Grand Prix

Park Vendors

The Downtown Detroit Partnership has worked with hundreds of vendors to launch unique and dynamic business and restaurant concepts, which the public has enjoyed for the last twenty years. We strike a balance between bringing back favorite vendors that our visitors look forward to seeing from season to season, and featuring new food and retail concepts that complement the market’s already diverse selections. For new vendors, we look for original concepts, thoughtful branding, merchandising execution, experience as an operator, and give preference to Detroit-based applicants.

Why Be a Vendor?

There are many benefits to businesses in participating in our Downtown Street Eats and market programs. Vendors can earn revenue by selling in one of the highest per capita spending markets in the country. You can also generate awareness for your business through optional promotional material, giveaways, and a chance to participate in TV and radio appearances. The DDP is also committed to helping your business thrive by promoting the programs to our 100,000 followers and creating events and activities that drive foot traffic to the area.

Vendor Opportunities

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Downtown Street Eats
Market Thursdays
Music and Markets
Performers

Downtown Street Eats

Michigan’s biggest and best daily food truck rally is back at Cadillac Square, and the Woodward Esplanade April 7th through October from 11 am – 3 pm. Throughout the season, choose from our rotating fleet of more than 80 food trucks and sample Detroit classics and street food from around the world. Curated by Ask Jennyfer.

Please note: Vendor participation is subject to approval based on event guidelines and space availability.

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Market Thursdays

Applications are now open for the 2025 Thursday Markets series — a curated shopping experience in the heart of Downtown Detroit! Every Thursday from 11 am – 3 pm, June 5 through August 21, local businesses set up shop to offer a colorful array of fresh produce and unique goods, including handmade accessories, beauty products, and more at Cadillac Square. Customers can stock up on all sorts of goodies while waiting for lunch at Downtown Street Eats. Curated by Ask Jennyfer.

This is your chance to showcase your products to a lively mix of downtown workers, residents, and visitors during one of the city’s most popular summer programs. 

Please note: Vendor participation is subject to approval based on event guidelines and space availability.

To apply to be a vendor, click here.

Music and Markets

Applications are now open for the 2025 Music and Markets series at Beacon Park — a curated experience blending music, a vibrant market featuring local vendors and food trucks in Downtown Detroit! Events take place on select days from 6 pm to 10 pm, June – August.

We are looking for local businesses to set up shop and offer a colorful array of unique goods, including handmade accessories, beauty products, and more. This is your chance to showcase your products to a lively mix of downtown residents and visitors during one of the city’s newest summer programs. Event vendors are curated by Ask Jennyfer.

Please note: Vendor participation is subject to approval based on event guidelines and space availability.

To apply to be a vendor, click here.

Performers

  • Submissions to perform in the parks will be reviewed by a group of panelists which include artists, DDP staff members, and community partners representing a variety of industries and disciplines. Applications will be evaluated in the context of the entirety of our seasonal programming.
  • To submit a request and sample, contact us here. Due to the volume of submissions we receive annually, we are unable to individually reply or provide status updates on submissions.  Should you be selected for consideration, or if we have questions about your submission, we will contact you.
  • All of our artist opportunities are paid opportunities.
  • Learn More About Performance Opportunities

Vendor Opportunities

Become a vendor in the Downtown Detroit Parks.
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