Sponsored by the Great Lakes Art Fair
Welcome to the free Michigan Art Fair Calendar with info on the top Art Shows and Craft festivals in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Kalamazoo, Charlevoix and many other communities throughout the state.
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June
Show of the Month: Art Rapids!
Elk Rapids - June 29*
(sponsored listing)
Just as the summer season is heating up appears this seventh year event, one day only, a juried fine arts fair event held on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. In this beautiful setting you are invited to find treasures from the visiting artists, enjoy live music and artist demonstrations, stroll the galleries and shops of this arts-oriented village.
This is a true community event put together by the residents of the Elk-Torch Lake areas to herald the summer. See June 29 below for more details.
June 1-2*
Mt. Clemens
Mount Clemens Art Fair
downtown Mt. Clemens
presented by the Anton Art Center and the Mount Clemens DDA
10 am to 6 pm
80+ exhibitors
For more info: TheArtCenter.org
June 1 & 2*
Midland
Summer Art Fair
Grounds of Midland Center
for the Arts
1801 W St Andrews Rd
10 am to 5 pm
160 Artists
June 1 & 2* - new location
Chelsea
Chelsea Painters Art Fair
in the courtyard of Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Drive
10 am to 5 pm
30 painters
June 1 & 2*
Farmington Hills
Art on the Grand
Grand River Avenue in the middle of town
Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
100 Artists
June 7 & 8*
Kalamazoo
62nd Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair
Bronson Park downtown
Friday; 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday; 9 am to 4pm
210 Artists
High quality paintings, ceramics, wearables, sculpture and more are there to tempt you. This event is the synthesis of all that is good about an art fair. It's an easy drive to Kalamazoo and a great place to spend a Saturday. Visit the fine restaurants that surround park when you are finished shopping.
June 8*
Berkley
Berkley Art Bash
on 12 Mile
10 am to 6 pm
115 Artists
It's not just an Art Fair - It's a Street Party! 12 Mile will be closed from 6 am until 7 pm between Tyler and Wakefield Streets. Attendees will enjoy strolling and shopping through Berkley’s family-friendly, charming downtown district.
June 8*
Jackson
Art, Beer, and Wine Festival
Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History
3225 Fourth Street
12 noon to 5 pm
40+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.ellasharp.org/art_wine
June 8 & 9*
Royal Oak
17th Annual Royal Oak Clay and Glass Show
on Washington Avenue & Fifth Street in downtown Royal Oak
Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
125 Artists
Great pottery and that ever increasingly popular collectible, glass, in fashionable downtown Royal Oak with great restaurants nearby.
For more info: www.royaloakchamber.com
June 8 & 9*
Flint
45th Annual Flint Art Fair
on the grounds of the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 East Kearsley Street
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
160 Artists
The Flint Art Fair has been a summer destination for over 20,000 art fair lovers throughout Michigan and Canada for the past 45 years. Presented by the Friends of Modern Art, a fundraising auxiliary of the Institute.
June 8 & 9*
Tecumseh
Art in the Park - Art Fair
John W. Smith Park
804 N. Evans Street
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
40 Exhibitors
June 8 & 9*
Port Huron
Art on the River
Downtown Port Huron
on Quay Street & in the Zebra
Bar Parking lot
Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
40 Artists
Great Artists, a Kid's Zone, and Live Music.
June 14-23*
Detroit
2nd Annual Detroit River
ArtScape
An international outdoor art
exhibition, along the Detroit River Walk
part of Detroit River Days Festival
11 am to 8 pm
15 Artists
For more info: www.DetroitRiverFront.org
June 15*
East Grand Rapids
Reeds Lake Art Festival
Lake Side Drive and Wealthy Street
9 am to 5 pm
135 Artists
A great place to finish your Saturday shopping. The Reeds Lake Art Festival is the only event in Grand Rapids to bring you a juried fine art fair. Don't miss it.
June 15 & 16*
New Buffalo
New Buffalo ARTigras! - new show
East Merchant and North Thompson Streets in downtown New Buffalo
10 am to 5 pm
125 Artists
For more info: www.amdurproductions.com
June 15*
Lathrup Village
10th Annual Michigan First Summer in the Village
Municipal Park, 27400 Southfield Rd.
between 11 and 12 Mile
Hosted by the Lathrup Village Community Foundation
11 am to 7 pm
50 Artists
Shop for yourself or for others at this juried fine art show in a leisurely and gracious setting. Enjoy the fabulous food court and listen to the music drifting from the gazebo. Doesn't that sound great? In the great tradition of Michigan art fairs. Free parking.
For more info: www.summerinthevillage.com
June 23*
Sturgis
Art on the Green
Klinger Lake Country Club
21050 U.S. 12
11 am to 5 pm
30 Artists
June 28 & 29*
Sterling Heights
Stars & Stripes Art Fair
Freedom Hill County Park
14900 Metropolitan Parkway
11 am to 7 pm
54 Exhibitors
For more info: www.michiganartshows.com
June 28 & 30*
Northville
Arts and Acts Festival
Part of the Newly created Arts & Acts
downtown streets
Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
75 Artists
Downtown
Northville is immersed in Victorian charm with many upscale
boutiques, unique restaurants and businesses. A lovely place to spend
the day.
