Bring the Family to the Manistee County Fair!
Late August
Celebrating its 125th Anniversary, the Manistee County Fair welcomes you to join in the fun! Located at the Onekama Fairgrounds along Portage Lake on M-22, the fair offers rides, food, entertainment, and 4-H exhibitions. Admission is just $3.00 for adults, kids 12 and under free. Wristbands are $15 (except Tuesday) which allows you to enjoy the Midway rides all day.HERE IS A LIST OF WHAT HAPPENED IN 2011. THE 2012 SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
Tuesday, August 23
Grounds admission on Tuesday is $1.25...Carnival Rides are $1.25 each or $12.50 all day.
Merchant and Exhibit Building Open, noon-10pm.
"Old Heifer Cafe" Exhibit Building Open, noon-7pm.
Face Painting, 1pm-3pm.
Carnival Opens, 3pm.
PACO quick draw sketch artist, 3pm-5pm.
4H Youth Live Performance, 5:30pm, Entertainment Tent.
Motocross Racing, 7pm, Grandstand. Admission $10 for adults, $5 4-12 years, three and under free.
Wednesday, August 24
Senior & Veterans Day--Free admission into gate for all seniors 55 and older and all veterans.
Merchant & Exhibit Building open, noon-10pm.
"Old Heifer Cafe" Exhibit Building Open, noon-7pm.
Kids Games, to be announced.
Carnival Opens, 3pm.
Eileen Hawkins Polka & Variety Band, 4pm-6pm, Entertainment Tent.
Off Road Demo Scramble & Burnout Contest, 7pm, Grandstand. Admission $10 for adults, $5 4-12 years, three and under free.
Thursday, August 25
4H Appreciation Day
Manistee County Fair Pie Competition, 9am-noon.
Merchant & Exhibit Building Open, noon-10pm.
"Old Heifer Cafe" Exhibit Building, noon-7pm.
Carnival Opens, 3pm.
4H Large and Small animal auction, 5pm.
Karaoke Finals, 4pm-7pm, Entertainment Tent.
Great Lakes Timber Show, 7pm, Grandstand. Admission $5 for adults, 12 and under free.
Friday, August 26
4H Photo Opportunity Day
Merchant & Exhibit Building Open, noon-10pm.
"Old Heifer Cafe" Exhibit Building Open, noon-7pm.
Carnival Opens, 1pm.
SubPrime Blues Band, 4pm-6pm, Entertainment Tent.
4x4 Off Road Rock Crawl, 7pm, Grandstand. Admission $10 for adults, $5 4-12 years, three and under free.
Saturday, August 27
Carnival Opens, noon.
Merchant Building Opens, noon.
"Old Heifer Cafe" Exhibit Building Open, noon-7pm.
Pinewood Derby, noon, Merchant Building.
Kids Games, 1pm-3pm.
Face Painting, 2pm-6pm, Merchant Building.
Lee Malone & Snuggles, 4pm-6pm, Entertainment Tent.
Figure 8 Demo & Demolition Derby, 7pm, Grandstand.
