{"id":40422,"date":"2019-05-20T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=40422"},"modified":"2019-05-20T01:00:30","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T01:00:30","slug":"ann-arbor-event-guide-june-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2805wagner.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/ann-arbor-event-guide-june-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The 14 Essential Ann Arbor Area Events to Attend June 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"June<\/a>
\nJune brings us countless wonderful things, including the official first day of summer, the unofficial kick-off to festival season, huge annual events like Ann Arbor Summer Festival, and the sunny weather that makes us fall in love with Ann Arbor year after year.<\/span>
\nTo help you take advantage of all four, we rounded up a handful of Southeast Michigan\u2019s most exciting events, from outdoor concert series and cultural festivals to epic races through some of the region\u2019s best parks. Keep reading to start planning your summer fun! <\/span>
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Jump ahead:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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

 
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<\/a>Arts + Culture<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Sonic Lunch<\/span><\/a> | Ann Arbor <\/span><\/h3>\n

June 6 \u2013 August 29, 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/i> | <\/span>Downtown at the corner of Liberty and Division<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Sonic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of\u00a0Leisa Thompson Photography via\u00a0Sonic Lunch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Since 2008, Sonic Lunch has been bringing free, outdoor concerts to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor every summer. Suitable for all ages, the 2019 concert series kicks off on June 6th and continues through August for a total of 11 shows. All shows begin at 11:30 a.m. and you can see the full lineup <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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Ya\u2019ssoo Greek Festival<\/span><\/a> | Ann Arbor <\/span><\/h3>\n

June 7 \u2013\u00a09, various times<\/span><\/i> | <\/span>St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church <\/span><\/i>
\nHosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, this annual event has become a local favorite thanks to the authentic Greek food, live entertainment, Greek dance performances and more. Admission ranges from free during the day up to $3 for evening admission, but children 12 years and younger are always admitted for free!<\/span>
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Chelsea Painters Art Fair<\/span><\/a> | Chelsea <\/span><\/h3>\n

June 8 \u2013\u00a09, 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/span><\/i> | <\/span>Chelsea Community Fairgrounds<\/span><\/i>
\nFrom humble beginnings in 1973, the Annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair has become one of the area\u2019s best fine arts celebrations. It\u2019s celebrating 46 years in 2019 with more than 20 highly accomplished artists exhibiting works in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, pastels and mixed media. For more details, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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Gordon Hall Days<\/span><\/a> | Dexter <\/span><\/h3>\n

June 22 \u2013 23, various times<\/span><\/i> | <\/span>Gordon Hall<\/span><\/i>
\nThe Dexter Area Historical Society serves to preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future. Gordon Hall Days brings the community together to celebrate that mission through tours, shows, live music, food and fun for an entire weekend! Highlights include the Antique and Classic Car Show on Saturday, the Porsche Car Show on Sunday, Barn Raising Demonstrations, the ticketed Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show at Gordon Hall, and live music with George Bedard and the Kingpins. <\/span>
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<\/a>Community Celebrations<\/b><\/h2>\n

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African American Downtown Festival<\/span><\/a> | Ann Arbor<\/span><\/h3>\n

June 1, 9 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/span><\/i> | <\/span>Downtown Ann Arbor<\/span><\/i>
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