Name: Grand Valley Trunk of Treat and Chili Cookoff
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30

Serving seafood and birria inspired by the owners’ Mexican and Californian roots, Los Mariscos de Pancho is a hidden Grand Rapids gem. Birria, a traditional Mexican dish from the Jalisco region, is served as quesabirria, ramen, pizza and more. Seafood selections include shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, langostinos, mussels and oysters.

Los Mariscos de Pancho

Popular family-owned restaurant offers homemade versions of such Mexican favorites as tacos and burritos, for dine-in or takeout. Five area locations.

Adobe In & Out - Standale

We provide mission based challenges that are great for individuals and groups. You can make a reservation for just a few people or come as a group. Our goal is to provide fun and entertaining experiences through strategic team-on-team games, bringing people and families together to create unforgettable memories. Much like a video game we change up the objective to the games to make it fun and exciting.

Common events that we host include birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, family reunions, team building exercises, home school group events, special needs group events, parents night out, church or school lock-ins, and many more.

We have an arena that you can come to or we can set up at your location. Our mobile serves are laser tag and archery tag®.

BattleGR Tactical Games

Over 2,000 animals and more animal touching exhibits than any other zoo in Michigan; tigers, petting corral, wallabies, camels and butterflies. Chimpanzees - lions - grizzly bear - otters - snow leopards - - and many large and small primates. Indoor and outdoor viewing. Full concessions and gift shop. Featuring 300-foot ZIPline with return line, 4-story Ropes Adventure Course, and a Funicular (tram) that leads to a state-of-the-art Bissell Treehouse for events and rentals.

John Ball Zoo

New facility with an 18-hole championship course and a superior practice and learning center. A nine-hole par-3 course, "The Miners," opens in 2007.

The Mines Golf Club

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

A family-run bakery since 1905, Arnie’s retails artisan breads, desserts and other baked goods at its Leonard St store, which also has fast casual/takeout café serving all-day breakfast sandwiches, salads, donuts and more.

Arnie's Bakery & Restaurant - Leonard Street

We take pride and careful attention to the quality of our food and with the dedication of our whole family, it has taken Salvatore’s a step up…and in 1986 a few steps over, to the present location, 654 Stocking. And with my family’s addition including my brother’s wife Frances, and their two sons, Salvatore and Gabriel, my wife, Barbara and our son Emmanuel, here is where my family mixes tradition…the old and new. Now sit back. Savor your meal. Enjoy a beverage and be sure to make a date to come back.

Salvatore's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

A motorcoach charter service offering tours, corporate outings, school trips, and convention shuttle bus service. Will travel anywhere in US & Canada.

Great Lakes Motorcoach, Inc.

Ferris heritage spans back to 1924 as a family-owned and operated coffee and nut roaster. Featuring a variety of of freshly roasted coffees, trail mixes and snacks, gourmet chocolates and Michigan-made gifts. Ferris offers a full retail & coffee shop with espresso bar, premium teas, breakfast sandwiches, and more!

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

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

Grand Valley Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff

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