There are so many great summer festivals happening in metro Detroit. If you’re looking for a fest near Ann Arbor, then check out these five can’t-miss events.
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Top Summer Festivals Near Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor African American Festival in Downtown Ann Arbor
June 7, 2025
- Address: N. Fourth Ave. and E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
This annual fest features live music, dance performances, magic show, vendor booths and more. Also, check out the Kids Korner, which features hand-on activities.
Saline Celtic Festival at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
July 11-12, 2025
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $15-plus/adults, $8-plus/ages 65-plus, $5-plus/ages 6-17, free/ages 5 and under; $30/family pack (includes 2 adults and 2 children ages 6-17)
Celtic music and dance, traditional field events like jousting and Ancient Athletic Games, and a “wee folks” area are in store at this annual.
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair in Downtown Ann Arbor
July 17-19, 2025
- Address: Main Street, Liberty Street, State Street and South University
- Cost: Free admission
Offers a wide selection of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more. There will also be live music, sidewalk sales and culinary treats.
Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
July 20-25, 2025
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: Free
This event showcases the art projects and livestock that have been made and raised by local 4-H kids.
2025 Saline Community Fair at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Aug. 27-31, 2025
- Address: 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $5/admission ages 11 and up, free/ages 10 and under
Come out to the annual fair and enjoy live music, rides, livestock, contests, live shows, more. Activities for all ages.
This article was recently published on May 15, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Metro Detroit events as well as updating previous year’s events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best summer festivals near Ann Arbor. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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