June 29* (sponsored listing)
Elk Rapids
Art Rapids!
by the bay
in Veteran's Memorial Park
Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
75 Artists
Enjoy the gentle breezes off Grand Traverse Bay while browsing through this juried art fair in a stunning setting. Elk Rapids is a charming harbor town just north of Traverse City with a growing reputation as an art-focused community.
The fair is sponsored by a non-profit group of arts minded citizens and area art galleries who host the artists in this sweet one day art fair. Expect to see paintings, jewelry, glass, ceramics, sculpture, photography and all the other intriguing offerings that art fairs bring you. What else? Strolling musicians, art demonstrations, open galleries, kids activity tent. Musicians and dancers will provide entertainment throughout the day.
Now doesn't this sound like a great place to enjoy a summer day?
For more info: www.artrapids.org
June 29 & 30*
St. Clair
St. Clair Art Fair
Downtown Riverview Plaza &
Palmer Park along the
St. Clair River
Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
134 Artists
One of the state's original art fairs, held in a lovely setting along
the St. Clair River, a gracious place to spend the day and add to your
art collection. Easy access for all. Summer, sunshine, the river,
art, music and children's activities. Let's go!
For more info: www.stclairart.org
June 29 & 30*
Charlevoix
15th Annual Summer Solstice Art Show
East Park downtown Charlevoix
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
75 Exhibitors
June 29 & 30*
Grand Haven
52nd Annual Grand Haven Art Festival
Washington Avenue between 3rd and Harbor in Downtown Grand Haven
233 Washington Avenue
10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.artfestival.com
JULY
Show of the Month: Art Affair on Main
July 27-28*
Downtown Belleville
Beautiful Downtown Belleville is a tree lined idyllic location. Located on the shores of picturesque Belleville Lake, it is conveniently located between Ann Arbor and Detroit and convenient to the Western and Northern suburbs of Metro Detroit like Royal Oak, Northville, Birmingham, Livonia and Plymouth. For two summer days, it will be the setting for Artaffair on Main. More info below. (sponsored listing)
Muskegon
Lakeshore Art Festival
Historic downtown Muskegon
Noon to 7 pm
300 Artists
For more info: www.lakeshoreartfestival.com
July 6*
Saugatuck
Waterfront Invitational Art Fair
Cook Park, corner of Butler and Culver Streets, Saugatuck
Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club
10 am to 5 pm
80 exhibitors
July 6 & 7*
Presque Isle County - (halfway between Cheboygan & Roger's City)
The Dancing Hippopotamus Arts Festival
Bearinger Township Hall
17034 Town Hall Hwy, Millersburg
10 am to 4 pm
40 Exhibitors
July 7*
South Haven
55th Annual Summer Art Fair
Stanley Johnston Park, 202 Dyckman Avenue
10 am to 5 pm
140 Artists
For more info: www.southhavenarts.org
July 10*
Harbor Springs
30th Annual Harbor Springs
Women's Club Art Fest
Nub's Nob Ski Resort
500 Nub's Nob Road
Organized by the Women's
Club of Harbor Springs
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
120 Artists
July 10-13*
Wyandotte
Wyandotte Street Art Fair
downtown on Biddle Avenue and Maple
10 am to 9 pm
300 Exhibitors
This city-sponsored art fair offers a wide variety of opportunities for artists and visitors to meet and celebrate summer. Expect stages with entertainment and a food court in addition to the artists gathered from around the country.
July 12-14*
Plymouth
Art in the Park
Kellogg Park & surrounding area
Friday, 11 am to 8 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
400 Exhibitors
July 13*
Pentwater
49th Annual Fine Art and
Craft Fair
On the Village Green
Downtown Pentwater
9 am to 6 pm
150 Artists
July 13 & 14*
St. Joseph
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
along Lake Michigan
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
216 Artists
Arguably the most spectacular setting for an art fair. This juried fair overlooks Lake Michigan giving you a visually enthralling vista filled with creative works of art. Run by the Krasl Art Center you will be seeing the artists in a setting they love in the heart of the art fair season. This well established event will show you why we love art fairs in Michigan.
For more info: www.krasl.org
July 13 & 14*
Royal Oak
Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair
13 Mile and Woodward
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
110 Artists
Held
in a verdant park on Woodward, this unassuming event will surprise
you with the quality of the art work for sale. This is not one of the
spectacular events, but a quiet place to shop and make some great
discoveries.
July 13 & 14*
Warren
Warren's 33rd Annual Art in the Park
Returning to Halmich Park, 13 Mile Road, between Ryan and Dequindre
10 am to 5 pm both days
70 Exhibitors
For more info: www.warrenfinearts.com/warren-art-fair/
July 17-20*
Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Wed. - Friday, 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
never on Sunday
This enticing extravaganza of art is officially divided into four events, listed below. In addition to this, every square foot of outdoor space in this area has been sold to people who did not jury into these four events.
If there is something you have been hankering for, you can find it in Ann Arbor in July. People come from around the country and some shop all four days. Customers here for the first time are awed by the quantity, the quality and the creativity and vow to return next year. Come to add to your art collection, come to see the best in contemporary art, come to start your collection, you will not be disappointed.
