Not every summer event needs to be about headliner concerts or Instagram-worthy pop-ups. Sometimes you just want funnel cake, a midway, and the satisfying chaos of a figure-eight race. The Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg runs July 10–19, 2026, and it delivers exactly that — ten full days of the kind of summer fun that doesn’t require a trend piece to explain.
The Grandstand Is Where It Gets Wild
The grandstand events are the beating heart of the fair, and the 2026 schedule does not disappoint:
- Friday, July 10: Figure 8 Races + live concert with fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Saturday, July 11: Monster Truck Show
- Sunday, July 12: The River Church outdoor service
- Monday, July 13: Rodeo
- Tuesday & Wednesday, July 14–15: Microwrestling Federation
- Thursday, July 16: Night of Destruction Demo Derby
- Friday, July 17: Figure 8 Championship
- Saturday, July 18: Off Road Derby and Twisted Trailer Race
Monster trucks. A rodeo. A demo derby with a “Night of Destruction” title. Microwrestling. This is a grandstand schedule that goes out of its way to keep things interesting every single night.
Grandstand tickets are available in advance: Adults $15, Kids 6–14 $7, Kids 5 and under free.
Everything Else the Fair Has to Offer
Beyond the grandstand, the Oakland County Fair is exactly what a county fair should be — sprawling, loud, and full of things to look at:
Carnival Rides and Midway Games: The midway runs all 10 days, with rides ranging from family-friendly to the kind that make you question your choices. Classic carnival games line the path alongside them.
Petting Zoo: Younger kids can get up close with animals, a perennial fair highlight that never gets old.
Live Entertainment: In addition to the grandstand headliners, the fair features live music and performances throughout the grounds across the full run.
Agriculture and 4-H Exhibits: This is a county fair in the real sense — livestock competitions, 4-H project displays, and agricultural exhibits that connect the fair to its roots as a community event.
Food: Everything you expect — corn dogs, elephant ears, fresh-squeezed lemonade, fried everything — plus a variety of vendors serving actual meals for when the midway snacks aren’t going to cut it.
Location and Getting There
Springfield Oaks County Park is at 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, in northern Oakland County. It’s a straightforward drive from Pontiac, Waterford, Auburn Hills, and surrounding communities. On-site parking is available.
Fair hours vary by day. Check oakfair.org for the full daily schedule, admission prices, and advance grandstand ticket purchases.
For more information, call 248-634-8830.
A Fair That Still Feels Like a Fair
There’s a reason county fairs have survived for generations: they’re genuinely fun, genuinely inclusive, and don’t require any particular taste or demographic to enjoy. The Oakland County Fair at Springfield Oaks is the real thing — not a curated experience, not a branded festival, just ten days of community, competition, and cotton candy in a park in Oakland County.
That’s worth the drive.
Full schedule and tickets: oakfair.org
