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History

 * The Wyandotte Art Fair traces all the way back to 1961. It will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in July, 2011. It began with a few artists from the Acanthus Art Society displaying some of their work in front of a local business. From this it expanded to what it is now, one of the largest fairs in the state. The fair is held in downtown Wyandotte on Biddle Avenue from Eureka Road to Oak Street, and on nearby side streets.

Description

 * The Wyandotte Art Fair is an annual summer event held in the small town of Wyandotte, Michigan. The event takes place on the second week of July every year. The average attendance is around 200,000 to 250,000 people, making this fair one of the largest and most attended fairs in the state. More than 300 musicians, artists, restaurants, and activity booths take part in the fair. Many different kinds of art displayed in the booths, things such as pictures, jewelry, woodworking, purses, clothes, etc. Not only is there many things for adults to look at, there are also booths that the kids will enjoy. Such as making your own pixie stick, a rock climbing wall, games, wax hands, caricatures, and moon bounces.

Activities For Kids

 * For one day of the fair there is a Children's Emporium. Each year artists donate their artwork so that children can purchase them at reduced prices. The money made from this sale goes to the Wyandotte Street Art Fair Scholarship Fund. This way people of all ages can find art and have a good time.

Rules

 * Though certified service animals are always welcome, pets are not permitted at the fair.
 * You may not have open alcoholic beverages at the fair unless they are purchased and consumed within the fair limits.
 * Also, bikes, rollerblades, skate boards, scooters, heelies, etc. are not permitted in the fair.