Detroit Events

Annual Events

Address: Downtown, Detroit, MI Category: Fair / Festival - Holiday / Seasonal Dates: June 24, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This event, which began in 1959, is a joint venture in which Detroit partners with the Canadian city of Windsor. The two countries celebrate America's Independence Day and honor Canada's Dominion Day. Together, the cities produce a great fireworks show – the best views are from the banks of the Detroit River in the...

Address: E Jefferson and Chalmers, Detroit, MI Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: June 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held on the city's lower Eastside, this lively event serves up plenty of jazz, blues, food, arts and crafts. Guests have the opportunity to hear a number of great artists, from local talent to national artists. The event is produced by the Jefferson East Business Association, a non-profit that uses the event's...

Address: Henderson Park and Memorial Annex Park, Detroit, MI Category: Sports Event - Boating Dates: July 10 - July 12, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This is a powerboat-racing event on the Detroit River. Held in mid-summer, the tournament hosts antique boats as well as the racing boats. Qualifyfing heats are all day Friday and Saturday morning; races follow on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. General admission seating is available at Chrysler/Henderson Park and...

Address: Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 Category: Fair / Festival - Other Dates: August 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This late-summer favorite gives more than 1½ million amateur and professional car junkies their annual fixes. Featuring more than 30,000 collector, custom, muscle, and street cars lined up for 16 miles, Dream Cruise takes riders down Woodward Avenue from Ferndale to Pontiac. Along the way, the communities of Berkley,...

Address: Washington Blvd at Grand River Ave, (starting line), Detroit, MI 48826 Category: Sports Event - Running Dates: October 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This marathon is unique in that runners cross the US/Canadian border twice as they follow the course and are treated to live music en route. Runners of all skill levels are invited to participate – a number of divisions is available (marathon to 5K). Registered runners receive a goodie bag as well as complimentary...

Address: 4735 Cass Ave, venues in vicinity of University Cultural Center, Detroit, MI 48201 Category: Fair / Festival - Cultural Dates: December 5, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Offering an evening of family fun, Annual Noel Night brings the community together to appreciate the arts. Over 20 cultural and civic establishments offer free exhibits and concerts. You'll enjoy everything from live music to dancing and art. Complimentary shuttles run between various locations, including the Detroit...

Address: 1 Washington Blvd, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI 48226 Category: Convention / Conference - Other Dates: January 11 - January 23, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Dating back to 1907 – when the first Detroit Auto Show was held at Beller's Beer Garden – this international festival annually attracts more than 700,000 people. See the latest concept and production cars (both foreign and domestic), and rub shoulders with some of the industry's most elite collectors, journalists, and...