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The Hospitality Included Festival will return to Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction on August 24, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. With over 40 local restaurants, bars, and DJs participating, the festival seeks to promote Detroit’s diverse food culture. The community-focused event will also implement a $5 ticketing model to ensure access for all attendees. Central themes of cultural inclusion and community support will resonate throughout the festival, representing a collaborative effort to revive the local hospitality industry.
Detroit – The Hospitality Included Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood on August 24, 2025, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., the festival will take place in the Detroit Design District at 6545 Oakland Avenue.
This year, the festival showcases over 40 of Detroit’s finest restaurants, bars, pop-ups, and DJs. The lineup includes well-established culinary favorites such as Shewolf, Takoi, and Dutch Girl Donuts, alongside newer establishments like Chenin, Dirty Shake, and Vesper. These participants aim to exemplify Detroit’s rich and diverse food culture, helping highlight the city’s vibrant hospitality industry.
The Hospitality Included Festival is organized by Hospitality Included, a community-focused organization founded in 2020 by Thor Jones. The organization is dedicated to supporting the local hospitality industry, which has faced considerable challenges during the pandemic. As part of its efforts to foster community, the festival will implement a community ticketing model, allowing attendees to purchase tickets at $5. This model is designed to help cover entry for those unable to pay, with the goal of making the event accessible to everyone. Organizers aim to sell between 6,000 and 7,500 tickets, with approximately 3,041 community tickets already sold.
Once the prepaid tickets are sold out, guests will be able to enter by purchasing tickets at the door for $5. This ticketing strategy aligns with the festival’s mission to create an inclusive environment where diverse members of the community can gather and celebrate.
The festival will also partner with The North End Main Street District, The Detroit Design District, and Vanguard Community Development in creating a thriving atmosphere. Attendees can expect a wide variety of activities, including live music performances and visual art installations, in addition to the diverse range of food offerings available from participating vendors.
Central themes for this year’s event are cultural inclusion and community support. By creating a welcoming environment that encourages social interaction, the festival seeks to strengthen connections among Detroit residents while promoting the rich culinary scene that the city has to offer. The festival is anticipated to attract a large crowd, celebrating not only the food but also the community spirit that defines Detroit.
Overall, the return of the Hospitality Included Festival symbolizes resilience and recovery for Detroit’s hospitality industry. It represents a collective effort to revive the local economy and foster a sense of unity among residents. With its focus on accessibility and community participation, the 2025 Hospitality Included Festival promises to be a memorable event for attendees and a significant highlight for the city’s culinary landscape.
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