3-day pass · 5 events included
VIP Pass Checkout
$845 per person
Buy your pass now. Choose your experiences after purchase.
VIP Exclusive Perks
- 1-hour early access to the Saturday Afternoon Grand Tasting
- Friday Evening Restaurant Showcase Restaurant ShowcaseA special festival-only prix fixe dinner showcasing one of the Art Coast’s featured chefs at their local restaurant, complete with curated beverage pairings.
- Saturday Night: 5-course Collaboration Dinner from 5 acclaimed chefs, and immersive live entertainment Collaboration DinnerAn intimate five-course dinner from five acclaimed chefs, with regional cocktail pairings, award-winning wines, and immersive live entertainment. One Collaboration Dinner is included with your VIP Pass.
What’s Included
- Thursday Night Island-Inspired Welcome Party Thursday Night Island-Inspired Welcome PartyAn elevated tropical-themed evening featuring an indulgent feast, curated pours from Filkins Vineyards, local craft beer, chef-driven cocktails, and live music from a roaming trio led by Andrew Hoyt on ukulele.
- Late Friday Night Club Sugar Club SugarA decadent late-night celebration featuring DJ Rock City and electric violinist Rachael Miller, exclusive Fenn Valley sparkling wine tastings, Espresso Martinis, and a spectacle of dessert stations, plus local beer, curated cocktails, and creative N/A options.
- Saturday Afternoon Grand Tasting Grand TastingAn all-inclusive four-hour celebration of exceptional food and wine emceed by Top Chef host Kristen Kish, featuring 12 Michigan wineries, five award-winning guest chefs, 11 local chefs, live cooking and wine-pairing demonstrations, and music from Chicago jazz-funk band Spare Parts. Your pass includes entry at 11:00 AM.
- Complimentary signed copy of Kristen Kish’s Accidentally on Purpose
Optional Add-On Experiences
- Friday Hosted Mini Sessions Hosted Mini SessionsIntimate add-on experiences including hands-on workshops, guided tastings, culinary demonstrations, winery tours, artist encounters, and more, hosted by local experts throughout the region.
