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Welcome to the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair!

This webpage has been created to make it easier for all to find events, rules, guidelines and more! We will continue to update this page as necessary. 

2023 SALE BILL 

Physical Address: Isabella County Fairgrounds

                                500 N Mission Rd.

                                 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Mailing Address: Isabella County Fairgrounds

                              PO Box 700

                              Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0700

FAIR BOARD MEMBERS

Ed Lynch (2024)            Amy Vogel (2024)              Pat Travis (2024)           Jerry McDonald (2024)      Brianna Filhart (2024)  Deb Acker (2023)              Steve Recker (2023)     Rod Dent (2023)

Ed Filhart (2023)           Jerry Benchley (2023)

New this year: Golf cart/vehicle changes have been made! Carts must all have a permit for a cost of $25. Please see General Rules for more information. 

Fair Events and Schedule

Please note that these dates are subject to change. These are our plans as of now. Any changes will be communicated via our Facebook page and this website. 

Barn Set-up Dates

Beef - Monday, July 17 @ 6

Swine - Tuesday, July 18 @ 6

Dairy Feeder - Wednesday, July 19 @ 6

Sheep - Thursday, July 20 @ 6

Horses- Thursday, July 20 @ 6

Still Exhibit Barn - Thursday, July 20, 1-8pm

Large Animal Entry Times

Swine- Sunday, 8:00-10:00 am 

Beef- 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Feeders- 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Sheep- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

         2023 Small Animal Schedule

Saturday, 7/22, 12:30-1:00 Enter Dogs

                           1:00pm Dogs 
Sunday, 7/23, 12:30-1:00 Enter Cats

                         1:00 Cat Show

                         4:00-6:00 Enter Poultry, Rabbits and Goats 
Monday, 7/24, 8:30am Rabbit Showmanship & Breed Classes
Tuesday, 7/25, 8:30-9:30 Enter Eggs

                         10:00am Poultry Showmanship & Judging
Wednesday, 7/26, 9:00 Goat Showmanship & Judging
                        6:30 Small Animal Auction (Small Animal Barn)
Thursday, 7/27, 10:30-11:00 Enter Pocket Pets

                           11:00 Pocket Pet Judging

                            6:00-8:00 Dog Demonstration (Small Animal                                              Barn)
Friday, 7/28, 2:00 Overall Small Animal Showmanship
Saturday, 7/29, 11:00 Goat Hand Milking Contest
                           11:30 Small Animal Fun Day

Sunday 7/30 8:00-10:00 All Small Animals Released

Large Animal Livestock 

Monday July 24th              Dairy Feeders - 9am

Tuesday July 25th             Swine - 8am

Tuesday July 25th             Sheep – Following Swine Judging

Wednesday July 26th       Beef – 9am

Thursday July 27th           Dairy Show – 9am

                                            Livestock Sale - 5 pm

                                          Sale order: Sheep, beef, milk, feeders, swine

Saturday July 29th           Overall Large Animal Showmanship – 9am

Midway Information

Monday- 2 PM- Close, $25 armband BOGO Free

Tuesday- 1 PM- Close, $15 Kids Day

Wednesday- 1 PM - Close, $25 Armband

Thursday- 1 PM - Close, $25 Armband

Friday- 1 PM - Close, $25 Armband

Saturday- 1 PM - Close, Last Blast Special $20 each

Grandstand Events

Monday, July 24 at 7:00 pm- Hometown Showdown (free admission) sponsored by My 104.3 and Buck 92.3

Tuesday, July 25th at 7:00 pm - Super Kicker Rodeo ($10 admission, children under 5 are free) sponsored by Krapohl Ford

Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00pm- SJO Productions Motocross ($10 admission, children under 5 are free, pit passes $20), sponsored by WCFX CANCELLED

Friday, July 28th at 7:30- Demolition Derby 9 ($10 admission, children under 5 are free, pit passes $20)

Saturday, July 29th at 6:00 pm WMPullers Super Stock Tractors, Pickup and Semi Pull ($10 admission, children under 5 are free, pit passes $20)

Sponsored by I Ride Isabella County Transportation Commission 

Pedal Pull- Saturday, July 29 @ 2 in front of the foodstand

Bike Giveaway- Register from 2-4 Saturday, must be present to win

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