Update: It's happening this weekend. Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland are being treated to a two-day ticketed event celebrating all things style.

Collectors and general enthusiasts of shoes, gear, custom printed tees and all things fashion will be able to buy, sell and trade.

What does 'drip' mean?

For those not up on the latest slang, "drip" refers to someone's style (outfit) or demeanor, according to Urban Dictionary. You can read all of the definitions for "drip" slang, here. it's said the term originated from New Jersey in 2014.

Let's nerd-out a little more. Here's the definition of "drip" as an adjective:

Flex hard or be so wet as to shed small drops of liquid.
"my nike air force ones won't stop dripping"
synonyms: dribble, leak, splash, wet

As a noun, "drip" is described like this:

Enormous amount of a swag.
"she put the bucket underneath the dresser to catch the drip"
synonyms: juice, swag, steez, swank, splash

So, when you're planning to attend Flint's first Drip Fest -- you're going to look for styles, that match your fashion sense, collection and swagger. (Drip can also describe concerts or party nights at a club, too.)

Who is behind Drip Fest in Flint, MI?

The owner and organizer of Drip Fest is Flint area native Seth Conklin. He told MLive most people have to travel to Detroit for something like this. Conklin hopes it fills a need within the community.

What will you find at Drip Fest?

Conklin told MLive:

There’s going to be anything from a $5 vintage T-shirt to a multi-thousand-dollar T-shirt,” Conklin said. “So, there’s really something for everybody whether you’re into vintage design or new or used shoes.

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You'll also find great food vendors & trucks, too:

Look for Drip Fest at Dort Financial Center off I-69 at Center & Lapeer Roads in Flint, Saturday & Sunday June 3rd and 4th. Tickets will be $25 for the entire weekend.

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