Notable Fact
The Michigan State Fair began in Detroit in 1849, one of the earliest state fairs in the country, but the state discontinued its funding and shut it down in 2009, with no fair held in 2010 or 2011. A private company revived it in 2012 at a new venue in Novi — a genuine ownership break that makes an unbroken “1849 to today” claim misleading.
Source: Michigan State Fair LLC (official)Local Tips
The Michigan State Fair was dormant for years before its revival — the Novi location in Oakland County brings the fair to metro Detroit's suburban heartland.
The Fair
In Novi, the Michigan State Fair is a six-day Labor Day celebration in suburban Detroit, drawing visitors from across Michigan for the state's premier agricultural and entertainment fair after its long hiatus and revival. With roots going back to 1849, it's among Michigan's oldest continuously held fairs.
What You'll Find There
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, a large midway, nationally known grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the full Michigan state fair experience.
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