Shows, special events coming to fairgrounds in 2024

Dean Cousino
·3 min read

MONROE — An Oddities and Horror Fest and the Michigan Tattoo Convention are among the attractions returning to the Monroe County Fairgrounds in 2024 after debuting last year.

These shows are among almost 50 special events and activities taking place on the grounds on a day or weekend other than fair week, July 28-Aug. 3.

"We have a waiting list and there are some other shows that would like to come in. They just have to contact our office," Darryl Diamond, fair manager, said.

The schedule is subject to change, Diamond said. People can visit the fair website at monroecountyfair.org for details and updates.

Some of the handmade dolls artist Kimberly Thon of The Paper Daisy offered at last year's Michigan Oddities and Horror Fest are shown. The show is returning to the fairgrounds this year.
Some of the handmade dolls artist Kimberly Thon of The Paper Daisy offered at last year's Michigan Oddities and Horror Fest are shown. The show is returning to the fairgrounds this year.

Both the Horror show and the tattoo convention drew good crowds in 2023, Diamond said.

Missing this year will be the annual RV Outlet Show that took place in January. However, the fair has added the Livonia Kennel Club to its schedule for the first time. The two-day dog show will take place in July and follow the three-day Ann Arbor Kennel Club show. It is one of three large dog shows planned this year.

"We are very fortunate to have such nice facilities and that our event calendar continues to grow year after year," Diamond said.

Kicking off the year is the 4-H Tack Sale and More Jan. 28. There are still some open dates remaining to reserve other shows or activities, he said. For more information, contact the fair office at 734-241-5775 or email info@monroecountyfair.com.

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The Vintage Market will have three shows inside the Expo Center: March 10, Oct. 6 and Dec. 15. The Monroe County Horseman's Association (FCHA) will offer four shows in its newly remodeled horse show arena in 2024.

The rest of the events:

  • Feb. 3-4: Oddities & Horror Fest

  • Feb. 10-11: Gun & Knife Show

  • Feb. 24-25: Home Builders Association Home and Improvement Show

  • March 2-3: Holistic Expo

  • March 10: The Vintage Market

  • March 16: Ducks Unlimited Banquet

  • March 23: Garage Sale and Flea Market

  • March 30: Winter storage removal

  • April 6: Tom Blanchette Memorial Beef Show

  • April 7: FCHA Tack Sale

  • April 8-12: Soil Conservation District Seedling Tree Sale

  • April 14: Auto Swap Meet

  • April 20: 4-H Spring Rabbit Show

  • April 20-21: Splashback Flyball Tournament

  • April 26: Agricultural Awareness Day

  • April 26-28: Fair Food Vendors Drive-thru

  • May 5: Monroe Bike Show

  • May 10-12: Scout-O-Rama

  • May 10-12: 4-H Horse Show

  • May 12: Open date pending

  • May 19: Motorcycle Swap Meet

  • May 25: Bedford Fire Explorers' training

  • May 31-June 2: FCHA Horse Show

  • June 1: Relay for Life

  • June 7-9: 4-H Horse Show

  • June 16: Monroe Radio Hamfest

  • June 21-23: 4-H Horse Show

  • July 5-7: Ann Arbor Kennel Club Dog Show

  • July 8-9: Livonia Kennel Club Show

  • July 12-14: FCHA Horse Show

  • July 28-Aug. 3: Monroe County Fair

  • Aug. 17-18: Gun & Knife Show

  • Aug. 23-25: FCHA Horse Show

  • Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Splashback Flyball Tournament

  • Sept. 8: Auto Swap Meet

  • Sept. 13-14: Monroe Comic Con.

  • Sept. 27-29: Monroe Kennel Club Dog Show

  • Oct. 5: Winter storage begins

  • Oct. 6: The Vintage Market

  • Oct. 12: FCHA Horse Show

  • Oct. 19: Garage Sale and Flea Market

  • Oct. 26: Grand Day of Medieval Tournament Games

  • Nov. 2-3: Shipshewana on the Road Show

  • Nov. 8-10: Tattoo Convention

  • Nov. 16: 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction

  • Dec. 15: The Village Market

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Shows, special events coming to fairgrounds in 2024