BONUS ATTRACTIONS
Agricultural Museum: Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4. Tour an eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts.
Antique Autos Show: Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4. Featuring cars from 1900-1935, this 4-day informal gathering of car lovers celebrates the early years of the automobile.
Antique Village: Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4. 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.
Barn Dances: Saturday, September 2 featuring Tom Katalin & the Highway 41 Band; and Sunday, September 3 featuring the Peltier Brothers.
Indoor/Outdoor Flea Market: Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4. Dozens of vendors offer a wide variety of items for sale.
Knife and Gun Show: Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3. Buy, sell and trade at this three-day event sponsored by Marble Plus Knife Club.
Vintage Chainsaw Competition: 1 PM, Saturday, September 2. Watch antique chainsaws in action.
SHOW SCHEDULE
GETTING AROUND THE SHOW
We offer a complimentary tractor trolley during show hours. We also have a limited number of golf carts available for rental.
PETS
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.
EARLY EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
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.
We encourage all exhibitors to register early for our 2023 show. This helps us plan the show layout and ensure that there is a spot for every exhibitor. Exhibitors who register by July 31, 2023, are eligible to win one of two $25 Visa gift cards.
Click here to register online for the 2023 Show
Click here to download a printable 2023 Show registration form
CAMPING
A limited number of exhibitor and vendor camping sites are available. If you want 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. Showground quiet hours are 11 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 2023 show. You also receive two complementary weekend wristbands with paid contract. Call Lorraine Zawacki at 906-466-2259 for details.
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
Rod Salyer
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 and Vendor Coordinator
Lorraine Zawacki
Phone: 906-466-2259
Mailing Address: c/o U.P.S.G.E.A.
PO Box 954 Escanaba MI 49829