
Kaylea Kosiboski waits her turn to show her sheep.

Cousins David Gaudette, 4, and Hailey Weidus, 5, wait for the sheep competition.
#Western Michigan Fair
The 78th annual Western Michigan Fair officially opens Tuesday at 3 p.m. Judging for 4-H events already began Monday. Here are some photos from the sheep and dog agility competitions. Below, we re-posted the schedule.
Tuesday, Aug. 9:
Fair entrance: $1 . All rides: $1
- 8 a.m.: Swine show
- 8:30 a.m.: Craft judging (buildings not open until judging is done).
- 10 a.m.: Horse show
- 1 p.m.: Fair gates open
- 3 p.m.: Midway opens
- 4 p.m.: Goat show
- 5 p.m.: West Shore Bank Family Buck Night, first 500 children through the gate receive a $1 bill.
- 7 p.m.: Michigan Tractor & Truck Pull Drags, grandstand admission, $10.
- 10 p.m.: Fireworks at the Grandstand, admission free for fair-goers. Hosted by MCP’s own Danny V.
- 11 p.m.: Midway closes.
Wednesday, Aug. 10:
Kids Day: Fair entrance, $3 per person, ages 5 and under, free.
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Lucy Shoup shows her sheep in the ring.
8 a.m.: Poultry show
- 9 a.m.: Dairy cattle show
- 9 a.m.: Horse show
- 11 a.m.: Fair gates open
- Noon: Midway opens
- Noon to 5 p.m.: Kids Day activities, bike drawing at grandstand
- 5 p.m.: Ride wristbands, $15
- 6 p.m.: Marek’s Music Makers, east side of Community Center
- 6:45 p.m.: Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year announced.
- 7 p.m.: Super Kickers Rodeo, grandstand admission $12
- 11 p..: Midway closes
Thursday, Aug. 11

Allison Diehm runs through the dog agility course.
Heros’ Celebration Day: Fair entrance, $3 per person, ages 5 and under free. All veterans and senior citizens admitted free, shuttle service from parking lot available.
- 9 a.m.: Large animal sweepstakes
- Noon to 2 p.m.: Special Kids’ Day; children eligible for this special event will be by invitation through the West Shore Educational Service District.
- 1 p.m.: Jumping and Dressage clinic
- 2 p.m.: Hay bale toss contest, 4-H Beef & Dairy Show Ring, free to fairgoers.
- 3 p.m.: Midway opens, ride wristband, $20, $17 with coupon.
- 4 to 11 p.m.: Read for Rides ticket holders
- 5 p.m.: Mason County 4-H Small Animal Council Auction (chickens, turkeys, ducks, rabbits, goats, young beef). Half-time tribute to veterans.
- 6:30 p.m.: West Michigan Livestock Council (beef, sheep and swine), 4-H Show/Sales Barn.
- 7 p.m.: Western Michigan Old Engine Club Garden Tractor Pull, free admission to fairgoers
- 11 p.m.: Midway closes

Anna Mortensen and her dog on the agility course.
Friday, Aug. 12:
Fantastic Friday: Fair entrance $3 per person, ages 5 and under free.
- 9 a.m.: Small animal sweepstakes
- 10 a.m.: Fun equestrian games
- Noon: Fair gates open
- 3 p.m.: Midway opens
- 5 p.m.: Pedal pull for kids, held in 4-H show/sale barn.
- 6 p.m.: Horse and pony costume class
- 7 p.m.: SJO Supercross, grandstand admission, $10; pit passes, $12
- 11 p.m. Midway closes
Saturday, Aug. 13:
Fair finale. Fair entrance, $3 per person, ages 5 and under free
- 8:30 a.m.: Fourth annual Stampede 5K Fun Run/Walk
- 9 a.m.: Horse and pony costume class
- 9 a.m.: Barn Brawl youth wrestling
- 7 p.m.: Night of Destruction Demolition Derby, grandstand admission, $12; pit passes, $15
- 11 p.m.: Midway closes.