2012 is a leap year that started on a Sunday.

Events

May

• May 14 - Grand Rapids given title of "Beer City USA" by public online poll on examinar.com. The title is shared with Ashville, NC. 

November

• November 27 - Viget wiki relaunched on LocalWiki platform at Civic Studio: American Bread Co.

December

• December 30 - Thank You, Beer exhibit closes at Grand Rapids Public Museum