WashtenawNon-Profits

Key Dates

The road to the 2026 fair.

Every deadline that matters, from application to refund. Dates marked TBD will be confirmed by email and on our social channels.

Fair hours

Wed, Jul 15
Set-up · 9:00am – midnight
Thu, Jul 16
10:00am – 9:00pm
Fri, Jul 17
10:00am – 9:00pm
Sat, Jul 18
10:00am – 8:00pm

Downtown Ann Arbor — across all three juried art fairs.

ApplyPrepareFairAfter
  1. Feb 1Apply

    Applications open

    Submit your application any time after this date. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.

  2. Apr 1Apply

    Acceptances announced

    Accepted nonprofits are notified by email and must pay their space fee and security deposit within two weeks.

  3. Jun 1Prepare

    Second-booth waiting list

    The waiting list for second single adjoining booths opens and is evaluated.

  4. Jul 1Prepare

    Final withdrawal date

    Last day to withdraw with a full refund and no penalty.

  5. Jul 9Prepare

    Mandatory Zoom meeting

    A required meeting where booth assignments are distributed. One representative per organization must attend.

  6. Jul 15Fair

    Booth set-up

    Set up your booth Wednesday from 9:00am until midnight.

  7. Jul 16Fair

    Fair opens

    All booths must be fully constructed by 10:00am. The fair runs Thursday and Friday 10am–9pm and Saturday 10am–8pm.

  8. Jul 18Fair

    Fair closes

    The fair ends Saturday at 8:00pm. Break down immediately; complete removal by 9:30pm.

  9. AugAfter

    Deposits refunded

    All applicable security deposits are refunded, usually by mid-August.

Applications open February 1 — apply early.

Apply for 2026