176th Annual Calhoun County Fair Set for August 10–16, 2025

The 176th Annual Calhoun County Fair is set to take place from August 10 to August 16, 2025, at the historic fairgrounds in Marshall, Michigan.

 

Attendees can look forward to a variety of events and activities throughout the week. Be sure to check the Special Fair Edition Of The Battle Creek Buzz for all the details!

 

**Veteran's & First Responder's Day** on Monday, August 11, offers free gate entry from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for active and retired military personnel, as well as first responders, including EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and dispatchers. Valid identification is required.

 

**Kids Day** on Tuesday, August 12, features free children's activities in the Belcher Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with appearances by superheroes and princesses on the fairgrounds between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

 

**Senior & Health Day** on Wednesday, August 13, provides free gate entry for seniors aged 60 and older from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with free activities and information sessions in the Belcher Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

**FireKeepers Casino and Hotel Team Member Day** on Thursday, August 14, grants free gate entry to FireKeepers team members and tribal members upon presentation of a badge.

 

**Teacher Appreciation Day** on Friday, August 15, offers free gate entry from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for teaching personnel with valid identification.

 

In addition to these special days, the fair will host a range of grandstand events, including the TK Pro Rodeo on August 11, SJO Supercross on August 12, truck pulls on August 13, local bands on August 14, the Night of Destruction on August 15, and the Demo Derby on August 16. Please note that fair admission is not included in the grandstand ticket price; attendees must pay at the gate to enter the fair.

 

Daily Schedule

 

Monday, August 11: 5:00 p.m. to close

 

Tuesday, August 12: 11:00 a.m. to close

 

Wednesday, August 13: 2:00 p.m. to close

 

Thursday, August 14: 11:00 a.m. to close

 

Friday, August 15: 1:00 p.m. to close

 

Saturday, August 16: 1:00 p.m. to close

 

Daily wristbands are available at the carnival ticket booth, with prices set at $30.00 per wristband on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, and a discounted rate of $20.00 per wristband on Tuesday (Kids Day).

 

For more information on the fair schedule, entertainment lineup, and ticket purchases, please visit the official fair website.