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.
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