SEE YOU AT THE
120TH EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 24th to 30th, 2026
Rodeo Tickets Are SOLD OUT!
A quick reminder: Only tickets purchased directly through our official website are valid purchases through the fair.
Please be cautious of anyone offering tickets through social media, resale sites, or other third parties. The fair is not responsible for tickets purchased outside of our website, including fraudulent, duplicated, or invalid tickets.
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.
Today’s Highlights
Here you will find current information for today’s events at the fair.
Today's Highlights (Friday August 28TH)
9:00 AM — Western Horse Show
10:00 AM — Community Center Open to Public
11:00 AM — 4H Kids Activities, Includes a Home Depot Workshop at Community Center
1:00 PM — Skerbeck Family Carnival Rides Open
1:00 PM — Ask Me Session with 4H Kids (Barn Area)
2:00 PM — Overall Master Showman Show (All Barns)
3:00 PM — Beer Tent Open to the Public, No Cover Charge
5:00 PM — Monster Truck Pit Party
7:00 PM — Truck Roars for the Monster Truck Throwdown
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. All grandstand tickets include general admission.
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.
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00 pm with no cover charge
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:
All grandstand tickets include general admission.
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)
The Beer Tent opens to the public at 3:00 PM with no cover charge.
Rodeo night
AUGUST 27th 2026
Thursday 7:00 pm
Tickets:
$25 Adults 13 and Over
$16 Kids 2-12, Under 2 are free
The Beer Tent opens to the public at 3:00 PM with no cover charge.
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
The Beer Tent opens to the public at 3:00 PM with no cover charge.
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
The Beer Tent opens to the public at 2:00 PM with no cover charge.