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The 86th annual Midland County Fair

August 11-17 2024

About Us

The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for 86 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 3,000 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!

History of the Midland Fair

The Midland County Fair dates back to 1866 when the Fair was first held in the Methodist Church on Main Street. In 1867, the Fair was moved outdoors, across the river to a site located between Chippewa and Tittabawassee rivers…a location we now call the Tridge. These gatherings resulted in the formation of the first agricultural society of Midland County in February of 1877.  The Fair relocated to 22 acres of land, now the location of Currie West today. In 1923, due to a lack of funds and a decreasing interest in the fair, the society disbanded. In the years to follow, the Future Farmers of America group and the 4-H program strived to return to a fair. The Midland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society was re-established in 1939. With much community support, the Fair moved to its current location in 1947.

Since that time the Fair has grown to be one of the most recognized and attended fairs in the State of Michigan, bringing hundreds of thousands of exhibitors and spectators together each year. In addition to the Fair, the Society offers a host of diversified events throughout the year ranging from festivals, camper and bike rallies, exhibits and special community events.


The Midland Fairgrounds is also home to the newly renovated Leiphart Schoolhouse. The renovation which took place in 2015 was a collaboration between several students to attended the school, community and private foundations, as well as hundreds of individuals who wanted to see the schoolhouse come back to life.


When you visit the Fair or the fairgrounds, stop by to see the beautiful structure and the historical summary of the building.  It will be a treasure for many years to come.

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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 Midland Fairgrounds is rising strong to benefit the community and entire state by building a new Four Season Equestrian Center. Look for Open House information to follow.

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This is a rendering of the new equestrian center at the Midland Fairgrounds.

Four Season Equestrian Center Features and Updates

  • 155 heated horse and animal stalls
  • 255 additional seasonal stalls 
  • Fully enclosed 
  • Modern bathroom 
  • Heated wash rack 
  • Practice and show arenas 
  • Four season accessibility ​

Economic Impact

Currently, the Fairgrounds attracts 375,000 guests each year, contributing nearly $3.7 million in new transactions annually to the local economy, and supporting the equivalent of 53 jobs. When the new center is open, an additional 30,000 people will stay at local hotels; buy food and fuel; shop; eat at area restaurants; utilize services from local professionals; explore our attractions; and engage in the Midland community.

Contribute Today

Be part of the excitement in making this significant community enhancement possible.

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Giving Levels

  • HARVESTER | $50,000+

    • Large interior signage in horse and animal arenas 
    • Large logo on MCF Website Donor Page 
    • Family 4 Pass to attend Midland Fair
    • Donor Recognition Board 

  • GROWER | $25,000+

    • Medium interior signage in horse and animal arenas 
    • Medium logo on MCF Website  
    • Family 4 Pass to attend Midland Fair
    • Donor Recognition Board 

  • CULTIVATOR | $10,000+

    • Small interior signage in horse and animal arenas
    • ​Name mention on MCF Website
    • Family 4 Pass to attend Midland Fair
    • Donor Recognition Board 

  • PLANTER | $5,000+

    • Arena fencing 
    • Name on Horse Stall 
    • Name mention on MCF Website  
    • Donor Recognition Board 

  • FERTILIZER | $2,500+

    • Name on Horse Stall 
    • Name mention on MCF Website 
    • Donor Recognition Board 

  • GARDENER | $1,000+

    • Name on Horse Stall 
    • Name mention on MCF Website  

  • FRIEND | $1 - $500+

    Name mention on MCF Website  

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“The new Equestrian Center will become a hub for the Fairgrounds and the greater Midland community, attracting animal and agriculture lovers alike, and remaining a significant contributor to the local economy.”

- Margaret Wegner, Fairboard President and Honorary Rising Strong Chairwoman

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.

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