Parking:
The easiest way to avoid the traffic is to head to Briarwood Mall, on I-94, and take the shuttle to the fairs. Or, you can arrive early. There are a lot of parking structures adjacent to the exhibit areas that are full by noon (or sooner). The evenings are also a great time to shop and the nearby parking is easier to find in the downtown.
A new parking alternative: Park downtown easily - 2013 fairgoers can reserve a parking space for an entire day in any of the downtown Republic Parking structures - click here: ParknParty.com
1. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
190 Artists On North University, near the Bell Tower
This is the original art fair that started the whole event. Established in 1959, it is highly juried - over 1000 applicants apply for the 190 spaces. The most avant garde work will be exhibited here, as well as many artists who rarely exhibit their work outdoors.
Townie Street Party on Monday night in the Street Fair area, near the Bell Tower.
For more info: www.artfair.org
2. South University Art Fair
200 Artists In the South University shopping district
Held in the area where the Street Fair was originally, this event organized by the local merchants has very high standards and some outstanding artwork.
330 Artists
This fair, coordinated by the State Street Area merchants, has been around since l963. It is located on Liberty, Thompson and surrounding areas. Often you will find newcomers to the world of art fairs exhibiting here...the stars of tomorrow!
4. Summer Art Fair
Two locations:
250 Artists on Main
and Liberty
200 Artists on
State Street
Organized by the The Guild, an artists organization, this show has the widest range of price levels of any of the Ann Arbor events. Uneven quality, it has some of the best in the show and some of the worst. It is easy to shop on Main Street with nearby parking and a plethora of restaurants.
For more info: www.theguild.org
July 19 & 20*
Cadillac
45th Annual Cadillac Festival of Arts 2013 Phylis Olson Art Fair
Downtown Cadillac City Park
100 Exhibitors
July 20*
Petoskey
Art in the Park
in downtown Petoskey's Pennyslvania Park
sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
10 am to 6 pm
130 exhibitors
Wander
through the hostas to find everything from that perfect,
one-of-a-kind gift for someone special to that jaw-dropping focal
piece for the office. You'll find something for everyone, even if
they're a budding art-lover or a seasoned collector of the fine things
in life.
July 26 & 27*
Chelsea
39th Annual Sounds & Sight Festival
Main Street in Downtown Chelsea
12 am to 8 pm
30 Artists
For more info: www.chelseafestivals.com/
July 26-28*
West Bloomfield
11th Annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show®
Heart of West Bloomfield, S. of Maple Rd.,
East side of Orchard Lake Rd.
Friday, 5 pm-9 pm, Saturday, 10 am-9 pm;
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
150-200 Exhibitors
For more info: www.hotworks.org
July 27*
Saugatuck
Village Square Art and Fine Crafts Fair
Village Square Park, corner of Butler and Main Streets
10 am to 5 pm
149 Exhibitors
Free admission
Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club
July 27*
Traverse City
52nd Annual Artcenter Traverse
City Outdoor Artfair
Northwestern Michigan College
Campus
1701 E. Front St.
10 am to 5 pm
120 Exhibitors
Marquette
Art on the Rocks
Mattison Park
175 Artists
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
If you are vacationing in the north this is a great event to visit. Artists looking for a great place to spend their summer head here to share their goods in a beautiful park on the shores of Lake Superior.
July 27 & 28*
Bay Harbor
Bay Harbor Arts Festival
Village of Bay Harbor, just steps to Bay Harbor Lake Marina
Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
100 Exhibitors
Bay Harbor Fine Art Fair is celebrating its 14th anniversary in the Village at Bay Harbor. The Village sets upon beautiful Lake Michigan, just steps to Bay Harbor Lake Marina, shopping and dining. For more info: www.bayharbor.com
July 27 & 28*
Swartz Creek
Krystal Art Fest
Indoor at the Cage Fieldhouse
4110 Morrish Road
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
50 Artists
July 27 & 28*
Belleville
Artaffair on Main
Downtown Belleville
Saturday, 10 am-7 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
100 Artists
Art Affair on Main features:
- Carefully juried artists and craftspeople with an emphasis on uniqueness and quality
- Live entertainment on the Arts Council main stage
- Children's activities with hands on make and take projects
- Tasty food offerings from unique Belleville area eateries
Show of the month: Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair - August 10*
This is without a doubt the best show of the year in the northern part of the state, in a beautiful setting on the harbor on Lake Charlevoix.
Do head up north...always wonderful weather, as beautiful as Michigan can be in the summer. Add to that a fine quality show of excellent art. Charlevoix gets many applications and can afford to be picky about their choices. Artists like northern Michigan too and you'll find the best of them here.
