Who we are: Founded in 1851, The Hillsdale County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that exists to promote youth, education, agriculture and commerce throughout Hillsdale County.  We do not rely on funding from state governments, but are supported primarily by proceeds from ticket sales to its various events, sponsorships and private contributions.

Our Mission:  This non-profit organization is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and in furtherance of those purposes the organization shall be: To promote and advance the interest of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and mechanic arts and sciences, and all kindred sciences and arts in their varied branches, to develop all forms of youth club work, through education training and demonstrations of new skill techniques and knowledge in the arts and sciences related to the youth program conducted in cooperation with and by The Michigan State University Extension; to promote and conduct agricultural, industrial, educational and recreational fairs and exhibitions, and to provide entertainment and amusement therewith for the purpose of drawing the attention of the general public thereto, and to do and perform any and all acts authorized by law to be done and performed by a corporation organized under the laws above referred to.

About our history:  Our history is something that has not been documented fully to the community.  We are now researching more details so that we can post most of the information that we have collected.  If you have interesting facts or collectables from the fair, please contact Scott Dow (fair secretary/manager) at 517-437-3622. 

Who to contact:  Our organization has a 25 member Board of Directors, one to be elected from each of the four wards of the City of Hillsdale, Michigan; one from the city of Reading, Michigan; one from the City of Litchfield, Michigan; and one from each Township in the County of Hillsdale, Michigan; and one "at large" Director.

The board entrusts a fair secretary/manager to be in charge of the fair and he along with his staff handle the day to day operations of the organization.

If you should have any questions or concerns please call the fair office at 517-437-3622.