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Manistee County Fair

August 2026

The Manistee County Fair welcomes you each August! Located at the Onekama Fairgrounds along Portage Lake on M-22, the fair offers rides, food, entertainment, and 4-H exhibitions. 

With fun offered on the midway, grandstand shows, and even car races, the Manistee County Fair has something for everyone! 

Fair admission is generally $3, five and under free, unless otherwise noted. 

The Merchant Building and carnival will be open from 3-10pm Tuesday-Friday, and 12-10pm Saturday.

Here's what happened in 2025:

Tuesday: Opening Day

  • 8:30am-1pm – Open Class & 4H Still Exhibit Judging
  • 10am– Sheep Judging
  • 1pm– Goat Judging
  • 4pm– Cattle Judging
  • 7pm – Michigan Horse Pulling Boat Association in the Grandstands; Admission: $10 for 13 and up, $5 for ages 6-12 & Veterans, 5 and under get in free, No Pit Passes. Gates open at 6pm.

Wednesday: Carnival Kids Day

  • 8am– Swine Judging
  • 1pm– Rabbit/Cavy Judging
  • 7pm– Micro Wrestling Federation in the Grandstands; Advance Bleachers- $12, Gate- $15, Ringside- $40; purchase tickets by clicking here. Gates open at 5:30pm.

Thursday

  • 8am– Poultry Judging
  • 3pm – Pits Open
  • 7:30-10pm– TNT Bump ‘n Run in the Grandstands; Veterans- $10, Age 13 and up- $15, Age 6-12- $10, Age 5 and under- Free, Pit Passes- $25 all ages. Gates open at 6pm.

Friday

  • 5:30pm– 4H Livestock Auction
  • 7pm– West Michigan Pullers in the Grandstands; Veterans- $10, Age 13 and up- $15, Age 6-12- $10, Age 5 and under- Free, Pit Passes- $25 all ages. Gates open at 6pm.

Saturday: Family Day/Public Safety Day

  • 2-4pm – Family Day/Public Safety Day
  • 3pm – Pits Open
  • 6-10pm– TNT Bump ‘n Run in the Grandstands; Veterans- $10, Age 13 and up- $15, Age 6-12- $10, Age 5 and under- Free, Pit Passes- $25 all ages. Gates open at 5pm.

Stay tuned here for info on the 2026 Manistee County Fair!

Experience Manistee

There’s so much to see and do in Manistee! Read the stories below or go to the Manistee destination page.

For more information on the Manistee County Fair, please contact:

Manistee County Fair Board

(231) 889-5566

manisteecountyfair.org

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