadors will guide you through both of our brewhouses—our original 30 barrel system and our 2011 addition, an 85 barrel Steinecker Combicube B to which we added another mash tun and kettle in April 2013; our cellar, with fermenters and bright tanks of various shapes and sizes; our on-site warehouse; and our packaging hall, which includes a KHS kegging line, a Krones bottling line, a depalletizer and lowerator. a recently installed canning line and a new palletizer. All of this equipment helps us produce enough beer to be the 30th largest craft brewery by sales volume in 2012—and we continue to grow. Our education ambassadors will explain what is unique about our process and will answer any questions that you may have along the way.

Please arrive on time. Must be 21 and up. Closed toe shoes are required.

Founders Brewing Company Facility Tour

Grand Rapids and surrounding areas are served by Rapid buses of the Interurban Transit Partnership. Rapid buses run seven days a week and include evening hours. Routes originate at the Rapid Central Station, 250 Grandville SW. Located at the corner of Grandville and Cherry Street. Buses stop at marked stops and shelters. Call for route information or visit http://www.ridetherapid.org

Rapid Bus

Bistro Bella Vita's specialty is fresh Italian and French cuisine, prepared from scratch, and served in a big-city, casual atmosphere featuring West Michigan's largest martini bar. Visit Bistro Bella Vita and enjoy the "Beautiful Life."

Bistro Bella Vita

Welcome to the Grand Woods Lounge, the most epic, rocking, cooking cabin in Michigan. After you experience The Woods, you realize how bored you’ve been at all those other copycat, vanilla joints you’ve been going to. That’s why all the cool kids are already here. Yes, right now. We have a two hundred-seat porch with twenty TVs, an entertainment stage, two fireplaces and two outdoor tiki bars. The Porch is not only for Summer, you can get toasted while watching it snow all Winter. Did you notice the outdoor stage? From Reggae to Rock and Roll, Country to NYE Countdown, we peel faces every night. Yes, here, now.  
  
The Grand Woods Lounge boasts of the full compliment of compliments: The greatest Martini List. The smartest Craft Beer List. The best executed Comfort Food; The coolest Facility; The most fun Porch; The most exciting and diverse Entertainment; The absolute best Hospitality Professionals in Grand Rapids. The sum of our parts equates to the best place for the best people to socialize, dine and party. Here, every day, now and always.

Grand Woods Lounge

**Brauhaus. Bierhall. Deli. Wine and Spirit Tasting Room. Craft Sodas.**  
Our classic Bavarian Bierhall is a throwback to the historical West Side and a taste of Munich without the plane ticket.

Küsterer Brauhaus Facility Tour

A stylish lounge & nightclub located on the lower level of the B.O.B. A microbrewery, featuring our own micro-brewed beer, live entertainment on weekends, billiards, games and traditional pub fare.

B.O.B.'s Brewery

People have been coming to Bobarino's Pizzeria since 1997 to enjoy some of West Michigan's best wood-fired pizza and craft beer. Diverse experiences can be had at Bobarino's, including open-air dining on the Sky Deck, made-to-order pizza topped with fresh produce from the [live wall](https://www.thegilmorecollection.com/thebob/livewall/), billiards, and live entertainment.

The folks at Bobarino's understand that there's no better compliment to pizza than beer. The daily tap list features 12 handcrafted beers from B.O.B.'s Brewery in addition to other local favorites and traditional domestics. The wood-fired pizza menu is accompanied by a variety of classic American dishes like comfort food classics and build-your-own burgers. Everything on the menu is approachable and there are options for all tastes. The space is lively and ideal for large groups, family nights, after-work cocktails, pre-concert dinners, and late-night excursions. Grab **a little pizza happiness** at Bobarino's.

Bobarino's Pizzeria

The B.O.B. (an acronym for Big Old Building) is located in downtown Grand Rapids. The 70,000-square-foot, four-story, red brick building was constructed in 1903 as Judson's grocery warehouse. It stood vacant for decades before The Gilmore Collection began its transformation, saving it from demolition. Its casual appeal, large size, and historic charm have given The B.O.B. destination status in downtown Grand Rapids. Ambitious, expansive, and versatile, The B.O.B. is **a big old building of fun**, offering a multitude of choices for each guest who walks through the door.

The B.O.B.

El Granjero Mexican Grill serves Authentic Mexican food with fresh, local ingredients and a friendly service. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine-in, take-outs and catering! El Granjero Mexican Grill was established in 2007 and has received several dinning awards including "Best Mexican/Caribbean Restaurant 2012," "One of the Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids 2013" by the Grand Rapids Magazine. Proud members of the West Michigan Hispanic & the Grand Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce.

El Granjero Mexican Grill

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Join us for an evening of exceptional food, community, and purpose. Enjoy a strolling tasting featuring signature creations from West Michigan’s finest chefs, an open bar, and a seated program with dessert, a live auction, and a celebration of event honoree Mark Secchia, our local culinary community, and the impact of Meals on Wheels Western Michigan.

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