The Ann Arbor Art Fairs are a group of four award-winning, not-for-profit art fairs that take place annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Over 500,000 visitors attend the Fairs each year, which always take place during the third full week of July, running from Wednesday through Saturday. The 2012 fairs are scheduled to be held July 18-21 (Wed–Fri: 10 am – 9 pm and Sat: 10 am – 6 pm).
The four official fairs are the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (52yrs); the State Street Art Fair (44yrs); the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (42yrs); and Ann Arbor's South University Art Fair (12yrs). Taken collectively, the Ann Arbor Art Fair is one of the largest art fairs in North America.
In addition to art exhibits, the fairs also feature music performances and children's activities.
Read more about Ann Arbor Art Fairs: Unofficial Fairs, Art Fair Food, Protest From Residents
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