Detroit Foodie Fair is named the #6 Best Specialty Food Festival in the u.s. in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Thanks to your votes and incredible support, Detroit Foodie Fair has been named the #6 Best Specialty Food Festival in the United States in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition belongs to the amazing chefs, food trucks, food entrepreneurs, and passionate food lovers who make this event so special every year.
August 9, 2026 | Shed 5, Eastern Market, Detroit
Each August, Eastern Market becomes Detroit’s food destination — home to two headline festivals running side by side.
Detroit Foodie Fair anchors the weekend as a nationally recognized celebration of Detroit’s food culture, while Detroit Vegan delivers a full-scale, plant-based festival experience rooted in mission, community, and values.
Join the best flavor makers, purveyors, artisans, and food organizations of Detroit and the surrounding areas, all under one roof at Eastern Market's Shed 5, for Detroit Foodie Fair and Detroit Vegan. You’ll be able to bring home a selection of scrumptious bites, vegan delights, and hand-crafted kitchen wares, as well as sample food from the hottest food trucks. You will also get the chance to cast your vote and help crown Detroit’s Best Foodie Find! Bring the family or some friends, we hope to see you there!
EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION
Shed 5 | Eastern Market
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48207
DATE AND TIME
Sunday, August 9, 2026
10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!
SET UP TIMES
Set-up takes place on the morning of the show from 7:00-9:30am.
TEAR DOWN TIMES
Tear-down may begin once the show closes at 4 p.m.
SPONSORSHIP
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Partner with Shed 5 Flea to connect your brand with thousands of engaged shoppers at Detroit’s premier food event.
Email info@mercmarketing.com if you are interested.
2026 Vendors
5 Lakes Flavor
Ardito Fuel
Better Baked Detroit
Body Khemistry
brownie Dr
Cloud Pop
Eight Claws Crab Boil
Hummus Goodness
Jetta's Gourmet Popcorn
Karma Wellness Kitchen
Living4LifeWellness, LLC
Living Experience
Maggie's Main Squeeze
Michi boba LLC
Mindy Mae's
More Life Foods
Nana's Bananas
Natural Northern Foods
Ono Protein Soda
Ptashka Crepes
Rainy Day Cakes LLC
Spicy Bangkok
Sweetly Salted
Syd's Gone Nuts
The Great Bread Company
The Nut Chamber
The Little Crochet Chef
Vedged Out
VEG-N LLC
Wetzel's Pretzels
Yeah Its Vegan
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