UP State Fairgrounds

10/10/2026

Make sure to check out the Radio Results Network Giant Garage Sale, happening now at the UP State Fairgrounds- Ruth Butler Building!

09/24/2026

Looking for someone who will be heading to or through Menominee that would be willing to transport a few boxes for us in the near future. Send us a DM if you are willing to help!

09/15/2026

It has been a busy week in the Fair Office as our team worked to process checks for our Fair Week Staff and Exhibitors! Over 700 checks are now, signed, sealed and soon to be delivered. With these figures, its clear to see the economic impact of the fair reaches far beyond fair week!

Thank you to our Sponsors, Visitors, Auction Supporters!

09/03/2026

🎡 Fair season isn’t over yet in the U.P.! 🎡

Sending our very best wishes to our friends at the Dickinson County Fair as they get ready to welcome fairgoers for another great Labor Day weekend tradition!

From the exhibitors and volunteers to the vendors, entertainment, midway and all those behind the scenes, it takes a tremendous amount of work to bring a county fair to life — and we know just how much heart goes into making it happen. ❤️

We hope Mother Nature cooperates, the crowds are plentiful, and everyone enjoys a safe, successful and FUN Dickinson County Fair!

From your friends at the U.P. State Fair — have a GREAT fair! 🎠🐮🌽🎟️

09/02/2026

👑 A Royal Thank You! 👑

We loved welcoming visiting royalty from fairs and rodeos across the U.P. to the 2026 U.P. State Fair!

These wonderful young ladies generously shared their time by helping present ribbons at several of our shows, and we were so grateful to have them join us. Their smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to lend a hand made the experience even more special for our exhibitors. 💙

A very special thank you to:

👑 Tiny Miss Alger County Corinna Nashtman
👑 Menominee County Queen Izabella Romero
👑 Menominee County Junior Princess Haven Havelka
👑 Great Lakes Rodeo Junior Miss Rylan Fries
👑 Miss Alger County Hadley Lasak
👑 Little Miss Alger County Olivia Eubanks
👑 Carney Round Up Rodeo Little Miss Laura Fleming

Pictured with this post are our own U.P. State Fair Junior Princess Lydia Mallory, Tiny Miss Alger County Corinna Nashtman and Carney Round Up Rodeo Little Miss Laura Fleming.

Thank you to all of our visiting royalty for representing your fairs, rodeos and communities so beautifully. It was truly a joy having you at the U.P. State Fair, and we hope to welcome you back again! 👑🎡

09/01/2026

🎡🐮 It’s Fair Time in Chippewa County! 🐷🎠

Sending our best wishes to our friends at the Chippewa County Fair for a fantastic fair now through September 6!

If you’re in the eastern U.P., head out and support the Chippewa County Fair and all of the volunteers, exhibitors, vendors and families who work so hard to make it happen.

Here’s to great weather, big crowds and another wonderful U.P. fair! ❤️🎡

Chippewa County Fair, Michigan, Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Things are heating up!

Thank you to Soo Co-op Credit Union and Chippewa County Fair for sponsoring the Senior Appreciation event and Green for Life for sponsoring the grandstand event.

08/31/2026

We love celebrating great people doing great things! 🎉

Congratulations to Linda Talsma, Marquette County’s representative on the U.P. State Fair Authority, on being named Clerk of the Year!

Those of us who have the opportunity to work with Linda already know what a dedicated and talented public servant she is. We’re so pleased to see her hard work and commitment recognized with this well-deserved honor.

Congratulations, Linda! We’re proud to have you as part of the U.P. State Fair family! ❤️🎡

Marquette County Clerk Linda Talsma named 2026 Clerk of the Year 🔗⬇

08/27/2026

🍂📣The 2027 Livestock Barn Theme is Fall/Harvest!📣🍂

08/27/2026

🎡 Best wishes to our friends at the Houghton County Fair! 🎡

The gates open today, kicking off a full weekend of agriculture, exhibits, entertainment, great fair food and plenty of family fun!

Here’s to great weather, big crowds and lots of wonderful fair memories! 🌞🐄🐷🎠🍦

Have a fantastic fair, Houghton County! ❤️

08/25/2026

👑✨ Royal Court Fun at the U.P. State Fair! ✨👑

The U.P. State Fair was even more special with our Royal Court joining us for all the fun! From enjoying the rides and attractions to making memories throughout the fairgrounds, these royalty winners brought plenty of smiles, energy, and U.P. pride to the week. 💙💛

A huge thank you to our Royal Court for helping make this year’s fair one to remember!

2025 Queen Macey Hanson
2026 Queen Charlee Klink
2026 Princess Kadence Lemansky
2025 Junior Princess Charliegh Seltz
2026 Junior Princess Lydia Mallory
2026 Queen Runner-Up Merlot Williams
2025 Princess Emma Verbeek

We hope you had as much fun as we did!