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.
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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.
About Jackson County Fair
Every year, Jackson hosts the Jackson County Fair, which 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.
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