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Friday, November 6

Hosted Mini Sessions

Spend the morning and afternoon exploring intimate add-on experiences hosted throughout the Art Coast on Friday, November 6. Available to all pass holders, these limited-capacity sessions can be added at any time, with additional experiences still to come.

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Mini-Sessions can be added on to any pass. Prices are not included in the ticket price for a pass.

Map of Hosted Mini Session venues

Coffee cups arranged for a guided tasting

9 AM - 10 AM

Coffee Cupping & Tasting

Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman St., Saugatuck

$35 / Guest

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Moroccan dishes served on a patterned table

10 AM - 12 PM

Moroccan Cooking Class

Lulu Cadieux
249 Mason St., Saugatuck

$125 / Guest

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Painting workshop materials in a studio setting

10 AM - 1 PM

Oil Painting Demo & Workshop

James Brandess Studios & Gallery
238 Butler St., Saugatuck

$200 / Guest

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Uncommon Coffee Roasters sign outside the cafe

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Coffee Flight & Roastery Tour

Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman St., Saugatuck

$35 / Guest

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Wine barrels inside the Modales production space

12 PM

Modales Winery Tour

Modales
2128 62nd St., Fennville

$15 / Guest

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Guest blending a custom fragrance

Open House: 10 AM - 5 PM

Cozy Coastal Perfume Bar Experience

Marie’s Green Apothecary
347 Water St., Saugatuck

$30 / Guest

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Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

12 PM - 12:40 PM

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Butler Pantry
439 Butler St., Saugatuck

$5 / Guest

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Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

1 PM - 1:40 PM

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Cooking with Staub

Butler Pantry
439 Butler St., Saugatuck

$5 / Guest

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Wine barrels inside the Modales production space

2 PM

Modales Winery Tour

Modales
2128 62nd St., Fennville

$15 / Guest

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Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

2 PM - 2:40 PM

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Butler Pantry
439 Butler St., Saugatuck

$5 / Guest

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Coffee cups arranged for a guided tasting

2 PM - 3 PM

Coffee Cupping & Tasting

Uncommon Coffee Roasters
127 Hoffman St., Saugatuck

$35 / Guest

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Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

3 PM - 3:40 PM

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Cooking with Staub

Butler Pantry
439 Butler St., Saugatuck

$5 / Guest

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Guests making kokedama arrangements at a table

3 PM

Cocktails & Kokedama

New Holland Distilling - Saugatuck Tasting Room
201 Culver St., Saugatuck

$120 / Guest

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Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

4 PM - 4:40 PM

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Butler Pantry
439 Butler St., Saugatuck

$5 / Guest

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Guests making kokedama arrangements at a table

5 PM

Cocktails & Kokedama

New Holland Distilling - Saugatuck Tasting Room
201 Culver St., Saugatuck

$120 / Guest

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Wine poured into a glass during a tasting

Open House

Wine Tasting

Wine Sellers of Saugatuck
247 Butler St., Saugatuck

FREE

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Kristen Kish

TBD

Fireside Chat

Location TBA

Details TBA

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More Coming Soon!

Coffee cups arranged for a guided tasting

Coffee Cupping & Tasting

Coffee contains more flavor compounds than any other beverage. Learn how coffee professionals identify flavor notes and develop tasting profiles in this guided cupping experience at Uncommon Coffee Roasters. Guests will gain a deeper appreciation for one of the world’s most complex beverages and how to better taste coffee at home.

Max Capacity 5

Moroccan dishes served on a patterned table

Moroccan Cooking Class

Discover the bold, warming flavors of Moroccan cuisine in this immersive cooking class at Lulu Cadieux, featuring tagine, couscous, harira, and more. Lunch is included following the class.

Max Capacity 20

Painting workshop materials in a studio setting

Oil Painting Demo & Workshop

Create your own original painting during this guided oil painting workshop with local artist James Brandess. All materials are included, and each guest will leave with a finished piece to take home.

Max Capacity 8

Uncommon Coffee Roasters sign outside the cafe

Coffee Flight & Roastery Tour

Sample freshly roasted coffees while touring Uncommon Coffee Roasters’ production facility. Along the way, guests will learn more about sourcing, roasting, brewing, and packaging from the expert team behind the brand.

