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121st EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 22nd to 29th, 2027
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Welcome!
The 121st annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair at the Petoskey Fairgrounds kicks off for the public on Monday August 23rd, and runs through Sunday August 29th.
Today’s Highlights
Here you will find current information for today’s events at the fair.
Fair Updates
Please check our social channels for the most current updates for 2027!
Grandstand Events
August 24th – August 28th
Carnival Tickets
August 24th – August 29th
FAIR ENTRANCE Tickets
August 22nd – August 29th
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 @ 5:00pm
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.
Fair Information
2026 Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Dates
August 24-30, 2026
Grandstand Events
August 25-29, 2026
Skerbeck Family Carnival Dates
Tuesday August 25th – Sunday August 30th
Exhibits
Tuesday August 25th – Saturday August 29th
Market Livestock Auction
Thursday August 27th at 3pm T-barn.
Public Beer Tent Hours
FREE ADMISSION
Tuesday 3pm – Close
Wednesday 3pm – 11pm
Thursday 3pm – Close
Friday 3pm – 11pm
Saturday 2pm – 11pm
Honorary Free Gate Admission
August 25th FREE to Senior Citizens (60+) and Handi-Capable Day
August 28th FREE to Veterans & Active Duty Members
Daily Gate Admission
Ages 13+ $6
Ages 12 & under FREE
(Cash Only at the Gate or Purchase ONLINE)
Parking
Free parking on-site & at Hinkley Farm
(A FREE shuttlebus service is available Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm until close.)