County Fair Guide

Otsego County Fair

Gaylord, Michigan

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2026 Dates

August 10–15, 2026

Duration

7 days

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Size

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What to Know

In Gaylord, the Otsego County Fair is a seven-day mid-August celebration in the Alpine Village of northern Michigan, serving the ski resort, oil field, and agricultural communities of Otsego County.

On the Midway

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the northern Michigan alpine resort community spirit of the Gaylord area.

Before You Go

Gaylord calls itself the Alpine Village and sits at the top of Michigan's Lower Peninsula — the world-class golf courses, ski resorts, and proximity to Elk Lake and Otsego Lake make it a year-round destination.

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