Michigan State Fair: Prices, Schedules and More Info

The Great Lakes State Fair is here! The revamped Michigan State Fair runs this weekend in Novi.

The fair is open 8 a.m. to midnight today through Sunday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. Below is all of the information you need to know to plan your visit, including schedules for the midway rides, circus, contests and entertainment.

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Location & Parking

The fair is being held at , located at 46100 Grand River Avenue between Beck Road and Novi Road in Novi. If you're coming from outside of Novi, you can text the Beck Road or the Novi Road exit from I-96.

Parking is available at the Showplace for $5.

Ticket Prices

Al-inclusive tickets at the gate (includes access to all exhibits, unlimited midway rides and one circus performance):

• $30 for adults and children 12 and older
• $25 for children 2-12

Tickets for just livestock, indoor exhibits and entertainment at the gate:

• $8 for adults and children 12 and older
• $6 for children 2-12

There is no charge for children 2 and younger.

Beer Garden & Outdoor Vendors Hours

• Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight
• Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Midway Hours & Info

The midway will have more than 20 rides, including a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, Shock Drop and Pharaoh's Fury. The midway will also have 15 games, including duck pond, milk bottle, rock wall, speedball and more.

More than 30 varieties of treats will also be available on the midway, including elephant ears, deep-fried Twinkies and Oreos, corn dogs, cotton candy, hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.

Hours are as follows:

• Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Circus Performance Times

Detroit’s own Shrine Circus will entertain crowds with musical clowns and animal acts, including ponies, canines, tigers and elephants. Aerial daredevils will perform death defying feats on motorcycles, roller skates and in giant wheels and massive swings. Your all-inclusive ticket gets you into one free viewing of the show.

Performances are scheduled as follows:

• Noon
• 2:30 p.m.
• 5 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m. (Friday-Sunday only)

Animals, Agricultural Exhibit Hours

Livestock Exhibits

• Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Agriculture and Indoor Vendor Area

• Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday:

• 11:00 a.m. - Kidz Klez (traditional Eastern European)
• 1:30 p.m. - Stray Saints (alternative rock)
• 3 p.m. - Gratitude Steel Band (inspirational)
• 4:30 p.m. -  KayLyn Pace and the KayLyn Pace Band (country)
• 7-11 p.m. - Annabelle Road

Saturday:

• 11 a.m. - Six Foot Poles (classic rock)
• 12:30 p.m. - Michael Stefaniak (multi-instrumentalist)
• 1:45 p.m. - Detroit Soul Men (Blues Brothers tribute band)
• 2:45 p.m. - Paige Bolen (soul, rock, jazz and pop)
• 4 p.m. - Tim Reeves (saxophonist)
• 7-11 p.m. - Jill Jack

Sunday (Gospel Festival):

• 11 a.m. - Gratitude Steel Band
• 12:30 p.m. - The Last
• 2 p.m. - Jeff Taylor Band
• 3:05 p.m. - Men of Grace
• 4:15 p.m. - Azusa Street Band
• 7-11 p.m. - David Shelby

Monday:

• 11 a.m. - Jennifer Lawson (acoustic country)
• 12:15 p.m. - Saline Fiddlers (youth show band)
• 1:45 p.m. - Marvin Thompson Jr. and Friends (jazz and soul)
• 3 p.m. - Lyin Dogs Band (moonlighting medical professionals)
• 4:15 p.m. - John Philips (country)

Contest Schedule

Contests will be held each day on or near the Demonstration Stage. View a .

Friday:

• 11:30 a.m. Carrot Drop
• 12:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating
• 1:30 p.m. Pie Eating
• 2:30 p.m. Watermelon Seed Spitting
• 3:30 p.m. Ice Cream Eating
• 4:30 p.m. Hula Hoop
• 5:30 p.m. Milk Mustache

Saturday:

• 11:30 a.m. Diaper Derby
• 12:30 p.m. Longest Beard/Ponytail/Mustache
• 1:30 p.m. Pie Eating
• 2:30 p.m. Twin/Triplets Look Alike
• 2:30 p.m. Father/Son and Mother/Daughter Look Alike
• 3:30 p.m. Husband and Wife Calling
• 4:30 p.m. Hula Hoop
• 5:30 p.m. Pasta Eating

Sunday:

• 11:30 a.m. Potato Sack Race
• 12:30 p.m. Corn on the Cob Eating
• 1:30 p.m. Pie Eating
• 2:30 p.m. Husband and Wife Calling
• 3:30 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt
• 4:30 p.m. Hula Hoop
• 5:30 p.m. Milk Mustache

Monday:

• 11:30 a.m. Potato Sack Race
• 1:30 p.m. Pie Eating
• 3:30 p.m. Watermelon Seed Spitting