HOOPFEST 2026 - DAY 1

Come on out for a celebration at CURTIS JONES PARK - featuring a H-O-R-S-E competition, giveaways and more!
About this Event

HOOPFEST 2026 is the premier annual event activating the CURTIS JONES PARK.

This three-day event weaves together basketball, active and healthy lifestyles, and community all in an effort to celebrate the neighborhood and the life of the legendary Curtis Jones.

Join us on Friday, July 17 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for DAY 1 of the celebration!

DAY 1 will feature:

• A H-O-R-S-E competition with prizes for the adult age bracket and youth age bracket
• A sneaker giveaway
• More fun to be announced!

This event is FREE but registration is required.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this event happen:

MVP SPONSORS:
Gilbert Family Foundation

LAY-UP SPONSORS:
Henry Ford Health

ASSIST SPONSORS:
Detroit Pistons
Motor City Cruise
MoveDetroit
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Project Play Southeast Michigan

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
FOOD TRUCKS
🕑: 01:00 PM
YOUTH SNEAKER GIVEAWAY

Info: First come, first serve for children under the age of 18, until supplies last.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
H-O-R-S-E COMPETITION