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2023 Houghton County Fair


  • Houghton County Fair Grounds 1500 Birch Street Hancock, MI, 49930 United States (map)

Schedule of Events

- Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo (at the Ball Field) is open every day.

- Dwyane Garman, the magician, will be performing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He will be roving around the event area and also performing indoors.

- The Wild World of Animals has daily shows at the Midway.

Thursday, August 24

  • 2 p.m. Poultry/Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn)

  • 2 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 3 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Open

  • 3 p.m. Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway Opens

  • 3 p.m. Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)

  • 4 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 4 p.m. Sheep Show followed by the Goat Show and Camelid Show (Livestock Building)

  • 6 p.m. Registration for Motocross

  • 7 p.m. Motocross (Main Event Arena) Registration at 6 pm

  • 7 - 9 p.m. Cathy Bolton, Paul Smith - Gypsy Soul Food (Indoor Stage)

  • 8 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 10 p.m. Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open

Friday, August 25

  • 10 a.m. Swine Show (Livestock Pavilion)

  • 11 a.m. Exhibit Buildings Open

  • Noon-4 p.m. Senior Citizens’ Day Program, Age 55 and over free lunch (while supply lasts), entertainment, prize drawings(Indoor Arena)

  • Noon Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)

  • 12:15 p.m. Open Still Exhibitor of the Year and Open Class Exhibits Awards (Indoor Stage)

  • 12:30 p.m. Lightning Ridge - Bill Kautto, Mike Urbis, Chuck Peterson, and Jack Jolliff (Indoor Stage)

  • 1 p.m. Beef Show followed by Dairy (Livestock Building) NEW TIME

  • 1 p.m. Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway Opens

  • 2-3 p.m. Roving Magician, Dwyane Garman

  • 3 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 5 p.m. Open Jump Show (Horse Arena)

  • 5:30 p.m. Farm Tractor Pull (Main Event Arena)

  • 6-7:15 p.m. Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)

  • 7 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 7-9 p.m. Cathy & the Back Roads Band (Indoor Stage)

  • 7:45 p.m. Off Road Derby (Main Event Arena)

  • 8:30 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 10 p.m. Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open

Saturday, August 26

  • 9 a.m. Livestock Skill-a-thon (Livestock Building)

  • 10 a.m. Open Halter, Pleasure and Speed Horse Shows

  • 11 a.m. Exhibit Buildings Open

  • Noon Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)

  • 12:30 p.m. Youth Talent Show (Indoor Stage)

  • 1 p.m. Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway opens

  • 2 p.m. Antique Tractor demonstrations and contests (possible in or near horse arena)

  • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Roving Magician, Dwyane Garman

  • 3 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 3 - 5 p.m. Kid’s Fun Day (Indoor Arena)

  • 4 p.m. Junior Market Livestock Auction (Livestock Building)

  • 5 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 5 p.m. Meet the Monster Truck Drivers (Main Event Arena)

  • 6 p.m. Educational Demonstration (Livestock Building)

  • 6-7:15 p.m. Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)

  • 7 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 7:15 p.m. The National Anthem (Outdoor Arena)

  • 7:30 p.m. Midwest Monster Trucks (Main Event Arena)

  • 10 p.m. Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open Sunday, August 27

  • 8:30 a.m. - Noon Tuff Truck Inspections

  • 11:30 a.m. Exhibit Buildings Open

  • Noon Horse Demonstration, Presented by Natalie’s Blind Saves Sanctuary (Horse Arena)

  • Noon Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)

  • Noon Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 12:30-1:15 p.m. Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)

  • 1 p.m. Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway opens

  • 1 p.m. Obstacle Course Class (Livestock Pavilion)

  • 1 p.m. Tuff Truck (Main Event Arena)

  • 2 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 3:30-4:15 p.m. Magic Show, Dwayne Garmen (Indoor Stage)

  • 4 p.m. Wild World of Animals (Midway)

  • 5 p.m. Exhibit & Livestock Buildings and Carnival Close Exhibits Released

  • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Exhibitors taking exhibits before

  • 5 p.m. forfeit premiums)

 

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