Name: A2CAF: Small + Indie Press 2026
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Mike's Deli features 72 different sandwiches using Zingerman's breads. Side salads, soups, gourmet cheesecakes and mini melts ice cream round out the menu. A treasure in downtown Chelsea, seats 40.

Mike's Deli

Chelsea Antiques houses an unusual collection of vintage home items and unique antiques, linens, jewelry, Victorian, small collectibles, tins, fishing lures and much more.

Chelsea Antiques

The Chelsea Wednesday Farmers Market Fresh locally grown produce & flowers. Crafts, baked goods. Monthly featured chefs & entertainment. Open Wednesdays 2-6pm May through October.

Wednesday Farmers Market

Coleman's Farm and Corn Maze in Saline is a family-owned and operated farm with a deep agricultural history. Enjoy u-pick pumpkins, gourds, homemade donuts and fresh cider, a short corn trail, adorable goats to feed and pet, and hayrides.

Coleman's Farm - Saline

Held in August at the Chelsea Fairgrounds (Old US-12), this fair includes amusement rides, games, livestock, horse shows, demolition derbies, and a parade.

Chelsea Community Fair

A family-friendly sports bar in the heart of Chelsea with a huge dining room and bar and plenty of room for all visitors and their closest friends! They also offer carryout and banquet services. There is rail seating that overlooks their two ice rinks with a view box.

Arctic Breakaway Restaurant & Bar

The BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube - Chelsea features two NHL size rinks, pro shop, drop in hockey, open ice skating, figure skating, party package, arcade, restaurant/bar/banquet facility, complete professional hockey instruction on ice, off ice, weight training.

Arctic Coliseum Ice Arena

With its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and endless recreational opportunities, Pinckney Recreation Area is a must-visit destination for campers, mountain bikers, anglers and other recreation enthusiasts. Nestled amidst rolling hills and serene lakes, the landscape features a terminal moraine area formed during the last glaciation period.

Pinckney is known for its extensive trail system and chain of excellent fishing lakes. More than 40 miles of multi-use trail take visitors through lush forests and along sparkling lakes. For the ultimate backcountry experience, pitch a tent at one of the remote campsites scattered throughout the area.

The 11,00-acre park is a large park and fairly spread out. The park features two main day-use areas: Silver Lake and Halfmoon Lake units, where visitor enjoy picnicking, swimming, boating and relaxing by the water.

Pinckney Recreational Area

Just west of the city of Milan, the preserve protects over one-half mile of Saline River shoreline. At the preserve, you will encounter high-quality floodplain forest habitat with oak, walnut, butternut, and sycamore trees.

In the southern portion of the property, visitors will find a lovely mature woodlot and two creeks meandering through hedgerows on their way to the Saline River. The woods and hedgerows offer an attractive spring wildflower display.

Acres: 113

Trail length: 2.25 miles (Unpaved, stones, and boardwalk)

Draper-Houston Meadows Preserve

The Zilke Farm Kitchen is designed to feel like a home kitchen and pantry, stocked with a great selection of healthy, local, tasty and fresh ingredients. Zilke Farm Kitchen's main goal is to provide satisfying and delicious dishes that are simple to create and prepared with love.

Zilke Farm Kitchen

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

A2CAF: Small + Indie Press | Saturday, October 3, 2026  
11am-5pm at AADL Downtown Library

  
Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF): Small + Indie Press is a one-day venture into the world of small press comics publishing. This event offers attendees the chance to meet comic artists and learn about the art of creating comics outside of a traditional publisher. Due to the content of many independently published books, this event is intended for a teen and adult audience. A2CAF: Small + Indie Press is created in partnership with Athenaeum Comic Art.

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