Everything you need to know about the Allegan County Fair

ALLEGAN COUNTY — The Allegan County Fair will soon return with a week-long run of fun, food and entertainment.

The fair runs Friday-Saturday, Sept. 6-14, at the Allegan County Fairgrounds, 150 Allegan County Fair Drive. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. and at 1 p.m. on the first Friday.

How much are tickets to the Allegan County Fair?

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students in grades 1-12. Children in kindergarten or younger enter free. Parking is $5.

Those planning to attend multiple days can purchase a nine-day pass that includes parking for $50. Looking for a deal? Plan your visit Monday, Sept. 9, for Carload Day. Admission per carload is $20 and all rides are $3.

What entertainers are headlining the Allegan County Fair?

This year brings plenty of impressive entertainment to Allegan County, including:

• Friday, Sept. 6: Ludacris (7:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, Sept. 7: Third Eye Blind with Theory of a Deadman and Of Mice and Men (7 p.m.)
• Sunday, Sept. 8: Off Road Demo Derby (6 p.m.)
• Monday, Sept. 9: Parade (7 p.m.)
• Tuesday, Sept. 10: Professional Rodeo (7 p.m.)
• Wednesday, Sept. 11: Truck and Tractor Pulls (7 p.m.)
• Thursday, Sept. 12: Jamey Johnson with Whitey Morgan and The 78's (7:30 p.m.)
• Friday, Sept. 13: Oliver Anthony Music (7:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, Sept. 14: Demolition Derby (6 p.m.)

Ticket prices vary for each event.

What are this year’s special events?

• Sunday, Sept. 8: Taste of the Allegan County Fair from 1-3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 9: Carload Day and Children's Day
• Tuesday, Sept. 10: Seniors Day (Tickets for seniors are $5 until 12 p.m.)
• Wednesday, Sept. 11: Ladies Day (Tickets for women are $5 until 12 p.m.)
• Thursday, Sept. 12: Veteran’s Day (Free admission, including parking, for all current and former military service members.)

Can attendees camp?

Camping is $35 per night, plus admission. Camping for all nine nights of the fair is $250, plus a nine-day admission pass for $50.

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What else is coming to the fair this year?

• Carnival Rides
• 4-H Exhibits
• Agricultural Hall
• Talent Competition
• Free Community Area
• Harness Horse Racing
• Commercial Vendors
• Dog Show
• Dan in the Sand

Learn more about admission packages and events at allegancountyfair.com .

— Contact reporter Austin Metz at ametz@hollandsentinel.com .

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Everything you need to know about the Allegan County Fair