Welcome to
the Hillsdale County Fair! We want your
visit to be as enjoyable as possible. For the latest details on times,
prices and some special services, etc. just click on your area of interest
below and it will take you directly to that item. We look forward to
seeing you at "The Most Popular Fair on Earth"
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The dates
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| Admission Prices are as follows: | |||
| Sunday | Adult Gate 2.00 | Children10-14 $1.00 | Children under 9 FREE |
| Monday - Saturday | Adult Gate 4.00 | School Children Monday & Tuesday
Only - Free
Wed-Sat $1.00 |
Children under 9 FREE |
| Monday - Veterans Day |
Free admission Veterans only Any Military Service with proper credentials to include Reserves & National Guard |
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| Friday - Senior Day |
$1.00 age 65 & over | ||
| Season Admission : | |||
| Car & Driver Pass | $30.00 | Weekly Pass for Walk-In (over 14) | $16.00 |
| Parking : | |||
| Sunday - Saturday | $3.00 Automobiles, Motorcycles and Scooters | ||
| Hours of Operation are as follows: | |
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Daily hours of operation for rides & attractions |
Daily hours of operation for booths |
| Please click here for specific schedule | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday-Saturday Fair Office Hours - Year Round |
| Special
Days:
For list of full activities for the week please click here |
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| Sunday | Opening Day |
| Monday | Free admission Veterans only Any Military Service with proper credentials to include Reserves & National Guard School Children Free |
| Tuesday | Free School Children's Day |
| Wednesday | Hillsdale County Mayors' & Village Presidents' & Governor's Day |
| Friday | Senior Citizens Day - ( All over 65 admitted for $1.00) |
| Saturday | Everybody's Homecoming Day |
| Attractions: |
| A variety of continuous free entertainment can be found throughout the grounds. Headliners perform on Wednesday and Saturday night in the Grandstand. Championship livestock and small stock are shown throughout the grounds. Live Standard bred horse racing, Demolition Derby and Tractor Pulling add to the fun. Our historic buildings house delicious foods and great exhibits from local vendors as well as unique crafters from outside the area. Have a thrill on one of the exciting rides or just walk with your young one through Kiddie Land. Either way it will be a trip worth taking. Whether you come for the educational and agricultural aspects, the rides or the food, you will have a great time at the Hillsdale County Fair and we look forward to seeing you there. For a list of specific times, please click here. |
| Map: |
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| 1.Fair & Treasurer's Office | 2. Walk-In Ticket Booth |
| 3. Historical Museum & Antique Tractors | 4. Wood House |
| 5. Merchant's Building | 6. Home Economics & Photography Building |
| 7. Women's Restroom | 8. Women's Congress & Bee Exhibit |
| 9. Food Concessions | 10. Food Concessions |
| 11. Food Concessions | 12. Merchant's Hall |
| 13. Agricultural Education Exhibit | 14. Education & Church Exhibits |
| 15. Cattle Barn | 16. Poultry and Rabbits & Barnyard Children |
| 17. Grange Hall (Oldest Grange Building in U.S.) | 18. Men's & Women's Restrooms |
| 19. 4-H Club Building & Dining Hall/Restrooms | 20. 4-H, FFA Livestock Exposition Center |
| 21. Sheep Barn | 22. Cattle Barn & Milking Parlor |
| 23. Beef & Horse Barn | 24. Pony Barn |
| 25. 4-H, Small Animal Building | 26. Speed Horse Barn |
| 27. Men's & Women's Restrooms | 28. Stage |
| 29. Judge's Stand | 30. Grandstands & Merchants Exhibits - Ticket Box Office |
| 31. Pulling Field | 32. Horse Show Arena |
| 33. Restaurant | 34. Race Horse Barn |
| 35. Draft Horse Barn | 36.Men's Restroom |
| 37. Women's Restroom | 38. Bandshell |
| Directions to Fairgrounds |
| From Western Michigan: Take I94 East to I69 South.
Continue South on I 69 until you get to Exit #13 (U.S. 12,
Coldwater/Quincy exit). Turn left onto U.S. 12 and head East toward
Quincy and Jonesville. As you enter Jonesville (25 miles from I69), M
99 is at the stoplight (gas station on the right and ice cream shop on
the left). Turn right on M99 and head South into Hillsdale.
From Northwest Ohio: Take the Ohio Turnpike (I80/90) West to exit #13 (Montpelier). Turn right onto Route 15 and drive North. As you cross the Michigan/Ohio line, Route 15 changes its name to M99. Continue straight until M99 reaches a "T" intersection (approximately 20 miles from the turnpike). Turn left, and that will keep you on M99 heading toward Hillsdale. From Southeast Michigan (Ann Arbor/Detroit): Take I 94 West. Exit at M60 (Spring Arbor exit: Exit #136). Go approximately five miles toward Spring Arbor. Turn left at Moscow Road (blinking yellow light). Take Moscow Road South for approximately ten miles until you get to Chicago Road (a stop sign). Chicago Road is U.S. 12. Turn right onto Chicago Road/U.S. 12. Take U.S. 12 into Jonesville. M99 is located at the third stoplight in Jonesville. Turn left onto M99 (BP gas station) going South into Hillsdale (seven miles). From Lansing Area: Take U.S. 127 South to I 94. Go West on I 94 for two miles to M60 (Spring Arbor exit: Exit #136). Go approximately five miles toward Spring Arbor. Turn left at Moscow Road (a blinking yellow light). Take Moscow Road South for approximately ten miles until you reach Chicago Road (a stop sign). Chicago Road is U.S. 12. Turn right onto Chicago Road/U.S. 12. Take U.S. 12 into Jonesville. As you enter Jonesville. M99 will be at the third light. Turn left onto M99 heading South into Hillsdale (seven miles). To the Fairgrounds: From Jonesville take M99 South, continue thru Hillsdale. Continue to follow signs on M99 (which also is called Carlton). On M99 you will turn right, continue on M99 (which is now called Board). Approximately 1 mile on M99 (Broad Street) the Fairgrounds will be on your left. |
| Sponsorship Opportunities: |
| The Hillsdale County Agricultural Society has several
opportunities for you to be a sponsor at the Hillsdale County
Fair.
Tree Sponsor - sponsor a tree for our tree replacement program and help maintain the beauty of this historic facility. Trophy Sponsor - purchase one or more of the many open class trophies given out during fair week. Harness Racing Blanket - Have your company name on a blanket. Blankets are available the week before fair to display at your place of business. (Please check for availability) Nichols Bandshell - The Hillsdale County Fair is offering free entertainment at the Nichols Bandshell. This free entertainment stage was constructed in 2000 in memory of Wayne and David Nichols who managed the Hillsdale County Fair for many years. Entertainment will be offered daily at this "outside" facility. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities at the Fairgrounds, please contact the fair office at (517) 437-3622 |
| How to get involved: |
| If you are interested in getting involved with the Hillsdale County Fair, either during the fair or during the rest of the year, please click here to fill out a form that will help us get you to the correct department. We look forward to meeting you! |
| How to contact Us: | ||
| Mailing Address: P.O. Box 289 Hillsdale, MI 49242
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Located at 115 S. Broad Street, (M-99) Hillsdale, MI | Phone: 517-437-3622 Fax: 517-437-9661
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| E-mail: hillsdalefair@sbcglobal.net | ||