The annual celebration of BBQ, whiskey and music is returning to metro Detroit — this time with a new home in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
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Pig and Whiskey Festival makes Detroit debut in Corktown this weekend
The Pig and Whiskey Festival kicks off Friday evening in Corktown, marking the first time the event will be held in Detroit after years in Ferndale.
“The festival’s about great music, great BBQ, good whiskey and community,” said Alex Riley, co-owner of Lager House and event director for the Pig and Whiskey Festival.
The festival first launched in 2009, spending years in Ferndale before organizers canceled the event in 2025, citing regulations and costs as factors…