JUNETEENTH ARTISAN BAKING COMPETITION (MI COTTAGE FOOD LAW STYLE)

Juneteenth Artisan Baking Competition (MI Cottage Food Law Style) is a vibrant evening rooted in culture, wellness, and community connection, bringing together individuals, families, and local makers to showcase homemade baked goods designed for health and longevity. This experience highlights gluten-free, sugar-free, and low-to-no sodium creations that can be enjoyed fresh or stored for future nourishment, reinforcing food sovereignty and preventive living through everyday choices.

The event features a dynamic baking competition with prizes including a cold press juicer, electric food chopper, and jarring kit, alongside a full cottage food market where vendors present heritage-inspired recipes with a modern wellness approach. Guests will also experience a powerful mural textile art exhibition that reflects cultural storytelling, legacy, and creative expression across generations.

With opportunities for community vendors, sponsors, and supporters to participate at multiple levels, this gathering creates an intentional space where art, food, and entrepreneurship align—honoring tradition while building pathways for healthier futures. Join us for an inspiring Juneteenth celebration centered on nourishment, creativity, and collective growth.

Info: Event Agenda | Friday, June 19, 2026
Location: City Hall Artspace Lofts | 13615 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI

Info: Doors open. Guests, vendors, and competitors arrive, check-in, and get settled. Light music, networking, and early marketplace browsing begin.

Info: Official welcome, grounding of the space, and overview of the evening’s flow. Honoring Juneteenth through food, culture, and collective advancement.

Info: Full vendor marketplace in motion. Guests explore, purchase, and sample baked goods aligned with wellness (gluten-free, sugar-free, low sodium). Judges begin initial tasting rounds for competition entries.

Info: Judges complete scoring based on taste, presentation, creativity, and cultural connection. Competitors engage with guests and share the story behind their creations.

Info: Guided or self-paced viewing of the textile mural exhibition. Reflection on heritage, storytelling, and artistic expression rooted in community legacy.

Info: Acknowledgment of vendors, families, and community contributors. Highlighting the importance of cottage food entrepreneurship and preventive health practices.

Info: Announcement of winners. Prize distribution:
Cold Press Juicer
Electric Food Chopper
Jarring Kit
Celebration of excellence, creativity, and commitment to health-centered baking.

Info: Final opportunity to support vendors, connect, and build relationships. Continued music, joy, and community engagement.

Info: Closing words, gratitude, and collective send-off. Encouragement to continue supporting local food systems, family wellness, and creative expression beyond the event.

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