PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9

August 10, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9

Fair continues through Saturday.

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Western Michigan Fair continues through Saturday. Here are some highlights from Wednesday’s fair.

See schedule below:

Thursday, Aug. 10: Heroes’ Celebration Day

Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under, free. All military veterans and senior citizens admitted free. Shuttle service from parking lot will be available.

9 a.m.: Poultry show
10 a.m.: Dairy show
Noon to 2 p.m.: Special Kids’ Day (by invitation from West Shore Educational Service District)
3 p.m.: Midway opens
3 to 11 p.m.: Read for Rides, available to children who qualified through the Mason County District Library Summer Reading Program.
7 p.m.: TNT Vehicle Barrel Racing and Figure 8, grandstands, $10 per person; $20 pit passes per person
11 p.m.: Midway closes

Friday, Aug. 11

Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under free
10 a.m.: Horse fun games
3 p.m.: Midway opens
5 p.m.: Pedal Pull, presented by the Cooper family, free for kids, show/sale barn
7 p.m.: SJO Supercross, grandstands, $10 per person; $15 pit passes per person
11 p.m.: Midway closes

Saturday, Aug. 12: Finale

Fair entrance, $5 per person; ages 5 and under free

8 a.m.: Western Michigan Fair Association Barnyard Boogie 5K Fun Run/Walk
9 a.m.: Barn Brawl Wrestling Tournament
10 a.m.: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Garden Tractor Pull, grandstands, free adminission
11 a.m.: West Michigan Livestock Council Animal Auction, show/sale barn
1 p.m.: Midway opens
6 p.m.: Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby, grandstands, $15 per person; $20 pit passes per person
11 p.m.: Midway closes