2026 Fair Schedlue
fun at the fair
~ StoneAge Show
~ Wild World Adventure
~ Foam Fun Zone Show
~ Rufus the Dufus
~ Boom
~ Miracle of Life Exhibit
~Antique Village Displays & Entertainment
~Live Local Realty Family of the Day
~ Park in Our Parking Lot for Free Giveaways
~ Ionia Free Fair Car Giveaway
~ $10 Meal Deals
Thursday - July 16, 2026
West Side Distribution Day at The Fair
Ionia Free Fair 5K Run: 6:30 PM
Midway Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Foundation Kickoff Dinner
~ 6:30 PM, Queens Pageant
No Grandstand Event
Friday - July 17, 2026
Pinnacle Spas Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Ag Industry Breakfast
~ 2:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 5:30 PM, Caitlin Cusack
~ 8:00 PM, Class of ’98 Band
Grandstand Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
~ 5:00 PM, Pit Party
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and Under are Free
~ Kids Tickets (6-11) – $12.00
~ Adult Ticket (12 and up) – $20.00
Saturday - July 18, 2026
CL Trucking & Excavating Day at The Fair
Ionia Free Fair Grand Parade: 11:30 AM
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 1:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 2:00 PM, Sweet C & The Sunset Riders
~ 5:00 PM, Edge of Sundown
~ 8:00 PM, Mega 80’s
Grandstand Event: Monster Truck Throwdown
~ 5:00 PM, Pit Party
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and Under are Free
~ Kids Tickets (6-11) – $12.00
~ Adult Ticket (12 and up) – $20.00
Sunday - July 19, 2026
PFCU Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 1:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 3:00 PM, Talent Show
~ Burrito Eating Contest
~ 6:30 PM, Summer of Impact
Grandstand Event: Night Of Destruction Demo Derby & Twisted Trailer Derby
~ 6:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – $15.00
Monday - July 20, 2026
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
National Bank Building:
~ 7:00 PM, Pie & Cake Auction PM
E!Park:
~ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Senior Wellness Day
~ 5:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 7:00 PM, Don Middlebrooke
Grandstand Event: Queen City Stunt Circus
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – BOGO FREE $10.00
Tuesday - July 21, 2026
Herbruck's Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Covered Arena:
~ 6:00 PM, Gallon of Milk Sale
E!Park:
~ 2:00 PM, Kids Day
~ 5:00 PM, Kids Day Bike Raffle
~ 7:00 PM, Glad All Over
Grandstand Event: SJO Motorcross
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – $12.00
Wednesday - July 22, 2026
Matcor Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Covered Arena:
~ 5:30 PM, Small Animal Sale
E!Park:
~ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Cops Day
~ 7:00 PM, 404 Delux
Grandstand Event: Motorhome Demo Derby
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – $15.00
Thursday - July 23, 2026
M1 Community Credit Union Day at The Fair
$5.00, Before 5:00 PM Party:1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Parking, Drinks, Treats, Food, and Other Select Items $5.00 Each
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours : 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Covered Arena:
~ 4:00 PM, Large Animal Sale
E!Park:
~ 10:00 AM, Veterans Day (Must Be Pre-Registered)
~ 5:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 7:00 PM, Jedi Mind Trip
Grandstand Event: Great Lakes Lightening Sprints
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – $12.00
Friday - July 24, 2026
Farm Depot Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 10:00 AM, Ladies Day
~ 2:00 PM, Wild World Reptile Show
~ 3:00 PM, IHS Dance Team
~ 5:00 PM, Steve Chapel
~ 8:00 PM, Journey Tribute
Grandstand Event: Ionia Free Fair American Pro Rodeo
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Kids Ticket (6-11) – $10.00
~ Adult Ticket (12 and up) – $15.00
Saturday - July 25, 2026
Choice Concrete Construction Day at The Fair
Midway Hours: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Marketplace Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bingo: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
E!Park:
~ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Local Band Jam
~ 7:00 PM, Some Peoples Kids
~ 8:00 PM, Exit 73
~ 9:00 PM, Professor Numb
Grandstand Event: NTPA Tractor Pulls
~ 7:00 PM, Show Starts
~ Kids 5 and under are Free
~ Tickets (Age 6 and up) – $20.00