Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds, Home to the Eastern MI State Fair & Michigan Lavender Festival in Imlay City
Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds
The Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds in Imlay City is best known for the annual fair.
Throughout the year, it also hosts expos, shows, and large outdoor events, like the Eastern Michigan State Fair and The Original Michigan Lavender Festival.
Eastern Michigan State Fair
Experience five days of nonstop excitement at the Eastern Michigan State Fair.
Your admission includes rides, grandstand events, a petting zoo and live entertainment—all happening at the end of July, rain or shine!
What to Expect
- Unlimited carnival rides
- Grandstand events
- Petting zoo
- Free parking
- Live entertainment & shows
Good to Know
Children under 3 have free admission but no ride privileges.
The Original Michigan Lavender Festival
“Welcome to the largest lavender festival on the east coast! It all happens in early June at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds.
The Original Michigan Lavender Festival showcases Michigan’s top lavender farms, growers, and producers along with more than 175 artists & makers.
Many of the lavender farms in Michigan are represented at this event.
What to Expect:
- Food Truck Gathering with Metro-Detroit’s BEST Food Trucks
- Learn about the many benefits of lavender
- Lavender-themed treats like lavender lemonade
- DIY workshops
- Family activities including adventure zones for kids, alpacas, and more
- Free Parking
Good to Know:
Come back in July for Lavender Daze at Indigo Lavender Farms. This event offers 50 acres of lavender fields, live music, and an artist market.”
Also mentioned
Hey Michigan Event Calendar