CityFest at The Whitney

The Whitney’s ninth annual “CityFest: A Celebration of Spirited Dining,” runs from September 6-15 at the iconic Detroit mansion-turned-restaurant. CityFest is a series of unique events designed to celebrate food and drink while exploring every part of the 1894 mansion’s property. The events emphasize local products and raise funds for local charities and social service agencies. CityFest 2024 events include: September 6: Back East Feast, a mouth-watering lobster bake. September 7: Autumn and Apples Tea, hosted in The Whitney’s beautiful gardens by Tea Director Phyllis Barkey. September 8: Detroit by Design, presented by Detroit Design Center and hosted by the Nordin Brothers. September 10: The Honeybee Dinner to benefit Bees in the D. September 12: A Special Edition Garden Party featuring crooner Ben Sharkey. September 13: Dinner with The Whitneys – Formal cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception and three delicious courses with historical tour of the estate. September 15: Ultimate Bloody Mary Tailgate Party. September 15: CityFest concludes with a spirited wining, dining and discovery event “Special Edition Paranormal Dinner Adventure” which includes remote dining throughout the mansion compliments of an in-depth paranormal experience guided by The Haunt Investigators of Michigan.  For further information or to purchase tickets please visit TheWhitney.com.

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