Otsego County Fair 2025
Aug 17-23, 2025 Gaylord, MIAbout
Officially began in 1881, Otsego County Fair is a 7-day fair, scheduled to be held from August 17, 2025 (Sunday) to August 23, 2025 (Saturday) at the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Gaylord, MI and organized by Otsego County Fair Association. The fair attracts over 17,000 visitors around the region. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy some good clean entertainment, eat first-rate food prepared by local cooks, and view some great exhibits. This is the 144th edition of the event.
Venue & Organizer
Otsego County Fairgrounds
275 Fairview Street Gaylord, MIAdditional Info
Sunday - Monday: FreeTuesday - Saturday: $5Kids Under 5: Free
Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmWednesday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmThursday - Saturday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Western Day Event: $10 per familyHeavy Weight Horse Pulling: $5Twisted P Rodeo: $18 (ages 11+), $12 (ages 5-10)Micro Wrestling: $18 (ages 11+), $12 (ages 5-10)Bump n Run: $18 (ages 11+), $12 (ages 5-10)Night of Destruction: $18 (ages 11+), $12 (ages 5-10)
Tuesday & Thursday: $20Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: $30
Free
Event Features
4-H/FFA: Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Beef Show, Cattle Show, Dairy Show, Floral Exhibits, Goat Show, Horse Show, Horticultural Exhibits, Livestock Exhibits, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Steer Show, Swine Show, Youth Livestock Auction, and more.Competitions & Contests: Coloring Contest, Fair Princess, Fair Queen, Livestock Judging Contest, Static Exhibit Judging, Various Competitions, and more.
Entertainment: Barrel Race, Bounce Houses, Bull Riding, Bump-N-Run, Carnival Rides, Children's Activities, Circus Show, Concert(s), Demolition Derby, Horse Pull, Inflatables, Live Music, Micro Wrestling, Night of Destruction , Power Wheels Derby, Puppet Show, Rodeo, Wood Carver Show, and more.
Miscellaneous: Commercial Vendors, Cowboy Church, Face Painting, Fair Food, Firefighter Show, Horse Show, K-9 Show, Kidz Zone, Movie Night, and more.
