# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Watch female food entrepreneurs from across Michigan compete for big cash prizes to grow their business. LIVE at Schoolcraft College!About this EventWomanUp & Pitch: Statewide Food CompetitionMichigan’s most delicious pitch competition is here.Join MWF for a special in-person, statewide edition of WomanUp & Pitch, spotlighting women food entrepreneurs from across Michigan as they pitch their businesses live — and serve up samples of their products — at Schoolcraft College.This high-energy event brings together bold founders, expert judges, and a live audience for an evening that celebrates innovation, culture, and the power of women-owned food businesses.What Is WomanUp & Pitch?WomanUp & Pitch is MWF’s annual pitch competition series, awarding cash prizes to women entrepreneurs while giving them a platform to share their stories, sharpen their pitches, and grow their businesses.The Statewide Food Competition is a unique, live experience focused exclusively on food-based businesses — from packaged goods to prepared foods — with tasting built right in.What to ExpectLive pitches from women food entrepreneurs representing communities across MichiganSamples of every food business competing (included with your ticket)Expert feedback from a panel of respected judgesCash prizes awarded to top pitchesNetworking with entrepreneurs, supporters, and ecosystem partnersMeet the FinalistsShardaira Jones – Rev Luxury Juice BarLisa Knight – SIDEZAlicia LaZette – Rebel Pizza and BrewsBola Okpue – Wani CakesYuktha Pulavarthi – macaronza!Doreen Gardner – Papa's BrittleLadonna Girty – The Slush QueenKeirsten Johnson – Kookies by KeirstenMyra Thomas – LIvy's Sweet RollsMeet the JudgesThis year’s competition will be evaluated by an accomplished panel of leaders in food, education, and economic development:Mamba Hamissi – Owner, Baobab FareTiffany Vargas-Cruz – Schoolcraft CollegeAngela Thompkins – Consumers Energy FoundationTicket Information$15 General AdmissionYour ticket includes:Entry to the live competitionSamples from all competing food businessesSpace is limited — advance registration is strongly encouraged.Event Details? Location: Schoolcraft College, Livonia? Event: WomanUp & Pitch – Statewide Food Competition?‍? Who Should Attend: Food lovers, entrepreneurs, funders, community leaders, and anyone passionate about supporting women-owned businessesCome hungry. Leave inspired.Secure your seat and taste what Michigan’s women food entrepreneurs are building next.Want to catch more WomanUp & Pitch competitions?Explore our upcoming LIVE online events: — February 10, 2026 — February 17, 2026 — February 24, 2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/livonia/womanup-and-pitch-2026-—-statewide-food-competition-live-in-person/100001982753756861
- **Event Categories**: contests, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Livonia
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Schoolcraft College
- **lat**: 42.4203969
- **long**: -83.42922800000001
- **full address**: Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) being held?
  - **A:** WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) takes place on Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person)?
  - **A:** Tickets for WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 15Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person)?
  - **A:** WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) is organized by MWF.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Livonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — Statewide Food Competition (LIVE In-Person) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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