We’re staying
In royal oak through 2030!   

The sights, sounds and flavors of Michigan's largest Labor Day weekend celebration are here to stay. Organizers of the Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank today announced a new long-term agreement with the City of Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority that will keep the award-winning festival in downtown Royal Oak through at least 2030. The announcement comes as the festival prepares to return Sept. 4-7, bringing new experiences, expanded community partnerships and four days of music, art and food to downtown Royal Oak. 

The multi-year extension ensures that Arts, Beats & Eats will continue bringing nationally recognized entertainment, award-winning food, immersive attractions and meaningful charitable impact to Oakland County while introducing new experiences that reflect the energy and diversity of the community it serves. 

“This agreement reflects the strength of our partnership with the City of Royal Oak and the Royal Oak DDA and our shared commitment to growing one of Michigan's signature events,” said Festival Producer Jon Witz. “Together, we're building on a tradition that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors while creating exciting new reasons to experience Arts, Beats & Eats year after year.” 

“Arts, Beats & Eats continues to celebrate the diversity, creativity and a community spirit that help drive our region forward,” said Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier. “We value the opportunity to partner with an event that provides quality of life to our region and local residents, drives regional engagement and local downtown impact, and delivers meaningful benefits to community organizations throughout Southeast Michigan.”