Our 177th Annual Calhoun County Fair is coming AUGUST 2026! Stayed Tuned as we continue to update our Fair Page with the latest information.
August 16th-22nd, 2026
Grandstand Event Tickets
Tickets will be available soon!
Fair admission is not included in Grandstand ticket price. You must pay at the gate to get into the Fair.
Please note: If using a card, there will be a platform fee per ticket AND a processing fee.
Grandstand Special Passes
If interested in registering for one of our Grandstand events, please click the button below and scroll to Grandstand Events
Carnival Information
CARNIVAL HOURS
Monday, August 17…5:00pm to CLOSE
Tuesday, August 18…11:00am to CLOSE
Wednesday, August 19…2:00pm to CLOSE
Thursday, August 20…11:00am to CLOSE
Friday, August 21…1:00pm to CLOSE
Saturday, August 22…1:00pm to CLOSE
Carnival Inquiries/Questions: [email protected]
*TJ Schmidt to verify hours of operation
Price & operation times subject to change based on MDHHS capacity restrictions
Special Fair Days
Veteran's & First Responder's Day - (Mon, Aug 17)
Active/retired military as well as First Responders (EMT, Fire, Police, and Dispatchers) receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID).
Kids Day - (Tues, Aug 18)
Free kids activities in the Belcher Building 9am-1pm. Superheroes/Princesses will be on the fairgrounds from 10:30am-1:30pm.
Senior & Health Day - (Wed, Aug 19)
All Seniors receive free gate entry (60 years and older) from 9am-3pm, and there are free activities/info in the Belcher Building from 9am-1pm.
FireKeepers Casino and Hotel Team Member Day
(Thurs, Aug 20)
FireKeepers team members and tribal members receive free gate entry (MUST SHOW BADGE).
Teacher Appreciation Day - (Sat, Aug 22)
Teaching Personnel Receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID).
Gate Pricing
DAILY GATE PASS
Cost - $10 per person (Cash or Card) ages 10 and up.
Please note: If using a card, there will be a platform fee per ticket AND a processing fee.
Daily Parking - FREE
Kids 9 & Under - FREE
WEEKLY GATE PASS
Pack of 7 Tickets - $55 each
(Not a 2026 CCAIS Member)
Purchase before Fair in the Fairground's Office (Cash/Check/CC)
CCAIS MEMBER WEEKLY GATE PASS
Pack of 7 Tickets - $25 each
Exclusive to 2026 CCAIS Members - limit 1 per membership, member must be present to receive.
To become a member, please sign up in the Fairground's office during open hours.
Purchase before Fair in the Fairground's Office (Cash/Check/CC)