1. Taste of the Chamber

The Buzz -- Stomach growling? You won't want to miss Taste of the Chamber, the yearly food festival sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Over 25 booths serve barbecue, pizza, burritos, coffee, and many more mouth-watering items. Local celebrities award prizes for best booth, food, and beverage or dessert, and drawings are held for prizes like restaurant gift certificates, rounds of golf, and hotel stays. Performers provide music to digest by. Samples are free, but admission is charged.