Ann Arbor Film Festival : Founded in 1963, this festival showcases a variety of independent and experimental films. Over 100 films are screened during the six days of the event.
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival : This four-day festival features concerts held at the Michigan Theater, the Bird of Paradise Jazz Club, and Gallup Park. Known as a "Local Legacy" and the "Best Little Fest in the Midwest," this event, the first of its kind in the nation, includes storytelling and children's art activities.
Ann Arbor Spring And winter Art fairs : Shop for the holidays at these annual indoor art fairs. Items for sale include traditional and contemporary fine art and craft items.
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair The Original : Ann Arbor in July is an art lover's paradise. Four major simultaneous festivals bring about 1500 of the nation's best artists to the city, and festival attendees number in the hundreds of thousands. The focus of this juried show is fine arts and crafts.
Edgefest : Cutting edge and alternative music are featured at this annual music festival held at the Kerrytown Concert House. Edgefest features local, regional, and international jazz, Latin, Middle Eastern, rhythmic, and experimental sounds.
Saline Celtic Festival : Enjoy athletic competition Highlander-style at this historic Celtic festival in mid-July. Reenactments, children's activities, and Celtic music and dance are held at a beautiful park in Saline. Celtic merchandise and delicious food items are for sale.