Ann Arbor Summerfest, also known as “Top of the Park” 

One of the most beloved events for Ann Arbor locals, Summerfest happens every June right on the University of Michigan’s campus on Ingell’s Mall next to the Burton Memorial Tower (the bell tower).

Every night there is music on the main stage, music in the beer garden, local food tents, a movie and other various activities. Be sure to check out their website for the full list of calendar events. https://www.a2sf.org/calendar 

Top highlights after conference activities:

Tuesday, June 24:

• 5:00 PM: David Zinn Chalk Show

• 5:00 PM: Sarah D’Angelo- beer garden stage

• 5:30 PM: Swing dance lessons- group workout of the day

• 8:00 PM: Djangophonique- main stage

• 9:30 PM: Rebel Without a Cause- movie of the night

Wednesday, June 25:

• 8:00 PM: Veronica Swift- main stage

• 9:30 PM: Beetle Juice Beetle Juice- movie of the night 

Thursday, June 26:

• 8:00 PM: Urban Art Orchestra- main stage

• 9:30 PM: The Goonies- movie of the night 

Friday, June 27:

• 7:00 PM: Mr. B’s B10 Band- main stage

• 7:00 PM: Matt Sandbank Still Life- annex tent

• 8:00 PM: Matt Sandbank Still Life- annex tent

• 8:45 PM: Kenyatta Rashon- main stage

• 9:00 PM: Matt Sandbank Still Life- annex tent

• 10:00 PM: DJ Graffiti- beer garden stage 

Places to Check Out Downtown:

• Ann Arbor Farmers Market- Wednesday afternoons & Saturday mornings 

• Pinball Pete’s- arcade 

• The Blind Pig- live music 

• The Michigan Theater- films and live event theater 

• The State Theater- movie theater 

• Museum of Natural History and Planetarium- free university museum (fee for the planetarium) 

• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology- free university museum 

• University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)- free university museum 

• Nichols Arboretum- many walking trails along the Huron River

• Argo Kayak rentals- kayak down the Huron River (or tube through the cascades)