Best of Metromix Detroit 2013Festival
Is it summer yet? All this research has triggered magical memories of thousands of people geeking out to the beats at Hart Plaza. Feeling it?
Confession: Metromix is all about the outdoor festival season (hurry up already!). Oh, no -- we're not taking anything away from the uber-cool Motown Winter Blast. We love you, too...we do! But to devour a corn dog on the riverfront under a scorching sun -- that sounds pretty good during the deep freeze we're in during February no?
Okay, enough: Pick your fave festival from these five and/or drop some comments on which gathering is tops on your list. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Dally in the Alley 2012
The nominees were picked this year to honor the best local indie fests. The winning Dally in the Alley, held annually the Saturday after Labor Day in the Cass neighborhood near Wayne State, began as an inner-city art fair in 1977 and has evolved into a performing arts festival loaded with great music, good beer, arts and crafts, and more.
Nominees
DIY Street Fair 2012
This Ferndale event brings together do-it-yourselfers (local artists, crafters, businesses, groups, musicians, restaurants, brewers and more) to showcases creative energy, independent spirit and innovative local talent.
Ferndale Pride 2012
The Ferndale Pride and Street Festival recognizes pride for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and ally communities. A parade, live music, drag shows and more round out this colorful event.
Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2012
More than 100 local vendors provided unique, handcrafted gifts at this annual event which takes place in December, just in time for all of your holiday needs. It's new home inside the Masonic Temple in Detroit provided plenty of space to peruse everything from sweet treats to screen prints, t-shirts and more.
Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival
It's considered the oldest among the Michigan Brewers Guilds four annual festivals. The festival is held outdoors in a scenic riverside setting and features more than 450 different beers from more than 60 different breweries from around the state.
Last year's winner
Movement 2011: The Festival, the parties
Three straight days of electronic music at Hart Plaza, with multiple stages and dozens of musicians and DJs. That’s what made Movement the ultimate stage for the city to flex its electronic music muscle — and made it No. 1 in this formidable category. After all, Detroit is the place that founded techno music. And did we mention the afterparties?
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