August 2 & 3*
Allen Park
32nd Allen Park Street Fair
on Allen Road between Southfield and Roosevelt
10 am to 9 pm
300 Exhibitors
August 2-4*
Brighton
Brighton Fine Arts Festival
Downtown Brighton
presented by the Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
125 Exhibitors
For more info: www.brightoncoc.org
August 3*
Holland
Art in the Park
Centennial Park
Sponsored by the Holland Friends of Art
9 am to 5 pm
250 exhibitors
August 3*
Hart
Art on the Commons - Fine Arts Fair
Downtown Hart, on the new Hart Commons
9 am to 3 pm
20+ Artists
August 3* - new
Oak Park
OPA! Fair
Oak Park Community Center
14300 Oak Park Blvd.
10 am to 5 pm
30 Exhibitors
August 3 & 4*
Rochester Hills
Summer Fine Art at the Village
Village of Rochester Hills,
220 N. Adams Rd at Walton
Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday, noon to 6 pm
100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.FineArtAtTheVillage.com
August 3 & 4*
East Jordan
Portside Arts Fair
Elm Pointe Estate on M-66,
2.5 miles N of East Jordan
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
95 Exhibitors
August 3 & 4*
Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay Art Fair
Suttons Bay Marina Park
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
90 exhibitors
August 3 & 4*
Baroda
Art & Music in the Vineyard
at the Round Barn Winery
10983 Hills Road
Saturday, noon to 6 pm
Sunday, noon to 5 pm
40+ Artists for the Michiana Area
From traditional to contemporary art - you will find it here. Enjoy a day in the vineyard shopping for art , listening to music while sipping on a glass of wine.
For more info: www.roundbarnwinery.com
August 9 & 10*
Gaylord
35th Annual Michaywé Arts & Crafts Fair
1535 Opal Lake road
10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
August 9-11*
Milford
Milford Memories Art in the Village
Downtown
Friday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
250 Exhibitors
August 10*
Presque Isle
Grand Lake Association Art on the Green in Presque Isle
8025 E. Grand Lake Rd
10 am to 4 pm
40 Exhibitors
August 10*
Charlevoix
Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair
on the waterfront, downtown Charlevoix
Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
150 Artists
This
popular event brings the collectors out early, browsing through the
show for the treasures before the artists are ready. Well run and lots
of fun.
August 10 & 11*
Eagle Harbor
Eagle Harbor Fair
located on the grounds of two historic buidings: St. Peter's by the Sea
and the Old Schoolhouse in Eagle Harbor
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, noon to 4 pm
65 Artists
August 10 & 11*
Monroe
Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair
Downtown Monroe
E. First St. & Washington
Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
90+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.monroefineartfair.com
August 10 & 11*
Shelby Township
Shelby Township Art Fair
Shelby Township Municipal rounds
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 10 to 4 pm
100 exhibitors
For more info: www.shelbytwp.org/departments/prm/index.jsp
August 10 & 11*
Frankenmuth
Art Fair on Main Street
Zehnder Park, 730 S Main St
10 am to 5 pm
50 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Frankenmuth Arts Council
August 16 & 17*
Frankfort
37th Annual Frankfort Art Fair
Market Square Park, 7th Street & Corning Avenue
Sponsored by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce
Friday, 4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
180+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.frankfort-elberta.com
August 17*
Grand Haven
Art on the Riverfront
Grand haven City Marina
10 am to 5 pm
44 Exhibitors
and in nearby Indiana...
August 17 & 18*
Michigan City
32nd Annual Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Festival of Art
Washington Park
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
100 Exhibitors
Looking
for art in a classy setting? A lovely event presented by the Lubeznik
Center for the Arts along the Lake Michigan shore. For more info: www.lubeznikcenter.org
August 24 & 25*
Lake Orion
Lakeside Living Art Fair
at the corner of Broadway & Flint Streets in downtown Lake Orion
11 East Flint Street
11 am to 5 pm
60 Exhibitors
For more info: www.michiganartshows.com
August 30-September 2*
Royal Oak
16th Annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats
Held on the Downtown Streets
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 9 pm; Monday, 11 am to 5 pm
155 Artists
Arts, Beats & Eats is unlike any other art show in the nation. A multifaceted event that features great food and entertainment, it also has a jewel of an art fair.
The art is in a separate area to insure a more tranquil art experience, accessible parking and other amenities to make the area attractive to the serious art collector.
For more info: www.artsbeatseats.com
August 31 - September 1*
Algonac
41st Annual Algonac Art Fair
Algonac Riverfront Park,
along the St. Clair River
10 am to 6 pm both days
100 Exhibitors
Art, music, and food along the beautiful backdrop of the St. Clair River.
August 31 - September 1*
New Baltimore
Art on the Bay
Downtown, Walter & Mary Burke Park on the shore of Lake St. Clair
10 am to 5 pm
70-100 Artists
Labor Day, September 2*
Franklin Village
Art on the Green
Held at "The Green" at Franklin Rd.
and 14 Mile
10 am until 5 pm
85 Artists
September 6-8*
Rochester
Art and Apples
Rochester Municipal Park
300 Artists
Friday, 4 pm-7:30 pm; Saturday, 9 am-7:30 pm; Sunday, 9 am-4 pm
Held in a beautiful municipal park, people flock to this popular event to collect the wonderful art assembled there.
