FLAGSTAR BANK PRESENTS CULTURE ON 4TH

Culture on 4th, supported by presenting sponsor Flagstar Bank, returns to celebrate a diverse mix of artists, small businesses, and mission-driven brands. Check out a selection of Culture on 4th’s new and returning vendors below.

Culture on Fourth will be anchored by Flagstar Bank International Stage, featuring a lineup that reflects international music from Latin Ensembles to reggae, from Brazilian to Polka, and Spanish Flamenco Dancers.

RESTAURANT PARTICIPANTS

Taste Beyond Bowls - A female-owned business founded by first-generation Iraqi immigrant. They offer fresh health bowls with homemade recipes and high-quality fresh ingredients.

Paradise Eats - An Indian-owned business bringing the bold flavors of India and Pakistan with their authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani and fusion dishes like Butter Chicken Tacos and more.

I Freeze Creamery - Serving handcrafted liquid nitrogen ice cream with unique flavors like tiramisu and matcha, along with traditional flavors I Freeze is owned and operated by first-generation Macedonian immigrants.

ARTISTS & VENDORS

Blu Jean Blues - This is a Royal Oak based minority women owned business. Monica (Owner) has been designing and selling custom women's clothing in Metro Detroit for years, she offers fashionable clothing ranging from jeans to maxi dresses. Last year her inclusion in this program was a great help to her local business.

Pingree Detroit - This is a Veteran owned locally operated business that teaches and employs Veterans overcoming homelessness in shoe making, leather crafting, and industrial sewing. To date they have rehoused 7 veterans, and taught 19 Detroit Veterans skilled trades to help them support themselves. Everything they make is upcycled from the Detroit Auto Industry. This company has wanted to join Arts Beats & Eats for years but have never had enough cash on hand to cover their entry fee; as 77 cents of every dollar they make in profit is spent on supporting their local Veterans. They offer live shoe-making demonstrations for attendees along with their collection of leather goods.

Natural Viking LLC - A local metro Detroit business. After serving honorably overseas, the Neil (Owner) returned to America and committed to growing the largest beard possible. He initially was trying to cover part of his face that was paralyzed after his time overseas. Upon realizing there may be an interest in his beard balms, he started to market them in fairs across Michigan. This has grown into a family ran business which has recently started to turn a profit. At this point he working to build a legacy to leave behind for his sons.