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

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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