Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A capacity crowd filled the grandstands at the Mason County Fairgrounds Thursday evening to watch the Western Michigan Fair’s Super Kicker Rodeo. The event a variety of traditional rodeo events including roping and bull riding. Audience members participated in the bull riding.
The 85th Western Michigan Fair continues Friday through Saturday of this week.
Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free)
Daily midway wristbands can be purchased for $30.
Friday, Aug. 8
– 10 a.m.: Fun equestrian games
– Noon: Exhibit buildings open
– 3 to 11 p.m.: Midway open
– 5 p.m.: Cooper & Sons Pedal Pull for kids
– 7 p.m.: SJO Super Cross Racing (grandstand admission, $10; pit passes, $15
– 11 p.m.: Midway closes
Saturday, Aug. 9
– 8 a.m.: Barnyard Boogie 5K race (click here to register)
– 9 a.m.: Barn Brawl youth wrestling
– 11 a.m.: West Michigan Livestock Council auction
– Noon to 11 p.m.: Midway open
– 4 p.m.: TNT presents the Mid Season Championship Demolition Derby (grandstand admission, $15; pit passes, $25)
– 11 p.m.: Midway closes
For more information about the Western Michigan Fair, click here.
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