County Fair Guide

Marquette County Fair

Marquette, Michigan

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2026 Dates

August 13–15, 2026

Duration

2 days

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Size

medium

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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