Schedule of Events
The 2012 Schedule of Events for the Oceana County Fair is not yet published. Please check back soon for updates. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
ENTRY DAY: 9 AM to 5 PM
Midway opens at 6:00 PM
6:00 PM to Closing - Fair Preview (All rides $1.00 each; Free gate admission)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22
SENIOR CITIZEN DAY - Over 60 admitted for $1.00 until 6:00 PM
Midway opens at 2:00 PM
Special - $10.00 armband will let you ride from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. An Additional $10.00 armband will let you ride from 6:00 PM until closing.
*Individual ride tickets will be available.
- 8:00 AM - Swine Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (SMALL INDOOR ARENA)
- 8:30 AM - Beef Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (LARGE ARENA)
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - All entered exhibits in 4-H Youth Building (4-H BUILDING)
- 1:00 PM - Bronze Colt Stakes Harness Racing (FREE GRANDSTAND)
- 1:00 PM - Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter Classes (LARGE ARENA)
- 4:00 PM - Sheep Showmanship, breeds & 4-H Market Classes (SMALL INDOOR ARENA)
- 5:30 PM - Dog Show (GRANDSTAND AREA)
- 6:30 PM - Draft Horse Driving Classes (LARGE ARENA)
- 7:00 PM - Farm Workers Appreciation Night (FREE GRANDSTAND)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
Midway opens at 2:00 PM
Special - $10.00 armband will let you ride from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. An Additional $10.00 armband will let you ride from 6:00 PM until closing.
*Individual ride tickets will be available 8am-7pm.
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM - Accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided during this time, including free gate and free rides.
- 9:00 AM - Dairy Cattle Judging, 4-H & Open (LARGE ARENA)
- 9:00 AM - Goat 4-H & Open Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (SMALL INDOOR ARENA)
- 1:00 PM - English Performance Classes, 4-H & Open (LARGE ARENA)
- 1:00 PM - Rabbit 4-H & Open Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (RABBIT & POULTRY BARN)
- 6:45 PM - Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors (FREE GRANDSTAND)
- 7:00 PM - 4-H Market Livestock Auction (FREE GRANDSTAND)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
YOUTH DAY - Ages 12 & Under admitted free until 6:00 PM.
Midway opens at 1:00 PM
Special - $8.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM. An Additional $12.00 armband will let you ride from 6:00 PM until closing.
*Individual ride tickets will be available.
- 9:00 AM - Western Performance Class (LARGE ARENA)
- 10:00 AM - Poultry 4-H & Open Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (RABBIT & POULTRY BARN)
- 1:00 PM-5:00 PM - Great Lakes Energy Safety Demonstrations
- 2:00 PM - Heavyweight Horse Pulling (FREE GRANDSTAND)
- 2:00 PM-4:30 PM - Fichter Family Singers at the CEF Tent, performing at the top of every hour
- 4:00 PM - Bovine Trail & Costume Classes and Games (LARGE ARENA)
- 5:30 PM - Tractor Pull - local farm tractors (GRANDSTAND ADMISSION)
- 6:45 PM - Parade of Horse Breeds (LARGE ARENA)
- 7:00 PM - Horse Costume Class (LARGE ARENA)
- 7:15 PM - Miniature Horse Obstacle Class (LARGE ARENA)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
FINAL DAY OF FAIR
Midway opens at 1:00 PM
Special - $10.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM. An Additional $12.00 armband will let you ride from 6:00 PM until closing.
*Individual ride tickets will be available.
- 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Trail Horse Classes (LARGE ARENA)
- 10:00 AM - Grand Slam Showmanship (RABBIT & POULTRY BARN, LARGE ARENA)
Starting with smaller animals, working to larger animals in large arena
- 10:00 AM-Noon - Garden Tractor Pull (FREE GRANDSTAND)
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Horse Games (LARGE ARENA)
- 3:00 PM - Ag Olympics (LARGE ARENA)
All kids 19 years and under are invited to participate. Games, fun, and prizes.
- 6:00 PM - Small Market Animal Auction (LARGE ARENA)
- 7:00 PM-7:45 PM - Ruthie & Friends (music)
- 8:00 PM - Special "Enduro" and "Car & Truck" Demolition Derby (GRANDSTAND ADMISSION) ~Ticket Sales begin at 6:00 PM.
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