{"id":77852,"date":"2021-06-21T00:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=77852"},"modified":"2021-06-21T00:00:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T00:00:01","slug":"events-attend-july-ann-arbor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valeriemartinelli.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/events-attend-july-ann-arbor\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Events to Attend This July in Ann Arbor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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July is the height of summer and celebration in\u00a0<\/span>Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0This month often brings exciting happenings like chicken broils, fireworks, car shows and more to the area, and we just can’t get enough of them!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To help you plan for the\u00a0bustling\u00a0month ahead, we\u2019ve rounded up some fun events in the A2 area\u00a0coming up soon. Read on and be sure to click the link above each entry to RSVP, buy tickets or learn more about each event.\u00a0Have a great July!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Arts + Culture<\/a> | Community Celebrations<\/a> | Sports<\/a> | Food + Drink<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ann Arbor Summer Festival<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ann Arbor<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Around Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When:\u00a0 All Summer<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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As the can\u2019t-miss, arts-centered event of the summer, the 2021 Ann Arbor Summer Festival\u00a0(A2SF)\u00a0will include world-class entertainment in comedy, cinema, food, jazz, pop and rock, acoustic, spoken word, public radio, and so much more. To help keep you and your family safe, the festival has been altered slightly to include pop-ups and outdoor concerts rather than the usual bash at Top of the Park. To see the full lineup and schedule,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Art in the Park<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Plymouth<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Downtown Plymouth<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 9-11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Art\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Park is celebrating its 41st\u00a0year in 2021\u00a0by welcoming over 400 artists from around the country!\u00a0These professionals and hobbyists will be offering paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, woodwork, glass, photography, folk art and so much more. And all the art comes along with live entertainment and food to create Michigan\u2019s second-largest art fair!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ann Arbor Art Festival<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ann Arbor<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Downtown Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 15-17, Thurs & Fri, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sat, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hosted in conjunction with the\u00a0<\/span>State Street Art Fair<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Ann Arbor\u2019s South University Art Fair<\/span><\/a>, the Ann Arbor Art Fair has grown into quite the event. All around town during the third week of July, you\u2019ll find stage performances, street performers and street painting, an art activity zone, a youth art fair, and even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Leaping into Musical Theatre! Summer Camp<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ypsilanti<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Ypsilanti Township Community Center Park<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 19-23<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This exciting, musical theatre summer camp is for children grades 1-3! During this\u00a0four-day\u00a0course, your child will learn about everything that goes into musical theatre to prepare a show. Actors will hone their acting, singing and choreography skills as well as explore their musical and theatrical interests.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for all the information and to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Community Celebrations<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Live at the Legion<\/a><\/span>\u00a0| Ypsilanti<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where: American Legion Post 282<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

When: July 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Last year, the annual Ypsilanti Independence Day parade went virtual, allowing local neighborhoods to get in on the fun\u00a0through decorations and online fun. They\u2019ve decided to cancel the event again this year, opting instead for a smaller celebration at American Legion Post 282. You can join in the fun on July 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. which will include firetrucks, free hot dogs, snacks, a local theater production, stage combat, fire dancers and so much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Virtual Camaro Superfest 2021<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ypsilanti<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where: Online<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 4<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Camaro\u00a0Superfest\u00a0is the nation\u2019s largest, longest-running all-Camaro car show. This year, the event is going virtual, featuring videos and photos of cars entering the competition. If you’re interested in entering, all you need to do is submit a photo of you with your Camaro to their website before July 4<\/span>th<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for more information on entering and to view current submissions!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hot Air Jubilee<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Jackson\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Ella Sharp\u00a0Park, Jackson<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 22-25<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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In 1983,\u00a0a group of hot air balloon enthusiasts who lived in and around\u00a0<\/span>Jackson<\/span><\/a>\u00a0came up with the dream of a family-friendly event for the Jackson Community. That\u2019s when the Hot Air Jubilee was born. Since then, the Jubilee has grown to an event that thousands of people attend every summer!\u00a0Every year,\u00a025-30\u00a0balloons come in from around the country to participate in the friendly rivalry of the contests.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for all the information and\u00a0to\u00a0see previews\u00a0of all the balloons you’ll see\u00a0in 2021!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kapnick Firecracker 5K<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ann Arbor<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Briarwood Circle<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 4, 9 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On the morning of July 4th,\u00a0racers will take off from\u00a0Briarwood Circle and enjoy a 5K race for the whole family!\u00a0The main race is a 3.1-mile course, but this epic event also offers a one-mile, noncompetitive distance, a special kids\u2019 run\u00a0and the optional add-on event, Ray\u2019s Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest! For more details and online registration,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tree Farm Relay<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Novi<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Novi Tree Farm<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 24, 7 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you’re new to endurance cycling, the Tree Farm Relay at Novi Tree Farm is the perfect place to start! This four-person team relay features lots of hills, passing zones and fun. The whole event is put on by the Motor City Mountain Biking Association and will be\u00a0held\u00a0rain or shine.\u00a0<\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for all the information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Battle of Waterloo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Grass Lake<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Big Portage Lake State Park\u00a0& Waterloo Recreation Area<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: July 31, 7:30 a.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the coolest triathlon events in the country, Battle of Waterloo features 10 different legs totaling 42 miles throughout the beautiful Waterloo Recreation Area. Participants in the full distance will bike paved roads, run dirt lanes, climb steep trails and swim across three lakes.\u00a0Or\u00a0you can opt for Half the Battle, which includes six legs and 18 miles. For all the details and registration\u00a0information,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lucha Puerco Test Kitchen<\/span><\/a>\u00a0| Ypsilanti<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Where:\u00a0<\/span>Cultivate Coffee & Tap House<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When: Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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