The Northwestern Michigan Fair Starts on...

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Northwestern Michigan Fair fun starts...

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Calendar of Events

Event Calendar

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List of Events for 2026


January 12th - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

January 15th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm


February 2nd - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

February 12th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

March 2nd - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

March 12th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm


April 6th - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm 

April 9th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

April 25th & 26th - Winter Storage Out


May 2nd - Work Bee 9-10:00am, 2-3:00pm

May 4th - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

May 13th - Work Bee 6-7:30pm

May 14th - Fair Board Meeting

May 29-31st - NMAWHC Fundraiser Horse Show

June 1st - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

June 11th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

June 11-14th - GT Kennel Club

June 16th - Work Bee 6-7:30pm

June 19-21st - TC Schooling Horse Show

June 22nd - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

June 26-28th - NMAWHC Cherry Jubilee Horse Show

July 16th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

July 23rd - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

July 27th - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

July 22nd - Work Bee 6-7:30pm 

July 30th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

July 21-27th - Team Elmer's Company Picnic


August 9th - 15th Fair Week      

August 20th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

August 21-23rd - NMAWHC Cherry Jubilee Horse Show

August 28th-30th - Wedding


September 7th - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

September 8-13th - Red Dresser

September 10th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm

September 18-20yh - TC Schooling Horse Show


October 3rd - 4th Winter Storage In 8am - 4pm

October 5th - Livestock Meeting 6:30pm

October 8th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm


November 2nd - Livestock Council Meeting 6:30pm

November 5th - Fair Annual Meeting 6:30pm Location TBD

November 12th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm


December 10th - Fair Board Meeting 7pm


The Fairgrounds has made a major improvement in the group camping areas. In addition to our 133 camping sites available in the state licensed campgrounds on the north end of the grounds, we have added several "Group Camping" areas in the wooded areas around the showgrounds and barns. These areas are available for all show weekends and by arrangement with the camp host at other times.

Overnight stabling is available at the fairgrounds. Interstate travel papers (where required) and proof of negative Coggins test are needed for each horse. Please contact the Camp Host for all the details.

General rules for horses at the fairgrounds:

All horses brought to the fairgrounds must have proof of negative Coggins test as required by State Law. No smoking within 30 feet of the barns.  Keep Aisles and walkways clear.

Clean up after your horses and yourselves.  Horses are not allowed in the Main Campground or grass areas west and south of the showgrounds.  Clean up around your trailer if you tie your horses out.  Do not apply hoof black or other treatments on paved areas.