Board Meeting - Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm. Location TBD on the Fairgrounds.

Gathering Place for the Community

Home of Michigan's Longest Continual Running County Fair!

Since 1848, the Calhoun County Fairgrounds has been the gathering place for community members. Be sure to come join us all year round for the fun!

UPCOMING CCAIS EVENTS

Our 176th Annual Calhoun County Fair is coming SOON!

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Moovin' & Groovin' at the Calhoun County Fair

Click HERE to check out about Facebook!

Thank you to the Marshall Community Foundation for their generous donation in support of our program, Calhoun County Fairgrounds electrical inspection.

Please click their logo above to be taken to the website.

To read the press release, please click the image below.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES

Small Animal Auction

  • DATE: Thursday, August 14
  • TIME: Starts at 5:30 PM
  • LOCATION: Covered Arena
  • ORDER OF SALE: Goats / Poultry / Rabbits / Dairy Starter Calf

Large Animal Auction

  • DATE: Friday, August 15
  • TIME: Starts at 11:00 AM
  • LOCATION: Covered Arena
  • ORDER OF SALE: Sheep / Beef / Swine

Youth General Market Project Auction

  • DATE: Saturday, August 16
  • TIME: Starts at 3:00 PM
  • LOCATION: Covered Arena

NEW for this year! Bale Decorating Contest!

Theme: Country Christmas

Dates to decorate: October 1-31, 2025

Times: 9:00am-3:00 pm Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays

Bales will be displayed during our 2025 Merry Mile. 

For more information click the button above for the registration form and rules. Example pictures are on the registration form.

Money will be given to the 1st-3rd place winners!

1st Place will receive $150.00

2nd Place will receive $100.00

3rd Place will receive $75.00

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

2025 Fair Week Fair Books Available to Purchase!

$15.00 / Fair Book

Check out some of the events happening on our Fairgrounds this year!

Please Note, these are NOT our own Calhoun County Fairgrounds events. These events take place on our Faigrounds and are open to the public. If you have any questions regarding the below events, please click on the flyer of your choice, and look for the contact information they have provided. 

Upcoming Events

Coming up next!

Calhoun County Recycling Event: Household Hazardous Waste
September 15 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
176th Calhoun County Fair
August 10 - August 16
Battle Creek Train Show
September 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween
September 27 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fair Week

176th Calhoun County Fair

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Car and Vintage Camper Show

Cruise at the Fountain

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Camping Event

Halloween Camping Extravaganza

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Holiday Light Show

Merry Mile

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