Michigan State Fair begins Aug. 31 in Novi
NOVI – The Michigan State Fair will take place Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Admission starts at $10 a day.
New this year are the Great Pumpkin Contest, My MI Farmland, an aquatic acrobat show and wider aisles.
The pumpkins will be weighed at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 in the main arena. Prizes will be awarded.
“The giant pumpkins that you see in the main aisle will be weighed at the new, open-to-the-public Giant Pumpkin Contest during the fair,” fair organizers said.
Also new this year is My MI Farmland, an interactive exhibit on Michigan’s agriculture.
“The new area will feature a variety of activities focused on educating consumers about farming and agriculture in Michigan,” organizers said. “Our goal is to help people connect with where their food and fiber comes from. Farmland will feature milking cows, live baby animals, trivia wheel and tractor simulator. We will have farmer volunteers to answer questions and help attendees navigate this fun space.”
An aquatic acrobat show also is new at this year’s fair. The water show will feature springboard maneuvers, “living mermaids” and aqua bola feats.
This year, most of the main aisles have been increased by up to 30 feet.
Other annual attractions include the Shrine Circus, live music, beer tent, 5K race, midway rides, food and animals. For a schedule of activities, visit michiganstatefairllc.com/schedule-breakdown.
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The Michigan State Fair celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. More than 215,000 attended, and the fair gave 1.2 million to charitable and community organizations. In 10 years, the fair has donated nearly $5.4 million to charities.
To learn more about the Michigan State Fair, visit michiganstatefairllc.com or MichiganStateFair on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Michigan State Fair begins Aug. 31 in Novi
