Big grills. Bold bites. Pure Detroit.

Get ready for a sizzling summer Sunday as Hour Detroit’s GrillFest 2026 fires up Eastern Market with more grilled flavor than ever. Join us on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1 PM to 4 PM located at Shed 5 in the Eastern Market District — indulge in a variety of food and drink samples, live music, and cornhole!

Top local chefs, restaurants, and caterers will showcase their best grilled creations — and every dish has one thing in common: it's grilled to perfection. Whether you’re a BBQ connoisseur or just here for the vibes, this is the Detroit summer event you don’t want to miss.

Plus get ready for the Best Bite Competition! Guests will have the chance to sample signature creations from participating grill vendors and vote for their favorites. As you taste your way through the fest, help award your favorites creations by casting your vote. At the end of the event, we’ll announce the winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Best Bite Awards, recognizing the very best grilled tastes of the day.

While you enjoy all the grilled goodness, you’re also supporting COTS Detroit and their mission to end homelessness in our community.

Pit Pass Entry: 12 PM

General Admission Entry: 1 PM

All tickets include food and drink samples. All tickets support COTS Detroit.

Grillfest 2026 Sponsors

Best Bite Competitors

La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

Nu Deli

Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse And Sushi

That Guy From Italy

Zingerman's Roadhouse

Zo's Good Burger

Beverage Vendors

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Blake's Beverage Company

Off Hours Spirits

Carbliss

Social Hour Cocktails

Jim Beam

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Marketplace Vendors

Allow Nourishment

D'Artillery

Detroit Restaurant Week

Downriver Chip Co.

Grand Traverse Pie Co.

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Contact the host of Hour Detroit's GrillFest 2026