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Lenawee County Fair

Adrian, Michigan

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2026 Dates

Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026

Duration

7 days

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Size

medium

Verified Highlight

Michigan's longest-running fair, the Lenawee County Fair has operated continuously since 1835 — nearly 190 years. Held each July in Adrian, it draws from one of Michigan's most agricultural counties and maintains the livestock and 4-H traditions that define a classic Midwestern county fair.

Source: A Healthier Michigan

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the agricultural community spirit of one of Michigan's most productive southern counties.

About Lenawee County Fair

The Lenawee County Fair in Adrian is a seven-day late-July celebration in southern Michigan's border country, serving the agricultural and manufacturing communities of the Raisin River valley near Ohio. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1812.

Visitor Tips

Adrian is on the River Raisin where Michigan's southern farming belt meets Ohio — the famous River Raisin National Battlefield (War of 1812) and Siena Heights University are local landmarks.

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