Cirque de Freight Yard
Looking for somewhere for adults to hang during the festival? Dequindre Cut Freight Yard is getting a Harvest Fest spin - by transforming into Cirque De Freight Yard. Enjoy a spooky circus themed party with live music, buskers, tarot cards, specialty cocktails, carnival games and even a petting zoo.
Closest Entrance: Wilkins Street
Freight Yard Music Stage
Featuring eclectic performances through out the weekend, from DJ’s to acoustic performers to brass bands. The Cirque de Freight Yard stage has everything! Check out the full line up here!
HOWL’oween Dog & Cat Costume Contest
We want to see your cute pet costumes! Awards will be given out for best costume, best trick and more at 3:30pm on Saturday October 7th at the Freight Yard Stage. Get all the details and register in advance by clicking here. All entrants must be registered in advance.
Petting Zoo
New for this year is a petting zoo that will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and features an alpaca, donkey, goats, sheep, ducks, chickens and bunnies.
Circus Performers
Fun performances from circus buskers through out the weekend! Performers include stilt-walkers, fire eaters, aerialists and more.
Psychic & Tarot Card Readers
What does your future hold? Psychic or tarot card readings start at just $15.
Old School Carnival Arcade
Try your hand at some free old school carnival games in our mini-carnival arcade.
Specialty Cocktails
Try a warm cider with a donut, or try the official cocktail of Cirque de Freight Yard - the Lion Tamer! If you dare!
All Things Detroit Marketplace
Shop from a variety of local businesses at the All Things Market, located in the Cirque de Freight Yard. Curated by Ask Jennyfer, the All Things Market is the perfect spot to stop and purchase anything from candles and soaps to accessories to festive gifts. Plus - shop official Detroit Riverfront Conservancy merch for the whole family!
Saturday 10/7
Noon-6pm | Live Painting with Artist David Wilson
1pm- 3pm | NayeTaye Visuals Creates
2pm-6pm | Rove Soap demo
Sunday 10/8
Noon-6pm | Live Painting with Artist David Wilson
1pm-3pm | NayeTaye Visuals Creates
2pm-6pm | Rove Soap demo
Food Trucks & More!
You’ll find great food trucks in the Freight Yard - like Cousins Maine Lobster and Meltdown Creamery - Get the entire food line-up right here