Ionia Free Fair 2025
Jul 10-19, 2025 Ionia, MIAbout
Ionia Free Fair is the world's largest free-admission fair, an important part of the state’s history and nation's one of the top fairs. The fair features animals of all shapes and sizes, daily events including tractor pulls and other entertainment, cultural and art exhibits, the carnival rides, and delicious fair food. Founded in 1915, it is held annualy at the Ionia Fairgrounds in Ionia, MI and draws over 400,000 visitors all around the region. This year, the fair will celebrate its 109th anniversary.
Venue & Organizer
Additional Info
Free
Thursday: 5 pm - 11 pmFriday - Sunday: 1 pm - 11 pmMonday - Tuesday: 3 pm - 11 pmWednesday - Saturday: 1 pm - 11 pm
Single Ticket: $1.50
Monday - Thursday: $30.00Friday - Sunday: $35.00
Monster Trucks: $15 (Ages 12+), $10 (Ages 6-11)Demo Derby: $15 (Ages 6+)Motocross: $12 (Ages 6+)Tractor Pull: $12 (Ages 6+)Rodeo: $15 (Ages 12+), $10 (Ages 6-11)Dirt X SxS Championship Racing: $10 (Ages 6+)
A 10 day parking pass is $30. Otherwise it’s $10 per day.
Free
July 9-18, 2026
Event Features
4-H/FFA: Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Beef Show, Cattle Show, Cavy Show, Dairy Show, Floral Exhibits, Horticultural Exhibits, Livestock Exhibits, Livestock Sale, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Small Animal Show, Swine Show, and more.Competitions & Contests: 5K Run/Walk, Fair Queen, Livestock Judging Contest, Static Exhibit Judging, Talent Contest, Various Competitions, and more.
Entertainment: Bingo, Car Races, Carnival Rides, Children's Activities, Comedy Show, Concert(s), Demolition Derby, Figure 8 Racing, Live Music, Lumberjack Show, Magic/Illusion Show, Monster Truck Show, Motocross, Night of Destruction , Rodeo, Tractor Pull, and more.
Miscellaneous: Antiques Show, Commercial Vendors, Face Painting, Fair Food, Food Auction, Handicap Parking, Health Fair, Horse Show, Kidz Zone, and more.
