EVENT INFORMATION

Get Ready to Celebrate the Best of Detroit!

Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party Presented by Crown Royal is back on June 26th, 2025. This can’t-miss summer event returns to downtown with three floors of food, drinks, live music, and entertainment.

The Best of Detroit Party celebrates the winners of Hour Detroit’s annual readers’ survey, as featured in the June issue. Over 1 million votes decide on the best restaurants, bars, museums, entertainment venues, shops, salons, personalities, and more in metro Detroit.

Three floors of food, drinks, and much more with fellow fabulous Detroiters.

Must be 21 or older, with valid I.D., to attend. 

Event Parking:

The venue has valet parking available for $30. Additional street & covered structure lots are available on the surrounding streets. We recommend entering the venue from the Washington Blvd entrance. Event registration is located on the ground floor near the valet.

Recommended Attire: 

Step into the golden age of Hollywood! This year’s theme is Old Hollywood Glamour, so dress to impress with timeless elegance. Think sophisticated gowns, tailored tuxedos, vintage-inspired accessories, and classic Hollywood glitz. Channel the icons of the silver screen and make a grand entrance in your best red carpet look!

EARLY BIRD TICKETS 

General Admission Tickets: $115

  • Entry at 7:00 PM.
  • Includes unlimited food tastings.
  • Drinks available for purchase at a cash bar. 

VIP Tickets: $175

  • Early access at 6:00 PM.
  • Exclusive perks include first tastings from participating winners, access to the VIP floor, and unlimited food tastings. 
  • Drinks available for purchase at a cash bar. 

Presenting Sponsors

 

Major Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beverage Sponsors

Wine Sponsors

VIP Room Sponsors

Automotive Sponsors

 

Gold Sponsors

 

After Party Host

Branded Lounge Sponsors

Thank You to Our Participating Restaurants!

For Advertising and Sponsorship inquiries

Please contact Regan Wright, Marketing and Events Manager at rwright@hour-media.com

PAST WINNERS

Best of Detroit 2022

Presenting our annual list of the very best metro Detroit has to offer, as voted by Hour Detroit readers
best of detroit 2020

Best of Detroit 2020

You voted. We counted. Now, here are the winners of this year’s Best of Detroit readers poll.
Best of Detroit 2019

Best of Detroit 2019

Each June, the Metro Detroit community turns its attention to Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Awards, an enterprise powered by reader votes for the region’s best food, shops, services, and more. We reveal the business owners, establishments, and tastemakers who have received one of the highest honors in southeast Michigan. Welcome in.

Best of Detroit 2018

Our reader's picks for the Best of Detroit winners in food, drink, leisure, people, and services

BEST OF PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party 2018 Recap Video

On June 29, Hour Detroit brought the Best of Detroit issue to life at the 13th annual Best of Detroit Party at Eastern Market.

Best of Detroit Party 2018

On June 29, Hour Detroit brought the Best of Detroit issue to life at the 13th annual Best of Detroit Party at Eastern Market. Guests enjoyed the flavors, sounds, and fashions of Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit winners, as well as live entertainment from Your Generation, Nuclassica and DJ CAPTN20. The evening was hosted by Evrod Cassimy from WDIV Local 4.

Best of Detroit Party 2018 Pt. 2

On June 29, Hour Detroit brought the Best of Detroit issue to life at the 13th annual Best of Detroit Party at Eastern Market. Guests enjoyed the flavors, sounds, and fashions of Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit winners, as well as live entertainment from Your Generation, Nuclassica and DJ CAPTN20. The evening was hosted by Evrod Cassimy from WDIV Local 4.

Hour Detroit’s Best of Detroit Party 2017 Recap Video

Hour Detroit brought the Best of Detroit issue to life at the 12th annual Best of Detroit Party on June 23 at Joe Louis Arena.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Best of Detroit winners and finalists: Please click the link below to request promotional materials.

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