The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for 86 years, and we're still going strong. Our 118 acres, 102,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, two indoor horse arenas, a grandstand that seats 3,000 people and a half-mile race track, bring in thousands of people from across the country every year for a range of events and activities. We hope to see you soon!

Schedule:

Friday, August 9, 2024:

Join us in welcoming Harness Racing back to Midland County. It's a fun and exciting night of horse racing, and it's always a good family show.

Saturday, August 10, 2024:

9:00 am to 2:00 pm:

Buymanship, Ceramics, Crafts, Knitting, Memory Pages, Needlework, Photography, Home Design, Open Pioneer Crafts, Group Exhibits, Youth Pioneer Crafts, Home Arts, Fleece Articles, Crocheting, Collections, Intermediate Clothing, Creative Clothing, Junior Clothing, Senior Clothing

9:30 am to 10:30 am: Taxidermy

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm:

Join us in welcoming Harness Racing back to Midland County. It's a fun and exciting night of horse racing, and it's always a good family show.

Sunday, August 11, 2024:

9:00 am to 2:00 pm:

Computer Science, Creative Writing, Cultural Arts, Notebooks, Projects Entomology and Conservation, Gun Safety and Archery, Food and Nutrition, Woodworking, Horticulture and Agriculture, Miscellaneous Science Projects, Posters and Leisure Education, Dog Veterinary Science

9:30 am to Noon: Leathercraft

Noon to 2:00 pm:

Youth Beekeeping, Youth Maple Syrup and Nature's Best

1:00 pm: Dogs

2:00 pm: Open Foods

12:00 pm: Official Opening Day

No Midway

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - Bump and Run Demo Derby

Monday, August 12, 2024:

8:30 am: Youth Swine, Youth and Open Cavies

9:00 am:

Open Photography, Youth and Open Sheep, Youth Trail Classes, Open Needlework, Youth and Open Rabbits, Youth Contesting Classes following Youth Trail Classes, Youth Hunter Over Fences Following Youth Performance Classes followed by Hunter Over Fences, Open Agriculture and Horticultural Exhibits

10:30 am: Open Floriculture

1:00 pm: Open Arts and Hobbies, Open Antiques

3:00 pm: Youth and Open Dairy Cattle

6:00 pm:

Open Trail followed by Miniature Horse In-Hand Trail

5:00 pm: Midway Opens

6:30 pm: Community Free Stage - Rodeo Band (Classic Country), Gazebo

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - Super Kicker Rodeo

Join us for the always-exciting Super Kicker Rodeo event on Monday! Bring the whole family to the thrilling show at the "Do My Thing" summer rodeo tour!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024:

9:00 am:

Open Draft Horses followed by Miniature Horses, Open Ponies and Open Horses (Showmanship and Halter Classes) English Equitation and English/Hunter under saddle, Youth Beef, Youth and Open Poultry and Pigeons

9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Performing Arts

6:30 pm:Community Free Stage - Jim Quales (Variety), Gazebo

7:00pm: Grandstand Event - Super Kicker Rodeo

Join us for the Super Kicker Rodeo on Tuesday! The crowd loves the county fair rodeo with non-stop action. Don't miss the "Do My Thing" summer tour!

Children's Day:

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: $20

after 6pm-Close $30

Wednesday, August 14, 2024:

9:00 am to Noon: Achievement Booth, Teen Leadership

9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Demonstrations

9:00 am:

Youth Horses and Ponies, Open Beef, Youth and Open Goats

6:30 pm: Small Animal Auction - Glover Arena

6:30 pm: Community Free Stage - The Coleman Road Band, Gazebo

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - Mid Michigan Truck and Tractor Pull

Join us in the grandstands for an exhilarating night of truck and tractor pulling. Great family fun for all!

Seniors Park Free 'til 4:00 pm

Thursday, August 15, 2024:

8:00 am: Overall Large Animal Showmanship

9:00 am to Noon: Youth Clowning-Inside Fair Center

11:00 am:

Western Pleasure/Specialty Pattern Classes, Driving Classes - Light Horse, Miniature, Draft and Pony

12:30 pm: Style Show - Inside Fair Center

1:00 pm:

Youth Floriculture, Small Animal Overall (Round Robin)

5:30 pm: Large Animal Auction - Glover Arena

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - Figure 8 and Burnout Competition

Join us in the grandstands for a smashing night of Figure 8 action and Burnout competition by USA Demolition Derbies. Always a fan favorite and family fun for all!

Friday, August 16, 2024:

9:00 am: Cat Show, Goat Obstacle

5:00 pm: Open Contest Speed Events Horse and Pony

6:30 pm: Community Free Stage - The Johnny Guest Trio

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - SJO Supercross

(Sign up 3:00pm, practice 5:00pm, races 7:00pm)

Join us in the grandstands for a thrill-seeking night of high-flying supercross racing presented by SJO Productions. Come check out the event and enjoy great family fun for all!

Saturday, August 17, 2024:

6:30 pm: Community Free Stage - Amanda Kari

7:00 pm: Grandstand Event - Autocross

Join us in the grandstands for a breathtaking night of Autocross. Always a fan favorite and great family fun for all!

8:00 pm: All Open Animals, Youth Dairy, Breeding, Second Half of Market Pens, Horses and Ponies Released

Sunday, August 18, 2024:

8:00 am to Noon:

Exhibit Building Released

All Market Animals Released (Small and Large)

Dates:

Friday, August 9, 2024 - Sunday, August 18, 2024

Location:

Midland County Fairgrounds

6905 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI 48642.

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