Springfield Oaks

Approximately 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset, or as posted at the entrance.

Springfield Oaks

A head table and banquet tables set up for a wedding

Event Venues

Looking to hold a special event or meeting? There are many options at Springfield Oaks.

The Event Center, Carousel Hall and Grand Hall provide the perfect place and an affordable option for banquets, award ceremonies and other special events. The barns, grounds and arenas can easily accommodate large events, and the horse areas and arenas are a great choice for horse shows and other activities. The Ellis Barn is a beautiful setting for an elegant, rustic country wedding or other celebrations.

Venues can be rented together or separately for maximum flexibility in event planning. Explore our venues, rental packages and decorating guidelines in the Springfield Oaks Facility Rental Information Packet.

To learn more about the possibilities for your event, call 248-599-2708 or complete the Springfield Oaks Rental Inquiry Form and email it to secreservations@oakgov.com.

Oakland County Fair

It wouldn’t be summer without the Oakland County Fair!

The fairgrounds return to Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 10-19 with amazing shows, thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Oakland County Parks is the presenting sponsor of the fair.

This year’s festivities will kick-off with a special ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, July 10 that will mark not only the 250th anniversary of the United States, but also the 60th year of Oakland County Parks. During the opening tribute, leaders will dedicate a historic marker recognizing the fair’s role during the Civil War with a color guard presentation, veteran recognition and more. Afterward, the first 300 guests will enjoy cake and ice cream to celebrate the park system’s 60th birthday. The day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display and grand finale tribute to America, courtesy of OCP.

July 10 will also be Military Appreciation Day, recognizing the service and sacrifice of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with special activities throughout the day as well as free admission to the fair for the day with military ID.

The first 400 residents to register in advance on the fair website will receive a free one-day parking pass on opening day, courtesy of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Other fair highlights not to be missed include:

Family-friendly entertainment like Racing Pigs, Sea Lion Splash, monster truck rides, Miracle of Birth Barn and Show-Me-Safari Petting Zoo
Agricultural exhibits showcasing local youth
Carnival rides food and games
Livestock shows and demonstrations, such as horse, market poultry shows, cat, pocket pet, dog, sheep, cavy, rabbit, goat, hog/swine and cattle shows
Live events, including Figure 8 races, ATR Monster Truck Show, Lost Nation Rodeo, Microwrestling Federation, Night of Destruction, Off Road Derby and Figure 8 King of the Ring
Educational experiences for all ages

Fair hours are 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The fair closes on its final day at 7 p.m. For full schedules, ticket information and event details, visit www.OakFair.org.

Upcoming Events

Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7 - Mane 2 Tail Connection Horse Show. Details: www.canr.msu.edu/oakland
Sunday, June 7 - Join local artisans, designers and small-batch makers for the Bespoke Market, featuring handmade goods and consumables from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: thebespokemarkets.com
Sunday-Thursday, June 21-25 - Oakland County Horse Camp, featuring a variety of riding disciplines. Information: www.canr.msu.edu/oakland
Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 8-9 - Paint Creek Valley Grand Finale Show. Details: www.canr.msu.edu/oakland
Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29: Great Gaits of MI heads to Springfield Oaks for an Open Horse Show. Information: Great Gaits of MI
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11 - The Michigan Antique Festival returns with two days filled with more than 400 antique dealers, food, live music and more. Details: miantiquefestival.com/davisburg-antique-market

About

Springfield Oaks is home of the historic Ellis Barn and annual Oakland County Fair, which draws 100,000+ visitors annually to the 10-day event. The 1884 Ellis Barn is 14,000-square-feet and features an indoor riding arena, 11 box stalls, mechanical exercise ring and cavernous second floor for hay and straw. The barn was donated by former major league baseball players Kirk Gibson and Tim Birtsas and moved from its original located on Dixie Highway to Springfield Oaks in 2005. Today, the barn is used to host weddings and special events like the Michigan Antique Festival. The park also offers a multipurpose room for banquets, reunions and seminars as well as exhibit hall space. The grounds include two outdoor arenas.

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