Nonprofits belong at the nation's largest art fair.
Washtenaw Non-Profits secures and manages booth space for charitable organizations at the Ann Arbor Art Fair — so your cause meets nearly half a million people over three summer days.
A 501(c)(3) confederation representing nonprofit participation since the 1991 City Council resolution.
The fair at a glance
Three juried art events. One unforgettable weekend.
- Thursday, July 16
- 10am – 9pm
- Friday, July 17
- 10am – 9pm
- Saturday, July 18
- 10am – 8pm
- Location
- Downtown Ann Arbor
Discover the impact
A stage seen by close to half a million people.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is one of the Midwest's signature cultural events — the largest juried art fair in the nation. Close to half a million attendees arrive over three days in July to experience nearly 1,000 artists spread across more than 30 city blocks of downtown Ann Arbor. It is actually three independently juried nonprofit art events running side by side.
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original
The founding fair, established 1960.
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
Presented by the Michigan Guild of Artists & Artisans.
Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair
Anchoring the State Street district.
The Nonprofit Section
You are hereLocal charitable organizations in the heart of the fair — managed by Washtenaw Non-Profits.
Booths for 2026
Two booth sizes. One simple, refundable deposit.
Every approved organization receives a clearly bounded space in the nonprofit section. Tents and coverings are not included — see Rules and the tent guide before you build.
Single booth
Most common6 ft × 6 ft · up to 10 ft tall
Plus a refundable $100 participation deposit.
Double booth
10 ft × 10 ft · limited availability
Awarded first-come, first-served. Plus the $100 deposit.
Tents and coverings aren’t included — and they must meet fire code.
Finding an approved tentEverything you need before the fair
Booth tips
Make your booth unmissable
Ready to claim your spot at the 2026 fair?
Applications are reviewed as they arrive and accepted organizations are notified by email on April 1st. Spaces are limited — apply early.