FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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.
Dearborn Homecoming Festival is located at Ford Field Park.
22051 Cherry Hill St.
Dearborn, MI 48124
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.
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.
Handicap parking is available at this lot, as well.
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.
Our entertainment lineup will be announced in Spring 2026. Follow us @dearbornhcfest for the most up-to-date info!
Yes! Fireworks will take place on Saturday and Sunday evening at approximately 10:00 PM.
Yes! Our Lost & Found is located at the Dearborn Homecoming Festival Info Tent.
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
- 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 along with proof of 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.
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
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.