2012
AUGUST 21-26 FUN ON THE MIDWAY SkErbEck cArNIvAl MONSTEr TrUck SHOOT OUT! HOMETOWN IDOl rETUrNS! 2 GrEAT kArAOkE NIGHTS HOrSE, PONY & MUlE PUllS New iN ‘12: ATv & SIDE-bY-SIDES ADDED TO TOUGH TrUck cONTEST! AUTOcrOSS rAcING NIck’S kIDS’ SHOW & FrEE FAMIlY FUN EAcH DAY! 4-H HOrSE & lIvESTOck SHOWS DOG AGIlITY SHOWS For more information: (231) 347-1010 or www.emmetcounty.org/fair/
Emmet County Fairgrounds, 1129 Charlevoix Ave. Petoskey, MI - FREE parking on Eppler Rd.
Skerbeck Carnival Presents MEGA RIDE PASS
Good all week Unlimited rides!
Purchase at the Fair Office or online at www.skerbeck.com $50 if purchased by Aug 20, OR $60 after Aug 20
Aug 21-26, 2012
Tue Wed Thu Fri
Regular price tickets $20 All Day Armband $20 All Day Armband DOLLAR DAY $1/ride
2:00 to close noon to close noon to close noon to 6:00
Sat Sun
Regular price tickets $15 Armband
noon to close noon to 6:00
(Regular price tickets 6:00 to close)
P.O. Box 1062 Escanaba, MI 49829 (616) 550-3145 www.skerbeck.com
$5.00 ages 13 and up; 12 and under FREE PoNy Pulls oPeN mule Pulls oPeN Horse Pulls
Tuesday, Aug. 21 Tuesday, Aug. 21 Tuesday, Aug. 21
Noon 2:30 p.m. 6 p.m.
$5.00 ages 13 and up; 12 and under FREE HometowN idol Singing competition
Wednesday, Aug. 22
7 p.m.
$10.00 General Admission ages 13 and up; $5.00 ages 5-12; under 5 FREE tougH truck, AtV & QuAd coNtest Thursday, Aug. 23 Autocross rAciNg Friday, Aug. 24
7 p.m. 7 p.m.
$15.00 (2/$25 in advance) General Admission ages 13 and up; $5.00 ages 2-12; under 2 FREE moNster truck sHow Saturday, Aug. 25 7 p.m. Local Truck Competition included; No charge to participate in the Ugliest Truck & Show-N-Shine Contests
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Covers general admission to ALL Grandstand events and Fairgrounds for the week. For purchase information and the latest schedule updates, contact the Fair Office at (231) 347-1010 or email, emmetchvxfair@emmetcounty.org.
Complete fair schedule online: www.emmetcounty.org/fair/
Gate admission: $5 for 13 and older (12 and under enter free!) FREE Parking! Emmet County Fairgrounds Parking Use the entrance off Eppler Rd. for FREE Parking on the Fairgrounds. There is also FREE Parking at Hinkley’s Farm, on the corner of Sheridan Rd. and Eppler Rd. A FREE shuttlebus service is available on Wednesday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until close.
FRee FAmIly FUN DAIly! Display your talents!
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ick is back! Nick’s Kids’ Show combines learning with music, games and fun. He invites the children on stage to sing and perform with him. Begins Tuesday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 25, 3-4 shows daily.
how us your best! Whether it’s photography, antiques, knitting, sewing, quilting, crocheting, baking, or the best tomato you’ve ever grown, we have a spot ready for you inside the Community Building. Remember there is no entry fee for your items, and premiums are paid for first-, second- and third-place. Bring in your items to the Community Building on Aug. 18 and 19. Perishable exhibits (i.e. flowers and baked goods) accepted on Aug. 19. The Community Building displays and vendor booths are open to the public from Aug. 21-25.
Tri-CounTy CirCuiT open Horse sHow
In affiliation with Cheboygan County Fair, Aug. 4, and Otsego County Fair, Aug. 11, the Tri-County horse show will be held at the Emmet Co. Fairgrounds. Open horse show is Saturday, Aug. 18, at 8:30 a.m. Speed show is Sunday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. Rain or shine. For more info, including camping and horse stall reservations, contact Becky Swiger, (231) 881-0003.
