About Jackson County Fair
The Jackson County Fair in Jackson is a seven-day August celebration in the city where the Republican Party was founded, serving the manufacturing and agricultural communities of south-central Michigan. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1854.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the community spirit of one of Michigan's great mid-size industrial cities.
Visitor Tips
Jackson is where the Republican Party was formally organized in 1854 under the oaks — the Cascades Falls Park, the Michigan Space and Science Center, and the historic prison site are local landmarks.
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