County Fair Guide

Bay County Fair & Youth Expo

Bay City, Michigan

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2026 Dates

August 4–8, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the community spirit of one of Michigan's historic Great Lakes port cities.

Visitor Tips

Bay City is on Saginaw Bay at the Saginaw River mouth — the historic downtown, the Tall Ship Appledore, and Saginaw Bay's exceptional waterfowl hunting and fishing define this community.

About Bay County Fair & Youth Expo

The Bay County Fair & Youth Expo in Bay City is a five-day August celebration at the mouth of the Saginaw River, serving the industrial and agricultural communities of Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region.

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