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Manistee County Fair

August 12th-16th, 2025

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 the most updated schedule for the event:

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025: Opening Day

  • 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
  • TBA– Swine Judging
  • TBA– Sheep Judging
  • TBA– Cattle Judging
  • TBA– Goat Judging

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

  • 7pm– Micro Wrestling Federation in the Grandstands; Advance Bleachers- $12, Gate- $15, Ringside- $40; purchase tickets by clicking here.
  • TBA– Rabbit Judging
  • TBA– Poultry/Bird Judging
  • TBA – Merchant Building & Carnival Open
  • TBA– Youth Exhibit Area: Youth Live Performance Event

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

  • 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
  • TBA– Youth Open Large and Small Animal Auction

Friday, August 15th, 2025

  • 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
  • TBA– Large Animal Barn: Photo Opportunity Day
  • TBA– Youth Open Showmanship Sweepstakes Event
  • TBA – Youth Open Companion Animal Interviews – Companion Animal Station in Merchant Building

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

  • 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
  • TBA – Family Day/Public Safety Day

Experience Manistee

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

Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Manistee County Fair!

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

Manistee County Fair Board

(231) 889-5566

manisteecountyfair.org

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