This warm weather has us thinking about the Ann Arbor Art Fair! One of Ann Arbor’s most popular and renowned traditions, the Art Fair showcases a huge variety of artist booths, street performers, vendors, concessions, and more! From high-end art collectors to families of casual browsers, the Art Fair has something for everyone. This world-renowned celebration of art attracts thousands of visitors to Ann Arbor each year and fills up local hotels months in advance.

DID YOU KNOW?: The Ann Arbor Art Fair spans four fairs in one: the State Street District, South University, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and the original Ann Arbor Street Art Fair.  These fairs span a huge area, from downtown Ann Arbor to the University of Michigan campus, making it one of the biggest and best summer events around.  If you’ve never experienced the Ann Arbor Art Fair, there has never been a better time to check it out! For more information and to download a free Art Fair guide, visit http://www.artfair.org/.

Featured events at the Ann Arbor Art Fair:

• Art Activity Zone, where the whole family can make beautiful works of their own
• Art Demo Zone, where you can get a inside look at the creative process
• Fountain Stage, with a variety of live music and dance performances
• Street Painting, where an artist creates a large-scale piece of chalk art LIVE and in person
• Street Performers of many kinds, including musicians, performance artists, and dancers

Do you need to book an Ann Arbor hotel for the Art Fair? Whether you’re a patron or an artist, choosing high-quality Ann Arbor accommodations is a must for your stay. The Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites features free wifi, complimentary breakfast, fitness room, indoor pool, hot tub and more.

Hotels for the fair book up very quickly, so don’t wait! The 2018 Ann Arbor Art Fair takes place July 19 through 22, 2018. To book a room at The Ann Arbor Regent, call 734-973-6100 or visit https://annarborregent.com/accommodations/.