Many members of local 4-H clubs are busy preparing for the 2024 Kalamazoo County Youth Fair & Family Festival August 6-10.
This event will once again focus on an outstanding event that will highlight the Kalamazoo County 4-H programs. 4-H livestock and horse shows along with additional 4-H activities will take place starting Tuesday, August 6, with the 4-H livestock auction on Friday afternoon. The fair will culminate in a family festival for the public on Saturday, August 10, that will offer fun entertainment and activities, plus hands-on demonstrations and educational activities for the community.
4-H Livestock Sale
The 4-H Livestock Sale is to be held on Friday, August 9, at 1 p.m. All animals offered for sale must be listed with the MSU Extension, Kalamazoo County 4-H Youth Department. Any exhibitor with market animals may withdraw his/her animal from the sale no later than 6 p.m. Thursday before the sale. Special arrangements for the withdrawal, after that time must be made with the County 4-H Office. A six percent (3 percent for beef only) commission will be deducted from the bid price of each sale. These funds will be placed in an account administered by the 4-H Livestock Superintendents. This account will provide for the cost of doing auction sale business, uncollected buyers accounts, and educational opportunities for livestock project youth. Check-off of project deduction may also be deducted where required. Members are allowed only eight market sales, this does not include Grand Champion or Reserve Champion livestock.
Camping
Camping will be available on-site at the Expo Center & Fairgrounds for 4-H families. Camping will be $150 for the week (8/5-8/11) plus a $5 reservation fee. Campers may arrive as early as Monday, August 5, with check-out on Sunday, August 11. See the Fair Book page 3 for additional camping information.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
This event will once again focus on an outstanding event that will highlight the Kalamazoo County 4-H programs. 4-H livestock and horse shows along with additional 4-H activities will take place starting Tuesday, August 6, with the 4-H livestock auction on Friday afternoon. The fair will culminate in a family festival for the public on Saturday, August 10, that will offer fun entertainment and activities, plus hands-on demonstrations and educational activities for the community.
4-H Livestock Sale
The 4-H Livestock Sale is to be held on Friday, August 9, at 1 p.m. All animals offered for sale must be listed with the MSU Extension, Kalamazoo County 4-H Youth Department. Any exhibitor with market animals may withdraw his/her animal from the sale no later than 6 p.m. Thursday before the sale. Special arrangements for the withdrawal, after that time must be made with the County 4-H Office. A six percent (3 percent for beef only) commission will be deducted from the bid price of each sale. These funds will be placed in an account administered by the 4-H Livestock Superintendents. This account will provide for the cost of doing auction sale business, uncollected buyers accounts, and educational opportunities for livestock project youth. Check-off of project deduction may also be deducted where required. Members are allowed only eight market sales, this does not include Grand Champion or Reserve Champion livestock.
Camping
Camping will be available on-site at the Expo Center & Fairgrounds for 4-H families. Camping will be $150 for the week (8/5-8/11) plus a $5 reservation fee. Campers may arrive as early as Monday, August 5, with check-out on Sunday, August 11. See the Fair Book page 3 for additional camping information.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Public Fair Passes - Tuesday-Friday
$5 per vehicle
$2 per person (vehicles with 8 or more persons)
$2 per person (walk-in – 5 yrs. and under free)
Saturday
$15 per vehicle
$5 per person (vehicles with 8 or more persons)
$5 per person (walk-ins – 5 yrs and under free)
Weekly (valid Tue-Sat)
$20 per vehicle
Only cash accepted at the gate.
For more information about the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair, call 269-383-8778
Friday, August 2, 2024
7 p.m., Dairy Show Vlietstra Dairy Farm – Kalamazoo
Tuesday, August 6 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 4-H Swine Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Showmanship, Horse Arena, & English Performance
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn, 4-H, Rabbit Showmanship, 4-H Arena, (following Rabbit Show), 4-H, Cavies & Critters Show, TBD, (following Rabbit Showmanship)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Sheep Show, 4-H Arena
Wednesday, August 7 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - noon, 4-H Poultry Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Western, Horse Arena, Performance & Trail
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Feeder Calf Show, 4-H Arena
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Beef Show, 4-H Arena
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 4-H Goat Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Jumping & Dressage, Horse Arenas
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Miniature Horse Show, Fairgrounds
1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Enduro Obstacle Course - beef, sheep, 4-H Arena, dairy feeder calves, & goats
$5 per vehicle
$2 per person (vehicles with 8 or more persons)
$2 per person (walk-in – 5 yrs. and under free)
Saturday
$15 per vehicle
$5 per person (vehicles with 8 or more persons)
$5 per person (walk-ins – 5 yrs and under free)
Weekly (valid Tue-Sat)
$20 per vehicle
Only cash accepted at the gate.
