Pig & Whiskey, Wyandotte Street Art Fair, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Several annual festivals are this weekend, giving you plenty to do.
Here's what's going on:
Wyandotte Street Art Fair
- Now through Saturday, July 15
- Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte
This free street fair includes a variety of art for sale, along with food and drinks you can enjoy while you stroll the artists.
Previewing the Wyandotte Street Art Fair
The Wyandotte Art Fair is happening from July 12th-15th and Pat Slack from the River's Edge Gallery and artist Ben Machesky are in the studio talking to Deena about what this event has to offer. There will be over 250 artist's work on display and a variety of art available for purchase. For more information about the details of the art fair head to Wyandotte.net.
Bike Safari
- Friday, July 14 from 6-9 p.m.
- Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
Bike through the zoo after hours while enjoying education stations, animal habitat chats, discounted carousel rides, access to the BRICKLIVE toy brick displays, and more.
Tickets are $25 for adult zoo members, $20 for children and senior members, $30 for adult nonmembers, and $25 for senior and child nonmembers.
Pig & Whiskey
- Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16
- Downtown Ferndale
BBQ, booze, and entertainment take over Downtown Ferndale for this annual event.
More than a dozen food vendors will dish out delicious meals that you can wash down with whiskey.
Entry is free.
Friday Nights Downtown Music Series
- Friday, July 14 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Riverside Park in Auburn Hills
The Project will perform for free at Knight Amphitheater in Auburn Hills.
Weekly concerts are scheduled Friday nights through Aug. 25.
Detroit Oddities & Curiosities Expo
- Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
Vendors and artists will be showing off their weird and odd creations and other products, such as Halloween items, funeral collectibles, and skulls.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 12 and younger are free.
Freedom Arts Festival
- Saturday, July 15 from noon to 6 p.m.
- Chandler Park in Detroit
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and local artists will pay homage to musicians, artists, and activists who contributed to the freedom of Black Americans.
This is one of several events being held at Detroit parks this summer.
Oakland County Fair
- Now through Sunday, July 16
- 12451 Andersonville Rd. in Davisburg
The Oakland County Fair includes dog shows, a carnival, karaoke, games, and more fun.
A $15 fee per vehicle allows entry for all passengers. Tickets for attendees not driving are $10 per person.