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Winter Storage

The Midland Fairgrounds welcomes property for Winter storage each year in late October. The buildings can accommodate varying quantities of campers, boats, pontoons, cars, trucks, and more.


All Winter Storage Customers must have a reservation in advance of bringing property to store with us. If you have not yet filled out your Winter storage agreement form and paid your $100 deposit, please contact our office to see if there is still space available for your property Info@midlandfair.net.


We are still accepting reservations for Outdoor storage of properties.


There are limited reservations available for indoor storage of smaller low-profile equipment such as pontoons, jet skis, small boats, pop-ups, and cars and other vehicles. Please contact our office if you would like to secure a reservation for this type of equipment storage, or if filled, be added to our wait list.

Pricing for Storage space:

  • $15/ft.  Indoor storage (Limited availability based on renewals)
  • $13/ft.  Covered storage 
  • $10/ft.  Outside storage (Available)


Proper storage measurements are important

If your item arrives and is not measured properly there may be a fee assessed. 


Proper Measurement is Tip to Tip, measure to the closest half ft. rounding up.

Examples:

  • Tip of the hitch to the bumper of the trailer
  • Cars bumper to bumper
  • Camper front of goose neck anything that protrudes outside the trailer that you want stored (examples motors, bike racks, flag poles etc. Anything attached that expands the length of storage square foot needed to safety store your equipment) 

-Not the advertised length of boat

-Not floor dimensions of 5th wheel

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We need to know actual space it will take up for storage. Improper measurements makes for loss in available storage space and poor planning. Thank you for your understanding.

 

All property is stored by type and aligned to building by size. We will be contacting storage customers from last year who have stored certain types of property (motorhomes, cars, pontoons, pop-ups, and boats) in certain buildings to reserve space for this year. There will be very limited storage availability for fifth wheels and some campers.


All storage is done by reservation.   

Important Dates: May 31st, 2024

Previous year customer who wish to reserve their storage space with us for the following year.

  • Have until May 30th to confirm your reservation to keep your storage space for the following season.
  • Confirmed reservation means storage agreement is completed and signed and $100 nonrefundable deposit collected. (Cash, Check, or Credit)
  • Winter Storage Reservation Form
  • If not confirmed by this date then the space will be released for potential sale to our waitlisted customers

 

Storage Intake Dates: 

All Winter Storage Customers must have a reservation in advance of bringing property to store with us

October 28th 2024- November 8th 2024

(M-F 9:00 AM-4:00 PM)

*Cars only have the option to arrive early on October 24th & October 25th 2024.*


Storage Removal Dates: 

March 24th 2025 – April 4th 2025

(M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

You will need to call in advance to have an appointment to pick up your property

Intake Process: Customers who have paid their deposit and have a confirmed reservation should make final payment to our office prior to drop off. When final payment is made the storage tag can be picked up at our office. When bringing the property onto the grounds for storage please practice caution and follow the signs and instructions on where to park property by type. 


Removal of Property: Owner must remove the stored property from Fairgrounds between Monday March 24, 2025 and Friday April 4, 2025  (Monday-Friday 9am-4pm). If owner does not remove the stored property on or before April 4, 2025, a fee of $10.00 per day will be charged. 


Winter storage is dormant storage meaning we do not move anything once it is put away and we are not able to function as a workshop for property that needs to be serviced. If you know you need your property before the exit period, notify the staff upon arrival so it can be tagged and stored properly. No refunds or adjustments will be made to customers who remove storage early. Additional charges of $200.00 will apply for property that must be removed during the storage season. 


We appreciate your understanding of these policies they are put in place so we can make our storage safe and useful for years to come. Thank you for your patronage.

Facility Rentals

The Midland Fairgrounds can host a variety of both indoor and outdoor events. 


To discuss available dates for your next event please email the Fair Office Info@midlandfair.net or call (989) 835-7901.

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Base Facility and Grounds Rental Cost are listed below:

  • There are other cost and fees involved in a rental agreement based on use of grounds or customer request.
Building/Space/Equipment Daily Rental Rate
FAIR CENTER $750
​Merchant #2 $300
Merchant #22 $300
​Merchant #25 $300
Building #29 $300
Building #37 $300
School House $100
Glover Arena $350
Horse Arena and Practice Pen $900
Midway Area (No Buildings) $500
Grandstands $5000
Pavilion Area $75
​Outdoor Space Rental $150 minimum / Rate negotiated based on area(s) contracted for use
8 Ft. Rectangular Banquet Tables $10/ea
Metal Folding Chairs $1/ea

Equine/Main Arena Rental

EQUINE/MAIN ARENA OVERVIEW

The Midland Fairgrounds facility is has the following arena space available for equine and livestock events: 


The Main Arena is 160 x 240 in size. The riding area within the main arena is 130 x 240 with a 2NS sand/clay mixture base including the warm up pen. The arena has bleacher seating for 800 people. The show office and announcer's booth has a complete PA system available to customers. A small vending area is also part of the main arena. The facility allows use of existing trail equipment and cones located in the storage area. 


The Practice Arena is a spacious 90x230 and includes a covered wash rack. 


The Glover Arena may be available for rental with some equine events.  It is a 100x200 wide span arena that serves as a great option for trail events, warm up area or other livestock events.


The Outdoor arena was created in 2018, measuring 110 x 160 and gives customers an additional option for riding or exercising horses. 

STALLING OPTIONS

The Midland Fairgrounds has several barns that are available for equine events with 412 stalls. Portable stalls can be brought in at show's expense and placed in adjacent livestock barns measuring 60x200. 

Barn 18, Open Horse Barn, has 70 10x10 stalls

Barn 24 New Equestrian Center, has 141 10x10 stalls 

Barn 21, Draft Horse Barn, has 38  10x11 stalls

Barn 29, Pony Barn, has 37 8x10 stalls and 20 10x10 portable stalls

Barn 36, Youth Livestock Barn, has 46 10x10 portable stalls

Barn 39, Open Livestock Barn, currently unavailable

Barn 22, Merchant Building Barn, currently unavailable

Harness Horse Barns have an additional 126 stalls





HORSE BARN STALL CHART

Seasonal Camping

​(May through October weather permitting)


Midland Fairgrounds has over 400 campsites and is located at 6905 Eastman Avenue in Midland, Michigan 48642. There are modern bathhouses, electrical hookups and shared water sources throughout the campground. Most sites have 30 amp electrical services. Some sites are pull through while others require backing the trailer into the campsite. A sanitation station is available for use at the main gate with a fee of $10.00 (drop-box located at station) during the timeframe of April through October. 

Camping Cost: $25/night.

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We hope to see you to soon.

Facility and Grounds Rental

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