The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair returns to downtown July 16–18, bringing a three-day burst of creativity and visitorship to the city. Michigan Public will staff a booth at the corner of E. Liberty and Fourth Ave, offering chances to meet local hosts, enter prize drawings and learn more about the public broadcaster’s programming.
When and where
The fair runs Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18. Fair hours are:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, July 16 | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Friday, July 17 | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 18 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Who you can meet at the Michigan Public tent
Staff scheduled at the Michigan Public tent include:
- April Baer (Friday afternoon & Saturday morning)
- Doug Tribou (Friday morning)
- Rebecca Hector (Saturday evening)
- Zoe Clark (Friday evening)
- Mercedes Mejia (Thursday evening)
- Mike Perini (Saturday afternoon)
- Christa Quinn (Thursday morning)
Attendees are invited to stop by for interactions with hosts, to enter prize drawings and to get information about Michigan Public’s local coverage.
"Explore the largest juried art fair in the United States."
Scale and local impact
The Ann Arbor Art Fair draws nearly half a million visitors over its three-day run and showcases close to 1,000 artists across an approximately 30-city-block footprint downtown. For residents, that translates to heavier pedestrian traffic, temporary street closures and fuller restaurants, hotels and public spaces across the central business district.
Michigan Public’s presence at the corner of E. Liberty and Fourth Ave places its tent inside one of the fair’s high-traffic corridors. The broadcaster’s visibility at the event is part outreach — letting listeners and viewers meet hosts in person — and part community engagement during one of Ann Arbor’s signature summer events.
Practical notes for attendees
- Plan for large crowds and limited parking downtown during fair hours.
- Check individual artist booths and fair maps for accessibility needs and restroom locations.
- Stop by the Michigan Public tent to meet hosts and pick up information about local programming and events.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair has been an annual highlight for the city’s cultural calendar, and Michigan Public’s booth offers a local touchpoint for residents and visitors alike during the July 16–18 weekend.
