Fair 2022

Tews named Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 10, 2022

Tews named Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Julie Tews was awarded the 2022 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening at the Mason County Fairgrounds. Seven women entered the homemaker of the year competition. Second through sixth place included: Jeanne Knuth, second; Casey Leese, third; Helga Hendrickson, fourth; Della St. Louis, fifth;…

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Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Wednesday, Aug. 10. 

August 10, 2022

Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Wednesday, Aug. 10.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Western Michigan Fair officially started Tuesday, Aug. 9. Here is an assortment of some photographs created today by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway. Note to parents: Please feel free to share/download these images.  To see a fair schedule, click here. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Tuesday, Aug. 9.

August 9, 2022

Western Michigan Fair in pictures, Tuesday, Aug. 9 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2022 Western Michigan Fair officially started Tuesday, Aug. 9. Here is an assortment of some photographs created today by Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway. Note to parents: Please feel free to share/download these images.  To see a fair schedule, click here. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Harness racing starts today at the fair.

August 9, 2022

Harness racing starts today at the fair. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Harness racing takes place today, Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Western Michigan Fair. The races were initially scheduled to begin Monday but were postponed due to rain. Tuesday’s races begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday’s races begin at 1 p.m. The fair’s midway opens at 3…

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Western Michigan Fair animal competitions begin; fair opens Tuesday.

August 8, 2022

Western Michigan Fair animal competitions begin; fair opens Tuesday. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 83rd annual Western Michigan Fair officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 9 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 13. Pre-fair events began Monday, which included a sheep show and a goat show. Still exhibit judging also took place. The fair schedule is as follows: Tuesday,…

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