Eastern Michigan State Fair

03/24/2026

Lapeer County Youth Sheep Program

Attention all 2026 EMSF Market Goat, Lamb & Swine Exhibitors!

EASTERN MI STATE FAIR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

All EMSF exhibitors who plan to show market goats, lambs, & swine for the 2026 EMSF must register their animals on FairEntry! Please Read Below!

Market Animal registrations are open for the following species on these dates in FairEntry:
Market Swine - March 20 - May 1, 2026
Market Goats - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Lambs - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Beef – January 17 – February 1, 2026 (Animal Registration Closed)

Please follow this link: 2026 EMSF Fairentry Registration - https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23262

Make sure to scroll down to participate as an exhibitor to get the login screen to put your username and password in or create an account if you have not registered in EMSF FairEntry.

Please see FairEntry Animal ID Process below:
Animal ID Registration Steps
You will need a side view photo, and a readable photo of the tag in the animal's ear to complete the registration.

Please see Fairbook in each Department at www.emsf.org.

03/24/2026

Eastern Michigan State Fair Swine Department

Attention all 2026 EMSF Market Goat, Lamb & Swine Exhibitors!

EASTERN MI STATE FAIR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

All EMSF exhibitors who plan to show market goats, lambs, & swine for the 2026 EMSF must register their animals on FairEntry! Please Read Below!

Market Animal registrations are open for the following species on these dates in FairEntry:
Market Swine - March 20 - May 1, 2026
Market Goats - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Lambs - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Beef – January 17 – February 1, 2026 (Animal Registration Closed)

Please follow this link: 2026 EMSF Fairentry Registration - https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23262

Make sure to scroll down to participate as an exhibitor to get the login screen to put your username and password in or create an account if you have not registered in EMSF FairEntry.

Please see FairEntry Animal ID Process below:
Animal ID Registration Steps
You will need a side view photo, and a readable photo of the tag in the animal's ear to complete the registration.

Please see Fairbook in each Department at www.emsf.org.

03/24/2026

Eastern Michigan State Fair Youth Livestock Auction

Attention all 2026 EMSF Market Goat, Lamb & Swine Exhibitors!

EASTERN MI STATE FAIR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

All EMSF exhibitors who plan to show market goats, lambs, & swine for the 2026 EMSF must register their animals on FairEntry! Please Read Below!

Market Animal registrations are open for the following species on these dates in FairEntry:
Market Swine - March 20 - May 1, 2026
Market Goats - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Lambs - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Beef – January 17 – February 1, 2026 (Animal Registration Closed)

Please follow this link: 2026 EMSF Fairentry Registration - https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23262

Make sure to scroll down to participate as an exhibitor to get the login screen to put your username and password in or create an account if you have not registered in EMSF FairEntry.

Please see FairEntry Animal ID Process below:
Animal ID Registration Steps
You will need a side view photo, and a readable photo of the tag in the animal's ear to complete the registration.

Please see Fairbook in each Department at www.emsf.org.

03/24/2026

Attention all 2026 EMSF Market Goat, Lamb & Swine Exhibitors!

EASTERN MI STATE FAIR ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

All EMSF exhibitors who plan to show market goats, lambs, & swine for the 2026 EMSF must register their animals on FairEntry! Please Read Below!

Market Animal registrations are open for the following species on these dates in FairEntry:
Market Swine - March 20 - May 1, 2026
Market Goats - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Lambs - March 20 - May 15, 2026
Market Beef – January 17 – February 1, 2026 (Animal Registration Closed)

Please follow this link: 2026 EMSF Fairentry Registration - https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23262

Make sure to scroll down to participate as an exhibitor to get the login screen to put your username and password in or create an account if you have not registered in EMSF FairEntry.

Please see FairEntry Animal ID Process below:
Animal ID Registration Steps
You will need a side view photo, and a readable photo of the tag in the animal's ear to complete the registration.

Please see Fairbook in each Department at www.emsf.org.

01/01/2026

Thank you Great Lakes Thunder Productions, you guys are awesome see you in 7 months

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/25/2025

08/14/2025

Just because the fair is over, doesn’t mean the maintenance ever stops fresh coat of paint for the Walker barn!

08/14/2025

39th Annual Woods-N-Water Outdoor Weekend is September 5th-7th in Imlay City, MI.

Show hours:
Friday, September 5th - 3pm-8pm
Saturday, September 6th - 9am-7pm
Sunday, September7th - 9am-5pm

Go to www.outdoorweekend.net for additional info!

Come Celebrate Your Outdoor Hertiage

08/04/2025

There’s always that quiet day after the fair—the dust has settled, the barns are empty, and the energy that once filled the grounds lingers only in memory. It’s on days like this, when the fairgrounds fall still, that my mind starts to wander. I reflect on the week that was—what we did well, where we might have fallen a little short, and how we can make next year even better.

Today was one of those days.

And then, as if on cue, a reminder walked through my office door—MacKenzie Johnston.

MacKenzie has been a part of the Eastern Michigan State Fair family for many, many years. She’s been an exhibitor, a volunteer, and most of all, a bright light on our fairgrounds. She’s the kind of person who brings a smile to your face the moment you see her.

Today, she brought with her the diamond painting she entered into the fair this year—an award-winning piece of art—and handed it to me with a simple, heartfelt message: “This is for you.”

In that moment, I was reminded—once again—that being a fair manager isn’t just a job. It’s a privilege. It’s moments like these that fill your heart and make all the hard work, long hours, and tough decisions worthwhile.

To MacKenzie, thank you. Your kindness and smile means more than you know.

07/27/2025

Thank You for an Incredible 2025 Fair Week!

On behalf of the Eastern Michigan State Fair and the Lapeer County Agricultural Society, thank you to everyone who came out and supported the fair last week.

Despite a couple of days with extreme (and even threatening) weather, we were blessed with one of the best-attended fairs in our history. Most importantly, folks went home safe, happy, and smiling after a great day at the fair.

A special shout-out to our incredible youth exhibitors and generous buyers who helped make the 2025 Youth Animal Auction our biggest ever—both in participation and total sales. You are truly the heart of what we do.

For those who know me, you’ve probably heard my three rules before:

The fair must be safe.

The fair must be clean.

People must leave feeling they got good value.

I truly believe we delivered on all three again this year. A huge thank-you to everyone who made that possible—our staff, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and of course, all of you who visited.

A Quick Note About Our Ticket Pricing

We’ve seen a few questions about admission, so here’s a little insight into our Pay-One-Price model:

The Eastern Michigan State Fair is operated by the Lapeer County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit organization focused on youth in agriculture and providing affordable family entertainment. Our pricing structure is built to support that mission.

There are a few common pricing models used by fairs:

Per-activity pricing (pay separately for rides, parking, shows, etc.)

Pay-One-Price (our model): one admission covers it all

We believe the Pay-One-Price model gives families the best opportunity to enjoy the full fair experience—and make no mistake, we are focused on family.

Here’s what your admission included this year:

Sea Lion Splash

Circus Pages

The Globe of Death

Live music

Wilderness Trail Zoo

Magic shows

Strolling acts

All grandstand shows

Unlimited carnival rides

With shows starting every 30 minutes from 1 PM to 10 PM, there was something exciting happening all day long.

We understand that no pricing model fits everyone, but we are proud to offer something that’s fun, full, and affordable—especially for families.

Thank you again for being part of the 2025 Eastern Michigan State Fair. We are truly grateful for your continued support.

— Ian Kempf
General Manager, Eastern Michigan State Fair