LABOR DAY WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2026
MICHIGAN STATE FAIR
TICKET INFO & PRICING
*UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE FAIR.
(MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT)
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
MONDAY, SEPT 7th
11:00am-8:00pm
Entrance & Box Office close at 7:00pm.Once Box office closes, NO Re-entry allowed.
10:00am-8:00pm
Entrance & Box Office close at 7:00pm.Once Box office closes, NO Re-entry allowed.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
Interior Livestock Exhibits
will close at 5pm
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10:00am-8:00pm
Entrance & Box Office close at 7:00pm.Once Box office closes, NO Re-entry allowed.
PRICES
Ticket Pricing Options:
Enhanced PARKING options available on first come first serve basis at NO CHARGE.
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Ultimate Admission - $42.00
Includes Fair Admission, Unlimited Carnival Rides, Full Throttle Monster Truck Shows & Demolition Derby (Saturday Only)
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Fair Admission - $10.00
Includes admission into the Fair only --- NO CARNIVAL RIDES, FULL THROTTLE MONSTER TRUCK SHOWS OR DEMOLITION DERBY
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CHILDREN 2 & UNDER RECEIVE FAIR ADMISSION ONLY
RIDES ARE NOT INLCUDED, YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL RIDE TICKETS OR UPGRADE TO AN ULTIMATE WRISTBAND FOR YOUR CHILD TO ENJOY THE RIDES.
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UPGRADES
Upgrades are available at designated upgrade booths within the Fairgrounds
only. No advance upgrades will be sold.
Upgrades will not be available at the box office upon entry.
If you’re having fun walking around and change your mind and decide you want to experience an attraction you didn’t originally pay for, don’t worry we will have locations on the grounds where you can purchase an upgrade for an additional cost.
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Fair Admission upgrading to Ultimate Admission - $37.00
Ticket booths will be located throughout the fairgrounds selling Ultimate Admission Wristbands. The best deal is to purchase them at the box office before entering the fair if you plan to ride multiple rides or see the Full Throttle Monster Truck Shows.
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Fair Admission upgrading to see the Full Throttle Monster Truck Show - $15.00
Tickets will be available for sale for the Full Throttle Monster Truck Show at the entrance to their show for $15.00 for one ticket to one performance on the day of purchase.
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Fair Admission upgrading to see the Demolition Derby (Saturday Only) - $15.00
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Demolition Derby entrance on Saturday for $15.00 per ticket.
Carnival Rides Only - $1.50 per ticket or 22 tickets for $30.00 or a Family Pack of 50 for $60.00
Ticket booths will be located throughout the fairgrounds selling individual ride tickets. Each carnival ride takes 3-5 tickets per person per ride.
*UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER THE FAIR.
(MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN PRESENT)
Canned Food Drive for Gleaners
Community Food Bank Sponsored by
Bring three non-perishable canned food items to the gate on and receive
$5.00 off a Full Price Ultimate Admission, regular price $42.00.
This discount applies only to the Ultimate Admission Purchase
HONORED CITIZEN'S DAY - THURSDAY ONLY!
Compliments of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, Seniors age 62+ will enjoy a day of State Fair Fun with free Fair Admission! (Does not include Carnival Rides or Dialed Action Stunt Show).
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This option allows you to enter and view all of our indoor exhibits, livestock, agriculture, home arts displays and demonstrations as well as participate in all of the contests. In addition, you can experience the long running tradition of the C.F Burger Creamery Butter Cow, Guernsey's Endless Cup of Chocolate Milk - plus all the entertainment and performance groups throughout the fair. This does not entitle you to ride carnival rides or enter the Full Throttle Monster Truck Shows.
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If you wish to participate in the Senior Day Program you must register here, no walk-in's will be welcome for this special event as space is limited.
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Scouts: Any Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Girl Scout, Brownie etc..in uniform will be allowed FREE FAIR Admission on Thursday.
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Veterans & Active Military: Any Veteran or Active Military member must show ID & proof of status to receive FREE FAIR Admission on Thursday.
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Teachers: Any Teacher with an active School ID or proof of status to receive FREE FAIR Admission on Thursday.
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4-H: Any 4-H member must show ID & proof of 4-H membership to receive FREE FAIR Admission on Thursday.
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Oakland County Farm Bureau: Any Oakland County Farm Bureau member must show ID & proof of membership to receive FREE FAIR Admission on Thursday.
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This option allows you to enter and view all of our indoor exhibits, livestock, agriculture, home arts displays and demonstrations as well as participate in all of the contests. In addition, you can experience the long running tradition of the C.F Burger Creamery Butter Cow, Guernsey's Endless Cup of Chocolate Milk - plus all the entertainment and performance groups throughout the fair. This does not entitle you to ride carnival rides or the Full Throttle Monster Truck Shows.
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You may upgrade your admission ticket to the Ultimate Admission for $37.00 inside the fair, which includes unlimited carnival rides and access to the Full Throttle Monster Truck Shows.
If you do not wish to ride the carnival rides, you may purchase a ticket to view the Full Throttle Monster Truck Show at the show entrance for $15.00.
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