Ann Arbor Art Fair and beyond: A list of 2024's remaining metro Detroit art festivals

Each summer brings the return of beloved art fairs around metro Detroit, and this weekend will see one of the biggest. The Ann Arbor Art Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, July 18-20, and is expected to draw roughly half a million visitors.

But that’s not the only game in the region; the remaining summer, as well as fall, hold even more art fairs to be enjoyed.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs

July 18 – 20, downtown Ann Arbor

This event is actually made up of three different, independent art fairs, all occurring at the same time: The original Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair, and the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Held across a 30-block span in downtown A2 and featuring about 1,000 artists, it’s the nation’s largest juried art fair.

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Belle Isle Art Fair

Aug. 3 – 4, Belle Isle, Detroit

Over 100 artists are expected to present their works on the popular island destination on the Detroit River for a weekend of creative celebration. Held next to Scott Fountain, it will also feature a wide selection of food trucks, as well as a beer tent benefiting Detroit Repertory Theatre.

Milford Memories

Aug. 9-11, downtown Milford

Some 300 artists are expected for this annual summer festival that includes food options from almost 30 different vendors, plus sand volleyball, a cornhole tournament, a Sunday 5K race, fitness demonstrations, a rock climbing wall and multiple live bands in the beer tent.

Brighton Street Art Fair

Aug. 23 – 25, downtown Brighton

Some 150 artists will be featured on the streets of downtown Brighton, along with live entertainment, children’s activities and more.

Arts, Beats & Eats

Aug. 30 – Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak

This massive Labor Day bash boasts 200 musical acts on nine stages and draws 300,000 attendees annually to jam to the music, peruse fine art and munch on food from a wide number of the region’s most popular restaurants and mobile kitchens.

Art & Apples Festival

Sept. 6 – 8, Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester

Now in its 59th year, the Art and Apples Festival brings together more than 200 artists plus live entertainment, food trucks, a kids zone and opportunities to create your own art.

Funky Ferndale Art Fair

Sept. 20 – 22, downtown Ferndale

More than 140 juried artists and authors will set up on Nine Mile west of Woodward Ave. for a celebration that spans downtown Ferndale.

Birmingham Street Art Fair

Sept. 28-29, Shain Park, Birmingham

Marking its 50th anniversary this year, the Birmingham Street Art Fair will be held in downtown Birmingham’s Shain Park.

A2 Artoberfest

Oct. 28 – 29, downtown Ann Arbor

Stretching across Ann St. and North Fourth Ave. from Huron into the Kerrytown area, this intimate arts celebration will feature 100 jury-selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, art activities and several adult beverage offerings.

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition

Nov. 21 – 22, Royal Oak Farmers Market, Royal Oak

This fall event will feature 60 artists, live entertainment, food vendors and adult beverage offerings including cider from Bløm Meadworks, wine from Riboli Family Wines featuring Stella Rosa + Highlands 41 Wines and beer from River’s Edge Brewing Co., Drafting Table Brewing Co. and Ascensions Brewing Co.

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