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PLEASE CHECK BACK AGAIN LATER
September 8
Central Lake
Parkside Fine Arts Festival
Bridgewalk Bed and Breakfast, 2287 N M 88 Highway
10 am to 4 pm
20 to 25 Exhibitors
September 7*
Grand Rapids
Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association Arts and Craft Fair
Garfield Park, 334 Burton SE
9 am to 4 pm
120-150+ Artists
September 13-15*
Ferndale
Funky Ferndale Art Fest
Nine Mile Road at
Woodward
Friday, 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, noon to 5 pm
120 Juried Artists
At the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward, great food and all of the fun of fabulous downtown Ferndale
For more info: www.MichiganArtShow.com
September 13-15*
Northville
Northville Fall Fair Artisan Market
downtown Northville
Main and Center
Saturday, 11 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
50 Artists
Part of Northville's Victorian Festival and a fundraiser for the Northville Arts Commission.
September 14 & 15*
St. Clair Shores
Lac St. Claire Fine Art Fair
Vetern's Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Avenue
10 am to 5 pm
200 Exhibitors
September 14 & 15*
Port Huron
Studio 1219's Hands on Art - formerly Fire & Ice
Held at the Fine Arts Building at St. Clair County Community College
323 Erie Street
10 am to 5 pm
20-40 Exhibitors
September 14 & 15*
Lowell
Fallasburg Fall Festival
Historic Fallasburg Park, 1124 Fallasburg Park Dr
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
100 Artists
The Fallasburg Fall Festival is a unique event that develops the potential of its' extraordinary historical setting. It is held in a beautiful park with an old schoolhouse, a covered bridge and takes advantage of this lovely setting to present a small art fair that just suits the setting and its' community.
September 20 & 21*
Adrian
Art-A-Licious
on Main and Maumee streets in
historic downtown Adrian
Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
65 Exhibitors
September 21*
Douglas
Clothesline Art Show
Wicks Park in Saugatuck
Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club
10 am to 5 pm
12 Exhibitors
September 21 & 22*
Birmingham
Annual Common Ground
Birmingham Street Art Fair
South Old Woodward
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
190 Artists
Common
Ground's Birmingham Street Art Fair, formerly known as Art in the
Park, brings its 36th annual art fair to a new location. The event
moves from Shain Park to South Old Woodward. This location offers
visitors a unique shopping experience and a pleasing variety of
restaurants. If you haven't had your fill of art fairs for this season
you must attend this event. Expect good food, kids activities and
music, just what you'd anticipate in Birmingham.
For more info: www.theguild.org
September 21 & 22*
Clinton Township
Festival of the Senses Fine Art Festival
On Romeo Plank Road, south of Canal
10 am to 5 pm
100 Artists
September 28 & 29*
Davisburg
Weekend in the Country
Springfield Oaks in Davisburg
12451 Andersonville Road
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
150 Exhibitors
Admission: $8 daily admission and $12 weekend pass
OCTOBER
October 5 & 6
Spring Arbor
Arbor Arts Festival
Held at Spring Arbor University, 106 E Main Street
Friday, 4 pm to 7 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
75 Artists
For more info: www.arbor.edu/AAF
October 6
Traverse City
Community Arts and Crafts Fair
Northern Lakes Community Church, 5444 Herkner Rd
9 am to 3 pm
October 11-13*
Northville
34th Annual Handcrafters Fall Fair
Artisan Market
Northville Community Senior
Center
303 West Main Street
Friday, 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
Admission: $3.00
75 artists and craftspeople from across the
country
October 13 & 14
Tecumseh
19th Annual Appleumpkin Arts & Crafts Show
Downtown Tecumseh
Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
An
old-fashioned community fall festival, besides the artists you will
also find traditional fall foods, childrens' activities and an antique
street fair.
October 19*
Battle Creek
Fall Into the Arts Art Walk
5 pm to 9 pm
Presented by the Downtown Partnership
Participating
downtown businesses, located primarily on Michigan Avenue, will
display art pieces and host artist receptions during this event.
October 27 & 28*
Ann Arbor
Fiber Expo
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
37+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.fiberexpo.com
Dexter
Art on the Farm
16th Annual Show & Sale
Lakeview Farm
12075 Island Lake Road
10 am to 4 pm
30 regional artists & artisans in two huge barns! Live music, refreshments
Show of the Month: (sponsored listing)
Great Lakes Art Fair
November 16-18
Novi
Suburban Collection Showplace
200 local, regional and national artists
The Great Lakes Art Fair features outstanding art, the bistro style Marketplace Cafe, select educational demonstrations and art based entertainment. The Fall show is perfectly timed for holiday shopping. Perhaps you need a few gifts just for yourself!
Details below.
November 2*
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show "Crafting With Grace"
New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd.
10 am to 5 pm
50+ Exhibitors
For more info: www.craftingwithgrace.com
November 3
West Bloomfield
Westacres Craft Fair
Westacres Clubhouse, 3700 Westacres Drive
10 am to 4 pm
75 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Westacres Women's Club
November 3
Birmingham
Winter Wonders Holiday Glass Show
Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward Avenue
10 am to 5 pm
Shop
for beautiful handmade glass beads, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and
blown glass created by the S.E. Michigan Glass Beadmakers Guild.
