Downtown Ferndale transforms into an open-air gallery as more than 140 juried artists and authors line West Nine Mile with bold ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, fiber, and mixed-media work. True to its reputation for playful creativity, the fair layers in hands-on “make” activations, from DIY wearable art to free Detroit Institute of Arts bracelet workshops that keep the experience interactive. Practical touches make a visit easy, with guidance to use 200 West Nine Mile for GPS, plentiful public lots and a parking structure nearby, plus SMART bus access. Sharing the weekend with the neighboring DIY Street Fair across Woodward, it delivers a full corridor of art, music, and street-level energy.
