Question 1

What are the dates and hours of Dearborn Homecoming Festival?

Accepted Answer

Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2026 will take place Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9. The festival is open from 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM each day.Our carnival hours are 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM each day.After 4:00 PM, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter or remain within the festival grounds.

Question 2

Where is the festival located?

Accepted Answer

Dearborn Homecoming Festival is located at Ford Field Park.

22051 Cherry Hill St.
Dearborn, MI 48124

Question 3

How much does it cost to attend Homecoming?

Accepted Answer

Entry into Dearborn Homecoming Festival is free!

However, make sure to have cash or a card on hand to access the carnival, grab a bite to eat or a beverage to enjoy, or to shop our Vendor Village, as those activities (and others) have associated costs.

Question 4

Where should I park?

Accepted Answer

Limited paid parking is available at Ford Field Park off of S Brady St for a fee of $10, cash or card. There is no re-entry granted for parking if you choose to leave the lot and return later in the day. ADA parking is available at this lot, as well.

Question 5

Where should I be picked up or dropped off?

Accepted Answer

All rideshare vehicles (Uber, Lyft, etc.) and personal drop-offs must use the official Dearborn Homecoming Festival Rideshare Zone located at:22000 Garrison St.Dearborn, MI 48124Drivers are strictly prohibited from stopping or blocking traffic on Cherry Hill St., Brady St., and Monroe St.

Question 6

Is there a curfew for minors at the festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes - After 4:00 PM, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter or remain within the festival grounds.

Question 7

Is there a shuttle I can take to the festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Dearborn Homecoming Festival proudly provides a complimentary shuttle service, powered by SMART. Pickups are available at the following locations:

Dearborn High School
19501 W Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124

Dearborn Fresh
13661 Colson St
Dearborn, MI 48126

Shuttles will make runs to the festival site from from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM each day of the festival. Return shuttles back to pickup sites will run until 11:30 PM.

Shuttle drop-off and pickup will be located on the south side of Ford Field Park near the parking area and carnival.

Question 8

Who will be performing?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Live Entertainment" option on our website menu to view full schedules for our Sunrise, Sunset, and Kids Stages.

Question 9

Will there be a fireworks show?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Fireworks will take place on Saturday and Sunday evening at approximately 10:00 PM.

Question 10

Is there a lost & found at the festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our Lost & Found is located at the Dearborn Homecoming Festival Info Tent.

Question 11

Can I host my high school reunion at Homecoming?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Graduating classes of Dearborn schools are welcome to reconnect with their classmates in our Reunion Area. If you are interested in hosting your high school reunion at the festival, please contact Mary at mlaundroche@dearborn.gov.

Traditionally, local high schools have hosted their reunions on the following days:

Saturday
Dearborn High, Edsel Ford, Sacred Heart

Sunday
Fordson, Lowrey, St. Alphonsus

Question 12

What steps is Dearborn Homecoming Festival taking to be more accessible to those with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

- Each year, Dearborn Homecoming Festival kicks off with All-Stars Day, a free event catered for children and adults with special needs. Click HERE for more info!- Dearborn Homecoming Festival is proud to provide the Homecoming Hopper Onsite Transit Service, a complimentary cart service that assists elderly guests and those with mobility issues with traveling from one end of the festival to the other. Keep an eye out for Homecoming Hopper flags placed throughout the festival grounds which signify our pickup and drop-off points.- Dearborn Homecoming Festival offers a Sunset Stage viewing platform with space reserved for handicapped guests. A pass must be presented to event staff in order to gain access to this platform. To obtain a pass, please visit our Info Tent and express need for the accommodation. You will then be offered a pass for you and one guest. Access to the platform will open at 5:00 PM each evening of the festival.Please note: space on this platform is limited and entry will be granted on a first come, first served basis. - New in 2026, a Sensory Tent has been added near the Kids Stage to offer a secure, calming retreat for overwhelmed guests.

Question 13

How do I contact the festival?

Accepted Answer

Please feel free to get in touch by sending an email to homecoming@dearborn.gov OR by utilizing the Contact Us form found on the homepage of dearbornhomecoming.com

Question 14

What if my child gets lost or separated from me?

Accepted Answer

Dearborn Homecoming Festival works to ensure your children are safe if they are separated from you or your party by utilizing a wristband system that allows festivalgoers, festival staff, and DPD to identify a lost child. Upon your arrival, fill out your FREE wristband at the Info Tent, Kids Stage, or the Dearborn Police Command Center. Once a child is found and authorities are notified, they are escorted to the Dearborn Police Command Center for reunification.

Question 15

Can I ride my bike to the festival?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Please note that bicycles must be checked at our Bike Valet or otherwise parked outside festival grounds. RIDING A BICYCLE THROUGH FESTIVAL GROUNDS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.Bike Valet is provided by our friends at Bike Dearborn at the Ford Field Park tennis courts. Bike Valet hours are as follows:Friday, August 7 - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PMSaturday, August 8 - 12:00 PM - 10:30 PMSunday, August 9 - 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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