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Discount Tickets Now Available Online for Great Lakes State Fair

The revamped Michigan state fair will be held in Novi this Labor Day weekend.

Online discount tickets are now on sale for the , which will take place on Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at the in Novi. Tickets can be purchased at www.GreatLakesStateFair.org until Aug. 30 and are discounted off the gate prices.

Ticket prices are as follows:

All-Inclusive Tickets

(Includes all exhibits and entertainment, one viewing of the circus and unlimited midway rides.)

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Bought in advance:

  • $25 for adults and children 12 and older
  • $20 for children 3-12

Bought at the gate:

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  • $30 for adults and children 12 and older
  • $25 for children 3-12

Fair Only Tickets

(Includes livestock and indoor exhibits, entertainment and beer garden only.)

Bought in advance:

  • $6 for adults and children 12 and older
  • $5 for children 3-12

Bought at the gate:

  • $8 for adults and children 12 and older
  • $6 for children 3-12

There is no charge for children 2 and younger.

The family-focused event will have the typical excitement of previous State Fairs, including animals, agriculture, Michigan-made products, food and beverages, entertainment, and a midway with carnival rides.

The Great Lakes State Fair has also partnered with the Shriners to hold The Detroit Shrine Circus under the Big Top during the fair, with tickets included in the all-inclusive admission price.


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