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Ann Arbor Art Fairs

2008 ANN ARBOR ART FAIRS

Wednesday, July 16th through Saturday, July 19th
Wednesday-Friday, 10 am-9 pm, Saturday, 10 am-6 pm

Take an interactive tour of the fairs
or
[Click here for a .pdf map]

Comprised of four, award-winning, juried art fairs, this renowned event transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art gallery showcasing the best in fine art and fine crafts.


THINGS TO SEE AND DO

  • Learn about and buy art from the nation's best artists
  • Lively entertainment
  • Artists' demonstrations
  • 4 Imagination Stations for art activities (see map)
  • More than 150 restaurants and 3 outdoor food courts
  • Distinctive shops and galleries
  • Special sidewalk sales
PARKING AT DOWNTOWN STRUCTURES & LOTS
Convenient parking in downtown city structures and lots: $10 a day ($5 after 5 pm). Parking offered at area churches, schools and other organizations, rates vary.

Wheelchairs are provided on site at two locations.
Look for the symbol on the map.
For more information call 734-975-6800.

PARK AND RIDE
AATA Art Fair SHUTTLE

Two Convenient Locations:
  • Pioneer High School (across from U-M Stadium).
  • Briarwood Mall (by Sears, off I-94 ).

www.theride.org
Parking Fee: Free
Shuttle Bus Rate: $2.00 Round Trip, $1.00 One Way
Students K-12 50¢ (Children under 5 ride free)
Service Hours: Wed-Fri, 9 am-10 pm*, Sat 9 am-7 pm*
(* last bus leaves Fairs)

Shuttle Bus Stops at Fairs:
  • Main Street at William (adjacent to the Summer Art Fair)
  • South University near State Street (between the South University and Summer Art Fairs, close to the State Street Area and the Ann Arbor Street Art Fairs)

Buses return to either Briarwood or Pioneer from either shuttle bus stop
Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes Note: Pets not allowed, service animals only. Buses are wheelchair accessible

AATA's The LINK

The Link's air-conditioned, purple buses will loop around the fair site traveling between all fairs, parking structures and AATA shuttle stops. Buses travel clockwise around perimeter of fairs. Ride Free. See map for stops and route. Service Hours: Wed-Fri, 10 am-10 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm

M-ART LINE COMMUTER

Location: Glazier Way and Huron Parkway U-M Lot (Limited parking)
Parking Fee: $5.00 per car
M-Art Line Rate: Free

M-Art Line Stops at Fairs:
  • Fletcher and Washington Streets (adjacent to the Ann Arbor Street and the State Street Area Art Fairs)
  • North University between Fletcher and Church Streets (adjacent to the Ann Arbor Street and the South University Art Fairs)

Buses return to Glazier Way/Huron Parkway lot from either stop
Service Hours: Wed-Fri 9 am-Midnight*, Sat 9 am-Midnight*
(*last bus leaves Fairs)
Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes Note: Pets not allowed, service animals only. Buses are wheelchair accessible