Downtown Ann Arbor Springs to Life with Bloom Fest 2025

Ann Arbor, MI — Downtown Ann Arbor is set to burst into bloom May 9–11, 2025, with Bloom Fest 2025, a vibrant celebration of spring, small businesses, and community presented by Main Street Ann Arbor.

Taking place over Mother’s Day weekend, Bloom Fest is the perfect way to treat yourself—or the moms in your life—to a weekend full of charm, creativity, and connection. This three-day, walkable event invites locals and visitors alike to explore downtown through an interactive scavenger hunt and small business crawl, with exclusive offers, pop-up experiences, and spring-inspired fun at every turn.

From artisan workshops and limited-time discounts to birthday bashes and specialty spring flavors, participating businesses are going all out to make Bloom Fest a true celebration. Plus, participants can enter to win exciting prizes by completing one of the two options below:

  1. Solve eight riddles the Bloom Fest Scavenger Hunt, where clues are hidden in storefronts across downtown.

  2. Making three purchases at different participating Bloom Fest businesses and uploading proof via a QR-coded entry form.

Bloom Fest Highlights Include:

  • A Paper Flower Workshop with local artist Nora Fradin at the Ann Arbor Art Center

  • A “Make Your Own Truffles” Experience at Mindo Chocolate Makers

  • Bløm Mead + Cider’s 7th Birthday Party, complete with new flavor launches and in-store pop-ups

  • Spring flavors at Blank Slate Creamery and House of Chimney Cakes

  • Mother’s Day Macaron Giveaway at Le Bon Macaron

  • Cocktail specials, giveaways, and more

Participating businesses: Abracadabra Jewelry | Ann Arbor Art Center | Blank Slate Creamery | Bløm Mead + Cider | Chapala | Cherry Republic | Cinnaholic | Conor O'Neill's | Crazy Wisdom Bookstore | Cupsnchai | Detroit Pizza Pub | Ferne Boutique | Four Directions | Grizzly Peak Brewing Co. | Heidelberg | House of chimney Cakes Café | Le Bon Macaron | Literati Bookstore | Mindo Chocolate Makers | Pretzel Bell | Rabbit Hole | Rock Paper Scissors | Rocket Fizz | Samba Bowls | Shinola | Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea | The Getup Vintage | The Guild of Artists & Artisans/ Gutman Gallery | Toastique | Zingerman's Roadhouse

“We’re thrilled to bring Bloom Fest back to downtown Ann Arbor,” said Ashley Schafer, Executive Director of Main Street Ann Arbor. “The event is a joyful way to experience our vibrant local businesses, discover new favorites, and kick off the spring season. This year, we’ve partnered with the Michigan Advertising & Marketing (MAM) student group to refresh the event and introduce a fun scavenger hunt, adding a playful twist to the celebration.”

Maps, clues, and entry details will be available at participating locations and online at mainstreetannarbor.org. Bloom Fest is free and open to all.

Make this Mother’s Day weekend one to remember—grab your friends, your family, and your floral-print best, and come Bloom with us!

For media inquiries, contact:

Ashley Schafer

Executive Director, Main Street Ann Arbor

(734) 215-5671

director@mainstreetannarbor.org

About the Main Street Area Association Ann Arbor:
The Main Street Area Association is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the long-term success and vitality of downtown Ann Arbor. Committed to fostering a vibrant community, the Association supports local businesses, arts, and cultural events to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

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