St. Joseph County Grange Fair

September 14th - 21st, 2025

Fair Week Camping Information

$270.00 for all non-upgraded electrical sites for two weeks of camping.  

Limit of five gate admission week passes for $35.00.
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$325.00 for all non-upgraded electrical sites for two weeks of camping.  

Limit of five gate admission week passes for $35.00.

Attention Campers that are in the 4-H Camping Area. This is the Area behind Building 33 and Row H!!!

All campers need to have the male end of their cords look like the male yellow plug on the right in picture. This is a standard 120 volt 30 amp camper plug. Cords need to be minimum 12/3 or 10/3 conductor size.

We will have these for campers that do not have this type of plug. Cost is $18.00 and we will wire them for campers, only if they have the right size cords. There are not any more standard 120 outlets to connect to.

Camping Rules

(In accordance with the Michigan Health Department)

The electrical company is requiring all extension cords to be 12 ga. or larger.

All campers, including pre-registered campers MUST check in with the camping office upon arrival to fill out paperwork and get passes.
All campers MUST pay upon arrival
All campers MUST have a permit
All campers use Nottawa Drive In Gate
NO water hoses may stay connected to public water supply
NO Gray Water pits
No campfires or fire pits allowed
Bicycles are NOT allowed on fairgrounds
Each person in the camper must have a season pass, which can be purchased from the camping superintendent.

All campers in the upgraded area will require a 30 amp RV plug or adapter.

All pets brought to the Fairgrounds must have appropriate papers and shots and be confined to the immediate campsite area. Pets may NOT accompany owners into commercial buildings, livestock barns, or on the grounds outside of the owner’s campsite. Violation will be grounds for expulsion from the Fairgrounds and campsite with no refund.
All pets shall be on a 6′ leash and never unattended
Only one (1) car per campsite
NO refunds to persons leaving early.
Camping superintendent has the authority to ask campers to move or leave the grounds.

To make your stay at our fair as easy as possible, please fill out the form and give it to the camp supervisor upon arrival:

Golf Cart/ATV/Off-Road Vehicles Policy:

Any Electric or Motorized (Golf Cart, 4-Wheeler, Gator, or Side-by-side) Vehicle hereinafter “ATVs”) will not be allowed except under the following circumstances:

All ATVs on the fairgrounds during the published Fair dates of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair shall require a permit at a cost determined by the Board and purchased at the fair office before they may be operated on the grounds.
The permit shall only be issued upon presentment of proof of current liability insurance that shall remain in place for the duration of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair, with a policy minimum of $1,000,000.
Operators must be 16 years or older with a valid driver’s license and shall be covered under the individual permit holder’s liability insurance.
The permit must be displayed on the ATV and be visible from the front.
Occupants are limited to the number of people consistent with available seating.
Lights on the front and rear of proper intensity must be operating after dark.
Operation is limited to the specified hours and locations as provided at the time of issuance of the permit. A map will be given to each person showing the routes allowed to travel.

General Permits:

General permits are issued for any general use.
Special routes shall be designated to be used for the livestock area. Hours shall be 6:00 am to 8:00 am for use in delivering feed/supplies to livestock barns. See Map: Red Lines for Livestock Only.
Operators must use extreme caution and minimal speed during operation.

Vendor Permits:

Green permits are designated for Commercial Vendors and Concessionaires.
Operators may drive to their unit location for delivery of supplies until 10:00 am and after 10:00 pm during open Fair days.
Operators must use extreme caution and minimal speed during operation.

Any violation of these rules may result in the removal of the ATV from the fairgrounds, and/or revocation of the permit, or criminal sanctions for trespassing.

Exception: battery-powered wheelchairs and/or battery-powered three-wheeled scooters are permissible for those with medical needs.

TO ALL CAMPERS & LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS

Dog Pound Exit Gate will be opened at 8:00am. 
Re-entry will be allowed at Dog Pound Gate (Golf Cart & Gator Only) from 8:00am – 2:00pm. (Time may change based on business, up to the discretion of the gate attendant only)

Please Note: New Areas for Livestock Trailer Parking