Fair Week Schedule
August 16-22, 2026
Fair Week Schedule, Entertainment, Beer Tent, & Grandstand Events
Visit our Calendar of Events to see what else is going on at the Fairgrounds!
2026 Fair Week Schedule & Entertainment
SCHEDULE
Teacher Appreciation Day —Sponsored by Kellogg Community College
- 9am Calhoun County Horse Pulls (Grandstand) - FREE
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Education Tent (By Houston School)
- 4-H CLOVERBUD SHOW not to start prior to 12:00pm (Koster Arena)
- 12pm Show of Champions (Covered Arena)
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 3pm General Market Project Auction (Covered Arena)
- 4pm Youth Riding Horses Awards (Covered Arena)
Þ 6:30pm Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
DAILY GATE ENTRY
- $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
SPECIAL FAIR DAYS
Monday, August 17th - Veteran’s & First Responder’s Day (Sponsored by ITC)
- Active/retired military as well as First Responders (EMT, Fire, Police, and Dispatchers) receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID)
Tuesday, August 18th - Kids Day (Sponsored by Maynard Family McDonald's)
- Free kids activities in the Keepers of the Fire building 9am-1pm.
- Superheroes/Princesses will be on the fairgrounds from 10:30am-1:30pm.
Wednesday, August 19th - Senior & Health Day (Sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital)
- All Seniors receive free gate entry (60 years and older) from 9am-3pm
- Free activities/info in the Keepers of the Fire buildingg from 9am-1pm brought to you by Senior Times.
Thursday, August 20th - FireKeepers Casino Hotel Team Member Day (Sponsored by FireKeepers Casino and Hotel)
- FireKeepers team members and tribal members receive free gate entry (MUST SHOW BADGE).
Friday, August 21st - Red, White, and Blue Day
- Join us on Friday, August 21, and show your patriotic spirit by wearing your favorite red, white, and blue! Be part of history as photographer will walk the fairgrounds capturing photos throughout the day.
Saturday, August 22nd - Teacher Appreciation Day (Sponsored by Kellogg Community College)
- Teaching Personnel Receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID).
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
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 Information
Saturday, August 22nd
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22—6:30 PM
Demolition Derby
- Grandstand - $20 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $15 (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $25
- VIP Stage - $50
Grandstand Special Passes
Trifecta Pass (Thursday-Saturday Nights)
Trifecta Pass (Thursday-Saturday Nights)
- Grandstand - $40 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $35 (Kids 9 & Under)
VIP Pass (All 6 Nights!)
VIP Pass (All 6 Nights!)
- VIP Stage- $150 per person (all ages )
CARNIVAL
TJ Schmidt & Company Carnival
TJ Schmidt & Company Carnival
- Carnival Inquiries/Questions: [email protected]
- *TJ Schmidt to verify hours of operation
- Daily Unlimited Ride Wristbands
- Monday, Aug 17: $30.00/Wristband
- Tuesday, Aug 18: $20.00/Wristband
- Thursday-Saturday, Aug 19-22: $30.00/Wristband
- CARNIVAL HOURS/INFORMATION
- Monday, Aug 17--5:00pm to CLOSE
- Tuesday, Aug 18--11:00am to CLOSE
- Wednesday, Aug 19--2:00pm to CLOSE
- Thursday, Aug 20--11:00am to CLOSE
- Friday, Aug 21--1:00pm to CLOSE
- Saturday, Aug 22--1:00pm to CLOSE
BEER TENT
Beer Tent
- Beer Tent is located outside next to the Grandstands
- MUST BE 21 YEARS AND OLDER TO ENTER
- Beer Tent Opens:
- Monday, August 17th-Saturday, August 22nd from 3:00pm-10:00pm
BINGO TENT
Bingo Tent
Location:
- Large white tent on the southside of the Merchants Building (white building)
Dates/Times:
- Bingo will run from Monday, August 17th-Saturday, August 22nd from 2:00pm-10:00pm, with the exception of Senior Day (Wednesday, August 19th) which will run from 1:00pm-10:00pm.
