For the first time since 2019, the Donut and Beer Festival returned to Grand Rapids, Mich.

Visitors and judges were asked to vote for their favorite donuts from bakeries around the state - and the results are in!

What is Grand Rapids' Donut and Beer Festival?

The first ever Donut and Beer Festival was held in Kalamazoo, Mich. in 2017. Since then, it has moved to different cities across the country, including Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids' Donut and Beer Festival 2023 was Saturday, May 6, 2023 at LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Donut and Beer Fest, Facebook
Donut and Beer Fest, Facebook
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Guests enjoyed donuts and other treats more than 20 vendors and samplings from over 35 Michigan breweries.

Bakeries from all over West Michigan participated, including:

  • Tom's Hometown Bakery
  • Bostwick Bakery
  • Robinette's
  • Sandy's Donuts
  • Ryke's
  • Peace, Love & Little Donuts
  • Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm Market
  • Dizzy Donuts
  • Ignite Donuts
  • Groovy Donuts
  • Donut Worry
  • Bro's Doughs
  • Bowerman Blueberries Farm Market
  • Olly's Mini-Donuts
  • Sprinkles Donut Shop
  • Smokin 8s
  • Post Family Farm
  • Just Enjoy Bakery
  • Cranes Pie Pantry
  • Belefonte's Kitchen
  • Rise Authentic Baking Co.
  • Celebration Cinema

Who Won Grand Rapids Donut and Beer Festival 2023?

For beer and other drinks here are the winners:

People's Choice:
1st- Farmhaus Cider Co.
2nd- Arktos Meadery
3rd- Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Judge's Choice:
1st- Wise Men Distillery
2nd- Drink Loverboy
3rd- Pigeon Hill Brewing Company

Onto the donuts! Coming in at No. 1 in the People's Choice Category:

Sandy's Donuts, Facebook
Sandy's Donuts, Facebook
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No. 2 in the People's Choice Category:

Groovy Donuts, Facebook
Groovy Donuts, Facebook
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No. 3 in the People's Choice Category:

Bostwick Bakery, Facebook
Bostwick Bakery, Facebook
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No. 1 in the Judge's Choice Category:

Sandy's Donuts, Facebook
Sandy's Donuts, Facebook
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No. 2 in the Judge's Choice Category:

Sprinkles Donuts, Facebook
Sprinkles Donuts, Facebook
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No. 3 in the Judge's Choice Category:

Bro's Donuts, Facebook
Bro's Donuts, Facebook
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