The Oceana County Fair is the longest running county fair in the state of Michigan. It is a 5-day event held annually at the Oceana County Fairgrounds in Hart, Michigan. Featuring food, fun, and exciting events, the fair is a great way to finish your summer in Oceana County.

 Fun and Festivities for the Whole Family

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 19 – ENTRY DAY

MIDWAY CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Haul-in Day – everything but DRAFT and LIGHT horses (they may if they wish)

• 8:00 am-12:00 pm – Weigh In
• By 5:00 pm – Youth Exhibit Building Check-in
• 5:30 pm –  Harness Horse Races (Grandstand, free admission)
• By 7:00 pm – Adult Exhibit Check-in

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

• 8:00 am – Swine Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)
• 9:00 am- 3:00 pm – Youth & Educational Building Judging (4H/Youth & Educational Buildings closed until 3 pm)
• 4:00 pm – Sheep Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)
• 5:30 pm – Harness Horse Racing (Grandstand, free admission)
• 7:00 pm – Micro-Wrestling (Grandstand)

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY – Over 60 admitted FREE until 6:00 PM

• 8:30 am – Beef Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Large Arena)
• 9:00 am – Poultry Showmanship (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)
• ~12:00 pm – Draft Horse Halter/Ponies, Mules & Cross Classes (Large Arena, after Beef Judging)
• 5:30 pm – Mini Horse Driving Classes (Infield Arena)
• 5:30 pm – Draft Horses Driving Classes (Infield Arena)
• 5:30 pm – Harness Horse Racing (Grandstand, free admission)

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

• 9:00 am – Dairy Cattle Judging – Youth & Open (Large Arena)
• 9:00 am – Goat Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)
• 10:00 am – Rabbit Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)
• 6:45 pm – Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors (Grandstand, free admission)
• 7:00 pm – 4-H Market Livestock Auction (Grandstand, free admission)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Midway opens at 1:00 PM

Special – $25.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Special – $25.00 armband will let you ride from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

*Individual ride tickets will be available.

• 9:00 am – English & Western Riding Classes (Infield Arena)
• 9:00 am – Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter Classes (Infield Arena)
• 2:00 pm – Heavyweight Horse Pulling (Grandstand, free admission)
• 4:00 pm – Cow Trail Classes/Costume Class (Large Arena)
• 5:30 pm – Grandstand Opens – Ticket Sales Begin
• 7:00 pm – West Michigan Pullers Tractor Pull (Grandstand, Adults $10.00, Children 12 & under $5.00, tickets go on sale at 5:30 pm)
  • 6500# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors
  • 6200# Modified Gas Trucks
  • 9300# Super Farm Tractor
  • 8000# Hot Diesel Trucks
  • 8200# Street Diesel Trucks
  • 8200# Pro Street Diesel Trucks
  • 12000# Field Farm Tractors
  • More info available at www.mttpa.com

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

FINAL DAY OF FAIR

• 10:00 am – Grand Slam Showmanship (Beginning in Rabbit/Poultry Barn & working up to larger animals in Large Arena)
• 10:00 am – Horse Games (Infield Arena)
• 10:00 am – Garden Tractor Pull (Grandstand, free admission) – sponsored by Western Michigan Old Engine Club
  • Transfer Sled Only
  • Stock Tractors Only
  • 11 Classes ranging from 750# to 1200#
• 1:00 pm – Ag Olympics (Large Arena) – all kids 19 yrs and under are invited to participate; games, fun & prizes
• 4:00 pm – Bump N Run Off Road Derby, followed by Demolition Derby (7:00 pm)  (Grandstand, Adults $20.00, Children 12 & under $10.00, covers both events, tickets go on sale at 2:00 pm)
  • Small Mod fwd, Small Stock fwd, Small Stock Youth fwd, Small Stock Powder Puff, Powerwheels ($40 entry car & driver; $20 pit passes all ages)
  • Big Car Motor Swap, Big Bonestock 1/2 ton trucks, Small Car GUt n Go fwd, Minivan Gut n Go fwd, Small Trucks & SUVs ($40 entry car & driver; $20 pit passes all ages)
  • Hosted by T-N-T Demolition Derby (www.tntdemoderby.com)
• 5:00 pm – 5-H Small Market & Junior Market Auctions (Large Arena)