Art, chicken dinners, air shows and lavender all are in the lineup of things happening this busy weekend in Washtenaw County.

It’s that time of year again, Ann Arbor streets are filling with more colors than the blue and yellow with Art Fair taking over.

Karen Delhey, executive director of the Ann Arbor Art Fair, said it is the largest juried art fair in the country, attracting close to half a million attendees each year. The outdoor art showcase takes place over three days and spans close to 30 city blocks in downtown Ann Arbor.

University of Michigan’s flagship hospital has fallen from controversial national rankings amid its rapid expansion plans. For the first time in nine years, the Ann Arbor hospital fell from the 2024-25 U.

Each summer brings the return of beloved art fairs around metro Detroit, and this weekend will see one of the biggest. The Ann Arbor Art Fair returns Thursday through Sunday, July 18-20, and is expected to draw roughly half a million visitors.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair purchased and dedicated a sculpture to the city of Ann Arbor for its annual collaboration and in honor of the city’s bicentennial.