U.P. State Fair to be held Aug. 17-23
Fireworks are seen in the background at a previous U.P. State Fair in Escanaba. (Photo courtesy of the U.P. State Fair)
An aerial photo of the U.P. State Fairgrounds is seen during a previous event. (Photo courtesy of the U.P. State Fair)
Fireworks are seen in the background at a previous U.P. State Fair in Escanaba. (Photo courtesy of the U.P. State Fair)
An aerial photo of the U.P. State Fairgrounds is seen during a previous event. (Photo courtesy of the U.P. State Fair)
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ESCANABA -- This year's U.P. State Fair is set for Aug. 17-23 in Escanaba.
"Since 2010, the UP State Fair has been operating independently of state funding and our emergence as Michigan's only State Fair," reads the fair website. "The fair is now governed by the Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority with representatives from all 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula and the Hannahville Indian Community.
"Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has provided a place for folks from across the nation to experience and celebrate the unique culture and heritage of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The fair remains as unique and wonderful as the people and places found across this marvelous peninsula. Nowhere is the slogan 'Pure Michigan' more suitable than in Escanaba during the annual Upper Peninsula State Fair. Come experience 'Pure Fun, Pure Goodness, and Pure Michigan' at the Upper Peninsula State Fair - this year and every year."
This year's grandstand events will feature the ATV Big Air Tour, Phil Vassar, the Woodland Sky Dance Company, Tia Wood, Daughtry, and Midland.
The U.P. State Fairgrounds are located at 2401 12th Avenue North in Escanaba. For a full schedule of events and entertainment, visit www.upstatefair.net.