Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
734.994.5260
Held annually each July, the Art Fairs are comprised of 4 separate award-winning fairs, each with its own history and juried status. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair (established in 1960) is the oldest and original fair. It is estimated that 500,000 people annually attend the event, which was voted the nation's best art fair or festival in 2004.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival
734.994.5999
734.764.2538 (Tickets)
Held annually over a 3-week period from mid June thru early July, the Summer Festival hosts dozens of performances and has featured headliner guests such as Gregory Peck, Harry Belafonte and Willie Nelson. The festival also offers an eclectic mix of music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, and family fun. Top of the Park offers free outdoor entertainment throughout Summer Festival. The 2011 dates are June 17th – July 10th. 

Edgefest
Kerrytown Concert House
734.769.2999
Alternative music festival held at the Kerrytown concert house and other locations.

DATE    OPPONENT  
September 3   Western Michigan   
September 10  Notre Dame   
September 17  Eastern Michigan
September 24  San Diego State  
October 1   Minnesota  
October 8   @ Northwestern  
October 15   @ Michigan State  
October 29   Purdue  
November 5   @ Iowa  
November 12   @ Illinois
November 19   Nebraska   
November 26   Ohio State

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Features rides, livestock shows, tractor pulls and demolition derby.

Detroit International Jazz Festival
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Saline Celtic Festival
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This celebration of Celtic heritage includes traditional music, dance and food, and Highland athletic activities.

Sounds and Sights Festival
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North American International Auto Show
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Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival
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Saline Community Fair
(7 mi/ 11 km)
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Summer Beer Festival
Ypsilanti (10 mi/ 15 km)
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Woodward Dream Cruise
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_{Photo courtesy of the Ann Arbor Area CVB}