Motor City Food Festival

Hart Plaza
📍 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Date: Friday, August 28 – Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

Motor City Food Festival is a vibrant three-day culinary celebration showcasing Detroit’s diverse food culture, local restaurants, food trucks, artisan vendors, and renowned chefs. Set along the scenic Detroit River, this festival brings together food lovers, families, and visitors for an unforgettable end-of-summer experience filled with incredible flavors and live entertainment.

Taste • Explore • Celebrate Detroit

Experience an exciting lineup of Detroit’s signature cuisine, including Detroit-style pizza, Coney dogs, smoked barbecue, international street food, handcrafted desserts, gourmet burgers, locally roasted coffee, and specialty beverages. The festival highlights the city's rich culinary diversity while celebrating local chefs, small businesses, and innovative food creators.

Visitors can enjoy live chef demonstrations, cooking competitions, food tasting experiences, artisan food markets, live music performances, and interactive family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. Whether you're a lifelong Detroiter or visiting for the first time, Motor City Food Festival offers the perfect opportunity to experience the flavors and culture that make Detroit unique.

🍕 Detroit-Style Pizza & Local Restaurant Showcase
🌭 Classic Detroit Favorites & Gourmet Street Food
👨‍🍳 Live Chef Demonstrations & Cooking Competitions
🍰 Artisan Desserts & Specialty Foods
🎵 Live Music & Riverfront Entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities.

Organiser

Chemarus Peters

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