November 10-15
St. Joseph
Artisan Market 2013
Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Boulevard
Presented by the Krasl Art Center
10 pm to 4 pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.krasl.org
Novi
Great Lakes Art Fair
Suburban Collection
Showplace
46100 Grand River Avenue
Friday, 1 pm-8 pm
Saturday, 10 am-6pm
Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
200 Artists
Admission: $7
Let the holiday shopping begin in earnest at this eclectic marketplace, visiting with your favorite artists indoors with parking nearby, no heat or crowds to hamper your enjoyment. This event that is quickly becoming known as the Midwest's premier indoor art fair. The November show design is sure to impress. Expect a beautiful fall theme, mouth-watering cuisine, low-key entertainment, and other special elements to come together and to create a regional marketplace that will deliver a new fresh energy to the the metro Detroit area events, making this a must-see.
For up-to-date event information, please visit www.greatlakesartfair.com
Detroit
Christmas Wonderfest
Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Avenue
Friday, noon to 11 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, noon to 8 pm
50 Exhibitors
For more info: www.christmaswonderfest.com/
November 17- one day only
Ferndale
Ridge Fine Art & Handmade Wares Show
Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, 2441 Pinecrest
South of I-696 and two blocks West Of Woodward
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm
26 Artists
This
show features 26 local artists, hand-picked for the outstanding
quality of their work. A "home show"-like setting offers a relaxed and
fun shopping experience.
November 17 & 18
Midland
Holiday Art Fair
Held in the spacious lobby of the Midland Center for the Arts
Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm
100 Artists
This
annual Holiday Art Fair is held indoors at the Midland Center for the
Arts. The Center is transformed into a holiday festival with 100
artists' booths, a Sweet Shop offering fresh-baked treats, local
entertainment, Museum School faculty demonstrations, Children's Corner
and a special visit from Santa Claus.
November 22-25 - 2nd weekend
Detroit
Christmas Wonderfest
Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Avenue
Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm; Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 10 am
Sunday, noon to 8 pm
50 Exhibitors
For more info: http://christmaswonderfest.com/
November 23*
Canton
Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters Holiday Arts & Crafts Ensemble
Plymouth High School, 8400 Beck Road
9 am to 4 pm
90 exhibitors
Here
is a good outing for a cold Saturday--take a friend and head over to
the high school to support the artists, the parent's fundraising, have
some fun shopping and find some good things for yourself. See you there!
For more info: www.pcmb.net/artcraft/fall
Troy
Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show
Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway
9 am to 4 pm
150 Exhibitors
November 24 & 25
Sterling Heights
St. Nick's Warehouse
Henry Ford II High School
11911 Clinton River Rd.
Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
Sunday, 10 am-3 pm
250 Artists
33rd
annual Holiday show features over 250 artists and craftspeople with
unique and affordable gift items. This is the best of the best of Craft
Show Holiday boutiques.
Fair of the Month: Potters Market in Madison Heights
The 37th Annual Potters Market will be held November 30-December 2. This is the largest pottery sale of its kind in the country.
Nearly
40,000 pieces of pottery (pots, vases, platters, tiles, lamps, mugs,
etc.) by over 130 potters will be for sale at this very popular event.
Admission and parking are free. The sale fills every nook and cranny of
the UF & CW Union Hall in Madison Heights.
November 30-December 2
Madison Heights
Potters Market
UF & CW Union Hall
876 Horace Brown Drive
Friday, 10 am to 8 pm;
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
130 Potters
December 1
Lowell
30th Annual Rogue River Artisans Fine Art and Craft Holiday Sale
Lowell High School, 11700 Vergennes Road
9 am to 4 pm
120 Artists
Admission: $1
December 7-9
Ferndale
Ferndale Holiday Market
Downtown Ferndale
Friday, 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, noon to 5 pm
For more info: www.downtownferndale.com/DDA/
December 13-15*
Northville
34th Annual Tinsel and Treasures Holiday Mart
Northville Community Senior Center
303 W. Main Street
Friday, 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
75 Exhibitors
Admission: $3.00
Find holiday markets at these art centers:
Birmingham - Birmingham Bloomfield Art Assn. - November 30 to December 15, Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, noon to 4 pm
Wyandotte - Downriver Arts Council Home Gallery - November 29 to December 21
Detroit - "Art for the Holidays" at the Detroit Artists' Market, 4719 Woodward - November 9 to December 22
Mt. Clemens - Anton Art Center - Christmas Market: November 16 to December 22
For more info: www.theartcenter.org
Battle Creek - Art Center of Battle Creek - Holly Mart, 265 E. Emmett St., November 1 to December 23
Romeo - Starkweather Gallery - Holiday Showcase - November 16 to December 23
Rochester - Paint Creek Center for the Arts - November 17 - December 30
2014
JANUARY
Not a great month for art fairs. We recommend for your 'art fix' that you visit the galleries we listed for December.
You can also visit the Detroit Institute of Arts to take in some of their special events like this one:
Motor City Muse: Detroit Photographs, Then and Now
- continuing now through to June 16, 2013: "For more than 70 years, photographers have found inspiration for their work from the people, city streets, and automobile culture of Detroit. This exhibition includes select photographers who, through their personal vision and photographic skill, have captured subjects, past and present, specific to Detroit, its changing landscape, architecture and auto industry." What a great way to spend the afternoon.
