

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Greater Grand Rapids ACF March Event - Big O' Smokehouse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of networking, flavor, and connection at Big O’ Smokehouse! This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow culinary and foodservice professionals, learn more about Michigan-made smoked seafood, and see how a fifth-generation family business brings bold, ready-to-eat products to life.

Our hosts, the Big O’ Smokehouse team, will guide you through a behind-the-scenes look at their production process — from sourcing and brining to hot-smoking and packaging. You’ll hear how they balance tradition and innovation, maintain consistent quality at scale, and support chefs, retailers, and distributors with convenient, labor-saving products that don’t sacrifice flavor. Guests will also enjoy tastings of otheir signature smoked salmon, spreads, and jerky, along with light snacks and beverages.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the West Michigan food community, get inspired by a local, family-owned operation, and take away ideas you can apply to your own business.

? Location: Big O’ Smokehouse
?️ Date &amp; Time: March 9th 5-7PM 
? Product Tastings &amp; Beverages Provided

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-grand-rapids-acf-march-event-big-o-smokehouse-tickets-1974485964672?

We look forward to seeing you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/caledonia/greater-grand-rapids-acf-march-event-big-o-smokehouse/200029348187240
- **Event Categories**: business, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029348187240?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=caledonia-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Caledonia
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Big O' Smokehouse
- **lat**: 42.788019354
- **long**: -85.505530745
- **full address**: Big O' Smokehouse, 9750 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316-9521, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: American Culinary Federation Greater Grand Rapids (https://allevents.in/org/american-culinary-federation-greater-grand-rapids/4667037)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 09 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Big O' Smokehouse, 9750 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316-9521, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** American Culinary Federation Greater Grand Rapids
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, food-drinks
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Greater Grand Rapids ACF March Event - Big O' Smokehouse ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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