2025 Save the Dates
PAINT THE TOWN: JULY 15
ANN ARBOR ART FAIR: July 17-19
The State Street District Art Fair is one of three nonprofit fairs that make up the largest juried art fair: in the country, the Ann Arbor Art Fair! #3Fairs1Event
Please check back soon for exciting 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair announcements!
2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair Map•2024 State Street District Art Fair Map•2024 Artist Gallery•2024 MarketPlace Vendors
Entertainment & Activities • Featured Artist • Grab & Go Food • MStamps Pavillion •JFS Artists
2024 Sidewalk Sales•2024 Restaurants•2024 Transportation•2024 Accessibility & Access• Photo Gallery
About the Fair
The Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair is an award winning art fair that, along with three other art fairs, transform Ann Arbor, Michigan into one of the most admired and largest art fair destinations in the country. For more than 50 years, 400,000 fair goers have descended upon the streets of Ann Arbor for three days every July.
A juried fair, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair distinguishes itself by showcasing an eclectic mix of the finest art and hand-crafted items by talented artists alongside local businesses amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater district. With its emerging artists section, the State Street District Art Fair continually looks at developing the artists and talent for the next 50 years as it continues to host the best Midwest art fair.
Fine Art
The standards set for acceptance reflect in the artists' dedication to excellence and quality. A jury of both practicing artists and other arts professionals has the task of screening prospective exhibitors, always looking for fresh and innovative approaches as well as stunning examples of age-old techniques.
MarketPlace
Visit the MarketPlace and you’ll find over 60 vendors of all sorts! From pet products, children’s items and bath & beauty, to fashion and wearables, accessories, home decor & more. There is truly something to be found for everyone!
Food & Sidewalk Sales
The Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair distinguishes itself by showcasing an eclectic mix of the finest art by talented artists alongside its local businesses amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater district.
The retail climate explodes with a host of merchant displays and food of all kinds as outdoor shoppers search for sales or relax while enjoying a beverage or meal amid the throngs of artist displays.
2024 Sidewalk Sales
2024 Parking and Shuttle Information
Downtown Parking Structures & Lots
Parking fee: $20 per day; $10 after 5PM
Liberty Square Structure - 410 E. Washington St.
Liberty Lane Underground Structure - 319 South Fifth St.
Thayer Parking Structure - 300 South Thayer St.
Thompson Street Parking Structure - 500 Thompson St.
See Map for locations
For traffic information including road closures, etc. check the following websites:
Park & Ride
FREQUENCY & SERVICE
Thursday & Friday, 9AM—10PM
Saturday, 9AM—9PMShuttles run every 10—15 minutes
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcomed
Buses and shuttles are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned
BRIARWOOD MALL
100 BRIARWOOD CIRCLE (BEHIND SEARS)
Free Parking
Round trip $8.00
Kids 5 and under ride free
Shuttle stops: Main Street at William Street; State Street near South University Street (see Map)
Buses return to both parking locations from either shuttle bus stops
HURON HIGH SCHOOL
2727 FULLER ROAD
Free Parking
Round trip $8.00
Kids 5 and under ride free
Shuttle stops: Fletcher and Washington streets; South University and Forest streets (see Map)
Art-Go-Round
POWERED BY MAY MOBILITY
The Art-Go-Round provides shuttle service around the perimeter of the Ann Arbor Art Fair, moving fairgoers from one end of the fair to the other and allowing folks to shop the breadth of the 30 city blocks without having to walk back to their starting point. Hop on a shuttle at any of the seven Art-Go-Round stops located around the exterior of the fair and identified below.
FREE autonomous shuttle
Vehicles link all three fairs
The Art-Go-Round powered by MAY’s A2GO service brings multiple Autonomous Toyota Sienna’s [including one wheelchair-accessible vehicle -WAMS] to the streets surrounding the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
The MAY shuttles operate using self-driving technology, but an Autonomous Vehicle Operator will always be in the driver’s seat to monitor the vehicle’s behavior and ensure safety for all on board.
HOW TO USE
Just line up at one of the seven stops and hop on the next May Mobility vehicle that arrives! Each will have an Art-Go-Round logo on them to identify them as part of the shuttle service.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Thursday & Friday | 9:30AM—9:30PM
Saturday | 9:30AM—8:30PM
How to get an A2GO ride AFTER the Art Fair?
Download the May Mobility app.
Put in your downtown Ann Arbor destination
Meet at your pickup spot and hop in for a free ride.
It's always a free autonomous ride. It's Nice To Move You. More information at: maymobility.com
2024 Free Wheelchair Rental
sponsor - trinity health
Stop by two different wheelchair rental tents at this year’s event in order to borrow a wheelchair to more easily navigate this 30 city block event! The free wheelchair rental program is Presented By Trinity Health with wheelchairs provided by Binson’s. A driver’s license will be required at the time of rental.
Wheelchairs can be picked up and dropped off near:
Madison + State Street
Fletcher + E. Washington
A2 Emergency Alerts
Are you attending the Ann Arbor Art Fair as a visitor or vendor? The City of Ann Arbor encourages everyone to sign up to receive emergency notifications from the A2 Emergency Alert system.
To register, text A2ARTFAIR(in all caps) to 888777. The communications will only be sent to your phone during the fair.
2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair Map
Click here to view and download the 2024 AAAF Map
2024 State Street District Art Fair Map
Click here to view and download the 2024 SSDAF Map
