The Ingham County Fair Celebrating Its 170th Year: 2024 Schedule

The food, the rides, the entertainment--it's a feast for the senses, and it's back: The Ingham County Fair. What started as a street fair on the courthouse lawn has evolved into an annual tradition that draws tens of thousands throughout the course of a week. This year marks the 170th anniversary of one of the area's most anticipated events.

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The 2024 Ingham County Fair is July 29 - August 3rd and is billed as 'The Best Fair Ever.'

What To Know When You Go To The 2024 Ingham County Fair

If you want to save a few bucks, I recommend getting your tickets online. General admission tickets to the Ingham Country for adults ages 13-61 are $8 when purchased on the Ingham County Fair website versus $10 at the gate.

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Seniors (ages 62 and older) and children ages 3-12 can also save with an e-ticket. Admission is $6 online and $7 at the gate.

Single Day and Mega Bands Offer Unlimited Rides at Ingham County Fair

For those seeking more thrills than calories, the Ingham County Fair has something special for you. Their ride partner, Skerbeck Entertainment Group, is offering unlimited single-day ride wristbands for $30 at the gate ($25 if purchased online before noon on July 29th).

Mega Bands are good for unlimited rides EVERY DAY OF THE FAIR and can be purchased for $90. For premium rides like "Top Gun," single-day and mega band holders will also require 4 tickets in addition to their bands.

2024 Ingham County Fair Grandstand Event Schedule

Grandstand entertainment tickets also include admission to the fair, so if you're heading to a show, there's more money for elephant ears. Here's a look at this year's grandstand line for the Ingham County Fair:

• Monday: Monster Trucks
  • $25
• Tuesday: Bump 'n Run Demolition Derby
  • $20
• Wednesday: 170th Birthday Bash with STARFARM and Hot Air Balloon Rides
  • $15 (STARFARM)
  • $40 (Hot Air Ballon Rides reservations recommended; click here)
• Thursday: Flying Stars Rodeo
  • $25
• Friday: Tractor Pull
  • $25
• Saturday: SJO Motocross
  • $20

Here's to another 170 years of the Ingham County Fair. Here's a look at some of Michigan's rich fair history.