"Home of the Art-Rageous Deal!"
Kalamazoo
February 23
Save the Date! I hope you are reading this in plenty of time to write this one into your calendar. You love art fairs, but sometimes you also like a bargain. This cool event combines the two enabling you to have fun, get out of the house, find treasures and save some money. Brought to you artists who know this marketplace and want to see you there.
February 23
Kalamazoo
16th Annual Garage Sale Art Fair
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds,
2900 Lake Street
Saturday, 9:30 to 4:00
Admission: $2.00
120 exhibitors
March 16
Grand Rapids
SpringFest presented by the
W. Michigan Potters Guild
Church of the Servant
3825 Burton SE
9 am to 4 pm
March 16
Saline
Spring Craft Show
Saline Middle School
7190 North Maple Rd.
Saturday 8 am to 3:30 pm
150 Exhibitors
Event of the Month: (sponsored listing)
Great Lakes Art Fair
Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace
We strive to offer something different in an indoor art show, including plentiful gardens by our landscape partners, original performances not seen anywhere else and the Marketplace Cafe where attendees can truly feel like they are in an authentic outdoor cafe.
The best part is....Great Lakes Art Fair will bring you all of this without ever stepping outdoors!
April 12-14
Novi
Great Lakes Art Fair
Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave. (formerly Rock Financial Showplace)
Friday, 1 pm to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
150 Exhibitors
Admission: $7.00; Parking: FREE
Friday from 1 pm to 9 pm is Ladies Night Out,
- 150 artist displays, many of your favorites + new exhibitors here for the first time
- beautifully landscaped avenues and gardens
- student art displays
- artist demonstrations
- art based entertainment
- a Marketplace Café offering high quality cuisine in sync with the overall event feel
Questions? call: 248.348.5600; or: info@greatlakesartfair.com
April 4-6
Lansing
Clayworks Pottery Spring Sale
St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd.
Thursday, 5 pm to 8 pm
Friday, 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm
40 local Artists
April 11 & 12*
Northville
Spring Fling
Northville Community Senior Center
303 West main Street
Friday, 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm
75 Exhibitors
April 13
Canton
Spring Arts & Crafts Ensemble
Plymouth High School
8400 Beck Road
9 am to 4 pm
90 Exhibitors
For more info: www.pcmb.net/artcraft
Howell
Black Sheep Weavers Fiber Guild Spring Fling Sale
presented by the Black Sheep Weaver's Guild
Hartland Performing Arts Center Lobby, 9525 E. Highland Road
Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm
40 Exhibitors
May 4 & 5
Chelsea
The Chelsea Craft Invitational
held at the Chelsea Fairground, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy
Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, noon to 5 pm
100 Artists
For more info: www.michiganartshows.com
May 11 & 12
Birmingham
Art Birmingham
Shain Park, on Merrill Street in Downtown Birmingham
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
175 Exhibitors
More info: www.theguild.org/art_birmingham.html
In its’ 31st year this fine event heralds Spring and the beginning of the art fair season in Michigan. Sponsored by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Association.
May 18 & 19
Rochester Hills
Fine Art at the Village
Village Shopping Center, 220 N. Adams Rd and Walton
Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday Noon to 6 pm
100 Exhibitors
For more info: www.FineArtAtTheVillage.com
May 18 & 19
East Lansing
East Lansing Art Festival
Downtown E. Lansing across from MSU
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
220 Exhibitors
This
is the best chance for the people who live in mid-Michigan to pick up
some fine art and craft in this very enjoyable festival in downtown
E. Lansing, adjacent to the MSU campus. Enhanced by good food and
music that complements the atmosphere, a great place to spend a spring
day.
For more info: www.elartfest.com/
May 31 - June 2
Lapeer
Lapeer Sunrise Kiwanis Art & History Festival
City of Lapeer and Chatfield School property at 231 Lake Drive
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm
50 juried artists
Expect a fine arts festival, music and food
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Under Mich. Art Fairs, for ABE, you have posted a photo of some very interesting sculpture; who is the sculpor and is there a web site where I could view more of the work?
Posted by: Dennis L. Schroeder | February 08, 2008 at 09:08 AM
IS there any art fair going to be conducted in Canton this summer??
Posted by: jigna patel | April 08, 2008 at 09:22 AM
The sculpture you are viewing is that of the well-loved Sonny Dalton of Mattawan, MI. At 73 Sonny doesn't do as many art fairs as he used to, but you can see him and his work on Labor Day weekend at Arts, Beats & Eats in Pontiac.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:35 PM
Jigna, I don't know of any art fairs in Canton this summer. In fact, the only one I have listed for Canton is the Christkindl Markt at the art center in early winter.
If anyone knows of any Canton area art fairs, I'd surely like to hear about them.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I am a Michigan author, residing both downstate and up. I have self published a very important book on the often unrecognizable signs and stages of bipolar disorder. I am wondering if Authors/publishers are able to display their work at your festival? I am interested in having a book signing if a forum exists.
Please advise.
