Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Ann Arbor, Michigan
For three days each July the Ann Arbor Art Fair takes over downtown, from the juried Street Art Fair, The Original — running since 1960 — to the State Street District fair and its marketplace. That's 6 events, with the producer-only Ann Arbor Farmers Market in Kerrytown open Saturdays year-round and hosting a Local Food Festival in late August.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
FarmersProducer-only, 106-year-old historic farmers market with 125+ Michigan vendors in Kerrytown District — 2nd oldest continuously operating public market in MI. Wednesday evening Food Truck Rally on 3rd Wed monthly.
Ann Arbor Local Food Festival
FestivalIn its fifth year, the Ann Arbor Local Food Festival celebrates Michigan growers, producers, and food makers at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Two vendor tracks: sell or sample local products, or host an educational experience (cooking demos, growing tips, cultural foodways, waste reduction). Priority given to businesses using locally sourced ingredients and community groups working in the local food system. Free booth if accepted. Expect tastings, live music, and an engaged audience of local-food shoppers.
Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair
ShowOne of three nonprofit fairs that together comprise the largest juried art fair in the country, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair draws over 400,000 visitors each July. Located in Ann Arbor's historic theater district, it showcases fine art (painting, ceramics, photography, glass, wood) juried by working artists and arts professionals, plus a Marketplace of 90+ vendors selling handcrafted goods, fashion, home décor, artisan foods, and more. An emerging artists section supports developing talent. Strong foot traffic, established crowd, and direct artist-to-buyer setup.
Ann Arbor State Street District MarketPlace at the Fair
ArtisanHeld in downtown Ann Arbor during mid-July, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair is in its 58th year and draws from over 70 Marketplace vendors selling handcrafted goods, pet products, kids' items, bath & beauty, fashion, home décor, and artisan foods. The Fine Artist section runs juried acceptance; the Marketplace has its own vendor track. Strong foot traffic and a well-established crowd.
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original
ShowIn its 67th year, Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is a juried fine art fair dedicated exclusively to original, one-of-a-kind work — no prints, no reproductions. Running since 1960, it's one of the oldest juried art fairs in the country and part of the Ann Arbor Art Fair umbrella, the largest juried outdoor art fair in the U.S. Held each July in downtown Ann Arbor, it draws strong foot traffic from a college-town crowd that actively seeks original art. 200+ artists exhibit annually, generating around $2.5 million in artist sales.
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
ShowJuried fine art fair operated by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, ~200 artists, part of the Ann Arbor Art Fair umbrella.
