Name: Petals, Paper, and Pints
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

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

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Join us for a cozy, creative evening at Trail Point Brewing Company on Thursday, October 1st from 6–8 PM!  
  
Create your own one-of-a-kind pressed flower collage art piece using a beautiful selection of hand-pressed flowers, foliage, papers, and embellishments. You’ll have the freedom to mix, layer, and arrange everything into a piece that’s uniquely yours. Feel free to bring along a few small photos or personal mementos to make it even more meaningful!  
  
🍺 Grab a pint, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed evening of making something beautiful. No artistic experience necessary!  
  
✨ All materials provided.

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