Harvest Fest

Harvest Fest 2026 Tickets Now On Sale: Muskegon’s Premier Fall Culinary Experience Returns October 22
 
MUSKEGON,  MI - Tickets are officially on sale for Harvest Fest 2026, Muskegon’s premier fall culinary experience, taking place Thursday, October 22, from 5–8 p.m. at the Baker College Culinary Institute of Michigan, 336 W. Clay Ave. in Muskegon.

Presented as a fundraiser benefiting local charitable organizations through the Muskegon Rotary Foundation, Harvest Fest brings together exceptional food, beverages, live entertainment and exciting opportunities to win, all for a great cause.

Guests will enjoy an evening filled with chef-inspired culinary creations prepared by the talented students of the Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM), showcasing seasonal flavors and creative dishes. The culinary experience will be complemented by an assortment of wines, craft beers, hard seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages. Throughout the evening, CIM students and chefs will be on hand to demonstrate how select dishes are prepared, share their culinary expertise and interact with guests, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity and skill that goes into each Harvest Fest creation.

“Harvest Fest is truly a one-of-a-kind evening,” said Roger Morgenstern, president of Muskegon Rotary. “It combines incredible food and beverages with a fun atmosphere while allowing guests to support organizations doing meaningful work throughout our community.”

In addition to the exceptional food and beverages, guests can enjoy live music, exciting silent auction packages and a 50/50 raffle, all while connecting with friends, neighbors and fellow community members for a fun and memorable evening. New this year, attendees can participate in a Culinary Passport activity and Beverage Bundle raffles, providing even more opportunities to win throughout the evening.

Proceeds from Harvest Fest benefit the Baker College Rotaract Club and the CIM Scholarship Fund, while also helping the Muskegon Rotary Foundation continue its mission of supporting organizations and projects that make a lasting difference in the community.

Tickets are $85 per person and include:

• Admission to Harvest Fest 2026
• A seasonal Harvest Fest gift
• One complimentary beverage ticket
• An evening of chef-inspired culinary creations
• Live entertainment
• Opportunities to participate in raffles and the silent auction

A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening, featuring a signature Harvest Fest cocktail. Harvest Fest is open to guests 21 and older. A valid photo ID is required for entry.

With its combination of exceptional food, beverages, entertainment and philanthropy, Harvest Fest 2026 promises to be the premier culinary experience of the year in Muskegon.

Harvest Fest 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.
Culinary Institute of Michigan
336 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI 49440
Tickets: $85 | 21+
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Sponsorship

Harvest Fest is more than a night of great food and fun—it is an opportunity to give back to the Muskegon community. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as in-kind silent auction donations. Please email rotaryharvestfest@gmail.com for more information.  Individual donations are also excepted online HERE. Learn more and follow the event via our website and Facebook page.