FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 20, 2026
For More Information, Contact:
Kelli Vanden Bosch, President
Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 313-584-6100
Email: [email protected]
Taste of Dearborn Returns June 17 with
Ford Motor Company as Presenting Sponsor
DEARBORN, MI – The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of its signature culinary event, Taste of Dearborn, on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in downtown West Dearborn.
This year’s event is proudly presented by Ford Motor Company and will once again bring the community together for an evening of exceptional food, networking, and local celebration.
Taste of Dearborn features over 25 local restaurants, offering attendees the opportunity to sample a wide variety of cuisines while exploring the vibrant and diverse culinary scene that makes Dearborn a regional destination for dining.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Taste of Dearborn back this year,” said Kelli Vanden Bosch, President of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our partnership with Ford Motor Company elevates the event even further, and we’re looking forward to an incredible evening celebrating our outstanding local restaurants and vibrant community.”
Kick off the evening at 5:30 PM by picking up your wristbands sponsored by Henry Ford Health at event registration, sponsored by LOC Credit Union, located at Dearborn Peace Park West (22271 W. Village Drive, Dearborn, MI 48124), proudly sponsored by TRUE Community Credit Union.
Enjoy live music from local favorite OH! CDC as the evening gets underway. Please note participating restaurants will begin serving at 6:00 PM.
New this year, the event introduces its Signature Sip Sponsor, Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a sample Old Fashioned or a refreshing mocktail.
The event spans Michigan Avenue in West Downtown Dearborn and extend to The Canteen at Midtown. Complimentary shuttles, sponsored by SMART, will be available for guests until 8:45 PM.
Special thanks to our other event sponsors:
West Village Commons Sponsor – West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority
Sweet Ride Dessert Sponsor – LaFontaine Automotive Group
Fuel Your Future Sponsor (located at Ford’s Garage) – Jim Thorpe, Ameriprise Financial
Participating restaurants include: 220 Merrill, Brome Modern Eatery, Buddy’s Pizza, The Canteen at Midtown, Chicken Kraze, Custard Company, Ford’s Garage, Kona Ice, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Parc, Robusto’s Cigar Bar & Bistro, and ZuZu, with more being added daily.
Tickets are available at DearbornAreaChamber.org. For a limited time, purchase before May 15 and take advantage of our buy one, get one FREE offer—just $35 for two wristbands. Simply add two tickets to your cart and use code BOGO at checkout to redeem.
Convenient parking is available in nearby garages throughout West Downtown Dearborn and near Peace Park.
For more information, contact the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce at 313-584-6100. Follow the Chamber on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for the latest updates.
The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce supports over 300 members by providing opportunities for networking, professional development, and business growth—helping to build a strong and thriving community.
Photo Caption: Taste of Dearborn returns Wednesday, June 17 from 6-9:00 pm. Experience samples of a variety of Dearborn area eateries at this annual event. This year’s event will feature samples from 25+ area restaurants.
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