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HILLSDALE COUNTY FAIR
SEPTEMBER 24-30

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Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

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FAIR HOURS

The 2023 Hillsdale County Fair takes place September 24-30. The Fair opens at 8:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm each day. We are located at 115 S Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Shuttle Services and Vendors open daily at 10:00 am. Ride hours are listed below and details about the daily activities can be found here.

DAILY TICKETS

Tickets are available daily except on Wednesday for our 1 ticket to ride special! Tickets are 4 for $5, and rides require 3-6 tickets to ride.

RIDE HOURS & ARMBANDS

Sun (1 pm-10 pm) $25

Mon (1 pm-10 pm) $20

Tues (3 pm-10 pm) $20

Wed (3 pm-10 pm) 1 Ticket Ride Day

Thurs (3 pm-10 pm) $20

Fri (3 pm-10 pm) $25

Sat (1 pm-10 pm) $25

MEGABANDS

A megaband grants you an unlimited ride armband valid all fair week and costs only $80!

DAILY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

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4H JUDGING SCHEDULE

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PARKING

Shuttle service starts at 10 am daily courtesy of Skerbeck Family Carnival, Jonesville Lumber, The Gerken Companies, and JAX Kar Wash.

Weekly Car and Driver $60
Parking (Auto, Motorcycle, and Scooters) $5

ADMISSION

Purchase Gate Admission passes ahead of time at the fair office located at 115 S Broad St, Hillsdale, MI 49242, or pay at the gate.

Adults Ages 12 and Up (Sun-Sat) $7
Children 11 and Under (Sun-Sat) FREE
School Children (Mon and Tues Only) FREE
Veterans Day (Mon) FREE
Senior Day Ages 65 and Over (Fri) $2
Weekly Pass 12 and Over $35

*Veterans Day free admission is available to Veterans only–any military service with proper credentials, including Reserves and National Guard. Daily purchases are valid on the day of purchase only. No transfers or swapping. All sales are final. Ride opening and closing times are subject to change without notice due to weather or other unforeseen occurrences.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

HORSE, DRAFT, PONY & TRACTOR PULLS!

National Heavyweight and National Lightweight Pony Pulls are Monday at 12 pm, National Heavyweight Horse Pulls are Tuesday at 12 pm, National Lightweight Horse Pulls are Wednesday at 12 pm, and Farm Tractor Pulls are Friday at 9 am.

DETROIT TIGERS & MI STATE SPARTANS GUEST AUTOGRAPHS

Dave Rozema with the Detroit Tigers will be here Tuesday and Jalen Watts Jackson with the Michigan State Spartans will here Wednesday. Both will be located at the Grange Hall to provide FREE Autographs! One 8x10 per customer

VISIT OUR MUSEUM AND CENTENNIAL FARM DISPLAY

Be sure to visit the Hillsdale County Fair Museum and Centennial Farm Display near Walt’s Donut Hut at the top of the hill!

FIREFIGHTER SHOW

The Firefighter Show is heating things up with non-stop action and an inspiring mission. From Kids Volunteering to thrilling Firefighter demos, a Junior Firefighter Play Station, and Fun Competitions, there's something for everyone! Don't miss the Smoke House Crawl, simulated fire scenes, and the epic Water Cannon Shot!

GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS

Mobile Glass Studios will create stunning glass pieces daily (5 pieces/day for glass), generously donating them to support the fair. Don't miss the grand finale on the last day, where they'll craft beautiful creations in clear glass, which will allow them to recycle the glass so they have a swift journey to their next destination.

NICHOLS BANDSHELL

The Nichols Bandshell's FREE entertainment promises to provide a memorable experience for all attendees, offering a wide range of musical genres and programs that cater to diverse tastes and interests.

WOMAN'S CONGRESS BUILDING

The One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth Annual Program of the Woman’s Congress is a remarkable event that takes place as an auxiliary organization of the Hillsdale County Fair. This program offers a unique blend of educational and entertaining activities throughout Fair Week.

VENDORS & BOOTHS

Fair vendor hours are 1 - 10 pm on Sunday and 10 am - 10 pm the rest of the week. Be sure to visit this year's remarkable assortment of vendors!

FREE GRANDSTAND EVENTS

Madison Avenue Band will play at 7 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023, and the Western Days Ministries Rodeo will take place at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Both events are FREE, and doors open at 6 pm!

4H ANIMALS & DISPLAYS

The remarkable dedication displayed by the 4-H kids is truly praiseworthy! They work hard, and it shows. We are so proud of them and are so thankful to the MSU Extension Office for choosing the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds as their place to let these fantastic kids' talents shine!

OPEN CLASS DISPLAYS

Local and out-of-town talents compete in various departments, from photography to beer and wine, needlework, home economics, hay, art, antiques, pigeons, you name it!

2023 Grandstand Events

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ICE-COLD BEER!

Beer is for sale nightly at each Grandstand Event (except Wednesday) and is available inside the Grandstands!

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THANK YOU, SPONSORS!

We are so grateful to our incredible sponsors! Their unwavering support fuels our annual fair and helps us hold the title “The Most Popular Fair on Earth.” Please take the time to thank them because we couldn’t do what we do without them!