Posted by: Cynthia M. Sabotka | May 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Hey, to whomever posted this website, thanks a bundle! I was curious as to when and where certain art fairs would be, and now I know! The website was easy to find, and efficient to use! So, thank you!
Posted by: Art C. Fartsy | June 14, 2008 at 12:07 AM
I'm looking for information on the South Haven, Michigan show Labor Day weekend. Connie, do you have any information on this show?
Thanks!
Posted by: painter | August 08, 2008 at 01:57 AM
It would be nice if there were a printable version of the art fair calendar.
Posted by: Kim Edwards | August 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM
The Chamber of Commerce hosts an art fair at Stanley Johnston Park in South Haven on August 30 & 31. Visit their website for more info.
Posted by: Constance Mettler | August 22, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Wow, Kim. It is all I can do to keep up with this online version...and get all the dates and information straight. Are you volunteering? :)
Posted by: Constance Mettler | August 22, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Hello Cynthia,
I am not in charge of all of these art fairs, but I have seen authors selling and signing at some art fairs. Have you checked on the ones closest to where you live? I have seen authors signing at these Michigan fairs: Charlevoix (August), St. Joe (July), Lathrup Village (June). There is probably a fee involved.
Best of luck.
Posted by: Constance Mettler | August 22, 2008 at 05:19 PM
I can't print your schedule .thanks
Posted by: Nancy Ware | September 23, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Hello everyone!!
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, MI is holding a Holiday Bazaar on November 9. If anyone is interested, I would love to hear from you!
My e-mail is arodriguez@lakemichigancollege.edu or you can call me at 269-925-8625.
We still need exhibitors!! & we always need more customers! Please call for any information!
Thanks! :-)
Posted by: Amanda Rodriguez | October 11, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I really appreciate this calendar. Art fairs are what makes living in Michigan worthwhile!! But I do think this current 2009 calendar has many of the dates wrong. Many are 2008 dates. For example, the winter wonderland glass show is held in a church and is on a Saturday. November 1st is a Sunday this year. thanks.
Posted by: Nancy | January 06, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Thanks for the compliment, Nancy. I am having a heck of a time getting the correct dates from the organizations. At this point we have updated the calendar only as far as June 30, 2009.
Another reason we haven't done the second half of the year is that events come and go and they don't let me know and chasing down over 600 events takes a lot of time, but we're working on it.
Any time you see an incorrect date, please let me know. I need your help.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | January 16, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I would like to post information about an art show not listed on your site. I'm not sure how to do that so I will list here.
The Dancing Hippo Arts and Craft Show
Location: Bearinger Township Hall
Huron Beach
Presque Isle County
Date and Time: July 4th and 5th
10am - 4pm
This year marks the 39th anniversary of this nostalgic arts and craft show. This unique show has a colorful history and continues to be one of the most popular destinations in North Eastern Michigan over July 4th weekend. Visitors will discover lost handcrafts as well contemporary fine art. This eclectic show has something for everyone.
Posted by: Mary Pritchard | January 22, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Art & Apples Festival in Rochester is Sept 11-13 per their application.
Posted by: Janet Schenk | February 12, 2009 at 04:00 PM
I would like to post an art faire that is not already listed. Please let me know how to go about doing that.
Sept 12 & 13, 2009 (9a-5p)(10a-5p)
Marshall, Michigan
Madison Green Art Faire
This event is held during Marshall's 45th Annual Historic Home Tour
Juried: yes
Much more to tell if I'm available too.
Posted by: Laura Miller | February 15, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Email me the information: info@artfaircalendar.com, Laura and I'll send you the submission information.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | February 16, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I don't see any shows in Tawas. Are they not doing them any more?
Posted by: Joan Weiss | July 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Joan, the events listed in this calendar are ones I have found or were sent to me by the organizations. I don't know anything about Tawas, although I recall they used to have a fair in August. Contact their Chamber of Commerce, then tell them to contact me :)
Posted by: Connie Mettler | July 17, 2009 at 04:45 PM
I would like to post a art fair Live Clean - GO GREEN ! Hamtramck Art Fair.
3901 Christopher is the address September 6th from 10am -10pm.Set up is 8 am 9-6-09
Call for entry - artists booths are $100.
Please call for more info 248 379 9997 Laura
Thank you!
Posted by: Laura Deljanin | August 21, 2009 at 08:11 AM
How would a beginning artist/jeweler sign up for these shows in Michigan? Is there a website to get application forms or a telephone number?
Posted by: Ericka King | June 02, 2010 at 08:30 AM
I just found out about the Blue Water Fest, Port Huron, MI. The posting said contact Connie at Art Fair Calendar for info. Sooo, Connie, please send me application info to the address below. My husband is a Michigan artist and we would be interested in this show.
Thank you, diana Meyer
Posted by: Diana | June 15, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Diana, we don't have the applications for any of the shows. You must contact the shows for an application or in some cases fill an application out at www.zapplication.com. We post the Call for Artists for the shows but we aren't involved in the application process. Diana, please go to the Call for artists section and you should see what to do.
Posted by: Jacki Bilsborrow | June 17, 2010 at 11:58 PM