FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS

2026 Fall Fruit & Foliage Bonsai Exhibition

Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and the beauty of seasonal bonsai all in one place. Be sure to stop by and support these vendors during your visit!

Open:

Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, October 18 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Lawn Area adjacent to Main Parking Lot

Photo collage of food trucks and offerings for event.

Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ben’s Island Grindz

Enjoy a menu of a unique fusion between Hawaiian street food with Japanese-inspired dishes. Offerings include:

  • Poke bowls
  • Cauliflower katsu
  • Kalua pork
  • Huli Huli or Mochiko Chicken
  • Lunachos, Musubi or Hearts of Palm Fries and more

Guests can also sip and sample from a kava bar, featuring smoothies along with handcrafted mocktails made from fresh‑strained kava root.

Cookin’ with Beans

A returning favorite, Cookin’ with Beans will be serving up crowd‑pleasing street tacos, including:

  • Carne asada (skirt) tacos
  • Pollo (thigh) tacos

The Melted Grill

Offering a mix of gourmet sandwiches served on homemade sourdough bread, along with sides such as fries and tots!

The Mobile Side Bar

Stop by for refreshing beverages and a cozy pick‑me‑up while you explore the exhibition. Offerings may include:

  • Lattes & coffee
  • Chai
  • Lemonade & iced tea
  • Dirty sodas
  • Fresh-baked goods such as donuts or muffins

Sunday, October 18 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ben’s Island Grindz

Enjoy a menu of a unique fusion between Hawaiian street food with Japanese-inspired dishes. Offerings include:

  • Poke bowls
  • Cauliflower katsu
  • Kalua pork
  • Huli Huli or Mochiko Chicken
  • Lunachos, Musubi or Hearts of Palm Fries and more

Guests can also sip and sample from a kava bar, featuring smoothies along with handcrafted mocktails made from fresh‑strained kava root.

Tiki Sam's Pizza

Classic wood-fired pizza with crispy crusts and fresh toppings with signature selections, such as Pepperoni, Pepperoni & Sausage, Tiki BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken and Hawaiian Delight. Side offerings include fresh salads, garlic breadsticks, and homemade cinnamon sticks.

6214 Monroe Road (M-50)

Tipton, MI 49287

517-431-2060

hlg@msu.edu

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