When and where can I check-in?

Check-in will be available from 5 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. on McDonald Street across from the new restrooms (120 McDonald St, Midland, MI 48640). You will receive your passport and bag upon check in. Please bring your QR code or your device for easy check in.

Are restrooms available for this event?

Public restrooms are available at 120 McDonald Street behind Molasses Smokehouse.

How far will we have to walk?

This event is a fun way to help expose new customers to our Downtown businesses and will require you to walk to each participating business (minus Maru who will be located within the Pedestrian Plaza). Be prepared to get some steps in!

Where can we get a drink of water?

We will have water available at various stations throughout the event.

Why did my favorite restaurant not participate?

Event participation is voluntary for Downtown businesses. If a specific business is not participating, it is usually due to prior commitments or scheduling conflicts.

2026 Taste of Downtown

Name: 2026 Taste of Downtown
Start: 2026-09-10T17:30:00-0400
End: 2026-09-10T20:00:00-0400
Location: Downtown Midland, Michigan

Thu, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 8pm EDT

Downtown Midland, Michigan

Downtown Midland, MI

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Description

On Thursday, September 10, participating retailers and restaurants from Downtown Midland welcome you to the Taste of Downtown Midland.

Enjoy strolling through downtown as you discover the tastes of Downtown Midland from 5:30-8 p.m. Check-in will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Each ticket is $40 and includes:

Event Passport with exclusive access to tastes by 17 Downtown businesses: Ace Hardware & Sports, Aviator Cookie Company, Beatniks, Brinstar Arcade Bar & Grill, Crêpes Et Amis, Decker’s Lounge, El Carretonero Mexican Restaurant, Gratzi, Heather ‘n Holly, Maru Sushi, Molasses Smokehouse, O's Mid & Main, Pizza Baker, Pizza Sam’s, Proper Taco, Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom, and WhichCraft Taproom.
A Taste of Downtown passport holder.
A Downtown Midland retailer coupon sheet in your Taste of Downtown passport.
Live music by Jim Pagel Jazz Trio on the Pedestrian Plaza stage

This is a 21+ event. Absolutely no exceptions. All tickets are final sale and nonrefundable.

In addition to food tasting happening downtown, select retailers and services will offer extended hours during the event, including:

Joyful Tantrum
Little Forks Outfitters
Matchbox Tattoo
Modern Explorers Guild
Serendipity Road
Swae' Spa & Runa Wellness

This year’s Taste of Downtown is brought to you by the Midland Downtown Business Association and presented by The Howard White Porath Group of Baird.

FAQs

When and where can I check-in?

Check-in will be available from 5 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. on McDonald Street across from the new restrooms (120 McDonald St, Midland, MI 48640). You will receive your passport and bag upon check in. Please bring your QR code or your device for easy check in.
Are restrooms available for this event?

Public restrooms are available at 120 McDonald Street behind Molasses Smokehouse.
How far will we have to walk?

This event is a fun way to help expose new customers to our Downtown businesses and will require you to walk to each participating business (minus Maru who will be located within the Pedestrian Plaza). Be prepared to get some steps in!
Where can we get a drink of water?

We will have water available at various stations throughout the event.
Why did my favorite restaurant not participate?

Event participation is voluntary for Downtown businesses. If a specific business is not participating, it is usually due to prior commitments or scheduling conflicts.