{"id":41632,"date":"2019-06-19T01:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T01:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=41632"},"modified":"2019-06-19T01:00:23","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T01:00:23","slug":"annual-events-ann-arbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4261loonlane.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/annual-events-ann-arbor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Annual Events in Ann Arbor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhether we’re in the freezing temperatures of winter or under the beautiful summer sun, Ann Arbor certainly knows how to celebrate. Our beloved hometown hosts some of Michigan\u2019s biggest and best annual events\u2014from nationally acclaimed music and film festivals to Main Street fairs and everything in between. <\/span>
\nTo make sure you don\u2019t miss a thing, we rounded up Ann Arbor\u2019s major events happening every single year\u2014and some have been going strong for more than half a century!<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Folk Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

January<\/span><\/i>
\nAnn Arbor Folk Festival, a fundraiser for The Ark, began in 1977 and is now one of Ann Arbor\u2019s most anticipated annual events. Over the course of two days, Hill Auditorium hosts the likes of Gregory Alan Isakov, Rufus Wainwright, Haley Heynderickx, Brandi Carlile and more. Tickets sell out every year, so follow The Ark on Facebook to get updates.<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Restaurant Week<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

January and June<\/span><\/i>
\nAnn Arbor Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event hosted by the <\/span>Main Street Area Association<\/span><\/a>. The event brings together upwards of 50 restaurants all over town, which offer special lunch and\/or dinner menus for a fixed price. It\u2019s a great opportunity to introduce yourself to some of our town\u2019s best local eats! <\/span>
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Ann Arbor Film Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

March<\/span><\/i>
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Photo courtesy of\u00a0Ann Arbor Film Festival<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One of Ann Arbor\u2019s most important annual events, the Ann Arbor Film Festival presents 40 programs with more than 180 films from over 20 countries highlighting all lengths and genres, including experimental, animation, documentary, fiction and performance-based works. Founded by George Manupelli in 1963, the festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America. Follow the team on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> for updates on tickets and special events.<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Marathon<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

March<\/span><\/i>
\nWhether you\u2019re walking your first 5K or running your tenth marathon, this Epic Races event offers something for everyone. Beginning just outside of The Big House, each course winds through downtown Ann Arbor and through the University of Michigan campus. The longer races also traverse stretches of the Huron River, Gallup Park and Nichols Arboretum before returning to downtown. To learn more about the marathon and see all of the events hosted by Epic Races throughout the year, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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FOOLmoon<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

April<\/span><\/i>
\nConsidered one of the community\u2019s favorite annual events, FoolMoon is the nighttime kick-off event to a very foolish weekend hosted by Wonderfool Productions. The celebration takes place in downtown Ann Arbor with tons of dancing, laughing and handmade luminaries. Other attractions include interactive installations, laser shows, live performances, DJs and a beer tent. You can even make your own luminary at several workshops in advance! For details, follow the Wonderfool Productions team on Facebook <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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FestiFools<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

April<\/span><\/i>
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Photo courtesy of Myra Klarman Photography<\/a> via\u00a0Wonderfool Productions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

FestiFools is Wonderfool Productions\u2019 daytime event of foolishness and art. The enormous public art spectacular showcases creations made by members of the community and U-M students. You can make your own puppet or come down to Main Street to watch the procession of colorful, bizarre, human-powered paper-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 creations for an entire hour of fun!<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

April<\/span><\/i>
\nThe Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival is an annual celebration hosted by the Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival Planning Committee, a coalition of local environmental nonprofits and agencies, and the Leslie Science & Nature Center. At this free, family-friendly event, guests can enjoy displays from 40 local organizations, live animal demonstrations, hands-on activities, live entertainment and much more.<\/span>
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Cinetopia Film Festival<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

May<\/span><\/i>
\nSpecially curated for the community of Southeast Michigan, Cinetopia features the best feature-length dramas, comedies and documentaries shown at the world\u2019s best film festivals, including SXSW, Sundance and more. Outside of screenings, special pre- and post-film events include presentations, discussion panels, and Q&A sessions with directors, writers and stars. The Ann Arbor venues are typically the Michigan Theater, State Theater and The U-M Hatcher Library with various other events happening in Detroit and the surrounding area. You can find all the ticket and pass info <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Bloom Fest<\/span><\/h3>\n

May<\/span><\/i>
\nHosted by the <\/span>Main Street Area Association<\/span><\/a> in downtown Ann Arbor, Bloom Fest is a celebration of spring with our local businesses. Nearly all day on a beautiful spring day in May, you can enjoy special sales, events, deals, treats and more. To see all the offerings, click here.<\/span>
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Huron River Day<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

May<\/span><\/i>
\nIn celebration of our beautiful river, Huron River Day is an afternoon full of free, family-friendly river activities at Gallup Park. Attractions in the past have included live music, a butterfly house from the Michigan Native Butterfly Farm, an antique and classic boat show, water activities with the University of Michigan Natural History Museum, live animals from the Leslie Science & Nature Center, and so much more!<\/span>
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Ann Arbor Restaurant Week<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

June and January<\/span><\/i>
\nAnn Arbor Restaurant Week is a twice-yearly event hosted by the\u00a0<\/span>Main Street Area Association<\/span><\/a>. The event brings together upwards of 50 restaurants all over town, which offer special lunch and\/or dinner menus for a fixed price. It\u2019s a great opportunity to introduce yourself to some of our town\u2019s best local eats!<\/span>
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Sonic Lunch<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

June \u2013\u00a0August<\/span><\/i>
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