When was the first Michigan State Fair held?

When was the first Michigan State Fair held?

The Michigan State Fair is an annual event originally held from 1849 to 2009 in Detroit, the state’s largest city. In 2009 the governor declined to fund it because of other priorities.

When is the best time to go to a fair in Michigan?

Summertime is the best time of the year! You might agree when you attend the numerous City and County Fairs, Arts and Music Festivals across the great state of Michigan. These are the Celebrations from which memories are made. The excitement of the carnival in a colorful display of neon lights.

Who is the sponsor of the Michigan State Fair?

In 2013, Fifth Third Bank became the name sponsor so the event became the Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair, again held in Novi at the Suburban Collection Showplace. The private entity organizing the fair became Michigan State Fair LLC.

What was attendance at Michigan State Fair in 2009?

On October 30, 2009, Governor Jennifer Granholm vetoed legislation to provide funding to the Michigan State Fair. Attendance had peaked at 1.2 million in 1966. In 2009 fair attendance had declined to 217,000 visitors.

When do Michigan County and state fairs start?

2021 Michigan County and State Fairs, and their events. Blog. Store. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

When is the State Fair in Escanaba Michigan?

The Upper Peninsula State Fair is a fair held annually, in mid August in Escanaba Michigan the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The UP State Fairgrounds hosts many large scale events each year and features carnival rides, delicious fair foods, free entertainment, agricultural exhibits.

Where is the Michigan State Fair in Novi?

The Michigan State Fair is held at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. How can I get to the Michigan State Fair? The address for Suburban Collection Showplace is 46100 Grand River Avenue. It is properly located off I-96 using either the Beck or Novi Road exits. Do you have ATM’s on site?