Michigan's Finest Fair

Schedule of Events

July 28, 2024

10:00am-11:00pm: Gates Open
1:00pm-9:00pm: Merchant Buildings Open
10:00am-5:45pm: Little Smokey Train Rides
NO MIDWAY RIDES ON SUNDAY

8:00am: 4-H Poultry Judging at Poultry Barn
9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
1:00pm: Parade at Downtown Monroe
1:00pm-3:00pm: ABC Sisters & The Big Band Theory at Entertainment Tent
1:00pm-6:00pm: Classic Car Show & 50's Dance at Glenn Stock Arena
1:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
2:00pm-4:00pm: Addies Character Parties at Strolling the Grounds
3:00pm-8:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
3:30pm-5:00pm: Livestock Master Stockman and Skill-A-Thon at The Andersons Show Arena
4:00pm: Step 'N Line at Free Stage
4:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
4:30pm: Opening Ceremony Dedication of Bricks at 4-H Activity Center
5:00pm-7:00pm: Addies Character Parties at Strolling the Grounds
5:00pm: Bedford Cloggers at Free Stage
6:00pm: 4-H Sheep Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena
7:00pm: 4-H Dog Dress-up at Dog Tent
7:00pm: Aces & Eights at Free Stage
7:00pm: Combine Demolition Derby at Grandstand
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
7:30pm: Andy Patalan at Entertainment Tent

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $7.00, Children 6-12: $4.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

July 29, 2024 - Veterans' Day

Any Veteran with proper I.D. will be admitted FREE all day

9:00am-11:00pm: Gates Open
10:00am-9:00pm: Merchant Buildings Open

MIDWAY Opens at 3:00pm
UNLIMITED RIDES!
Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person
Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

8:00am: 4-H Sheep Show at The Andersons Show Arena
9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
12:00pm: 4-H Swine Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena
2:00pm: Poultry Showmanship at Small Animal Barn
2:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
2:30pm: Veterans' Parade at Starts at Entertainment Tent
3:00pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm-8:00pm: 4-H Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent
5:00pm: Kevin R. Daniels at Free Stage
6:00pm: 4-H Shooting Sports Awards at 4-H Educational Building
7:00pm: 4-H Goat Milking Contest at Goat Barn
7:00pm: SJO Supercross at Grandstand
7:30pm: Celestial Blues Band at Free Stage
7:30pm: Music Entertainment at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

July 30, 2024 - Kids' Day

Free Admission Until 5:00pm (School age only - up to 17 years)
Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm
Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm
UNLIMITED RIDES!
Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person
Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides 10:00am-4:30pm

8:00am: 4-H Swine Judging at The Andersons Show Arena
9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
9:00am: 4-H and Open Goat Judging at Goat Tent
9:00am: Kiddie Tractor Pull at Free Stage
10:30am-12:00pm: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent
1:00pm: 4-H Goat Showmanship at Glenn Stock Arena
1:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
3:00pm-5:00pm: Great Start Collaborative of Monroe County at Free Stage
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
5:30pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
6:00pm: Beef Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena
6:00pm: Peg Harris Dance Studio at Free Stage
7:00pm: Demolition Derby at Grandstand
7:30pm: Temperance Tonic at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Dundee Martial Arts & Monroe Aspiring Martial Arts at Free Stage
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

July 31, 2024 - Senior Citizens' Day

Any person 65 and older admitted for $2.00 until 5:00pm
Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm
Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm
$2 Ride Day
All Rides Priced at $2 each, All Day!

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship at Small Animal Barn
9:00am: Beef Judging at The Andersons Show Arena
9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
10:00pm-2:00pm: 4-H Mini Horse Show at Glenn Stock Arena
10:30am-12:00pm: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent
2:00pm-3:00pm: Small Animal Master Stockman at The Andersons Show Arena
2:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
2:30pm-3:00pm: Kathleen Bresler as Patsy Cline at Entertainment Tent
3:00pm: Senior Citizen Program: Entertainment Tent
3:00pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm-8:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent
4:00pm: 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at The Andersons Show Arena
4:00pm-6:00pm: 4-H Talent Show at Free Stage
5:00pm: Sheep Lead Classes at The Andersons Show Arena
7:00pm: Rodeo at Grandstand
7:00pm: Starlight Dance Academy at Free Stage
7:30pm: Air Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet Tribute at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

August 1, 2024

Dynamic Day at the Monroe County Fair

Ladies' Day
All Women & Girls over 12 yrs. of age admitted for $2.00 until 3:00pm

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm
Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm
UNLIMITED RIDES!
Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person
Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

8:00am: 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show at Glenn Stock Arena
8:30am: Pack Goats & Cart Classes at Glenn Stock Arena
9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
9:00am: 4-H Dairy Cattle Show at The Andersons Show Arena
9:00am-10:30pm: 4-H Modeling at Free Stage
10:30am: 4-H Small Animal Dress-up at Small Animal Barn
1:00pm: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
1:00pm-3:00pm: Ladies' Day Program and Homemaker Award at Entertainment Tent
2:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm-8:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent
4:00pm: Cloverbud Ceremony at The Andersons Show Arena
5:00pm: Wildwood at Free Stage
5:00pm: 4-H Small Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes at The Andersons Show Arena
5:30pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
7:00pm: NTPA Tractor Pulling at Grandstand
7:00pm: 4-H Large Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes at The Andersons Show Arena
7:00pm: Peg Harris Dance Studios at Free Stage
7:30pm: Sound Proof at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

August 2, 2024

Directions Credit Union Day at the Monroe County Fair

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm
Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm


MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm
UNLIMITED RIDES!
Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person
Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
10:30am: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent
11:00am: 4-H Dog Rally at Glenn Stock Arena
2:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm-8:00pm: 4-H Dog Fun Day & Rally at Dog Tent
4:00pm: 4-H Market Livestock Sale - Dairy Milk followed by Swine, Sheep, Beef at The Andersons Show Arena
5:30pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
6:00pm: Viva Dance Co at Free Stage
7:00pm: Monster Truck Show at Grandstand
7:30pm: White Room Music at Free Stage
7:30pm-9:00pm: Dueling Pianos at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
9:30pm-11:00pm: Dueling Pianos at Entertainment Tent

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

August 3, 2024

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm
Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 12:00 Noon
"LAST BLAST" UNLIMITED RIDES!
Until 8:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person
Individual Ride Tickets also Available - Regular Ticket Prices in Affect 8:00pm-10:00pm

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: Open Horse Show at Horse Show Arena
9:00am-4:00pm: Robotics at Entertainment Tent
11:00am: 4-H Small Animal Auction at The Andersons Show Arena
1:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
2:00pm-6:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent
3:30pm-7:30pm: Rufus The Dufus at Strolling the Grounds
4:00pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
5:00pm: Great Lake's Yoga & Dance at Free Stage
5:30pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Barn
6:00pm: Wood Carving Auction at West of Fair History Museum
7:30pm: Matthew James Adkins "Country" at Entertainment Tent
7:30pm: Ninja Experience at Dundee Street
8:00pm: Ludacris at Grandstand

Plus:
Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)
Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)
Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)
Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

Date: July 28-August 3, 2024

Location:
Monroe County Fairgrounds,
3775 South Custer Road,
Monroe, MI 48161.

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