The local fair is a staple across small-town America every summer and fall, so don't miss out when it comes through West Branch, MI. Whether you come for the local carnival rides or the mud bog at the grandstands, you'll find all kinds of fun at the Ogemaw County Fair.
The local fair has a lot to offer this year. Our livestock exhibitions are starting bright and early, so be sure to get here on time. The local carnival and grandstand will fire up in the afternoon, so you'll have plenty of time to check out the fairgrounds before the action starts.
No Gate Fee
(All exhibits must have been preregistered by August 1st)
7am-9am Swine Exhibits accepted & weighed-in
10am-noon Beef Exhibits accepted & weighed-in
10am-noon Rabbit Exhibits accepted
10am-noon Poultry Exhibits accepted
12:30pm MANDATORY Beef Barn Meeting
1pm-2:30pm Sheep & Goat Exhibits accepted & weighed in
3pm-5pm Horse Exhibits accepted
4pm MANDATORY Small Animal Meeting in Small Animal Barn
4pm-7pm Exhibit tag pick up in Main Office & Still Exhibits accepted
6pm MANDATORY Swine Pre-show in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
6pm MANDATORY Horse Meeting between the Horse Barns
7:30pm Rear Wheel Drive Figure 8 and Front Wheel Drive Bump & Run Derby at the Grandstands
No Gate Fee
(All exhibits must have been preregistered by August 1st)
8am-11am Exhibit tag pick up in main office - NO tags available after 11am
8am-noon Still Exhibits accepted
8am-noon Record books accepted
9am Judging of Rabbits
Noon Judging of Poultry in Small Animal Barn
Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring - Lasagna Dinner
1pm Exhibit Buildings close for judging, will re-open 10am Tuesday
1pm-10pm Bingo in the Bingo Building
4pm Showman of Showmanship for Small Animals in Small Animal Barn
6pm Open Horse Speed Show
6pm Sheep Pre-show in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
6:30pm Flag Raising & Opening Ceremony at the Freedom Pavilion
7pm Motocross & 4-Wheeler Races at the Grandstands
7:30pm Beef & Dairy Beef Pre-show in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
Veteran's Day
Gate fee: $1 for veterans
8:30am-10am All Dairy accepted
9am Judging of Swine in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
10am Exhibits on display in Building 1 & 2
10am Antique Village Opens
10am-9pm Breastfeeding Area in Building #2, Courtesy of DHD#2
Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring - Roast Beef Dinner
Noon-5pm John Marek Music & More strolling the grounds
Noon-5pm John Marek Music & More strolling the grounds
Noon-6pm Three P's wagon rides
Noon-6pm Shuttle Rides (free-weather permitting)
1pm-5:15pm Carnival Opens Armbands $30
1pm-7pm Glass Blowing in the Antique Village
1pm Judging of Sheep in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
1pm-10pm Bingo in Bingo Building
2pm Thrashing Machine Demo- Antique Village
5:45pm-11pm Carnival Open- Armbands $35
6pm VETERANS TRIBUTE by Dan "Walleye" Smith in The Griffin Barn
7pm Church Service at "Church in the Woods"
7:30 Bump & Run Derby at the Grandstands
9pm Antique Village closes
10pm Exhibit Buildings close
Kid's Day
9am Youth Horse Performance
10am Exhibits on display in Building 1 & 2
10am Antique Village Opens
10am-9pm Breastfeeding Area in Building #2, Courtesy of DHD#2
10am Dairy Show - Open & Youth in the Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
11am-3pm Car Seat Safety Check
Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring - BBQ Chicken Dinner
Noon-5pm John Marek Music & More strolling the grounds
Noon-6pm Three P's wagon rides
Noon-6pm Shuttle Rides (free-weather permitting)
Noon KIDS DAY Bike Drawing registration opens by Main Office
1pm-11pm Carnival Opens- Armbands $30
1pm-7pm Glass Blowing in the Antique Village
1pm-10pm Bingo in Bingo Building
1:30pm Round Em' Up Camp in Antique Village - branding, panning for gold, roping, and other western fun
2pm Thrashing Machine Demo- Antique Village
