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Ann Arbor food calendar
What is in season in Ann Arbor, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Ann Arbor
The best of January: Zingerman's Reuben, Washtenaw Dairy donuts and Ann Arbor Restaurant Week.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
On the calendar
- Ann Arbor Restaurant Weekmid January
Prix fixe lunch and dinner menus downtown and around Washtenaw County (Jan. 18 to 23, 2026).
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Ann Arbor
The best of February: Zingerman's Reuben and Washtenaw Dairy donuts.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Ann Arbor
The best of March: Zingerman's Reuben and Washtenaw Dairy donuts.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Ann Arbor
The best of April: Zingerman's Reuben.
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Ann Arbor
The best of May: Zingerman's Reuben, Ann Arbor Farmers Market and Taste of Ann Arbor.
In season
- Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
On the calendar
- Taste of Ann Arborlate May
More than 30 downtown restaurants on Main Street, free entry, $1 tickets (May 31, 2026).
Plan around
- U-M commencementspring
Graduation weekend fills hotels and restaurants.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Ann Arbor
Shoulder seasonThe best of June: Zingerman's Reuben and Washtenaw Dairy ice cream.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy ice cream
Summer at the dairy.
Jun–Aug - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Ann Arbor
The best of July: Zingerman's Reuben and Washtenaw Dairy ice cream.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy ice cream
Summer at the dairy.
Jun–Aug - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Ann Arbor
Shoulder seasonThe best of August: Cider and cider mill donuts, Zingerman's Reuben, Dexter Cider Mill season opening.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy ice cream
Summer at the dairy.
Jun–Aug - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Cider and cider mill donutslate August to November
Dexter Cider Mill opened Aug. 22 for its 139th season in 2025; cash or check.
Aug–Nov - Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
On the calendar
- Dexter Cider Mill season opening
Opened Aug. 22, 2025 for its 139th season.
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Ann Arbor
Peak seasonThe best of September: Cider and cider mill donuts, Zingerman's Reuben.
In season
- Apple pickingSeptember and October
Orchards around Ann Arbor open from late August; weekend lines peak late morning.
Sep–Oct - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Cider and cider mill donutslate August to November
Dexter Cider Mill opened Aug. 22 for its 139th season in 2025; cash or check.
Aug–Nov - Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Plan around
- Michigan football weekendshome football Saturdays
Game days fill hotels and downtown; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Ann Arbor
Peak seasonThe best of October: Cider and cider mill donuts, Zingerman's Reuben.
In season
- Apple pickingSeptember and October
Orchards around Ann Arbor open from late August; weekend lines peak late morning.
Sep–Oct - Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Cider and cider mill donutslate August to November
Dexter Cider Mill opened Aug. 22 for its 139th season in 2025; cash or check.
Aug–Nov - Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Plan around
- Michigan football weekendshome football Saturdays
Game days fill hotels and downtown; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Ann Arbor
The best of November: Cider and cider mill donuts, Zingerman's Reuben.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Cider and cider mill donutslate August to November
Dexter Cider Mill opened Aug. 22 for its 139th season in 2025; cash or check.
Aug–Nov - Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Plan around
- Michigan football weekendshome football Saturdays
Game days fill hotels and downtown; book early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Ann Arbor
The best of December: Zingerman's Reuben and Washtenaw Dairy donuts.
In season
- Washtenaw Dairy donuts
The dairy's fall and winter staple; ice cream leads in summer.
Oct–Mar - Ann Arbor Farmers MarketWednesdays and Saturdays
Kerrytown, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. May to December; Saturdays only January to April.
May–Dec
Eat it now
- Zingerman's Reubenall year
The Kerrytown deli's corned beef Reuben, named Michigan's best sandwich in 2025.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.