Western Michigan Fair

Demo derby is grand finale to 86th West Michigan Fair

August 10, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The grandstands at the Mason County Fairgrounds were at full capacity Saturday night for the grand finale event of the 86th Western Michigan Fair, the TNT Mid Season Championship Demolition Derby. Western Michigan Fair Board officials said this year’s fair had record-breaking attendance each day. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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Pedal pulling at the fair

August 9, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — An annual tradition at the Western Michigan Fair is the Friday pedal, presented by Cooper & Sons Pedal Pulling. Here are some highlights: Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to…

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Capacity crowd watches rodeo at Western Michigan Fair

August 7, 2025

  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…

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Making history: first man selected as Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 7, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Pete Wilson of Sherman Township made history Wednesday when he was selected as the first man, in the 86 year history of the Western Michigan Fair, to be named Homemaker of the Year. The father of 11 children operates Kid Ranch CSA Farm on Beyer Road, along with his wife, Jill, and…

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Photo Feature: Wednesday at the Western Michigan Fair

August 7, 2025

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Wednesday was Kids’ Day at the 86th Western Michigan Fair. Here are some photos highlighting the day. See schedule below. Fair admittance: $5 per person; children ages 5 and under, free) Daily midway wristbands can be purchased for $35. Thursday, Aug. 7 Senior citizens, ages 60 and older, admitted free –…

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