United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

August 9-15, 2025

Welcome United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

The 71th 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.  

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 attractions, upcoming events, and area restaurants.

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? 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.

SPECIAL UA EVENTS

Cornhole Tournament

August 9, 6-10pm

Wolverine Pickleball (new location!)

The 6^th Annual UA GTP BIM Cup Cornhole Tournament will be happening again on Saturday, August 10 at Wolverine Pickleball.

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

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".

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)