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.
- Feb 1Apply
Applications open
Submit your application any time after this date. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.
- Apr 1Apply
Acceptances announced
Accepted nonprofits are notified by email and must pay their space fee and security deposit within two weeks.
- Jun 1Prepare
Second-booth waiting list
The waiting list for second single adjoining booths opens and is evaluated.
- Jul 1Prepare
Final withdrawal date
Last day to withdraw with a full refund and no penalty.
- Jul 9Prepare
Mandatory Zoom meeting
A required meeting where booth assignments are distributed. One representative per organization must attend.
- Jul 15Fair
Booth set-up
Set up your booth Wednesday from 9:00am until midnight.
- 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.
- Jul 18Fair
Fair closes
The fair ends Saturday at 8:00pm. Break down immediately; complete removal by 9:30pm.
- AugAfter
Deposits refunded
All applicable security deposits are refunded, usually by mid-August.
Applications open February 1 — apply early.
Apply for 2026