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120TH EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 24th to 30th, 2026
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Welcome!
The 120th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair at the Petoskey Fairgrounds kicks off for the public on Monday August 24th, and runs through Sunday August 30th.
Grandstand Events
August 19th – August 23rd
Carnival Tickets
August 19th – August 24th
FAIR ENTRANCE Tickets
August 19th – August 24th
Grandstand Events
The Grandstand at the Fair is where the BIG excitement occurs Tuesday through Saturday night! ALL grandstand tickets can be purchased online, at the Fair Office inside the Fairgrounds, or by calling (231) 347-1010. Tickets will also be on hand to purchase under the grandstands, pending availability.
John Michael Montgomery
AUGUST 20th 2025
Wednesday 8:15pm
YEEHAW! Get ready for a concert you’ll NEVER forget! Join us on August 20th at the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair as country music legend John Michael Montgomery comes to Petoskey for his The Road Home 2025 Farewell Tour! After 30 years of performing for his fans, this is your chance to see him live before he hangs up his touring hat for good.
Here’s the lineup:
Gates open at 4pm
Waylon Hanel kicks off the night at 5:30pm
Phil Vassar takes the stage at 6:30pm
John Michael Montgomery hits the stage at 8:15pm
Don’t miss this incredible night of country music!
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00pm – FREE ADMISSION
BAG POLICY:
Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC & do not exceed 12x6x12” or 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc etc.) are allowed past concert gates. NO coolers of any kind are allowed.
Presented by 102.9 Big Country
Cornhole
AUGUST 19th 2025
Tuesday 6:00pm
Tickets:
FREE ADMISSION
Teams:
Register teams via “Scoreholio” App for $40/team (free team entry with
purchase of corn hole boards that can be purchased through the fair office)
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00pm – FREE ADMISSION
Monster Truck Throwdown
AUGUST 21st & 22nd 2025
Thursday & Friday 7:00pm
Tickets:
$23 for 13 and Up
$11 for Kids ages 2-12
Gates open @ 4:00pm
Pit Party
Meet the Drivers and see the Trucks (Open to the PUBLIC) @ 5:00pm
Show starts @ 7:00pm
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00pm – FREE ADMISSION
Autocross Racing
AUGUST 23rd 2025
Saturday 5:00pm
Tickets:
$18 for 13 and Up
$6 for Kids ages 5- 12
Free for ages 4 and under
Gates open @ 4:00pm
Show starts @ 5:00pm
Beer Tent Open to the Public starting at 3:00pm – FREE ADMISSION