2:30pm Judging of Goats in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
4pm-10pm Virtual Reality FREE
4:30pm KIDS DAY Bike Drawing registration closes
5pm KIDS DAY Bike Drawing & Giveaway sponsored by Ann's Hair Affair in the Griffin Barn.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
Senior Citizen's Day
Seniors 60 and older $1 gate fee
$2.00 Ride Thursdays - All Ride Tickets: $2.00 sold in $10.00 increments (arm bands also available for regular pricing)
9am Judging of Market Beef & Dairy Beef in the Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
10am Exhibits on display in Building 1 & 2
10am Antique Village Opens
10am-9pm Breastfeeding Area in Building #2, Courtesy of DHD#2
Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring - Country Style BBQ Rib Dinner
Noon-5pm SENIORS DAY in the Griffin Barn sponsored by Superior News
AGRICULTURE DAY
10am Exhibits on display in Building 1 & 2
10am Antique Village Opens
10am-9pm Breastfeeding Area in Building #2, Courtesy of DHD#2
11amShowman of Showmanship Competition Large Animals in Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
11am Youth Horse Speed Show
11am Printing Press Live Demo in Antique Village
Noon Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring - Baked Ham Dinner
Noon Record books must be turned back in to Building #2
Noon-5:15pm Carnival Opens- Armbands $30
Noon-5pm John Marek Music & More strolling the grounds
Noon-6pm Three P's wagon rides
Noon-6pm Shuttle Rides (free-weather permitting)
1pm-7pm Glass Blowing in the Antique Village
1pm-10pm Bingo in Bingo Building
2pm Thrashing Machine Demo - Antique Village
1:30pm Sign up for Pioneer Games in Griffin Barn
2pm Pioneer Games in lawn outside of Griffin Barn
4pm-10pm Virtual Reality FREE
4pm Dual Sled Tractor and Truck Pull in the Grandstands
5pm Hypnotist Erick Känd in the Griffin Barn
5:45pm-11pm Carnival Open- Armbands $35
7pm Church Service at "Church in the Woods"
7pm-11pm Teen Zone Glow Paint Party - FREE
8pm Hypnotist Erick Känd in the Griffin Barn
9pm Antique Village closes
10pm Exhibit Buildings close
THEME - PIONEER DAYS TO MODERN WAYS
9am Open Horse Show (performance only) MUST BE pre-registered by August 1st - current negative Coggins required.
10am Exhibits on display in Building 1 & 2
10am Antique Village Opens
10am-9pm Breastfeeding Area in Building #2, Courtesy of DHD#2
Noon Main Exhibit Building Kitchen Opens featuring- BBQ Chicken Dinner
Noon-5:15pm Carnival Opens - Armbands $30
Noon-5pm John Marek Music & More strolling the grounds
Noon-6pm Three P's wagon rides
Noon-6pm Shuttle Rides (free-weather permitting)
1pm-2pm Sign up & weigh in for Pedal Tractor Pull in Pavilion (80# weight limit)
1pm-7pm Glass Blowing in the Antique Village
1pm-10pm Bingo in Bingo Building
2pm Thrashing Machine Demo- Antique Village
2pm Pedal Tractor Pull in The Chief Ogemaw Pavilion
4pm-10pm Virtual Reality FREE
5pm Hypnotist Erick Känd in the Griffin Barn
5:45pm-11pm Carnival Open - Armbands $35
6pm Happy Hour Harmony in the Grandstands
7pm Church Service at "Church in the Woods"
7pm-11pm Teen Zone Glow Paint Party - FREE
8pm Hypnotist Erick Känd in the Griffin Barn
9pm Antique Village closes
10pm Exhibit Buildings close
9am-11:30 Removal of all animal exhibits from the Livestock Barns
9am-1pm Removal of all exhibits
-Removal of exhibits before this time will disqualify exhibitors from receiving premiums or ribbons
1pm Exhibit buildings close
Sunday, August 11th 7:30pm
Figure 8 Derby
Monday, August 12th 7pm
SuperCross & 4-Wheel Races
Tuesday, August 13th 7:30pm
Bump and Run Derby
Wednesday, August 14th 7:00pm
Bulls & Barrels and Outreach America
Thursday, August 15th 6pm
Horse Pulls-FREE Admission
Friday, August 16th 4pm
Dual Sled Tractor/Truck Pull
Saturday, August 17th 6pm
Happy Hour Harmony in the Grandstands
The Godfrey Band-6:30pm
Miranda and the M-80s-8:15pm
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