For those that didn’t know, the U.P. has their own State Fair due to its isolated nature. Held each year in Escanaba since its inception in 1928 the Upper Peninsula State Fair is more accessible to Upper Peninsula residents than the Michigan State Fair held in Detroit.
The gates are open at 8 a.m. until [...]
Is the Michigan State Fair the nation’s oldest?
1 Comment Published August 22nd, 2006 in State of MichiganDid New York hold a state fair before Michigan? The 2006 Michigan State Fair kicks off tomorrow and runs through September 4th. In performing some research to give a little background information on the state fair I have come across conflicting reports as to whether or not the Michigan State Fair is the [...]
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