Michigan's Finest Fair!

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, July 27, 2025:

10:00am-11:00pm: Gates Open

1:00pm-9:00pm: Merchant Buildings Open

10:00am-5:45pm: Little Smokey Train Rides

No Midway Rides on Sunday

8:00am: 4-H Poultry Judging at Small Animal Barn

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

1:00pm: Parade at Downtown Monroe

1:00pm-3:00pm: Blockhouse Valley at Entertainment Tent

1:00pm-6:00pm: Classic Car Show & 50's Dance at Glenn Stock Arena

3:30pm-5:00pm: Livestock Master Stockman and Skill-A-Thon at 4-H Activity Center

4:30pm: Opening Ceremony Dedication of Bricks at 4-H Activity Center

6:00pm: 4-H Sheep Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena

7:00pm: 4-H Dog Dress-up at Dog Tent

7:00pm: Combine Demolition Derby at Grandstand

7:30pm: Category 5 at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $7.00, Children 6-12: $4.00, Age 5 & under with parents: Free

Monday, July 28, 2025:

Veterans' Day

Any Veteran with proper I.D. will be admitted FREE all day

9:00am-11:00pm: Gates Open

10:00am-9:00pm: Merchant Buildings Open

Midway Opens at 3:00pm

Unlimited Rides!

Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person

Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides: 12:00pm-5:45pm

8:00am: 4-H Sheep Show at The Andersons Show Arena

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

12:00pm: 4-H Swine Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena

2:00pm: Poultry Showmanship at Small Animal Barn

2:30pm: Veterans' Parade at Starts at Entertainment Tent

4:00pm-8:00pm: 4-H Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent

6:00pm: 4-H Shooting Sports Awards at 4-H Educational Building

7:00pm: 4-H Goat Milking Contest at Goat Barn

7:00pm: SJO Supercross at Grandstand

7:30pm: Matt and Kaelee Foreman at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Tuesday, July 29, 2025:

Kids' Day

Free Admission Until 5:00pm (School age only - up to 17 years)

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm

Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm

UNLIMITED RIDES!

Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person

Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides: 10:00am-4:30pm

8:00am: 4-H Swine Judging at The Andersons Show Arena

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

9:00am: 4-H and Open Goat Judging at Goat Tent

9:00am: Kiddie Tractor Pull at Free Stage

10:30am-12:00pm: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent

1:00pm: 4-H Goat Showmanship at Glenn Stock Arena

4:00pm: Dog Rally at Dog Tent

6:00pm: Beef Showmanship at The Andersons Show Arena

7:00pm: Demolition Derby at Grandstand

7:30pm: New Connection at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Wednesday, July 30, 2025:

Senior Citizens' Day

Any person 65 and older admitted for $2.00 until 5:00pm

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm

Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm

$2 Ride Day

All Rides Priced at $2 each, All Day!

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship at Small Animal Barn

9:00am: Beef Judging at The Andersons Show Arena

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

10:00pm-2:00pm: 4-H Mini Horse Show at Glenn Stock Arena

10:30am-12:00pm: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent

2:00pm-3:00pm: Small Animal Master Stockman at The Andersons Show Arena

2:30pm-3:00pm: Kathleen Bresler as Patsy Cline at Entertainment Tent

3:00pm: Senior Citizen Program: Entertainment Tent

4:00pm-8:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent

4:00pm: 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at The Andersons Show Arena

4:00pm-6:00pm: 4-H Talent Show at Free Stage

5:00pm: Sheep Lead Classes at The Andersons Show Arena

7:00pm: Rodeo at Grandstand

7:30pm: Toppermost Beatles at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Thursday, July 31, 2025:

Ladies' Day

All Women and Girls over 12 yrs. of age admitted for $2.00 until 3:00pm

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm

Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm

UNLIMITED RIDES!

Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person

Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

8:30am: Pack Goats and Cart Classes at Glenn Stock Arena

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

9:00am: 4-H Dairy Cattle Show at The Andersons Show Arena

9:00am-10:30pm: 4-H Modeling at Free Stage

10:30am: 4-H Small Animal Dress-up at Small Animal Barn

1:00pm-3:00pm: Ladies' Day Program and Homemaker Award at Entertainment Tent

4:00pm-8:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent

4:00pm: Cloverbud Ceremony at The Andersons Show Arena

5:00pm: 4-H Small Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes at The Andersons Show Arena

7:00pm: NTPA Tractor Pulling at Grandstand

7:00pm: 4-H Large Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes at The Andersons Show Arena

7:30pm: Corey Dakota at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Friday, August 1, 2025:

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm

Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 1:00pm

UNLIMITED RIDES!

Until 10:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person

Individual Ride Tickets also Available

Little Smokey Train Rides: 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: 4-H Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

10:30am: 4-H Silver Ribbon Awards at Entertainment Tent

10:30am: 4-H Dog Rally at Glenn Stock Arena

4:00pm: 4-H Market Livestock Sale - Dairy Milk followed by Swine, Sheep, Beef at The Andersons Show Arena

7:00pm: Monster Truck Show at Grandstand

7:30pm-9:00pm: Dueling Pianos at Entertainment Tent

9:30pm-11:00pm: Dueling Pianos at Entertainment Tent

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Saturday, August 2, 2025:

Gates Open: 9:00am-11:00pm

Merchant Buildings Open: 10:00am-9:00pm

MIDWAY Opens at 12:00 Noon

"LAST BLAST" UNLIMITED RIDES!

Until 8:00pm with PAY ONE PRICE Wristband - $35 Per Person

Individual Ride Tickets also Available - Regular Ticket Prices in Affect 8:00pm-10:00pm

Little Smokey Train Rides 12:00pm-5:45pm

9:00am: Open Horse Show at Horse Show Arena

9:00am-4:00pm: Robotics at Entertainment Tent

10:00am: 4-H Small Animal Auction at The Andersons Show Arena

2:00pm-6:00pm: Dog Demonstrations at Dog Tent

6:00pm: Wood Carving Auction at West of Fair History Museum

7:30pm: CC Catz Band at Entertainment Tent

8:00pm: Concert at Grandstand

Plus:

Ben Risney Wood Sculpture throughout the day (West of Fair History Museum)

Michigan Lego User's Group (South Exhibit Building)

Whispering Pines Exotic Animals 10:00am-10:30pm (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Near AA Gate)

Kelly Inflatables (N.E. Corner of Fairgrounds, Across from Scout Camp)

Cost: Adults $8.00, Children 6-12: $5.00, Age 5 and under with parents: Free

Schedule Subject to Change!

Date: Sunday, July 27- Saturday, August 2, 2025

Location:

Monroe County Fairgrounds,

3775 South Custer Road,

Monroe, MI 48161.

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