Annual Fair Board Meeting
The annual fair board meeting will be held on November 4th at 6:00pm,
with the regular meeting following it at the Road Commission building.
Regular fair board meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at the fairgrounds at 7:00pm.
*During cold weather, they are instead held at the Manistee County Road Commission building
Please Join Us - We are looking for new board members with fresh ideas!
Manistee County Agricultural Society
Our Mission Statement
The Manistee County Agricultural Society is committed to providing an annual county fair for the purpose of exhibition of livestock, produce and handiwork, as well as family-oriented entertainment in a wholesome environment.
It is the Society's goal to promote and support youth activities and participation to encourage involvement from surrounding communities. The Manistee County Agricultural Society, periodically throughout the year, will provide or permit to be provided activities on the fairgrounds for public entertainment and enrichment.
The Manistee County Fair originated in 1886 under the name of the Manistee County Agricultural Society and is still recognized as a non-profit Michigan Corporation. Manistee County Fairgrounds is owned by Manistee County and managed by the Board of Directors of the Manistee County
Agricultural Society.
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2024 Board of Directors
President John Schimke - 231-510-5307
Vice President Herman Gamelin - 231-510-2725
Treasurer Janelle Ware - 231-510-7703
Secretary Elaine Bossingham- 231-632-1968
Corres. Sec. Treas. Ann Wilkosz - 231-723-7764
County Commissioner Janice McCraner - 231-590-9408
Director Paul Adamski - 231-510-7887
Director Mike Deleon - 231-463-3507
Director Cindy Gamelin - 231-887-0218
Director Chantel Gamelin - 231-970-9119
Director Melissa Renner - 231-510-3994
Director Joe Schimke - 231-930-8773
Director Jessica Chick - 231-299-9114
Director Tina Bray - 231-852-3758
Director John Manthey - 231-740-4823
Youth Director Ahnalesiah Gamelin