Western Michigan Fair

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9

August 10, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Wednesday, Aug. 9 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 Wednesday’s fair. See schedule below: Thursday, Aug. 10: Heroes’ Celebration Day Fair entrance: $5 per person; ages 5 and under, free. All military veterans and senior citizens…

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Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year

August 10, 2023

Griswold is Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Dr. Christiana Griswold earned the title of Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening. The Homemaker of the Year is determined by the amount of winning entries judged at the fair. Four people entered the competition this year and all…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday

August 9, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Western Michigan Fair, Tuesday Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair midway opened Tuesday afternoon and will continue until Saturday. Wednesday is Kids’ Day with $25 wristbands for carnival rides from 1 to 5 p.m. The midway opens at noon. The Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year will be announced…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Fair week begins!

August 7, 2023

PHOTO FEATURE: Fair week begins! Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair began today, Monday, Aug. 7, with youth livestock competitions, exhibit judging and harness racing. The midway will open Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Beginning at 5 p.m., the first 500 children through the gate receive a $1 compliments of West…

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Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 7

July 31, 2023

Western Michigan Fair begins Monday, Aug. 7 PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Western Michigan Fair begins in just over a week.  The event, which began in 1936, includes a variety of events for all ages. The fair midway opens on Tuesday, Aug. 8, but there are several pre-fair events scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7. Tuesday is the official opening…

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