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Pig and Whiskey Festival makes Detroit debut in Corktown this weekend
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Demetrios Sanders , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The festival initially launched in 2009 but was canceled in 2025 due to regulations and costs.
The Pig and Whiskey Festival is coming to Detroit 's Corktown neighborhood this weekend. This event celebrates BBQ, whiskey, and music. It previously took place in Ferndale but is now being held in Detroit for the first time.
The festival is scheduled to start on Friday evening. Organizers from Lager House in Detroit are behind the event's revival. The festival initially launched in 2009 but was canceled in 2025 due to regulations and costs.
Further details about the festival can be found in a video report. The event promises to bring great music, BBQ, and whiskey to the community.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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