Ferndale DIY Street Fair

Ferndale, MI · Arts & Culture

When: September 25–27, 2026
Where: Woodward Avenue, Downtown Ferndale · Ferndale · MI
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A three-day independent arts and music fair along Woodward Avenue in downtown Ferndale, built around local bands, indie makers and food trucks rather than corporate sponsors. It has grown into one of the region's best-known DIY-scene gatherings for the metro Detroit music community.

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