A Fund Development Campaign to Enhance Quality of Life and Improve Economic Development in the Region and State

We are rising strong to improve our facilities to become more modern and able to accommodate thousands more people, hundreds more animals and even more shows.  ​
​Winter Storage Update:  Removal begins April 1st.  Call the fair office (989-835-7901) to schedule a pick-up.  All storage must be picked up before 4:30p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2021.  Office Hours and pick-up times are Monday-Friday, 9am. to 4:30p.m.  Removal of property will be done using contactless pickup and following social distancing guidelines.  If you reach the answering machine when trying to schedule an appointment, leave your name, type of property and your phone number.   We will return your call.   Storage property remaining after april 15, 2021 will be charged a daily fee of $10.00 per item.
  
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About Us

The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for 82 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 3,800 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!

Recent News

July 29, 2020 - The Youth Office hours, effective July 30 through August 7 will be 9:00a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.   Starting August 10th, the office hours will be from 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.    You can call the Youth Office directly at 989-835-7185.   

Rising Strong Contributors

Thank you to all the generous donors who have contributed to the Rising Strong campaign to help us reach our goal of bringing a state-of-the-art equestrian facility to the Midland Fairgrounds.