Have fun shopping, exploring downtown areas during festivals, fairs

Summer is great for shopping in downtown areas and having fun at their festivals and fairs, too. Following are a few:

FARMINGTON FOUNDERS FESTIVAL

The Farmington Founders Festival is this week, July 17-19. The weekend is one of music, art, and fun for all ages.

The festival is well known for its one-of-kind shopping. In addition to great finds at Art On The Grand and the Crafters Marketplace, the festival is the perfect opportunity to explore downtown Farmington shops and boutiques. There will also be sidewalk sales.

The kids will love the activities. This year's festival has a circus theme. The Meijer Go PlayGround will feature the Ringling Brothers.

From 5 to 11:30 p.m. each evening, the over 21- crowd can enjoy fine wine, food, and live music in Alley Regalley, in the big white tent on Grand River near Farmington Road. The $5 cover charge benefits charity partner Make A Wish Foundation.

Find out more at FoundersFestival.com.

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR

There'll be lots of art to buy at the 50th annual Ann Arbor Art Fair through July 18 in the heart of the central campus of the University of Michigan. The fair features 150 juried artists, an array of free art activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy.

BUY MICHIGAN NOW FESTIVAL

Downtown Northville is the host location for the official “Buy Michigan Now” Festival, July 27-Aug. 2.

Participating organizations will all be Michigan-based. Vendors and exhibitors will be on hand all week to describe services, offer tastings and to demonstrate and sell their products.

Weekday themes draw attention to emerging industries and opportunities. They are: Monday - Going Green in the Eco-Peninsula; Tuesday - Family, Fun, and Food; Wednesday - Wellness Wednesday; Thursday - Creating Commerce; Friday - Cultivating a Creative Economy; Saturday & Sunday - Made in Michigan Exploration & Celebration.

Hiller's Market in Northville is one of the participants. It will host local companies and products, with samples for shoppers.

“There is so much talent in the state of Michigan - as a business owner, I am honored to highlight the hard work of my neighbors and support our economy by buying their products,” said Hiller's Markets CEO Jim Hiller. “Working together, we ensure the viability of this region that much faster.”

Hiller's Michigan Food Fair is 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 1-2. Hiller's Michigan stores include a Plymouth location.

Buy Michigan Now Festival attendees will also enjoy downtown Northville events happening throughout the week and sidewalk sales July 31 and Aug. 1.

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