Ypsilanti’s Growing Hope Food Fest is returning with an expanded lineup of family activities, free programming and opportunities for residents to support local food entrepreneurs. The Food Fest will take place at the University Bank Commerce Center at 301 W. Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti Saturday, Aug. 15. The festival will commence at 12 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.
The event is organized by Growing Hope, an Ypsilanti food sovereignty organization that works across local food systems. From growing produce and providing education, Food Fest goes all the way to supporting food entrepreneurs through its downtown incubator kitchen.
Growing Hope organizers say the festival is designed to give local hot food vendors an opportunity to build their customer base, earn money and connect with the community…