For more information about the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair, call 269-383-8778
Friday, August 2, 2024
7 p.m., Dairy Show Vlietstra Dairy Farm – Kalamazoo
Tuesday, August 6 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 4-H Swine Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Showmanship, Horse Arena, & English Performance
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn, 4-H, Rabbit Showmanship, 4-H Arena, (following Rabbit Show), 4-H, Cavies & Critters Show, TBD, (following Rabbit Showmanship)
6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Sheep Show, 4-H Arena
Wednesday, August 7 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - noon, 4-H Poultry Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Western, Horse Arena, Performance & Trail
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Feeder Calf Show, 4-H Arena
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Beef Show, 4-H Arena
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 4-H Goat Show, 4-H Arena
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Horse Jumping & Dressage, Horse Arenas
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Miniature Horse Show, Fairgrounds
1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Enduro Obstacle Course - beef, sheep, 4-H Arena, dairy feeder calves, & goats
Friday, August 9, 2024 - Admission: $5 per vehicle
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4-H Horse Versatility &, Horse Arenas, Gymkhana Classes
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gift Basket Raffle, Livestock Mall, benefiting the KRV Trail
9 a.m.-8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
10 a.m. - noon, Small Animal Livestock Sale, 4-H Arena, (Goats, Poultry, Rabbits)
1 p.m.-4 p.m., Large Animal Livestock Sale, 4-H Arena, (Swine, Sheep, Beef)
6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., 4-H Style Show, Performances & Fairgrounds Demonstration
Saturday, August 10 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 per vehicle
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4-H Dog Show, Main Expo
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gift Basket Raffle, Fairgrounds, benefiting the KRV Trail
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Commercial Exhibits &, Fairgrounds, Education Displays
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 4-H Still Exhibit Display, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Food Vendors, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Inflatable Fun Zone &, Fairgrounds, Climbing Wall
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Farm Fun & Games, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Petting Farm, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., “Horsin’ Around,” Horse Barns, come learn all about horses
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ag Venture, Fairgrounds, presented by Farm Bureau
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Free Book Giveaway, Poultry Barn, (while supplies last)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.4-H Education Stations, Fairgrounds, - Learn about Health & Nutrition, Gardening, Animal Science, Financial Literacy, and so much more
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4-H Rabbit Agility, Outside Rabbit Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Milk Drinking Contest, 4-H Arena, & 4-H Livestock Judging
5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chicken Poop Roulette, Outside 4-H Arena
6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Master Showmanship, 4-H Arena
Kids Entertainment Stage
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Magical Balloon Guy
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Magic Show
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wellspring Dance Academy
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Princess Show and Meet & Greet with Elsa, Belle, & Cinderella
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Super Hero Training with Black Panther & Spiderman
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Trinity Prep Dance
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Magic Show
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Reptile Expo
Food Vendors
4-H Food Booth - little bit of everything!
Honey Bunnies’s Gourmet Waffles
Ibison Concessions
The Missing Link
*Check back often for new events as they get planned.
(Events, times & locations are subject to change)
Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Food Vendor - Honey Bunnies, Fairgrounds
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4-H Still Project Displays, 4-H Barn
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m.-4 p.m., 4-H Horse Versatility &, Horse Arenas, Gymkhana Classes
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Gift Basket Raffle, Livestock Mall, benefiting the KRV Trail
9 a.m.-8 p.m., 4-H Food Booth, Red Barn
10 a.m. - noon, Small Animal Livestock Sale, 4-H Arena, (Goats, Poultry, Rabbits)
1 p.m.-4 p.m., Large Animal Livestock Sale, 4-H Arena, (Swine, Sheep, Beef)
6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., 4-H Style Show, Performances & Fairgrounds Demonstration
Saturday, August 10 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 per vehicle
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4-H Dog Show, Main Expo
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Gift Basket Raffle, Fairgrounds, benefiting the KRV Trail
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Commercial Exhibits &, Fairgrounds, Education Displays
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., 4-H Still Exhibit Display, 4-H Barn
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Antique Tractor Display, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Food Vendors, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Inflatable Fun Zone &, Fairgrounds, Climbing Wall
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Farm Fun & Games, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Petting Farm, Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., “Horsin’ Around,” Horse Barns, come learn all about horses
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ag Venture, Fairgrounds, presented by Farm Bureau
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Free Book Giveaway, Poultry Barn, (while supplies last)
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.4-H Education Stations, Fairgrounds, - Learn about Health & Nutrition, Gardening, Animal Science, Financial Literacy, and so much more
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4-H Rabbit Agility, Outside Rabbit Barn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Milk Drinking Contest, 4-H Arena, & 4-H Livestock Judging
5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Chicken Poop Roulette, Outside 4-H Arena
6 p.m. - 7 p.m., Master Showmanship, 4-H Arena
Kids Entertainment Stage
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Magical Balloon Guy
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Magic Show
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wellspring Dance Academy
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Princess Show and Meet & Greet with Elsa, Belle, & Cinderella
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Super Hero Training with Black Panther & Spiderman
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Trinity Prep Dance
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Magic Show
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Kalamazoo Reptile Expo
Food Vendors
4-H Food Booth - little bit of everything!
Honey Bunnies’s Gourmet Waffles
Ibison Concessions
The Missing Link
*Check back often for new events as they get planned.
(Events, times & locations are subject to change)
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