Posted on Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 5:58 a.m.
Shoppers, Santa, carolers stir up 'Midnight Madness' in downtown Ann Arbor
By Jeff Sainlar
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A Christmas tree is displayed at the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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A Christmas tree is displayed at the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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A group of kids explore toys and more at Mudpuddles in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Shoppers explore Elephant Ears for deals in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Zingerman's Deli was busy as usual in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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St. Nicholas hands out candy to in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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A family checks out an artist's booth at the Farmer's Market. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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The Ann Arbor Civic Chorus sang Christmas carols throughout the night in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Jessica Coop,10, of Chicago toasts a marshmellow outside the Farmer's Market. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Wooden Santas are displayed at the Farmer's Market in the Kerrytown District. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Hundreds of shoppers were out on downtown Main St. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Greg Ruetenik entertains people who walk by with his juggling skills. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Antelope's Antiques and Coins window display is shown.Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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University of Michigan medical students Sarah Lagedrust(left) and Camille Riddering help get donations for Galens Tag Days to benefit Mott's Children Hospital and a number of other charities. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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The Cherry Republic on Main St. had many visitors. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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The parking garage on Fourth and William was a packed house Friday. Ann Arbor's downtown was a big hit with Midnight Madness and Kerrytown District?s third annual Kindlefest. Midnight Madness had stores in the downtown area open till midnight with a number of deals. Kindlefest was held at the Farmers Market featuring artisans and farmers selling their goods for the holiday season Friday December 2, 2011. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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Related gallery: Kids — and kids-at-heart — visit AnnArbor.com for photos with Santa
Shoppers and visitors swarmed shops and restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor during the annual Midnight Madness event Friday night. Santa and carolers roamed the streets, Kerrytown featured live music and retailers offered special deals.
“It’s probably the biggest night downtown as far as sales go and sidewalks being packed,” said Maura Thomson, executive director of the Main Street Area Association, earlier this week.
Above, check out a photo gallery of the festivities by AnnArbor.com's Jeff Sainlar.
Comments
Freddy Rosenthal
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 : 9:53 p.m.
My family and I had a great time in Kerrytown and shopping on Main Street. Monahan's seafood minestrone was a delicious way to warm up.
ArgoC
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 11:32 p.m.
How cool to see a St Nicholas instead of the 20th-century commercialized Santa Claus. Let's not forget that this is a christian church holiday with deep historical and pagan roots.
Bob Krzewinski
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 10:12 p.m.
Ummm... that place just to the east of Ann Arbor. You know. Ypsilanti. They also had a downtown merchants event on the 1st Friday of December. But hardly a mention in AnnArbor.com.
djm12652
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 6:42 p.m.
Wow...out of 18 photos...14 not of downtown Main Street?
Dog Guy
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 5:28 p.m.
It's a sure bet that St. Nicholas wasn't wishing people "Happy holidays!"
jcj
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 4:23 p.m.
Gotta say even though I very seldom shop downtown (I seldom shop anywhere) we did have the occasion to drive down Main St at about 8:30 Fri night. And it was great to see all the goings on.
Theo212
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 2:27 p.m.
Ann Arbor will never be the same since the unjust dismissal of The King, Rich Rodriguez. The last few years when Theo was downtown for Midnight Madness, most folks were holly and jolly. A subtle sense of sadness seemed to prevail last night...
Angela Todd
Sat, Dec 3, 2011 : 12:40 p.m.
It was WONDERFUL to see so many people out last night. I even joined the carolers last night on State Street, before seeing everything on Main St. Ann Arbor resident, Angela Todd