A Guide to the Ann Arbor Art Fair

Heading to the Ann Arbor Art Fair this summer? New to the art fair world and looking for a guide to help you better appreciate the event? Wondering what the Ann Arbor Art Fair is all about? 

The Art Fair is a massive event that takes over the streets of downtown Ann Arbor each year for the past 5 decades. Truthfully it’s four art fairs rolled into one event! The Ann Arbor Art Fair features a range of styles, activities, and fun from over 300 artists and vendors including live music, food, and of course art.

Check out our brief guide to the fair below. 

The 4 Fairs: Encompassed under a single event, the four fairs include the original Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the State Street District Art Fair, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and South University Art Fair. Check out maps and more info at the Art Fair website. 

The 3 Stages: Tune into live music from street performers through the fair or at one of three stages – Art Fair Main Stage, Fountain Stage, Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Stage. This year, the main stage welcomes local talent Kerri Lynne Roche. The fountain stage is great for friendly sets and is located right next to a food court. The Summer Art fair stage features an eclectic mix for a modern vibe. 

Art Activity Zone: This is a great detour with families and kids, hit the art activity zones to create your own works of art. Get in touch with ancient history and create a mosaic, help build a LEGO mural, or play with clay at these fun zones. 

Artist Demonstrations: Witness art in the making with live demonstrations throughout all 4 days of the art fair. Watch masters of their crafts at work painting, throwing clay, and weaving. 

Special Activity: Each year, the fair is also dotted with special activities. This year, you can enjoy the energy of Bichini Bia Congolese Dancers on Saturday and Sunday. 

Get the Full Art Fair Experience and Stay in One of the Top Hotels in Ann Arbor

Make your visit to the Ann Arbor Art Fair last and book a room at Weber’s Boutique Hotel in Ann Arbor. Trust us: when it comes to such an amazing event filled to the brim with activities, you want to make more than a day of it. Stay the night or the whole weekend and get the full experience. Call to book your room today!

What to Do on Your Guys’ Night in Town

Planning a bachelor party or reuniting with friends in Ann Arbor? Looking for ways to spend an evening with friends in Ann Arbor? Digging around for events and hotels in Ann Arbor to host a few friends in town?

As we move past the college years it can be tough to find time for friends. So, make the most of your guys’ night by planning ahead and finding some great options for entertainment and fun right in downtown Ann Arbor! Check out our list of top choices for a guys’ night in town to get started. 

1. College Sports

The energy and excitement of college sports can be electric. Take in a game with the guys at one of the classic Ann Arbor college sport venues like the Big House and the Crisler Center. 

2. Drink Tasting

Go classy with a craft cocktail or wine tasting at an upscale bar. Or you can dress down with a flight of beers at a unique spot like Bill’s Beer Garden. You can even plan a tour of one or all eight of the local breweries in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. 

3. Taste of Ann Arbor

Fill up on samples from local eateries at this popular summer event. Or ditch the crowds and curate your own tasting with appetizers from a handful of restaurants downtown. 

4. Hit the Water

Give your guys’ night an early start with a trek to a few Ann Arbor parks. With options for kayaking, tubing, and swimming at various parks throughout Ann Arbor, you have plenty of options to entertain a more outdoorsy group. 

5. Rolling Sculpture Car Show

Car fanatic or not, anyone can get into the display of exotic, classic, and concept cars taking over downtown Ann Arbor in July. 

6. Book a Room at Weber’s

Make Weber’s Hotel home during your stay. One of the top-rated Hotels in Ann Arbor, Weber’s offers chic and comfortable lodging, an ideal location close to the action, great dining options, and live entertainment. 

Your guys’ night in town will be a time you’ll never forget if you have the initiative to plan now. Whatever you decide to do with your friends, it all starts with comfortable and convenient accommodations for the whole group. Give Weber’s a call today and let us help you plan an awesome guys’ night for your crew.