Events

We are proud to present Bittersweet community events all year long!

From fundraisers hosted by Bittersweet, to local events benefitting Bittersweet, to community events where you can purchase products crafted by Bittersweet participants…there are always opportunities to get involved and support our mission!

See below for upcoming events! For questions or additional information about any of the events listed below, please contact our Development Director, Julie Champa.

Looking for information about public tours? Visit our Tours page!

Upcoming Signature Events— Save the Date!

  • Bittersweet, Inc. Annual Meeting

    • Thursday, March 26th, 2026— 6pm

  • Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

  • The 12th Annual Celebrating Possibilities

    • Thursday, June 4th, 2026— 6pm-9pm

    • Bittersweet Farms- Whitehouse

Upcoming Fairs, Festivals, and Markets

Purchase handcrafted artwork, cookies, and more at local events! Every purchase benefits our mission and provides meaningful paid employment to adults with autism!

Additional events TBA!

Music Vine Concert Series

Join us for live music every Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm. Music Vine is held at the Grand Rapids Town Hall from October-April, and in the Pavilion at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse (12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, OH 43571) from May-September. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your favorite rhythm instrument and your dancing shoes and get ready to rock!

Please note: pop and coffee are not permitted at Music Vine. Thank you for your cooperation!

Upcoming Music Vine Schedule:

REMINDER: Music Vine is currently in its indoor season at the Grand Rapids Town Hall (24282 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH)!

12/12/2025 - Jim Boedicker (IMPORTANT: This week ONLY, we'll be at Grand Rapids Fire Station, 24232 Front St. Grand Rapids OH)⁠

12/19/2025 - Ryan Roth

12/26/2026 - No Music Vine. Happy holidays!

1/2/2026 - Bittersweet Karaoke

1/9/2026 - TBA

1/16/2026 - Todd Elson

1/23/2026 - Aaron Konwinski

1/30/2026 - TBA

2/6/2026- Noah Nelson

2/13/2026- Bittersweet Karaoke

2/20/2026- Aaron Hertzfeld

2/27/2026- John Reichle