Our Story
Arts Beats & Eats was founded to celebrate the vibrant quality of life in Oakland County, Michigan. This culturally unique festival showcases artists, musicians, and food vendors from the Metro Detroit area and beyond. Since its relocation to Downtown Royal Oak in 2009, the festival has grown tremendously, attracting over 400,000 attendees in 2010 alone and raising more than $350,000 for local charities. With a remarkable economic impact of $39 million, the festival continues to thrive, celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2023.