Join us for the Eastern Michigan State Fair in Imlay City Michigan. Nightly grandstand entertainment and rides are included with admission. Large midway, hourly entertainment, family fun. Free parking!

Schedule of Events

Livestock Auction Sale Order:
- Rabbits
- Poultry
- Feeder Calves
- Goats
- Dairy Baskets
- Hogs
- Lambs
- Beef

July 12, 2024

Dog Agility & Showmanship at Sanilac County Fairgrounds
Check-in 3 pm, Show 4 pm

July 13, 2024

Dog Rally and Obedience at EMSF Fairgrounds
Check-in 8 am, Show 9 am

July 20, 2024

Skilled Exhibit Check-in, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Pocket Pets Live Exhibits, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Public Speaking Presentations, 1:00pm (Fair Office)

July 21, 2024

Horses arrive, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
FFA Livestock Check-in:
Swine, 7:00am - 9:00am
Poultry, 9:00am - 11:00am
Skilled Exhibit Check-in, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dairy Heifers, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Rabbits, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sheep, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Beef, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Weigh in during this time
Goats, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Market Goats Weigh In, 5:00pm after Beef
Sheep Weigh In, After Goats
All Species Skillathon, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ice Cream Social, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

July 22, 2024

Swine Weigh In, 7:00am - 9:00am
Horses Arrive, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Poultry Judging, 9:00am
Rabbit Judging, 10:00am
Rabbit Costume Contest, 10:00am
Goat Show, 4:00pm
Dairy Goat Speed Milking, 6:00pm - Goats Milk Production Contest, 7:00pm
Dairy Cattle Arrive, 6:30pm
Beef Sprouts Fun Night, 6:00pm

July 23, 2024

Noon - 9:00pm: Northern Log at Swine Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: Security Credit Union at Poultry & Rabbit Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: North Branch Bakery at Sheep & Goat Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: All American Home Inspection at Horse Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Valasic at Merchant Building
Noon - 9:00pm: Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler at FFA Petting Zoo
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold Amusements at Midway
Noon - Midnight    J.P. O’Sullivan & Boston Beer Co. at Beer Tent
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage - Paisley Grace
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage- Sweet Willie Tea
Noon - 9:00pm: AIS Equipment at Alligator Encounter
7:00pm - 10:00pm: RCI Electrical Contracting, Inc. at MONSTER TRUCK - Grandstand

Youth Exhibit
Goats - Milk Production Contest, 7:00am & 7:00pm
Swine Judging, 8:30am
Sheep Judging, 4:00 p.m. & Sheep Wool Lead, after regular show
Horse - Jr. & Sr. Pleasure Show, 9:30am

July 24, 2024

Youth Exhibit
Dairy Cattle Show, 8:30am
Horse – Jr & Sr. Pleasure Show, 9:30am
Beef Show, 1:00pm - Walker Barn
Poultry Expo Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Noon - 9:00pm: Northern Log at Swine Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: Security Credit Union at Poultry & Rabbit Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: North Branch Bakery at Sheep & Goat Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: All American Home Inspection at Horse Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Valasic at Merchant Building
Noon - 9:00pm: Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler at FFA Petting Zoo
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold Amusements at Midway
Noon - Midnight    J.P. O’Sullivan & Boston Beer Co. at Beer Tent
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage - Paisley Grace
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage- Sweet Willie Tea
Noon - 9:00pm: AIS Equipment at Alligator Encounter
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Tri-County Equipment at RODEO - Grandstand

July 25, 2024

Youth Exhibit
Livestock Auction Lunch, 12:30pm
Market Livestock Sale, 2:00pm
Horse Skillathon, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Poultry Expo Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Noon - 9:00pm: Northern Log at Swine Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: Security Credit Union at Poultry & Rabbit Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: North Branch Bakery at Sheep & Goat Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: All American Home Inspection at Horse Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Valasic at Merchant Building
Noon - 9:00pm: Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler at FFA Petting Zoo
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold Amusements at Midway
Noon - Midnight    J.P. O’Sullivan & Boston Beer Co. at Beer Tent
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage - Paisley Grace
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage- Sweet Willie Tea
Noon - 9:00pm: AIS Equipment at Alligator Encounter
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Novak's Supply & Equipment at FIGURE 8 TRAILER RACE - Grandstand

July 26, 2024

Youth Exhibit
Livestock Judging Contest, 9:30am - Registration, 9:00am
Pack Goat Judging, 11:00am
Horse - Jr & Sr. Speed Show, 1:00pm
Goat Fitting & Showing, 2:00pm
Sheep Team Fitting & Showing, 3:00pm
Youth Exhibitor & Service Raffle, 4:00pm (Walker Barn)
Sweepstakes Showmanship Practice, 5:00pm
Horse Show, 1:00pm (Horse Arena)
Poultry Expo Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Noon - 9:00pm: Northern Log at Swine Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: Security Credit Union at Poultry & Rabbit Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: North Branch Bakery at Sheep & Goat Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: All American Home Inspection at Horse Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Valasic at Merchant Building
Noon - 9:00pm: Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler at FFA Petting Zoo
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold Amusements at Midway
Noon - Midnight    J.P. O’Sullivan & Boston Beer Co. at Beer Tent
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage - Paisley Grace
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage- Sweet Willie Tea
Noon - 9:00pm: AIS Equipment at Alligator Encounter
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Coulter Real Estate at BUMP-N-RUN - Grandstand

July 27, 2024

Youth Exhibit
Rabbit Skillathon Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Goat Calling Contest, 10:30am & Goat Agility Class, 1:00pm
Horse Fun Show, 1:00pm
Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest, 6:00pm
Announcement of College Scholarship Winners Best Record Books for All Livestock and Sweepstakes Winners, Approximately 7:30pm, Immediately Following Sweepstakes
Poultry Expo Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Noon - 9:00pm: Northern Log at Swine Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: Security Credit Union at Poultry & Rabbit Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: North Branch Bakery at Sheep & Goat Tent
Noon - 9:00pm: All American Home Inspection at Horse Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Valasic at Merchant Building
Noon - 9:00pm: Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler at FFA Petting Zoo
Noon - 11:00pm: Arnold Amusements at Midway
Noon - Midnight    J.P. O’Sullivan & Boston Beer Co. at Beer Tent
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage - Paisley Grace
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Super & Son Nursery & Landscape at Music Stage- Sweet Willie Tea
Noon - 9:00pm: AIS Equipment at Alligator Encounter
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Great Clips at DEMOLITION DERBY - Grandstand

July 28, 2024

Youth Exhibit
Release times:
Market animals, 6:00am - 12:00pm
Beef Breeding Stock, Feeders and Dairy Animals , 6:00am
Poultry, Rabbits 8:00am - 10:00am
All Other Animals Including Horses, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Indoor Projects, 9:00am - 11:00am
Poultry Expo Contest, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Date: July 23-27, 2024

Time: Noon - 11PM

Location:
Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds,
195 Midway Street,
Imlay City, MI 48444.

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