NEW FOR 2022
- Friday night dance featuring Tom Katalin & the Highway 41 band.
- Tractor games on Saturday.
- Kids sawdust money hunt.
- Tractor slow races on Sunday. Participants MUST register by 6 PM on Friday, September 2. You can register today by calling or texting Nicole Landers at 906-280-8453.
- Hawaiian theme shopping cart decorating contest for kids 5-14. We provide the cart and there will be cash prizes. Participants MUST register by 6 PM on Friday, September 2. You can register today by calling or texting Nicole Landers at 906-280-8453.
- Barnyard theme trailer decorating contest. Any trailer that can be towed behind a tractor and/or lawn tractor can enter. Cash prizes for the winners. Participants MUST register by 6 PM on Friday, September 2. You can register today by calling or texting Nicole Landers at 906-280-8453.
SHOW HOURS
Friday, September 2: 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, September 3: 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, September 4: 9 AM – 5 PM
Monday, September 5: 9 AM – 4 PM
Click here to view the show schedule
LOCATION
The show is held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 2 & 41, Escanaba, Michigan. The street address is 2401 12th Avenue North, Escanaba, MI 49829.
Visitors should use the parking entrances on 14th Avenue North. Entry to the show is through the ticket gate only. No walk ins.
Exhibitors should use the entrance on 9th Avenue North. Unless you are obviously transporting equipment to the show, a wristband is required for entry.
Click here to view a map of the showgrounds
BONUS ATTRACTIONS
Agricultural Museum: Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5. Tour an eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts.
Antique Autos Show: Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5. Featuring cars from 1900-1935, this 4-day informal gathering of car lovers celebrates the early years of the automobile.
Antique Village: Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5. A variety of shops and working displays offer insight into the past, with an emphasis on regional history. Local artisans demonstrate traditional handicrafts and many of their creations are available for purchase.
DNR Pocket Park: Friday, September 2. A kid-friendly 1-acre site, featuring a fishing pond (stocked with bluegills for catch-and-release fishing), archery and pellet gun ranges, a fire tower, a waterfall and a dozen specialty gardens.
Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market: Friday, September 2 – Monday, September 5. Visit one of the largest flea markets in the Upper Peninsula. Dozens of vendors offer a wide variety of items for sale.
Knife and Gun Show: Friday, September 2 – Sunday, September 4. Buy, sell and trade at this three-day event sponsored by Marble Plus Knife Club.
GETTING AROUND THE SHOW
ACCESSIBILITY
The showgrounds are relatively flat and can be navigated fairly easily. Because of the sandy soil, there is very little mud. All of the buildings are accessible
TRACTOR TROLLEY
To help you get around, we offer a complimentary shuttle service during show hours. The route includes stops in the exhibition area, the flea market area, Antique Village, and the ticket gate.
GOLF CART RENTALS
We have a limited number of golf carts available for visitors. Rentals are located near the Ticket Gate.
All privately owned golf carts or side by sides must register and show proof of insurance before being operated on the show grounds.
PETS
Pets are welcome at our show. However, if your animal is skittish about loud noises or crowds, you should probably leave it at home.
Pets must be properly supervised and/or contained at all times. Animals out on the showgrounds must be on a 6-foot leash and should not be taken into food service areas. Please clean up after your pet.
SAFETY FIRST
Be alert for moving equipment. Antique equipment often lacks the driver visibility and breaking ability of modern machines. Please help avoid accidents by keeping minimum 3 feet distance from all running equipment.
No bare feet on show grounds.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the exhibition areas during show hours.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
All makes and models of tractors, gas engines, steam engines, agricultural implements and antique automobiles are welcome at our show. There is no charge to exhibit.
Click here to download a printable exhibitor information sheet
CAMPING
We have a limited number of exhibitor and vendor camping sites available. If you wish to camp in the exhibition area, please register early. Sites are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Exhibitors and vendors are not charged camping fees for Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night.
Early arrivals are changed a daily $20 camping fee from the time they hook up to water and electricity up to Friday evening. No charge for primitive camping.
Showgrounds quiet hours are 10 PM – 6 AM
Click here for the U.P. State Fairgrounds camping policy
FLEA MARKET VENDOR INFORMATION
We have a variety of flea market spaces available for our 2022 show. Each space entitles you to a specified amount of footage. You also receive two complementary weekend wristbands to the show.
Vendor set up for our 47th Annual Show begins on Thursday, September 1. No early set up please.
Vendors are responsible for removal of all property not sold, trash disposal, etc.
PRICING:
Outdoor Food ($155)
Outdoor Flea Market (50′ wide x 25′ deep) $70
Outdoor Flea Market (30′ wide x 50′ deep) $70
Outdoor Flea Market (50′ wide x 30′ deep) $70
Outdoor Flea Market (50 wide x 22′ deep) $35
Indoor Flea Market (2 tables) $85 If more than 2 tables are needed, you must supply your own
Additional adult wristband $10 (Children 14 and under receive free admission)
Last year’s space is not guaranteed. Spaces are assigned only when contract and payment is received. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited.
Click here to download the 2022 vendor contract.
Click here to download a map of the indoor flea market area.
Click here to download a map of the outdoor flea market area.
CONTACTS
Show Manager
Nicole Landers
Email: diamond45transport@gmail.com
Phone: 906-280-8453
Mailing Address: c/o U.P.S.G.E.A.
PO Box 954 Escanaba MI 49829
Exhibitor Registration
Email: rosalyer@aol.com
Phone: 734-369-7163
Mailing Address: c/o U.P.S.G.E.A.
PO Box 954 Escanaba MI 49829
Flea Market
Email: upfleamarket@gmail.com
Susan Beauchamp, 906-280-5058 (day)
Anne Chapman, 906-398-7526 (evenings after 6:30 PM)
Mailing Address: Flea Market c/o U.P.S.G.E.A.
PO Box 954 Escanaba MI 49829