Cost:
- .50 cents a game
- $1.00 for the Special Game
ENTERTAINMENT
Wild World Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Wild World Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
- Location: Across from the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Community Tent
- Date/Time: August 16-22, 2026 (12:00pm- dusk, daily)
- Price:
- Feed for animals: $2/$3
- Pony ride for patrons: TBD
Racing Pigs
Racing Pigs
FREE TO WATCH!
- Location: Next to the Keepers of the Fire building
- Date: August 17-22, 2026
- Times:
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Monday - 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday - 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday - 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
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Thursday - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
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Friday - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
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SWAG chainsaw ART
SWAG chainsaw ART
FREE TO WATCH!
Custom Chainsaw Carving by Mike Swagart
- Location: Next to the Church on the Fairgrounds
- Date: August 16-22, 2026
- Times: Quick Carve Demonstrations
- Sunday, August 16: 2:00pm and 5:00pm
- Monday, August 17: 1:00pm, 6:00pm, 8:00pm
- Tuesday, August 18: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm
- Wednesday, August 19: 1:00pm and 4:00pm
- Thursday, August 20: 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm
- Friday, August 21: 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm
- Saturday, August 22: 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, and 7:00pm
Mobile Arts
Mobile Arts
FREE TO WATCH!
Glassblowing Demonstrations and Blacksmithing Demonstrations
- Location: Across from the Keepers of the Fire building
- Date: August 18-August 22, 2026
- Times:
- Tuesday, August 18: 1:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 19: 12:00-6:00 pm
- Thursday, August 20: 12:00-6:00 pm
- Friday, August 21: 2:00-8:00 pm
- Saturday, August 22: 1:00-7:00 pm
please note: schedule subject to change.
Comedian Andy Beningo
Andy Beningo - Comedian
FREE TO WATCH
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: FireKeepers Casino Hotel Community Tent
With over 4,000 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, CMT's Next Big Comic and YesTV's The Date Night Tour in Canada. His Drybar Comedy special, 'Adorable Tough Guy' is currently on both Amazon Prime and Comedy Dynamics- and has generated millions of views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy's 'Weekly Round Up' on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, 'Quiet Coyote' regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short lived career as a middle school teacher and our society's obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.
Princesses & Superheroes
Princesses & Superheroes
FREE TO VISIT WITH
Come visit with Princesses and Superheroes during our Kids Day at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds!
- Location: They will be located around the fairgrounds (usually near the Boys & Girls Building)
- Date: Tuesday, August 18th
- Times: 10:30am - 1:30pm
FFA Animal Education Tent
FFA Animal Education Tent
FREE TO VISIT
- DATES: Sunday, August 16-Saturday, August 22
- TIME: 9:00am-9:00pm Daily
- LOCATION: By the Houston School
- PRICE: FREE!
Mitten Putt Co.
Mitten Putt Co.
FREE TO PLAY
- Location: North side of the Merchants barn.
- Date: August 16-August 22
- Times:
- Sunday, August 16: 4p-8p
- Monday, August 17: 3p-8p
- Tuesday, August 18: 9a-8p
- Wednesday, August 19: 3p-8p
- Thursday, August 20: 9a-8p
- Friday, August 21: 2p-8p
- Saturday, August 22: 2p-8p
AUCTIONS
Silent Auction
Silent Auction
- DATES: Sunday, August 16-Saturday, August 22
- TIME:
- August 16-21, 2026 9:00am-CLOSE
- August 22, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
- LOCATION: Merchants Barn
- All proceeds help to support Youth/4-H Premiums
- Check out what we have in our Silent Auction: Silent Auction Items
Small Animal Auction
Small Animal Auction
- DATE: Thursday, August 20
- TIME: Starts at 5:30 PM
- LOCATION: Covered Arena
- ORDER OF SALE: Poultry / Rabbits / Dairy Starter Calf / Goats
Large Animal Auction
Large Animal Auction
- DATE: Friday, August 21
- TIME: Starts at 11:00 AM
- LOCATION: Covered Arena
- ORDER OF SALE: Beef / Swine / Sheep
Youth General Market Project Auction
Youth General Market Project Auction
- DATE: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- TIME: 3:00 PM
- LOCATION: Covered Arena