Program Outlook
The event is framed as a major gathering point heading into the 2026 cycle, with a focus on bringing together donors, activists, elected officials, and grassroots leaders in one room.
Michigan Republican Events
Debate Event
Time To Lead | Hosted with Ottawa County Republican Party
Time To Lead "The People's Debate"
Time To Lead is staging a public-facing gubernatorial debate night at The Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville, framed around audience engagement, dinner service, and a moderator panel that includes Ottawa County Chair Joel Studebaker alongside Nilsa Alvarez and Dr. Rich Rogers, with Jeffery Vega serving as MC.
Timing note: Eventbrite currently lists the official window as 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern, while the promotional creative frames the debate program as 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Use the live ticket page for the latest run of show.
Featured Event
Kent County Republican Party | Grand Rapids, Michigan
2026 Lincoln Day Dinner
Kent County GOP's marquee spring dinner lands at DeVos Place on Friday, May 15, 2026, bringing together grassroots organizers, elected officials, donors, and activists for one of the highest-profile Republican gatherings in West Michigan.
Attendance is intentionally limited. Ticket and table sales close on April 26, 2026 or sooner if capacity is reached. Venue bars are listed as credit-card-only on the official event page.
Kent County Network
Looking beyond the dinner itself? Explore our guide to Kent County Republican clubs and allied groups, including the county party, local Republican clubs, issue organizations, and campus groups active across the broader Kent County political ecosystem.
Contact
Jake Frievalt
Jake@KentCountyGOP.com
(616) 459-0141
Ticket and Table Options
Published Pricing
Official Kent GOP event page | latest availability applies
General Admission
$125
- Entry to the Lincoln Day Dinner
- Three-course dinner
- Access to venue bars
- Buy grouped tickets together if you want shared seating
Priority Boarding Table
$1,250
- All General Admission benefits
- 10 General Admission tickets
- Eligible to purchase one Pilot's Lounge ticket
Executive Class Table
$2,500
- All General Admission benefits
- 10 General Admission tickets
- 2 VIP tickets
- Recognition in the official event program
First Class Table
$5,000
- All General Admission benefits
- Priority seating placement
- 10 General Admission tickets and 4 VIP tickets
- Recognition in the slideshow and official event program
The official checkout currently also lists a Candidate Table option. For the most current pricing, seating details, and availability, use the official Kent County GOP ticket page.
Past event
Michigan Republican Endorsement Convention
March 28, 2026 | Novi, Michigan
Convention complete. Delegates selected the MIGOP-endorsed candidates for Michigan Attorney General, Secretary of State, Supreme Court, State Board of Education, and Michigan's university governing boards.
Results highlight
Attorney General: Doug Lloyd
Secretary of State: Anthony Forlini