FAIR GoeS ‘GReeN’ FoR 2012
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he Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is taking advantage of an opportunity to “go green” for the 2012 fair, through the use of environmentally friendly soy products. Fair Manager Agnes Shaw said the Fair was awarded matching funds for a “Green Fair Project” grant, from the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee. Soy based bio-diesel used in grounds maintenance equipment, ink for Fair publications and eco-friendly soy based paint qualified for the grant. “It provides an opportunity for county fairs and farmers to work together to demonstrate and promote the benefits of soy, biodiesel and soybased products,” said Shaw. The grant award is a 50-percent reimbursement, up to $5,000. This includes the ink used to print Fair Time magazine and the Fair Book, through the Petoskey News-Review; approxi-
Brought to you by Michigan’s soybean farmers.
mately 40 gallons of soy-based paint to be purchased from Complete Paint & Supply, Petoskey; and about 300 gallons of biodiesel fuel to be purchased through Blarney Castle Oil Co., for a total grant request of $9,000. The 50% reimbursement of approximately $4500 will help with fair operations for 2012 -- but it’s not just the dollars that are being saved, Shaw added. “Emmet County has a strong commitment to recycling and caring for the natural environment, and this grant compliments those efforts,” said Shaw. “We wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to ‘go green’ at the Fair as well. The cooperative effort between Michigan Soybean Farmers and County Fairs is another step in helping to sustain our environment.”
Thank you, Sponsors!
Thanks to the generosity of the following organizations and businesses, the Horse Stalls at the Fairgrounds have a fresh new look to them this year! The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair would like to offer a heartfelt Thank You to: Bairadi Family Foundation Tractor Supply Co. Northern Michigan Dust Control
Thank you also to Meijer & Walmart stores, Willson’s Garden Center, and Bill’s Farm Market
TUeSDAy, AUGUST 21 Horse Pulling at its best!
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ome see pony, mule and draft horse teams pull their way to success. The action starts at noon with ponies and continues at 2:30 p.m. with full-size mules. The day wraps with the “Big Draft Teams” starting at 6 p.m. Come enjoy a day full of fun and excitement for only $5 grandstand admission.
Karaoke stars take to the stage
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(60 and over) & Handi-Capable Day. Free gate admission 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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ing karaoke on stage and win great prizes! Back by popular demand, our karaoke contest will be entertaining for all! Call the Fair office for details and registration. Singing starts at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Kids’ Stage.
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njoy Classic Country Music, played by the band, Second Time Around (pictured, right). This group has been singing for a long time, so bring your friends and family for great entertainment. Performing at The Community Center Outdoor Stage 3-6 p.m.
Exhibitor & vendor booths open Tuesday-Saturday at 10 am daily.
WeDNeSDAy, AUGUST 22 Hometown Idol contest returns to Petoskey
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he Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is welcoming back a crowd favorite: The Hometown Idol singing competition! Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Juniors, teens and adults are welcome to participate and show their talents in front of the hometown crowd. Cash prizes will be awarded, with three places in each division. Bring your music tracks on CD or 1 instrument for accompaniment. (Lyrics must be age-appropriate.) Registration fee is $25. To register before the event, visit www.yourhometownidol.com, or call (248) 217-3004.
Dog show wows the crowds
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he Fair has gone to the dogs, and we’re happy about it! At noon, bring the kids to the grass area next to the Grandstand to take in the outstanding dog agility show and
new demonstrations. You’ll be amazed at the trained-ability of these dogs of various breeds. Dog Agility Show & Demonstration starts at noon at the Grass Area near the Grandstand.
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ThURSDAy, AUGUST 23 New for ‘12: AtVs, side-by-sides & tough trucks - all together!
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t’ll be three times the fun this year on Thursday evening, when the Tough Trucks return -- and get joined by ATVs and Side-by-Sides for a competition like never before at the EmmetCharlevoix County Fair. Looking to enter this race of all races? Entry fee is just $25 for any class. Cash prizes will be awarded! Call the Fair office today (231) 347-1010. The races rev up Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand.
Karaoke finals showcase the best
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araoke Finals! With the preliminary round completed, it only gets better tonight in the finals. Kickin’ it up a notch and cash prizes on the line will make for great entertainment! Starts at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Kids’ Stage
* Kids’ Days are Aug. 22-23; $20 armbands, ride all day, all ages! *
FRIDAy, AUGUST 24 AWeSome Autocross!
