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Michigan Homemaker of the State Contest

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Deadline: Aug 25, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 28, 2025 11:00 am - Sep 01, 2025 8:00 pm (EST)
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Free

About the event

The Michigan State Fair, LLC, is a private enterprise that continues to grow and evolve, based on the legacy of the original Michigan State Fair, which debuted in 1849. The original event was one of the first statewide Fairs to emerge in the continental USA. The State Fair moved to the Fairgrounds at Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in 1905, and was staged there until 2009, when it was discontinued by a resolution of the state government, due to ongoing budget issues. Following several years of exploratory discussions amongst local leaders and elders in the state agriculture industry, a new Michigan State Fair business model began to emerge; the only one of it’s kind in North America. The 2013 Michigan State Fair was produced as a private entity at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, with zero taxpayer funding. Since that time, the Michigan State Fair, A Private Entity, LLC, has continued to grow, year after year, increasing acreage at the Showplace Fairgrounds to accommodate continued expansion. The event has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of the state’s grand farming heritage and burgeoning agricultural economy. The Michigan State Fair, LLC is devoted to the ongoing development and support of agriculture, business entrepreneurship, and family entertainment, while preserving the legacy and beloved traditions of the original State Fair. This privately produced event carries forward all of the positive aspects of past Fairs, including substantial positive economic impact, with major charitable and community benefits, all with no burden to the taxpayer.
Michigan State Fair, LLC
Michigan State Fair, LLC
Michigan State Fair, LLC
Michigan State Fair, LLC

About the application

Details about the Contest 

 

Thursday, August 28th 2025

Michigan State Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave Novi MI 48374

 

Schedule:

Judging: 11:00 AM
Deliberation: 1:00 PM
Award Luncheon: 2:00 PM
 
Qualifications for Entry:
To be eligible, you must have won the Homemaker of the Year title at your local fair.

Please submit the following information:

Your full name
Name of your fair
Contact information (email and phone number)
Number of people attending the event with you
Any dietary restrictions for you and your guests
 
Participant Guidelines:
Bring a poster board display showcasing your accomplishments and community involvement.
Be prepared for a 15-minute interview with the judging panel.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Participation


Michigan State Fair – Homemaker of the Year

By participating in the Michigan State Fair Homemaker of the Year event, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

 

Eligibility:
Participants must have won the Homemaker of the Year title at a recognized local fair in Michigan.


Submission Requirements:
All required information (name, fair, contact info, number attending, and dietary restrictions) must be submitted by the stated deadline. Incomplete entries may result in disqualification.


Event Participation:
Participants are expected to attend the full event, including judging, deliberation, and the award luncheon.

 

Display Materials:
Participants must bring a poster board that accurately and appropriately represents their achievements. Materials must be suitable for a public, family-friendly environment.

 

Interview:
Each participant will be required to complete a 15-minute in-person interview with the judging panel.

 

Conduct:
All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner throughout the event. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event.


Media Release:
By participating, you grant permission to the Michigan State Fair to use photographs, video, and your name for promotional and archival purposes.


Travel and Expenses:
All travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the participant unless otherwise stated.


Judging Decisions:
All decisions made by the judging panel are final.


Liability:
The Michigan State Fair and its affiliates are not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury incurred during participation in the event.

Questions on the application

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Your Bio
  • Food Allergies/restrictions
  • Number of persons attending (including you)
  • Event Participation
  • Upload a photo of yourself for publicity reasons.
  • What Fair did you win at?
Michigan Homemaker of the State Contest
Michigan Homemaker of the State Contest
2025 Michigan State Fair, LLC
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