PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Thursday, Aug. 10

August 11, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Thursday, Aug. 10

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 Thursday’s fair.

See schedule below:

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

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