Caffeine and Chrome
Type: Car show and coffee event
Location: Gateway Classic Cars of Detroit, Dearborn, MI
Month: April
Description: This morning event invites car enthusiasts and families to enjoy classic cars, pastries, and coffee. It’s a casual gathering that showcases automotive beauty in a relaxed setting, perfect for a weekend outing.
Official Website: https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/caffeine-and-chrome
Summer in the Sixties LIVE
Type: Music festival
Location: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, MI
Month: June
Description: A nostalgic music event featuring live performances by 1960s-era bands, organized by Scotty Productions and Pop Rock Doo Wop Live. Attendees can expect a vibrant evening of classic hits at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
Official Website: https://www.scottyproductions.com
Dearborn Homecoming Festival
Type: Cultural festival
Location: Ford Field Park, Dearborn, MI
Month: August
Description: This three-day festival is a cornerstone of Dearborn’s community spirit. Held at Ford Field Park, it features live music, fireworks, carnival rides, a food truck corridor, and a vendor village showcasing local artisans and nonprofits.
Old Car Festival
Type: Car festival / Historic vehicle show
Location: Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI
Month: September
Description: Hosted at Greenfield Village, this is America’s longest-running antique car show, featuring vehicles from the 1890s to 1932. The festival includes historically inspired street food, music, dancing, a Pass-in-Review parade, and a Gaslight Parade of Cars, offering an immersive historical experience.
Official Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/old-car-festival/