This year's Detroit Harvest Fest takes place October 3 & 4, 2026 from 11am to 8pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about Harvest Fest? Check out our FAQ and get informed about tickets, location, how to get here and list of prohibited items.
Detroit Harvest Fest takes place at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on the West Riverfront. The street address is: 1801 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI.
Ticket prices for 2026 Detroit Harvest Fest are as follows:
Advance tickets - $5 each
Family Four Packs - Only $15
$8 at the door
FREE for guests 3 and under and 65 and over
Active military personnel with ID are also FREE
There are a variety of ways visitors can get to Detroit Harvest Fest including walking, biking, taking the People Mover, Bus, or driving and parking.
Walkers and bikers can access the park along the Detroit Riverwalk coming from the east or the Southwest Greenway coming from the Corktown and Southwest Detroit neighborhoods.
Parking will be available at multiple lots within half a mile of the event. Information to come soon.
Take the People Mover to the Water Square station, walk towards the Riverwalk and continue for half a mile west toward Ralph Wilson Park.
We encourage guests to bike to Harvest Fest, however bikes are not allowed into the event due to crowd levels and safety. There will be ample bike parking available at the East Riverfront entrance and the Southwest Greenway entrance.
No, outside food and drinks are not allowed at Detroit Harvest Fest. Exceptions will be made to persons with special dietary and/or medical needs such as small children, elderly or pregnant women. Outside alcohol of any kind is not permitted.
Empty water bottles will be permitted and filling stations will be provided within the event. Coolers of any variety are strictly prohibited unless they are needed to support special dietary needs and can fit into a backpack.
Yes! We encourage people to join our Green Team and help support our sustainability efforts around Harvest Fest. More information coming soon.
Anyone between the ages of 13-17 needs to be with a parent/guardian/family member or an adult 25 and over at all times. Any age 12 and under needs to be with a parent/guardian/family member or an adult 21 and over at all times.
Yes! The Detroit Riverfront is pet friendly. All pets must be on a leash under 6 ft. long.
There are four festival entrances located at:
Rosa Parks entrance, Southwest Greenway entrance, 8th Street entrance, East Riverwalk entrance
All bags are subject to search at the entry gates. Please note the following items are prohibited:
Coolers, outside beverages, outside food, unlawful weapons (must be in accordance with Michigan Carry Laws), bicycles, heelies, skateboards.
No. Personal chairs will not be permitted during Harvest Fest. There will be ample places to sit by each stage and throughout the park and food truck rally.
Yes! Children under 18 are welcome to trick-or-treat for free at the event. Trick-or-treating takes place from 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Yes! If interested in joining us as a food truck or performer, please email: