Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Guest capacity

Up to 170 seated guests

About this venue

The Freighthouse, next to Frog Island Park on the north side of Depot Town, has been used as a community center, hosting the Depot Town Farmers Market, a café, and various community meetings and events. The Freighthouse is part of the Ypsilanti Historic District, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites.

Seated guest capacity

  • 170

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

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Freighthouse

Experience the revitalized Freighthouse!

The Freighthouse has hosted the Depot Town Farmers Market, a café, and numerous community meetings and events. As part of the Ypsilanti Historic District and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, the Freighthouse holds significant historical value. Despite its closure in 2004 due to the building's condition, dedicated efforts by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (FOYF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the City of Ypsilanti, have successfully raised funds and secured grants for necessary repairs. Today, the Freighthouse has been revitalized and is available once again for both community and private events. In April 2020, the management of the Freighthouse transitioned from the Friends to the City of Ypsilanti, marking a new chapter in its continued service to the community.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Freighthouse

Experience the revitalized Freighthouse!

The Freighthouse has hosted the Depot Town Farmers Market, a café, and numerous community meetings and events. As part of the Ypsilanti Historic District and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, the Freighthouse holds significant historical value. Despite its closure in 2004 due to the building's condition, dedicated efforts by the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (FOYF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the City of Ypsilanti, have successfully raised funds and secured grants for necessary repairs. Today, the Freighthouse has been revitalized and is available once again for both community and private events. In April 2020, the management of the Freighthouse transitioned from the Friends to the City of Ypsilanti, marking a new chapter in its continued service to the community.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive”

Available services that can be provided by Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Services & amenities

  • Event coordinator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

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  • Chive Loves Ypsi Freighthouse

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    •Chive Catering and Events•Jun 20, 2024

    As a caterer and Event Planner I love working here. Recently I sent a new couple to them because I knew it would be a perfect fit. I have done both winter and summer weddings and the temp is fines. It's natural air flow seems to work. Parking in the area can be funky on certain days so have a plan, I love shuttles so everyone can be safe.

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