Beer City Pepper Festival

Beer City Pepper Fest is a celebration of the chili in all its forms. Think of it as an extra spicy food, music and arts festival featuring local musicians, local artists and vendors selling all iterations of spicy food. Food trucks, chili events and more where all profits will go to supporting mental health advocates Embracing Imperfections, 4:40 and I Understand. These groups provide care for those affected by and prevention of suicide in our schools and community at large. Beer City Pepper Fest will be held on January 24th, 2026 at the Intersection, Downtown Grand Rapids. The event will run from 11am-4pm.