Oceana County Fair Information

Gate Admission: $5.00/person (Children under 5 are FREE)

Fair Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

DAILY:

• Free Parking (Handicap parking must have Dept of Motor Vehicle plate or placard)
• Free transportation to and from the parking area
• Hundreds of exhibits, trophies, and ribbons on display in buildings
• Commercial Building open from 12:00 noon – 10:00 pm.

NOTE: Unauthorized animals and/or pets not allowed on the fairgrounds at any time except in designated areas only, with Fair Board permission (with the exception of leader/service dogs).

Inclement Weather Statement

• Exhibitors, vendors, and visitors should be aware of changing weather possibilities at all times while on the grounds
• In the event of severe weather at the Oceana County Fairgrounds, law enforcement staff will work closely to ensure the safety of all
• If you are on the Oceana County Fairgrounds when severe weather becomes imminent:
• Fair Board will make an announcement via the PA system that everyone should secure tents as much as possible and move into a nearby building. Exhibitors with animals on the grounds as well as the building superintendents should return to their respective barns. Fair Board staff will make an announcement when it is safe to move out onto the fairgrounds.

Fair Officers

• Paul Erickson ~ President
• Carl Weigand ~ Vice-President
• Stacia Erickson ~ Secretary
• Sean Carey ~ Treasurer

Fair Coordinators & Superintendents

• • 4-H Program Coordinator:
  • Youth Exhibit Building: Amanda Van Sickle (231-923-6789)
  • 4-H Youth Council Representative:  Michelle Holiday (231-742-0414)
  • Adult Educational Exhibit Building: Lindsey Merten (231-742-0594)
  • Commercial Exhibit Building: Stacia Erickson (231-873-5740)
  • Beef: Hollis Rockwell III (231-425-6447)
  • Dairy: Heide S. Dunn (231-690-7924)
  • Draft Horses: Zack Hintz (231-301-3936)
  • Goats: Kip Cole (231-861-4359)
  • Light Horses: Sarah Esquivel (231-578-7640)
  • Poultry: Kim Adkins (231-730-1462)
  • Rabbits/Pocket Pets/Cavies: Karen Pankow (231-873-2162)
  • Sheep: Lindsey Merten & Heidi Michaels (231-742-0594)
  • Swine: Phil Carter (231-750-0975)
  • Youth Activities Director: Becky Freeman
  • Electrical Maintenance: Carl Weigand Jr.
  • Fair Veterinarian: Dr. Sarah Esquivel
  • Oceana County Grange: Gordon Merten
  • Harness Racing Program: Mike Cary
  • Police/Safety: Craig Mast, Sheriff
  • Publicity: Stacia Erickson

The Oceana County Fair is owned and organized by the Oceana County Agricultural Society.

The 4-H and Youth Exhibition Programs at the Oceana County Fair are organized through the Michigan State University Extension Office in Hart, Michigan. You can visit their website to find more information about registration and regulations for entering exhibits and livestock at the fair, and general information about the Oceana County 4-H program.