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Executive Director Job Posting

2025-04-22T15:25:23+00:00April 22nd, 2025|MAFE Events|

The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Board of Directors announces that Executive Director John Schut has submitted his resignation, effective April 25. He has served in this role since January 2023. We appreciate his time with the Association and wish him well in his future endeavors.

The personnel committee will begin the screening and interview process to identify the candidate who is the best fit to serve as Executive Director. In the meantime, Lisa Reiff, MAFE Executive […]

REMINDER: Don’t forget MDARD 120 Day Reports

2019-02-22T14:44:52+00:00September 20th, 2014|MAFE Events|

If your fair has not done already, please send your 120 day Financial Report to Cinda Karlik at the Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development. All fairs are required to submit these reports. Below are links to each documet.

14 – year end reports letter

14 – 120 day report

14 – annual statistics

14 – annual update form

14 – confirmation of fair dates

14 – financial statement -120 day report

14 […]

2013 Michigan Fairs & Events brochure

2019-02-22T14:44:53+00:00November 1st, 2013|MAFE Events|

The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is a 125 year old organization, a patriarch within the industry, serving over 400 members; comprised of fairs (87 county or local fairs), festivals and associate members. Associate members include livestock groups and agricultural shows, representatives of grandstand entertainment, carnival and amusements, supplies and equipment, concessions, midway games and trophy services…

Click here to view the current event calendar.

Legislative Updates before Nov. 1, 2013

2019-02-22T14:44:53+00:00November 1st, 2013|MAFE Events|

Unpaid Youth Volunteers Exempt from Work Permits at County Fairs Legislation:
Given To Governor Snyder for his signature at 3:54 pm July 6, 2011.
Passed the House 110-0 (6-23-11); passed the Senate 38-0 (6-30-11)
A Big Thank you to Representative Ken Goike, 33rd District and the 50 addtional Representatives that co-sponsored HB4727.
Click here to download the legislation passed. (7-6-11)

President of the Armada Fair elected to Michigan Legislature, November 2, 2010
Ken Goike Jr, President of the […]

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