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ash and trophies await the winners in the AutoCross Races Aug. 24, and all are welcome to enter! Just get a car, do some minor safety modifications like remove the side windows, show up for the Racers’ checkin and then let it rip on the track. There are 2 classes: 4 cylinder and the 6 cylinder and up. 4-wheel drives are allowed if they’re disabled. Look for jumps to offer huge amounts of excitement. To enter and for for more info: (231) 347-1010. The always-popular AutoCross starts at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand.
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Friday is Dollar Day -- all carnival rides $1, noon to 6 p.m.!
SATURDAy, AUGUST 25 The Monsters are BACK!
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he Michigan Monster Truck Shoot Out roars back to the Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25. You’ll see high-flying, car-crushing competition by Ballistic, Desperado, Full Boar and other big, bad trucks. There’s also a special performance by the MiniMonsters. After the show, you can meet the drivers who have been on ESPN and TNN, get their autographs and photos. Local drivers are invited at no charge to be in the Show & Shine and the Ugly Truck Competition. You can sign up to participate at the show. Take the whole family as this is unbelievable action-packed entertainment!
SHOWTIME: Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Grandstand
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FAIR TIme
107th emmeT-ChARleVoIX CoUNTy FAIR tuesdAy, August 21 Carnival Rides Open at 2 pm! Senior Citizen & Handi-Capable Citizen Day: Free Gate Admission Community Center opens 10 am-9 pm Open Pony Pulls Noon 4-H Horse - Fitting & Showing and Western Classes 11 am Open Mule Pull 2:30 pm MUSIC! ‘Second Time Around’ 3-6 pm sAturdAy, August 18 4-H Open Class Lamb Show 4 pm Open Class Registration 1-6 pm Open Horse Pulls 6 pm Ay, August 23 A Tri-County Horse Show 8:30am 4-H Market Livestock Lamb Show 6 pm tHursdAy, Carnival Rides Open at Noon! 4-H Horse Speed Show 7 pm Kids’ Day: Ride One Price! suNdAy, August 19 Karaoke preliminary round 7 pm Community Center open 10 am-9 pm Open Class Registration Noon-6 pm 4-H Poultry Show 9 am (All Classes) 4-H Waterfowl Show 11 am Tri-County Speed Horse Show 1 pm 4-H Horse Trail Classes 11 am Market Livestock Auction 3 pm moNdAy, August 20 Karaoke FINALS 7 pm 4-H Horse - Fitting & Showing Tough Truck-ATV show 7 pm and English Classes 11 am Open Class Swine Show 4 pm FridAy, August 24 4-H Market Livestock Swine Show 6 pm Carnival Rides Open at Noon! 4-H Horse Jumping 7 pm Community Center open 10 am-9 pm Dollar Days all rides $1 Noon-6 pm wedNesdAy, August 22 4-H Dressage Classes 11 am Carnival Rides Open at Noon! AutoCross Racing 7 pm Kids’ Day: Ride One Price! Community Center open 10 am-9 pm 4-H Small Critter Shows 9 am sAturdAy, August 25 4-H Horse Show Reining 11 am Carnival Rides Open at Noon! Dog Agility Show Noon Community Center open 10 am-9 pm 7 pm 4-H Goat Show 1 pm Monster Truck Shootout! Exotic Animal Show following Goat Show Open Beef & Dairy Show 3 pm suNdAy, August 26 4-H Market Livestock Dairy Feeder 4 pm Carnival Rides One Price $15 Noon-6 pm 4-H Market Livestock Beef Show 6 pm Community Center open until 2 pm to Hometown Idol contest! 7 pm pick up exhibits. Rain or Shine! Use the entrance off eppler Rd. for FRee parking on the Fairgrounds. there is also FRee parking at Hinkley’s Farm, on the corner of Sheridan Rd. and eppler Rd. A FRee shuttlebus service is available on Wednesday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until close. For information, call the Fair office (231) 347-1010. For an updated fair schedule information and photos visit www.emmetcounty.org/fair/ Every precaution for safety will be taken, but the Emmet/Charlevoix Fair Board, Emmet County and Charlevoix County, and their commissioners, officers, employees and agents will not be responsible or liable for any injury. People entering the grounds will do so at their own risk. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN ANY FAIR BUILDING.