UA Block Party view from drone
Chris Ahern Photography

United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

August 9-15, 2025

Welcome United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

The 71st Annual Instructor Training Program will be held from Saturday, August 9 - August 15, 2025 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 11th 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.  

View Our Visitor Guide

Ann Arbor Area Visitor Guide

Visitors flock to the area for a variety of reasons. But there’s one thing they can agree upon: there’s so much to see and do! View our area Visitor Guide to get you started on planning your trip.

Group eating paella outside at Aventura

Transportation

Ann Arbor’s downtown area is known for being very walkable, but for those looking for transportation in and around the city, we have many options that are likely to suit your needs.

May Mobility

Events

August is full of events in the Ann Arbor area. There is a wide variety for all interests and ages, including the Paint Plein Aire Festival, Jazz Festival and more.

Dexter Paint Plein Air Festival

Outdoor Recreation

The Ann Arbor area, recognized as an urban oasis of recreational opportunities, offers both big city attractions and wide-open spaces with miles of scenic trails to explore.

Couple biking on the DTE Energy Foundation Trail
Pure Michigan

Family Activities

Looking for the perfect place to make lasting memories with your crew? Ann Arbor is packed with kid-approved, parent-loved adventures that are as fun as they are enriching.

Family at Matthaei Botanical Gardens

SPECIAL UA EVENTS

UA Cornhole Tournament

Cornhole Tournament

August 9, 6-10pm

Wolverine Pickleball (new location!)

The 6th Annual UA GTP BIM Cup Cornhole Tournament will be happening again on Saturday, August 9 at Wolverine Pickleball.

This event will benefit Semper Fi & America’s Fund charity (www.thefund.org). 

Registration Info to Come >

 

Milwaukee Toolshed Band

Annual UA Block Party

August 11, 6-10pm

Main Street Ann Arbor

The Annual UA Block Party will be held on Monday, August 11th from 6-10 p.m. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, right 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".

HOTELS

Need assistance in finding accommodations? Contact Al Snow with Destination Ann Arbor at 734-794-9899 or via email at asnow@annarbor.org.

Please mention the "United Association" when making reservations.

Parking

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)