Name: America at 250
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-10

Located on 84th Street Southwest in Byron Center, Alebird is a locally loved restaurant offering amazing food in a beautiful, welcoming space. Situated inside the historic Hotel Byron in downtown Byron Center, Alebird has become a go-to destination for date nights, casual dinners, and gathering with friends. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes, grab a drink, and experience the vibrant Alebird community right in the heart of Byron Center.

Alebird Taphouse and Brewery

Pete’s Grill & Tavern is a longtime bar and restaurant in Byron Center, proudly serving the community for over 75 years. Located on 84th Street, Pete’s is a local gathering place known for modern tavern fare, certified Detroit-style pizza, and a welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, and drinks. With more than 15 televisions throughout the restaurant, it’s a go-to sports bar for catching the game with friends. Whether you’re stopping in for pizza, a casual lunch, or game-day action, Pete’s Grill & Tavern delivers great food and good times in Byron Center.

Pete's Grill & Tavern

Rated 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) by Golf Digest; 9-time host of NCAA National Championships and annual host of the Michigan High School Golf Finals. Popular choice for golf outings and special events.

The Meadows Golf Club at Grand Valley State University

Rockford Brewing Company (RBC) opened for business in 2012 by its founding partners, Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard. Although relatively new as a company, RBC’s team has over 15 years of previous professional brewing and business experience. RBC specializes in traditional and inventive beers that focus on Michigan agriculture. The brewery is located in historic downtown Rockford, MI and is situated adjacent to Michigan’s Frederick Meijer White Pine Trail State Park and among the rolling hills of the beautiful Rogue River Valley.

Rockford Brewing Company

Hudsonville Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Hudsonville Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children.

Hudsonville Lanes

Comfortable northern lodge atmosphere, featuring two fireplaces and full-service bar. Full menu, fresh fish, wild game and choice steaks.

Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

Over the past 28 years The Honey Creek Inn preserves and exemplifies what a Pub truly is: historic, full of local tradition, and the warmth of the many hearts that have passed through the Inn over the years. Displaying hundreds of original taps of beers served over the years the Honey Creek Inn continues serving the best brews in true English pint glasses. Preparing foods from around the world and your mom’s kitchen, award winning Chef Laurel Mayer Deruda creates a menu with exciting twists!

Honey Creek Inn

There’s nothing better than spending time with good friends in the kitchen, working together to make a meal, and sharing a fun experience where you might even learn something new.

Thought Design Culinary Classes

A family style restaurant which features the "Home of the Hot Dog Hall of Fame". Eat 12 or more of our World Famous chili dogs and your name will be added to the Hot Dog Wall of Fame.

The Corner Bar

A small brewery with a neighborhood pub feel. Come as you are. Great beer here.

White Flame Brewing Company

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

**JOAN TOWER** *Made in America*  
**Z. RANDALL STROOPE** *Franklin*  
**AMY BEACH** Symphony in E minor, "Gaelic"

From Joan Tower's bold *Made in America* to Stroope's rich *Franklin*, featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, to the lush and expansive *"Gaelic"* Symphony, this concert celebrates American voices, telling a story of resilience and personal triumph.

America at 250

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