Have a Moo-velous Time at the Kalamazoo County Fair
Yee-haw! What kid doesn’t love animals? From cows to horses to goats, the Kalamazoo County Fair has it all.
Prepare to be blown away this year’s fair, featuring a medley of animal shows, kiddie rides, acrobats, live music, rodeo, inflatables, and delicious food.
Are you ready for it?
Kalamazoo County Fair Highlights
The Kalamazoo County Fair is full of 4-H fun.
From horse showmanship to pig shows, your kids are going to love mooing and neighing along with their favorite animals on the first two days of the fair.
Be sure to visit Thursday through Saturday for kiddie rides, carnival fun, live entertainment and some of your favorite local food trucks.
Read on for the fair’s schedule, parking, and inside scoop on the jam-packed family activities:
Dates & Times
August 4 – 8, 2026
| Aug 4 | 8 AM – 6 PM (4-H Shows) |
| Aug 5 | 9 AM – 6 PM (4-H Shows) |
| Aug 6 | 9 AM – 7 PM (Senior Day) |
| Aug 7 | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Aug 8 | 9 AM – 7 PM |
Location
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo MI 49048
Kalamazoo County Fair Schedule
The county fair team is hard at work packing in TONS of fun for SWMI families this year. See the planned activities below:
TIP: Check their website for the latest schedule; times and activities are subject to change.
August 4-5: 4-H Showcase
Cheer on your fellow Kalamazoo kids (we’re not talking about the goats!) by attending a 4-H show early in the week.
The Kalamazoo County Fair brings oodles of farm animals to the Expo Center, including cows, sheep, goats, pigs and horses.
August 6-8: Kiddie Rides, Carnival Fun, Rodeo & More
Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s schedules are PACKED with family fun.
BONUS: On Thursday, seniors (ages 60+) are free!
Here are just some of the amazing attractions, activities and entertainment planned:
- Kiddie Rides
- Carnival Games
- Mechanical Bull Riding
- Rodeo
- Inflatables
- Mini golf
- RC Truck Obstacle Course
- The Stone Age Show
- Princess Shows and Meet & Greets
- Superhero Training
- Magic Show
- Touch-A-Truck
- Live Music
- Food Trucks
Must-See Activities & Attractions
Thursday – Saturday: The Stone Age Show & Foam Fun Zone
Saturday: Flying Star Rodeo
This is a full rodeo including bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, roping, and clown acts.
Rodeo tickets are $10 per person; kids 5 and under are free.
Tickets & Admission
Tickets are available per person or vehicle.
Some fair activities will incur an additional charge.
| Tuesday & Wednesday (Aug 4 – 5) |
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| • $10/vehicle • $3/person (vehicles with 8 or more persons) • $3/person (walk-in) |
| Thursday – Saturday (Aug 6 – 8) |
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| • $20/vehicle • $5/person (vehicles with 8 or more persons) • $5/person (walk-ins) Thurs: Senior Day – ages 60+ are free Fri: Veterans and active military members – 1/2 price vehicle admission |
| Weekly Pass (Aug 4 – 8) |
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| • $50/vehicle |
| Fair Activity Tickets |
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| • $2/ticket • $15 for 10 tickets • $25 for 20 tickets Ticketed activities: kiddie rides, bounce houses, inflatable games, rock wall, mechanical bull, pony rides, and mini-golf. Each activity varies from 1-3 tickets. |
| Rodeo Tickets (Aug 8) |
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| • $10/person Kids 5 and under are free |
Your Summer Isn’t Complete Without the Kalamazoo County Fair
Don’t miss this opportunity for such big family fun and education.
This fair is a blue ribbon day for your family to learn about animals, enjoy fun activities, and eat delicious festival food.
Let’s mooooove!
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