Houghton County Fair, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Thank you for helping to make the 2024 fair a success! We hope to see you in 2025!
2025 Houghton County Fair Dates:
August 21st- 24th
*Carnival Rides Sold Separately*
Mission Statement
The Houghton County Fair Association is dedicated to organizing and producing a dynamic and successful annual fair to promote and encourage education, agriculture, the arts, and entertainment for participants and community members of all ages in a traditional, wholesome, and safe environment, and to make facilities available for year-round use by the community.
Advanced Sale Discount Ends Wednesday August 23, 2023
(Available for Adult and Youth 4-day passes)
**Carnival Rides Sold Separately
Tentative Schedule:
- MONSTER TRUCKS – Saturday, Main Event Arena
- Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo – All Days
- Motocross – Thursday, Main Event Arena
- Tuff Truck Competition – Sunday, Main Event Arena
- Farm Tractor Pull – Friday late afternoon
- Off Road Derby – Friday, Main Event Arena
- Youth Talent Show – Saturday, 12:30 pm, Indoor Stage
- Kid’s Fun Day – 10 and under, indoor arena, free fun activities- Saturday 3-5 pm
- Poultry and Rabbit Show – Thursday, 2 pm, Small Animal Barn
- Sheep & Goat Show– Thursday. 4 pm, Livestock Barn
- Swine Show – Friday, 10 am, Livestock Pavilion
- Beef Show – Friday, 1 pm, Livestock Building
- Dairy Show – following the Beef Show on Friday
- Horses – Shows on Friday, 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am, Horse Arena
- The JUNIOR MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION has changed the day and time. It will be on Saturday, 4 pm in the livestock building. Weigh in times have changed also, bring market animals from 6 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday, WEIGH-IN will be WEDNESDAY from 8 to 9 pm
- All livestock staying at the fair will have to be in by 12 noon on Thursday.