Oceana County Fair Schedule of Events

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

MIDWAY CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY

• 5:00 pm – Harness Horse Racing (Grandstand, free admission)
• 6:00 pm – Work Bee  (4-H/youth in barns)

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 – ENTRY DAY (Free Gate)

MIDWAY CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Haul-in Day – everything but DRAFT and LIGHT horses (they may if they wish)

• By 5:00 pm – Youth Exhibit Building Check-in Deadline
• 5:00 pm –  Harness Horse Races (Grandstand, free admission)
• By 7:00 pm – Adult Exhibit Check-in Deadline

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

• 8:00 am – Swine Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)
• 9:00 am- 3:00 pm – Youth & Educational Building Judging (4H/Youth & Educational Buildings closed until 3 pm)
• 2:00 pm – Harness Horse Racing (Grandstand, free admission)
• 4:00 pm – Sheep Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY – Over 55 admitted FREE until 2:00 PM

• 8:30 am – Beef Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Large Arena)
• 9:00 am – Poultry Showmanship (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)
• 3:00 pm – Draft Horse Halter/Ponies, Mules & Cross Classes (Large Arena, after Beef Judging)
• 6:30 pm – Draft Horses Driving Classes (Large Arena)
• 7:00 pm – Micro-Wrestling (Grandstand, purchase tickets at https://www.microwrestling.com/events/oceanacountyfair2024)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

• 9:00 am – Dairy Cattle Judging – Youth & Open (Large Arena)
• 9:00 am – Goat Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)
• 10:00 am – Rabbit Youth & Open Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)
• 6:45 pm – Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors (Grandstand, free admission)
• 7:00 pm – 4-H Market Livestock Auction (Grandstand, free admission)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Midway opens at 1:00 PM

Special – $25.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

*Individual ride tickets will be available.

• 9:00 am – English & Western Riding Classes (Infield Arena)
• 1:00 pm – Draft Riding Classes (Large Arena)
• 1:30 pm – Draft Log Pulling (Large Arena)
• 2:00 pm – Heavyweight Horse Pulling (Grandstand, free admission)
• 4:00 pm – Cow Trail Classes/Costume Class (Large Arena)
• 5:30 pm – Grandstand Opens – Ticket Sales Begin
• 7:00 pm – West Michigan Pullers Tractor Pull (Grandstand, Adults $10.00, Children 12 & under $5.00, tickets go on sale at 5:30 pm)
  • 6500# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors
  • 6200# Modified Gas Trucks
  • 9300# Super Farm Tractor
  • 8000# Hot Diesel Trucks
  • 8200# Street Diesel Trucks
  • 8200# Pro Street Diesel Trucks
  • 12000# Field Farm Tractors
  • More info available at www.mttpa.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

FINAL DAY OF FAIR

• 10:00 am – Grand Slam Showmanship (Beginning in Rabbit/Poultry Barn & working up to larger animals in Large Arena)
• 10:00 am – Horse Games (Infield Arena)
• 1:00 pm – Ag Olympics (Large Arena) – all kids 19 yrs and under are invited to participate; games, fun & prizes
• 4:00 pm – Bump N Run, Demo Derby (6:30 pm)  (Grandstand, Adults $20.00, Children 12 & under $10.00, covers both events, tickets go on sale at 2:00 pm)
  • Powerwheels, Small car stock fwd,  YOUTH Small car stock fwd, Powderpuff Small car stock fwd  ($50 entry car & driver; $30 pit passes all ages)
  • Youth Bonestock fwd, MWFA Challenge, Minivan stock fwd, Small car Stock fwd, Half ton truck – ($50 entry car & driver; $30 pit passes all ages)
  • Motor Swap big car ($75 entry car & driver )
  • Hosted by T-N-T Demolition Derby (www.tntderby.com)
  • For questions on rules 231-343-8868; Other info call 231-425-6990, Todd.  All cars & trucks must be registered 1 hour prior to showtime.
• 5:00 pm – 4-H Small Market & Junior Market Auctions (Large Arena)

Commercial Building Open from 12 pm – 9 pm

Education Building Open from 9 am – 9 pm

Youth Exhibit building Open from 9 am – 9 pm