Max Capacity 5

Wine barrels inside the Modales production space

Modales Winery Tour

Explore one of Michigan’s few certified organic wineries during a guided vineyard tour at Modales. Guests will sip wine while learning about sustainable farming practices and the connection between healthy soils and exceptional wines.

Max Capacity 12

Guest blending a custom fragrance

Cozy Coastal Perfume Bar Experience

Create a custom fragrance inspired by memory, creativity, and the lakeshore lifestyle in this intimate scent-driven workshop at Marie’s Green Apothecary. Guests will leave with a personalized perfume blend of their own.

Max Capacity Unlimited

Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Sharpen your kitchen confidence with a live knife-skills demonstration hosted in the Zwilling Airstream at The Butler Pantry. Guests will explore essential techniques and tools alongside seasonal cooking inspiration, and each session includes a $5 in-store credit.

Max Capacity 15

Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Cooking with Staub

Join The Butler Pantry inside the Zwilling Airstream for seasonal cooking demonstrations featuring Staub cookware. Sessions will highlight comforting fall favorites, such as soups and sourdough bread baking, along with practical techniques for home cooks, and each session includes a $5 in-store credit.

Max Capacity 15

Wine barrels inside the Modales production space

Modales Winery Tour

Explore one of Michigan’s few certified organic wineries during a guided vineyard tour at Modales. Guests will sip wine while learning about sustainable farming practices and the connection between healthy soils and exceptional wines.

Max Capacity 12

Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Sharpen your kitchen confidence with a live knife-skills demonstration hosted in the Zwilling Airstream at The Butler Pantry. Guests will explore essential techniques and tools alongside seasonal cooking inspiration, and each session includes a $5 in-store credit.

Max Capacity 15

Coffee cups arranged for a guided tasting

Coffee Cupping & Tasting

Coffee contains more flavor compounds than any other beverage. Learn how coffee professionals identify flavor notes and develop tasting profiles in this guided cupping experience at Uncommon Coffee Roasters. Guests will gain a deeper appreciation for one of the world’s most complex beverages and how to better taste coffee at home.

Max Capacity 5

Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Cooking with Staub

Join The Butler Pantry inside the Zwilling Airstream for seasonal cooking demonstrations featuring Staub cookware. Sessions will highlight comforting fall favorites, such as soups and sourdough bread baking, along with practical techniques for home cooks, and each session includes a $5 in-store credit.

Max Capacity 15

Guests making kokedama arrangements at a table

Cocktails & Kokedama

Pair craft cocktails with a hands-on Japanese kokedama workshop in this creative session blending mixology and plant design. Guests will build their own moss garden arrangement while sipping signature seasonal cocktails from New Holland Spirits. Choose between two featured builds: an Amaryllis bulb arrangement at 3 PM or a Norfolk Island Pine at 5 PM, perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your home or holiday gifting.

Max Capacity 24

Zwilling Airstream demo kitchen outside Butler Pantry

AirStream Demo Kitchen | Knife Skills with Zwilling

Sharpen your kitchen confidence with a live knife-skills demonstration hosted in the Zwilling Airstream at The Butler Pantry. Guests will explore essential techniques and tools alongside seasonal cooking inspiration, and each session includes a $5 in-store credit.

Max Capacity 15

Guests making kokedama arrangements at a table

Cocktails & Kokedama

Pair craft cocktails with a hands-on Japanese kokedama workshop in this creative session blending mixology and plant design. Guests will build their own moss garden arrangement while sipping signature seasonal cocktails from New Holland Spirits. Choose between two featured builds: an Amaryllis bulb arrangement at 3 PM or a Norfolk Island Pine at 5 PM, perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your home or holiday gifting.

Max Capacity 24

Wine poured into a glass during a tasting

Wine Tasting

Stop by Wine Sellers of Saugatuck for a free open-house tasting with Advanced Sommelier Mike Gustaitis. Guests can explore distinctive pours while learning more about regions, varietals, and tasting notes.

Max Capacity Unlimited

Kristen Kish

Fireside Chat

Join headlining chef Kristen Kish for a festival fireside chat exploring her culinary career, creative process, and stories from the table. Additional session details will be announced soon.

Max Capacity 50-ish