National Manufacturing Day

A celebration of manufacturing and the ways it impacts our lives and communities.
A Ford F150 truck with the hood open being built on an assembly line
A Ford F150 truck with the hood open being built on an assembly line

National Manufacturing Day

The first Friday of each October is National Manufacturing Day — a celebration of manufacturing and the ways it impacts our lives and communities. Manufacturing’s influence can be seen in countless products we rely on daily and the jobs it provides to American workers and beyond.

Rev up your inner engineer with a two-day celebration at Ford Rouge Factory Tour, where you will discover how American manufacturing made history — and where it’s headed. Tour the legendary Dearborn Truck Plant and enjoy special activities for National Manufacturing Day.

Featured Experiences

2027 programming information will be updated closer to the event.

Are you part of a school that is interested in participating in Wayne County MFG Day in 2027? Learn more here.

Featured Content

In Our Digital Collections | Henry Ford: Assembly Line Expert Set 
Check out 25 photos, documents and artifacts that tell the story of Henry Ford’s groundbreaking manufacturing technique, the assembly line. 

On Our Blog | “Female Operatives Are Preferred”: Two Stories of Women in Manufacturing 
Learn about the Waltham Watch Company and the Burroughs Corporation — and why they sought to employ women in their factories. 

Discounted Admission For Members

Become a member for 15% off admission to Ford Rouge Factory Tour, free general admission to the museum and village, free parking, discounts on dining and retail, and more. 

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