Kingma's Market to Host Annual 'Samplefest' in Grand Rapids

The 90-year-old supermarket will showcase over 20 Michigan-made food brands with free samples for shoppers.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:06pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of various Michigan-made food products, such as boxes, jars, and bottles, repeated in a tight grid pattern to create a modern pop art style illustration.Kingma's Market's annual 'Samplefest' celebrates the supermarket's deep ties to Michigan's vibrant food and beverage scene.Grand Rapids Today

Kingma's Market, a longtime supermarket in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood, is bringing back its annual 'Samplefest' event this Saturday. The free, four-hour festival will feature free samples from over two dozen Michigan-based food and beverage brands, giving local residents a chance to discover new products from the state's thriving small business community.

Why it matters

Samplefest highlights Kingma's commitment to supporting local Michigan businesses and providing its customers with unique, high-quality products. The event also brings the community together around the shared experience of discovering new foods and celebrating the state's vibrant food culture.

The details

During Samplefest, visitors can explore samples from over 20 different Michigan brands, including Kentwood-based The Gluten Free Brothers. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for all attendees.

  • Samplefest will take place this Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Kingma's Market

A 90-year-old supermarket located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Alan Hartline

The owner of Kingma's Market.

The Gluten Free Brothers

A Kentwood, Michigan-based food brand that will be participating in Samplefest.

Marshall Rader

The co-owner of The Gluten Free Brothers.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring back this tradition and celebrate the incredible Michigan-based businesses that make our store so special year-round.”

— Alan Hartline, Owner, Kingma's Market

“Kingma's has been a strong supporter of local brand like ours, and we're excited to collaborate and share something new with the community.”

— Marshall Rader, Co-owner, The Gluten Free Brothers

The takeaway

Samplefest demonstrates how local supermarkets can play a vital role in supporting Michigan's thriving small food businesses and bringing communities together around shared culinary experiences.