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119TH EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR
AUGUST 18th to 24th, 2025
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Welcome!
The 119th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair at the Petoskey Fairgrounds kicks off for the public on Monday August 18th, and runs through Sunday August 24th.
Grandstand Events
August 19th – August 23rd
Carnival 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
Phill 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!
Tickets go on sale February 21st, 2025—mark your calendars!
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)
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
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
Fair Information
2025 Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Dates
Monday August 18th through Sunday August 24th
Grandstand Events
Tuesday August 19th – Saturday August 23rd
Skerbeck Family Carnival Dates
Tuesday August 19th – Sunday August 24th
Exhibits
Tuesday August 19th – Saturday August 23rd
Market Livestock Auction
Thursday August 21st 3pm T-barn.
Beer Tent Hours
Tuesday 3pm – Close
Wednesday 3pm – 11pm
Thursday 3pm – Close
Friday 3pm – 11pm
Saturday 2pm – 11pm
Honorary Free Gate Admission
August 19th FREE to Senior Citizens (60+) and Handi-Capable Day
August 21st FREE to Veterans & Active Duty Members
Daily Gate Admission
Ages 13+ $6
Ages 12 & under FREE
(Cash Only at the Gate or Purchase ONLINE)
Parking
Free parking on-site & at Hinkley Farm
(A FREE shuttlebus service is available Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm until close.)