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Ann Arbor ART FAIRS, July 18-21st

The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are almost here, July 18-21, all over the downtown and E. and S. Universities area. Please note that this is in reality 4 ART fairs, all held at the same time each year and Ann Arbor pulls in over 500,000 visitors each year.

The Four Art Fairs are:

Ann Arbor Street Art Fair

Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair

Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

South University Art Fair

Do most visitors know that this is really 4 Art Fairs ? NO Do they care? NO All everyone cares about is the art fair is the one of the biggest in the county. Many local people don't like the art fairs, too much traffic, no parking etc. But, it has become a huge event in Ann Arbor.

To combat some of the complaints there is now a TOWNIE Party held before the Art Fairs open on Wednesdays. This year is is being held on Monday, July 16th from 5-9 adjacent to the Michigan Ingalls Mall, ( across from the Diag) on central campus at University of Michigan. There are numerous local businesses that sponsor the Townie Party. This year there will be art exhibits from local school children around the Washtenaw County Area. There will be music sponsored by the Ark. The parking meters will be bagged for FREE parking to the people attending.

Plan Your Trip, if you are coming from outside the area. We local people know the short cuts around and secret hiding places to park but for visitors.

This is the official poster for this years Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, created by Nancy Gardner and Burton Isenstein. Art Fair Official Poster

If you are anywhere in Michigan or Ohio or really love Art, these are the Art Fairs you should plan on attending. It is always held the second week in July so if not this year, maybe next. The 175 artists participating can be seen in this artist directory.

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Posted by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate on 07/13/2007 11:13 AM

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25 Comments on Ann Arbor ART FAIRS, July 18-21st

Missy, I love art fairs, but I am not going to be in that area. You see I can't afford another vacation.

07/13/2007 12:04 PM

by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)

Missy, what a great post about local things in Ann Arbor! Real estate has to be interesting there.

07/13/2007 12:05 PM

by Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (EWM Realtors)

Missy...sounds like fun to me!! Will you be attending this event?

07/13/2007 12:14 PM

by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates)

Missy this sounds like a fantastic huge art fair. I can see why it would draw large crowds.

07/13/2007 12:16 PM

by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

Mana, all vacationed out, huh ? Hope you had fun, you went camping didn't you ?

Maggie, Ann Arbor is a great place to live.

Susie, Yes I will be getting lots of pictures to share.

Ashley, can you also see why some locals don't like it ?

07/13/2007 12:30 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Missy, I am still camping.

07/13/2007 12:42 PM

by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)

Missy... I like Art and such. Philly has some of these things on some of their streets throughout the summer. My town of Haddonfield even has two different Art fairs a year. thanks for sharing this.

jeff b

07/13/2007 01:40 PM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Missy, the art festival is just one of the benefits of living in AA and surrounding area. Hope the weather holds, it's been a terrific summer!

07/13/2007 01:45 PM

by Gary Smith, Realtor® (The Michigan Group - Livingston)

Missy- This looks like a great family event as well. My family loves to go to art exhibits and fairs, since so many of the artists are really talented. Enjoy!

07/13/2007 02:26 PM

by Allison Werner (Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate)

Jeff Belonger, they are fun, I like to go, watch the people and eat corn dogs !

Gary, you know it always rains at least one day at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Allison, thanks we use to take my babies in strollers, NOT a good idea, too crowded and all they could see was legs !

07/13/2007 02:56 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Missy Caulk... I agree... or.. I concur. ;o) I love my hot dogs, but just never got into the corn dogs. Like I really need one anyhow... lol

jeff belonger

07/13/2007 03:02 PM

by Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- New Jersey mortgage -- FHA mortgages (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc)

Missy--Art fairs are so much fun! I did not know that Ann Arbor, MI had one of the largest. I know there are several every year in Minnesota. There are so many wonderful ideas and interesting things to see. Enjoy!

07/13/2007 03:46 PM

by Teri Eckholm, Realtor® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

Jeff, I grew up eating corn dogs in the South, don't see them so much up here.

Teri, thanks we do enjoy going, but the traffice is awful especially if your trying to show houses, lofts or condo's in Ann Arbor, can't be done.

07/13/2007 03:56 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Missy,

Sounds like a really fun time. Activities such as this are what make a town an exciting, vibrant place to live.

Fran

07/13/2007 04:10 PM

by Fran Gatti - Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)

Fran you are right, Ann Arbor is hopping. Have a great weekend,.

07/13/2007 04:34 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Missy - I miss the Ann Arbor Art Fairs! I used to live in Chelsea, MI and also Clarkston, MI and my husband is an alumni of U of M. The Art Fairs held around here in Illinois just don't compare. Have a wonderful weekend & enjoy.

07/13/2007 05:08 PM

by Kelly Sibilsky - Lake Zurich, IL RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)

Missy...I love going to fairs especially art fairs. All that local talent makes me so envious! I wish I could be there.

07/13/2007 06:46 PM

by Monika McGillicuddy~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Kelly, lok me up sometime if you visit.

Monika, I'll take lots of pictures.

07/13/2007 07:23 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Sounds like fun. I am sure it will be well attended, family members wanting to see the children artwork.

Our county fair will be in August and is alway well attended.

07/13/2007 11:59 PM

by Jennifer Fivelsdal,ABR,GRI,SRES (Keller Williams Realty)

how fun.... I wanta go.... I think the drive might be a little excessive... but it sounds like a great trip :)

07/14/2007 12:48 AM

by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)

Jennifer, the Townie Party is great networking.

Thesa, ya think ? Your welcome anytime.

07/14/2007 07:05 AM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Missy, sounds like quite a bit of fun! I have an aunt that is an artist in Michigan. I imagine she will be there! I, unfortunately won't, as I need to be in Imlay City on July 28th for my nephews wedding.

07/14/2007 07:39 AM

by Chris Tesch College Station, Texas Real Estate (RE/MAX Bryan College Station)

Hi Missy, I had no idea the Arts Fair in Ann Arbor was this huge! Sounds like a very interesting event.

07/14/2007 01:32 PM

by Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate Broker

Chris, Waht is here name, is she showing in the show.

Lola, come on over you'll have a blast.

07/14/2007 05:28 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

I love the Ann Arbor Art Fair and I will be there. My nephew (who goes to U of M) and my sister-in-law are meeting there on Friday with a couple of others - I know it will be fun and hope the weather is like it has been the last few day. I have a friend who wants to go with her children so I am going to forward this link so thanks for the post.

07/15/2007 10:36 AM

by Cathy Tishhouse Royal Oak and Birmingham Real Estate (RE/MAX Showcase Homes)

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