Fair 2014

August 5-9, 2014

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Members of the Western Michigan Fair Association Board, Mason County commissioners and elected officials get ready to cut the white ribbon during Thursday’s ceremony. Tours of the Mason County Fairgrounds also were given to show off the improvements.

Celebrating fairgrounds improvements

Hansen said. “But we’ll get “green shirts,” or fair there.” board members, should be

By Brian Mulherin Franz also complimentproud of what they accomDaily News Staff Writer ‘It’s been four to ads ed Marcia Hansen on her plished. five years While some might and notice said work the coming He said the improved,” thehard nature trails and others might notice gutters and downspouts on the barns, the people who spend the most time at the Mason County Fairgrounds – kids and their animals – will probably appreciate most that there is no dust.

Smooth walking and no dust are just a couple of the benefits of the various projects celebrated wth a ribbon-cutting ceremony under sunny skies outside the commercial exhibits building.

Other improvements include a nature trail, a golfcart path to Walmart, a planned gazebo near the last barn toward the campground and a goat mountain that will stay year-round.

County Board Chairman Chuck Lange opened the event, touting the many improvements, including handicap-accessible roads and buildings.

and there were a number of times over the years I was ready to throw in the towel.

I’m glad it’s coming to completion.’

ments are a great example of what a community effort behind a community asset can accomplish to bring visitors and growth.

“That’s what makes communities strong and a great example what vibrant,”are Franz said. of“And a community effort behind a a great community place toasset live – we can accomplish toother bring visitors and live where people growth.

“That’s what makes communities strong and vibrant,” Franz said. “And a great place to live – we live where other people want to vacation – how great is that?”

After the ribbon cutting, Franz presented Marcia Hansen with an 18-inch section of the ribbon.

She said the kind words and gestures moved her to tears, but she couldn’t take all the credit.

“The thing that I am is the Hansen was the target of grounds and the successful ambassador for all the wonderful people who do all the much praise for her work, improvements.

“I wish all of our roads work,” Hansen said. particularly with State Rep. Myers said it was nice to Ray Franz (R-Onekama) and could look this good,” HanState Sen. Goeff Hansen (R- sen said. “But we’ll get see it all come together.

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Franz also complimented it was worthwhile,” Myers “I think you have me on speed dial,” Sen. Hansen Marcia Hansen on her hard said. “It’s been four to five quipped to Marcia during his work and said the “green years coming and there were shirts,” or fair board mem- a number of times over the remarks.

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“These improvements promote an atmosphere that is conducive to putting people at ease when they come to receive the many services provided by the fair board,” Lange said.

He noted that the project was completed without asking taxpayers for a new millage, the 23rd such project at the fairgrounds. He thanked all associated with the project, especially the anonymous donors who

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Kirk Myers, president of the Western Michigan Fair Association board, thanked Marcia Hansen for being the sparkplug that kept him going when things got tough and Heather Tykoski for her help with the $20,000 grant from the department of agriculture.

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Masonic Lodge to perform free Child ID program

At the fair Saturday

On Saturday, Aug. 9, The Pere Marquette Masonic Lodge No. 299 will be providing a free child identidication program at the Mason County Fairgrounds.

The program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fairgrounds, as part of the fair.

Each child that goes through the process will receive dental impressions as well as a CD containing a photo, video, digital fingerprints and their vital information. Parents or guardians of children who participate must be present and fill out a permission slip for their child to receive the service.

Children who have already had

Stampede 5K run/walk Saturday at the fair The Stampede 5K run/ walk is again part of this year’s fair, and takes place Saturday, Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

The Stampede is organized by Ed Sanders and the Mason County Central Cross Country team, and will be run in memory of Leanna Wolf Geers. The course will begin near the grandstands, take runners around the track, wind through the fairgrounds, then finish back on the track.

“It’s a super flat course,” Sanders said. “It will be easy for families, and maybe some of the campers at the fairgrounds.”

