Name: Grand Rapids Improv Festival - GRIF!
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-10

**Rapid River Stillhouse**

We’re not just a restaurant—we’re a three-level experience built for those who love bold whiskey, great food, and live music.

Start on the first floor with our *Gatlinburg-style whiskey tasting bar*, where you can sip your way through our handcrafted spirits just steps from where they’re made. Then settle in and enjoy Southern-inspired comfort food, packed with smoky flavors and chef-driven twists—served on all three floors.

Upstairs, our second level hosts live music that ranges from country and blues to rock and tribute nights. And when the weather’s right, head up to the rooftop deck for sweeping city views, cool drinks, and the best sunsets in town.

Whether you're grabbing lunch, catching a show, or just sampling some of the best whiskey around—**there’s always something to experience at the Stillhouse.**

**Bold whiskey. Live music. Southern flavor.**  
Come see what we’re all about.

Rapid River Stillhouse

Strategically placed at the gateway to Grand Rapids’ historic Westside, The Knickerbocker is a taste of many world traditions that have been rediscovered and presented with a fresh perspective. Enjoy a full drink menu including craft beer, artisan spirits, handcrafted cocktails, wine and cider. The Knickerbocker presents a rustic, seasonal menu showcasing local and regional agriculture, old world techniques with a fresh perspective; including nose to tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire.

New Holland - The Knickerbocker

New Holland - The Knickerbocker Facility Tour

With subtle hints of the prohibition-era "speakeasy" pubs, SpeakEZ Lounge boasts classic cocktails, tasty infusions, & plenty of fine craft beers. The casual and friendly atmosphere will bring you in. Our eclectic and fresh food will bring you back. Come in and experience one of our featured sandwiches, pastas, or signature sauces. Our entrées earn rave reviews, weather you’re looking for flaky Haddock, Pork New York or our Ribeye with Chimichurri, we're sure you'll find a dish to rave about.

SpeakEZ Lounge

Bridge Street Bar is a Detroit-themed sports bar located in the heart of the West Side. Blending Detroit sports culture with the Grand Rapids community, it offers a casual, energetic setting that’s ideal for catching the game or meeting up with friends. Guests can expect a lineup of scratch-made bar food, including burgers, sandwiches, and Detroit-inspired favorites, along with a strong selection of beer and drinks. With multiple TVs and a lively atmosphere, Bridge Street Bar has quickly become a go-to spot for game day and neighborhood gatherings.

Bridge Street Bar

**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

Meat & whiskey lovers, rejoice! Butcher’s Union offers a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare and more than 100 whiskey selections. It was ranked one of Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest eateries in 2023. Located in the bustling Bridge Street entertainment district, this modern gastropub provides a cozy, intimate respite for dinner, and also serves lunch on Saturdays. Fish, poultry and pasta dishes complement the meat offerings, and you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails, wine and draft beers in addition to whiskey.

Butcher's Union

What is a ‘Pub Cruiser’? It is a fun filled, 16-person party bike for riders age 21+ that is powered with pedals! 2, 2.5 and 3 hour tours are offered with stops to your favorite restaurants and pubs along the way! Enjoy the outdoors while experiencing a fun and safe event with your friends or colleagues Hoppy the HopsCycle has joined the Great Lakes Pub Cruise Fleet! This new cycle allows for smaller group bookings (2-6 people).

Great Lakes Pub Cruiser

Est. early 1900s Classified as a Specialty & Community Park.

The site of the city’s first reservoir (1874). Belknap Park was renamed in 1932 to honor Civil War veteran Capt. Charles Belknap. The park was further developed as part of a WPA project in the 1930s, and in the early 1960s, approximately 2 million cubic yards of earth were removed from the park and used for freeway construction through downtown. In the 1970s, Grand Rapids Project X, an earthwork sculpture created by artist Robert Morris, was cut into the hillside.

Belknap Park now is home to one of the best pickleball complexes in the Midwest with 21 beautiful courts, all free and open to the public.

### park amenities

- Ball Diamond
- Parking
- Sledding Hill
- City Owned Parks & Public Spaces
- Restrooms
- Pickleball Courts

Belknap Park

Play pickleball at Belknap Park, the home court of the Grand Rapids Pickleball Club.

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

The 12th annual Grand Rapids Improv Festival brings improv troupes from all over the midwest for a weekend long celebration of improv comedy! Featuring 10 shows over 3 nights, come out for one show or take advantage of our nightly and full-fest passes.

Grand Rapids Improv Festival - GRIF!

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