Events
Watch for these events in the coming months…
64th annual Phil Hart Dinner: October or November - Details to follow
Numerous committee events and smaller-scale gatherings are also in development. Some activities are limited to specific groups, such as the officers’ strategic planning retreat. This list of events/calendar will be updated as more details become available.
For specific Dem club events, see our Clubs page and click on a club’s name to be taken to their website. (Note that not every club has a website.)
OCDP August meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP Annual Picnic
Join fellow Oakland County Democrats, candidates and elected officials for the annual OCDP picnic. It’s a day to unwind, reconnect and celebrate the work we’ve done together this year. This event is open to all members and supporters. Bring your family and your picnic blanket, and come ready for sunshine, community, and conversation.
SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer details and RSVP information coming soon!
OCDP September meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP Golf Outing
NOTE NEW DATE!
Get ready to hit the greens for a great cause! Join us for the OCDP Inaugural Golf Outing — a day of fun, food and fellowship, all in support of Democratic victories across Oakland County.
Golfer tickets include 18-hole scramble with cart; breakfast, lunch, and drink tickets; post-round reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, awards, and program remarks. So gather your foursome or come solo and we’ll create one for you.
Become a Sponsor and support OCDP while promoting your organization! Multiple packages available.
For further details, or to register or sponsor, click here. Spectator, non-golfer tickets are available for a post-scramble reception to begin at approximately 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this exciting event — Spots are already filling FAST. We can’t wait to see you on the course!
OCDP October Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP November Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP December Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
11th Congressional District Big Tent BBQ
Join your fellow Michigan Democrats from all over the 11th Congressional District as we gather our Big Tent under the Hilltop Pavillion at Hess-Hathaway Park in Waterford! Grilled burgers, hot dogs (beef and veggie), sides and soft drinks will be served. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
RSVP here.
Candidate Training - Hosted by Political Organizing Committee
The OCDP Political Organizing Committee will be hosting a full-day training for current 2025/2026 candidates and prospective candidates at the local, county and state levels. Exact time and location TBD. Please sign up here
OCDP June meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Brotherhood, Blazers, & Brews
Raise a glass with us as we toast the men shaping the future of Oakland County! Join the Oakland County Democratic Party for Brotherhood, Blazers, and Brews — an afternoon of leadership, legacy, and celebration.
Tickets start at $75 and include food, a drink, and a gift. Higher sponsorship levels are also available with special recognition on event signage. Click here to purchase today! Deadline for ticket purchase is May 31.
MDP Legacy Dinner
Please join the Michigan Democratic Party, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chair Curtis Hertel, guest speaker Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and elected leaders from across the state for the 2025 Legacy Dinner.
Please visit the MDP website for information and to purchase your tickets.
Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus Legacy Luncheon
Join Democratic women from across Michigan for the 37th annual Women’s Caucus Luncheon. The keynote speaker is TBA. We look forward to having a great speaker to motivate and energize us. Michigan is a critical state for Democrats this year and next year and we must keep it blue! Seats are limited, so reserve yours as soon as possible. Individual tickets are $75; tables are $750. Click here for detailed information.
OCDP May meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP April meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
OCDP March meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
A Celebration of Women in Leadership: Denim, Pearls & Wine
Come dressed in your finest denim and pearls as the Oakland County Democratic Party highlights the incredible women who have made an impact in leadership and continue to pave the way for future generations. Enjoy a delicious brunch at a woman-owned restaurant while celebrating the power and resilience of women in leadership!
Purchase tickets here. March 1 is the last date to purchase tickets. Questions? Contact Paige Holstine, Director of Operations at staff@ocdp.org or 248.972.6400.
Nominations are open for three prestigious awards: The Rising Young Woman Award, Exemplary Woman in Labor Force Award, and The Luminary Woman of Service Award. If you’d like to nominate someone for an award, click here.
MDP Spring State Convention
Join us at the Michigan Democratic Party's 2025 Spring Convention. Constituency group caucuses will meet in the morning. All 13 congressional districts will caucus at 1 p.m. to elect new leadership, as well as members to the State Central Committee. We'll also elect a Chair and two Vice-Chairs to serve the State Central Committee. The convention itself will begin at 3 p.m.
You must have been a member of the MDP by January 23 in order to be eligible to vote at the convention. Precinct delegates, Democratic nominees and Democratic Elected Officials can register the day of the convention. The credentialing window will open on February 19 and this process will be handled through the VOATZ app.
More information about the upcoming State Convention can be found here.
