About Marquette County Fair
The Marquette County Fair, based in Marquette, is a two-day August celebration in the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving the iron ore mining, Northern Michigan University, and outdoor recreation communities of the Lake Superior shoreline.
Visitor Tips
Marquette is the UP's largest city on Lake Superior — the Presque Isle Park, the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, and the renowned mountain biking trails are exceptional.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, and the community spirit of the UP's cultural and commercial hub on Lake Superior.
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