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He’s hoping for a good turnout for this first-time event. Participants who sign up before Aug. 2, are guaranteed a race T-shirt with the $20 fee (the fee is $15 for participants who don’t want a t-shirt). After July 20 the entrance fee is $22 for everyone. There is an opportunity to register at the fairgrounds the morning of the race at 7:30 a.m.

Trophies will be awarded for various groups.

Entry forms are available online at www.masoncountyfairgrounds.com.

For more information contact Ed Sanders at (231) 2333373.

Mule pull among fair events this year The mule pull will again be a part of this year’s fair.

The Northern Champion Mule Pull will take place Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. in the grandstands, and there is no charge for spectators.

Mule pulls are similar to horse pulls, but for mules the weight of the pull is based on the weight of the team. After pulling a load equal to the weight of the team, more weight is added in 1,000-pound increments. The team pulling the greatest distance on the last pull wins.

the identification service done are encouraged to repeat the process every two years to keep the information in the packets current.

The Michigan Child Identification Program provides the family with everything needed for the Amber Alert System.

Since 2005, more than 65,000 Michigan children have taken advantage of this valuable service.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children considers the Michigan Child Identification Program to be the most comprehensive of its kind.

For questions or more information about the event, you may call 269-612-7424 or consult the Michigan Child ID website at www.michiganchildid.org.

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2014 Western Michigan Fair Tuesday, August 5 Opening day – Dollar Day, Fair entrance $1 – All rides $1

3 p.m.

- Midway Opens

5 p.m.

– West Shore Bank Family Buck Night

(First 500 children through the gate receive a $1 bill)

7 p.m.

- Demo Scramble and Figure 8 Racing – presented by Unique

10 p.m.

Motor Sports, grandstand – admission $10, pit passes $15 – Fireworks with music playing, grandstand – admission free to fairgoers

11 p.m. – Midway closes

Wednesday, August 6

Kid’s Day – Fair entrance $2 – ages 5 and under free

Noon

- Midway Opens

Noon -5 p.m.

6 p.m. –

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– Kids Day Activities (bike drawing in grandstand 5 p.m.; ride wristbands - $15)

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– Rodeo presented by Super Kickers Productions, grandstand event – admission $12

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Friday, August 8

Thursday, August 7

Fantastic Friday

Hero Celebration Day - All Veterans and senior citizens free Shuttle service from parking lot will be available

Noon-2 p.m.

3 p.m. –

– Special Kid’s Day (Children eligible for this special event will be by invitation only and given an ID badge through the West Shore ESD.)

Midway Opens, wristband $20

($17 with coupon)

5 p.m.

– Pedal Pull for Kids, in the

2 p.m.

- Championship Mule Pull, grandstand, free

4-H Show/Sale Barn

admission to fairgoers

7 p.m.

– Super Cross – presented by SJO

2 p.m.

– Hay Bale Toss Contest, 4-H Beef and

Productions, grandstand event,

Dairy Show Ring, free to fairgoers

admission $10 Pit passes $12

3 p.m.

– Midway Opens, wristband $20 ($17 with coupon)

11 p.m.

7 p.m.

– Garden Tractor Pull, grandstand event,

free to fairgoers

5:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 9

– Mason County 4-H Small Animal Council Auction

(chickens, turkeys, ducks, rabbits, goats, young beef) 6 p.m.

– Half time Tribute to our Veterans – Everyone

welcome to attend

6:30 p.m.

– West Michigan Livestock Council Auction

(beef, sheep and swine) Sales held in

4-H ShowSale Barn

11 p.m. –

Midway closes

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– Midway closes

Fair finale 8:30 a.m.

– Second Annual

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fun run/walk

9 a.m.

– Fifth Annual Barn Brawl (youth wrestling – 4-H Show/Sale Barn)

Noon –

Midway opens, wristband $20 ($17 with coupon)

3 p.m. –

Chuck Wagon Scramble, in Main Horse Arena, free will donation

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– Big Demolition Derby – presented by Unique Motor Sports, grandstand

event, admission $12 and pit passes $15 11 p.m.

– Midway closes

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