Howdy Fest

Schedule

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 pm to 11:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Old Miami | Detroit, MI

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Honky-tonk, but make it an act of resistance... & gayer. Detroit's favorite LGBTQIA2S+ focused, y'all-inclusive, y'alternative cowboy party.
About this Event

Join us for our 5th annual Howdy Fest, Saturday June 20th, 2026 at the beloved Old Miami in the heart of Detroit's Cass Corridor. Doors at 5pm, event is held until 2am! This event is LGBTQIA2S+ focused, but all cowpokes are welcome!



21+
Kids 18 & under are welcome until 8pm with parent/guardian present.



ATTRACTIONS:

Mechanical Bull

Burlesque

Drag

Vendors

BBQ



LIVE MUSIC BY:

Spurs Night Queer Line Dance (Toronto, ON)

She Returns From War (Nashville, TN)

VOLK (Nashville, TN)

Olivia & the Lovers (Chicago, IL)

Clover Lynn & the Hellfires ( Hollers of NC & WV)

Pete Dio and the Old & Dirty (Fort Wayne, IN)

The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids, MI)

Winestoned Cowboys (Detroit, MI)

& SURPRISE GUESTS!



MORE:

Raffle

Best of Awards

Games



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Where is it happening?

The Old Miami, 3930 Cass Avenue, Detroit, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 23.18

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