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Patio Kickoff Weekend at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale

April 13, 2018 - April 15, 2018 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Description

Celebrate patio drinking, dog dates, warm weather and Detroit Fleat's food truck reopening. The Mac Shack, THE Pita Post, Delectabowl Food Truck & Catering and guest truck for the entire month of April Detroit BBQ Company will ceremoniously open there food truck serving windows promptly at 5 p.m. on Friday to bring in the new patio year. The fun continues all weekend. Times are as follows:

Friday: 5-11:45 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Parents Only

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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