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.  ​
The 2019 Midland Fair was a great success.  Thank you to everyone who exhibited, sponsored, supported and visited the Fair.  The Fairboard is thankful for all of the volunteers and businesses who make our community such a great place to live, work, and play.  We look forward to the 2020 Fair season; mark your calendar for August 16-22, 2020.   ​
Check out this brochure created by Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions which lists Fairs and Festivals in Michigan.

About Us

The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for 81 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

May 8, 2018 -- The Midland Fairgrounds developed a new master plan for the fairgrounds. The work was completed through a generous grant of the Midland Area Community Foundation and with the firm TowerPinkster in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The master plan prioritizes several projects that will enhance the use of the grounds through building improvements in the equine area, improving circulation and defining spaces across the facility. All of the enhancements will address our commitment to agricultural education and our community. 

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.