Name: 50th Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Start: 2027-01-29
End: 2027-01-30

Introducing La Dolce Vita Ann Arbor, a delightful dessert lounge located at 322 S Main St, where sweet dreams come true.

This hidden gem, accessed through The Chop House, features an exquisite selection of desserts guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. The menu delivers decadence—don't miss the Toffee Blondie Sundae, a warm blend of coconut, pecan, and butterscotch topped with rum toffee sauce, or the Brown Butter Lemon Bar, perfectly balanced and adorned with fresh berries.

La Dolce Vita

Conor O’Neills is an authentic Irish pub in Ann Arbor and is located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, directly on Main Street. A traditional Irish pub built with imported wood & stone features regular trivia nights & live music.

The Celtic Room at Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub accommodates up to 100 people with flexible seating options: ideal for business meetings, brainstorming sessions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and anniversaries.

Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant

The Pretzel Bell is the perfect destination to watch your favorite sporting event, entertain clients in one of their private dining rooms, enjoy a romantic date in a cozy booths, and always the place to celebrate your birthday!

With our one of a kind atmosphere, food, service and deeply rooted University of Michigan connections, the Pretzel Bell is the premier dining and drinking destination in Michigan!

Pretzel Bell

TAQ serves fusion craft tacos with bold flavors from North America, South American and Asia.

Established in 1909, Ann Arbor Art Center is one of the oldest and most respected community arts organizations in Michigan. The center houses three rotating exhibition galleries, hands-on art education studios, and a gallery shop featuring original artwork from local and regional artists.

Ann Arbor Art Center

Make sure to stop by Cherry Republic - born from the same famous store in Traverse City - for a myriad of cherry products for your sampling and purchasing pleasure.

You can find over 170 products made from cherries including salsa, barbecue, vinaigrette, candy, soda and more!

Cherry Republic Ann Arbor

Nightcap offers a modern cocktail experience using the freshest ingredients along with innovative techniques.

Nightcap

Featuring 36 cocnstantly rotating craft beer taps from all over the US and around the world, shelves of world-class bourbon scotch and other spirits, a carefully selected wine list, and creative menu of craft cocktails. Guests are welcome to carry in food or order from an available delivery menu.

The Grotto - Watering Hole

Located on the alley, downtown’s favorite hole-in-the-wall hangout. Full bar featuring American draft beers and specialty martinis. Pool table, pinball, and video games for entertainment.

Alley Bar

Shop in Kathmandu without leaving A2! They offer exotic, fair trade imports, gifts and gear from Nepal. Featuring mostly hand-crafted imports have ancient meaning and spiritual value and are culturally and ecologically sensitive.

The Himalayan Bazaar

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

The Ark and Bank of Ann Arbor are excited to present the 50th Ann Arbor Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium. The festival is The Ark’s largest annual fundraiser and delivers two extraordinary nights of soul-enriching music featuring longtime Folk Fest favorites, exciting new discoveries, and the artists who have made this beloved tradition such a special part of our community.

**Friday, January 29 @ 7:00 pm**

Trampled by Turtles  
Richard Thompson Band  
The War and Treaty  
Tray Wellington Band  
The Rebel Eves  
MC, Jeff Daniels

**Saturday, January 30 @ 7:00 pm**

Colin Hay  
Mavis Staples  
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP  
Vienna Teng  
DuPont Phillips  
MC, Jeff Daniels

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