America's First State Fair
August 22nd - September 1st
The Best Entertainment Value In Michigan Can Be Found At The Michigan State Fair With Fun-Filled Fair Events For Everyone Every Day
LOCATION
We are conveniently and centrally located in southeast Michigan at the corner of Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Detroit - two miles from I-75, three miles from I-696, and eight miles from I-94.
HOURS
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
FAIR ADMISSION
$ 10.00
$ 5.00 - Children 3 -12 years of age
$ 5.00 - Seniors 62 years of age and older
FREE - Children 2 years of age and under
Hand stamps available for same day re-entry
SEASONAL ADMISSION PASS
$ 35.00
$ 10.00 - Children 3 - 12 years of age
$ 10.00 - Seniors 62 years of age and older
FREE - Children 2 years of age and under
PARKING
Parking is $7.00 per vehicle
Re-entry for parking is NOT permitted
ENTRANCE POLICIES
The following are not permitted on the Fairgrounds: alcohol, glass containers, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, motorized vehicles, or pets. Trained dogs are permitted for handicapped guests.
SPECIAL DAYS
Monday, August 25th - Seniors Day
Seniors (62+): FREE Admission All Day
(10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
Sunday, August 31st - Armed Service Day
All Military (with proper ID): FREE Admission
All Day (10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
SPECIAL NEEDS
Rentals of Strollers, Wagons, Wheelchairs and Electric Scooters
Strollers: NA
Wagons: NA
Wheelchairs: NA
Electric Scooters: NA
Locations: Woodward Entrance and Midway Entrance
On Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays, there will also be a rental location at the State Fair Entrance
BAND SHELL CONCERT POLICIES
General admission into the Fair does not guarantee free entry into Concerts in the Band Shell. Video and sound recording devices are NOT permitted in the Band Shell during Concerts. This policy will be strictly enforced by Michigan State Fair Security. Cameras are permitted with a "No Flash" policy dependent upon entertainer.
INFORMATION BOOTHS
Information regarding daily events, directions, and souvenir sales can be obtained at information booths throughout the fairgrounds.
FIRST AID
First Aid is located on Motor City Avenue, south of the Band Shell.
LOST CHILDREN
Young children will be assisted to the Lost Children's Playground located on the south side of the Fairgrounds (corner of Motor City Avenue and Wolverine Way).
LOST & FOUND
Located at Michigan State Police Command Center in the Coliseum.
PAY TELEPHONES & ATMS
Located throughout the fairgrounds.
SOUVENIRS
A wide variety of great souvenirs and commemorative gift items are available at the Fair stores located throughout the fairgrounds. These include T-shirts, sweat shirts, lapel pins, hats, postcards of the "World's Largest Stove" and the Michigan State Fair cookbooks. Visit shops located in the Michigan Mart, on the corner of Great Lakes Blvd. & Wolverine Way, and just north of the Band Shell on the southwest corner of Mackinac Strait & Blue Ribbon Blvd.
CONTACT US
By Mail:
Steven R. Jenkins, General Manager
Michigan State Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
1120 W. State Fair Avenue
Detroit, MI 48203
By Phone: 313.369.8250/54
By Fax: 313.369.8410
By Email: BennettJ9@michigan.gov
INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE