It’s that time of year again where thousands descend on Ann Arbor to buy and sell handmade art in the heart of downtown. Outside of the University of Michigan and its various offshoots, the Ann Arbor Art Fair is arguably our city’s biggest cultural event. All Ann Arbor hotels book up pretty quickly, so if you’re planning on attending the Art Fair and will be in need of accommodations, we encourage you to secure your room sooner than later. Many area hotels will raise their room rates as the Art Fair dates approach, so securing your booking early will guarantee the best possible price. We hope to see you there, and we REALLY hope it doesn’t storm again this year… but it always does – it probably will. Bring an umbrella, and retreat to your room at the Ann Arbor Regent if the weather gets too crazy.

Key information about this year’s Art Fair

Dates and Times

Thursday, July 18, 2019 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, July 19, 2019 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 2019 • Noon – 6 p.m.

Music Stages

The Pizza House Mainstage – On the corner of Willard and Church St, one block south of South University

The Fountain Stage – Ingalls Mall between East Washington and North University

Summer Art Fair Stage, Presented by The Ark – Palio Parking lot on the corner of Main & William – No lineup available

Art Activity Zone

Family-fun projects, free for all ages, will be available in the activity zone on Ingalls Mall, near East Washington between Thayer and Fletcher. The activity area is open Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm.

Additional Art Fair Details Available on Their Website

*Photography Credit: Michigan Municipal League on Flickr