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120TH EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 24th to 30th, 2026
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Welcome!
The 120th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair at the Petoskey Fairgrounds kicks off for the public on Monday August 24th, and runs through Sunday August 30th.
Grandstand Events
August 25th – August 29th
Carnival Tickets
August 25th – August 30th
FAIR ENTRANCE Tickets
August 24th – August 30th
Grandstand Events
The Grandstand at the Fair is where the BIG excitement occurs Tuesday through Saturday night! ALL grandstand tickets can be purchased online, at the Fair Office inside the Fairgrounds, or by calling (231) 347-1010. Tickets will also be on hand to purchase under the grandstands, pending availability.
Travis Tritt
AUGUST 26, 2026
Wednesday at 8:00 pm (Refer to your ticket for gate times.)
TRAVIS TRITT is set to perform at the Emmet Charlevoix County Fair! This award-winning, chart-topping artist has been captivating audiences for over thirty-five years, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
- Tickets range from $55 – $160. Purchase ticket limit is 8. There are no discount packages and no resale tickets.
- No meet-and-greet with the artists.
FREE Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00 pm
Lee Fayssoux will begin his acoustic performance at 6:30 pm.
BAG POLICY:
Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC & do not exceed 12x6x12” or 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc, etc.) are allowed past concert gates. NO coolers of any kind are allowed.
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR TICKET PURCHASES:
Cornhole
AUGUST 25th 2026
Tuesday 6:00 pm
Tickets:
FREE ADMISSION
Teams:
Register teams via “Scoreholio” App for $40/team (free team entry with
purchase of corn hole boards that can be purchased through the fair office)
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION
Rodeo night
AUGUST 27th 2026
Thursday 7:00 pm
Tickets:
$25 Adults 13 and Over
$16 Kids 2-12, Under 2 are free
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION
Monster Truck Throwdown
AUGUST 28th 2026
Friday 7:00 pm
Tickets:
$25 Adults 13 and Over
$16 Kids 2-12, Under 2 are free
Gates open @ 4:00pm
Pit Party
Meet the Drivers and see the Trucks (Open to the PUBLIC) @ 5:00pm
Show starts @ 7:00pm
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00pm – FREE ADMISSION
Autocross Racing
AUGUST 29th 2026
Saturday 4:00pm
Tickets:
$20 Adults 13 & Up
$12 Kids 5-12, Under 5 are free
Gates open @ 3:00pm
Show starts @ 4:00pm
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 2:00pm – FREE ADMISSION