Mecosta County Free Fair 2026

**above prices reflect all additional fees as per the Federal Trade Commission's new rule

FOR ONLINE PURCHASES:

A small merchandise fee is charged per item:
$2 per ride band;

$5 per mega band

Location(s):

540 West Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 - 231-796-5378

BUY IN ADVANCE AND SAVE!

Advance Mega band vouchers $90

(onsite $100)
Purchases can be made locally or online.

Advance discount ends the day before the Fair begins.

CARNIVAL HOURS OF OPERATION & PRICING:

TUESDAY:

5pm-11pm *delayed opening due to extreme heat
~~1pm~~-11pm
~~1st session ride band 1pm-5pm $20~~
2nd session ride band 5pm-11pm $25

WEDNESDAY:12pm-11pm$25 unlimited daily ride band

THURSDAY:
1pm-11pm
1st session ride band 1pm-5pm $20
2nd session ride band 5pm-11pm $25

FRIDAY:
1pm-11pm
$30 unlimited daily ride band

SATURDAY:
1pm-11pm
$30 unlimited daily ride band

PLEASE NOTE:
Ride bands only provide unlimited rides during the session in which they are purchased.
The armband is no longer valid when that session ends.

TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE 4 FOR $5

TICKETS ARE FOR RIDES ONLY; CONCESSIONS ACCEPT CASH OR CC

Opening and closing times are subject to change without notice due to weather or other unforeseen occurrences.
Rides require 2-6 tickets per rider.
Daily armbands are valid on the session of purchase only, no transfers or swapping.
All sales FINAL.