Welcome UA

Welcome UA

United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

WELCOME UNITED ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS

The 69th Annual Instructor Training Program will be held from Saturday, August 12 - August 18, 2023 at Washtenaw Community College.  Please note that information, especially hotel availability, may change frequently. We look forward to seeing you this August!

The Annual UA Block Party will be held on Monday, August 14th from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Ann Arbor on Main Street between Liberty and William Street.  We will have live entertainment and the downtown restaurants will offer dining on the sidewalks and in the streets.  

During your time in the Ann Arbor area, there are plenty of things to do while not attending the training program. Check out local area attractionsupcoming events, and area restaurants.

UA Pipefitter

 

AIRPORT/TRANSPORTATION INFO

Access the Ann Arbor area from the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). For information on transportation to and from the airport, click here.

Ann Arbor Transit Authority is proud to bring you the AirRide frequent & convenient public transit service connecting Ann Arbor with Detroit Metro Airport. Daily round trips serve downtown Ann Arbor and both DTW terminals.  Go to AirRide www.michiganflyer.com for more information.

For information about the training facility at Washtenaw Community College and a map of the campus, click here.

HOTELS

Need assistance in finding accommodations?  Call Kristy Poore with Destination Ann Arbor at 734-794-0649 or via email at kpoore@annarbor.org.

Please mention the "United Association" when making reservations.

Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Ann Arbor Regent Hotel Baymont Inn & Suites - Chelsea Bell Tower Hotel Chelsea Comfort Inn Comfort Inn & Suites University South Courtyard By Marriott Doubletree by Hilton Ann Arbor North EVEN Hotel Extended Stay America Extended Stay Detroit/Ann Arbor
Fairfield Inn Ann Arbor Fairfield Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Graduate Hotel Hampton Inn North Hampton Inn South Hampton Inn & Suites West Hampton Inn Ypsilanti Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express & Suites - University South Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - University of Michigan Area Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Ann Arbor West Hyatt Place Ann Arbor The Kensington Hotel Microtel Ann Arbor Red Roof Inn University North Red Roof Inn University South Residence Inn - Downtown Residence Inn - North Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel Baymont by Wyndham Milan Sonesta ES Suites Staybridge Suites TownePlace Suites Weber's Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Wyndham Garden Hotel

UA Block Party

SPECIAL UA EVENTS

The Annual UA Block Party will be held on Monday, August 14th from 6-10 p.m. Downtown Ann Arbor, on Main Street between Liberty & William Streets.

Downtown restaurants will offer dining on the sidewalks and in the streets and we will have live music from "The Milwaukee Tool Shed Band".

*Please note due to construction in Downtown Ann Arbor, we will not be holding the UA 5K race in 2023.

 

We are working on another special event to benefit the Semper Fi & America’s Fund charity (www.thefund.org

 

Check out the 4th Annual Bim Cup Cornhole Tournament happening Saturday, August 12 at the Fowling Warehouse. Information and Registration at the link below.

https://www.universe.com/events/4th-annual-gtp-bim-cup-cornhole-tournament-tickets-LW8KHP

 

DIRECTIONS & PARKING FOR THE SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE

From Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building:
From WCC parking lot, turn right on East Huron River Drive.
Turn right on Clark Road
Turn left on Hogback Road
Turn right on Washtenaw Avenue (M17)
About 1.5 miles, veer slight left at East Stadium Blvd.
About 1 mile, turn right on Packard Street.
Turn right on South Division Street (one way)
Parking is at 326 S. Division (just past East William Street on the left).

 

From Briarwood Mall area hotels (I-94/State Street exit):
Drive north on South State Street towards UM campus and downtown area. 
Turn left on Packard Street. 
Turn right on South Division Street (one way).
Parking is at 326 S. Division Street (just past East William Street on the left).

 

From US-23 & Carpenter Road area hotels:
Turn left on Washtenaw Avenue (M17)
About 1.5 miles, veer slight left at East Stadium Blvd.
About 1 mile, turn right on Packard Street.
Turn right on South Division Street (one way)
Parking is at 326 S. Division (just past East William Street on the left).

 

From Northeast/Plymouth Road area hotels (Plymouth Rd/US 23):
Head Southwest on Plymouth Road
Plymouth becomes Broadway Street
Turn left onto N. Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto E. William Street
Turn left onto S. Division Street
Parking is at 326 S. Division (on the left side)

 

From East (Weber’s Inn):
East on Jackson Road, turns into W. Huron Street
Turn right onto S. First Street
Turn left onto W. William Street
Turn left onto Division. 
Parking is at 326 S. Division (on the left side)

 

Check out more events happening during your stay on the Destination Ann Arbor Event Calendar.