Western Michigan Fair

2023 Admissions & Attractions

DAILY GRANDSTAND & MIDWAY EVENTS

WMFA is excited to have T.J. Schmidt & Company as our 2023 Carnival Provider.

 

WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE DAILY

Pre-Sale Week Long Mega Bands $TBD, please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for more information

All Wristbands are good from open to close on the day they are purchased. Bearer of wristband must be present at the time of purchase.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday ride wristbands are $TBD

Wednesday, Kids Day – wristbands are $TBD

Sunday August 6th - Pre-Fair FUN! (No Midway)

Sunday, August 6, 2023

6:00 – Fair Kickoff Event for exhibitors and their families

 

 

 

Monday August 7th -Pre-Fair events (No Midway)

Monday, August 7, 2023

Harness Racing Returns
Colt Stakes

9:00 am – Horse Show
3:00 pm – Sheep Show
5:00 pm – Goat Show
5:30 pm – Harness Racing Post Time
6:00 pm – Still Exhibit judging (not open to public)

 

Tuesday August 8th - Discount Day

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fair Entrance $3.00

Ride Wristbands –   (Wrist bands available daily, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

9:00 am – Swine Show
12:00 pm – Exhibit Buildings Open
1:00pm Post Time – Harness Racing – Bred Colt Stakes
3:00 pm – Midway Opens
5:00 pm – West Shore Bank Buck Night *First 500 children through the gate receives $1 bill.
7:00 pm – Truck & Tractor Pull – Grandstand event $10/pp
10:00 pm – Musical Fireworks – Grandstand & free to the public

11:00 – Midway closes

Wednesday August 9th - Kids Day

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Kids Day

Fair Entrance $5.00 per person – 5 & under free

Kids Day Ride Wristbands –  (Wrist bands available daily, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

10:00 am – Beef Show
1pm-5pm Kid’s Day Ride Rates- Wristbands Available Daily –
1:00 pm – Midway Opens
1:30 pm – Rabbit Show
5:00 pm – Back pack & Bike Giveaway
5:30 pm – Western Mi Homemaker announced
7:00 pm – Mini Wedge Racing Grandstands $5 / Pits $20

11:00 pm – Midway closes

Thursday August 10th - Hero's Celebration Day

Thursday, August 10, 2023 – Hero’s Celebration

Fair Entrance $5.00 per person – 5 & under free
All Veterans and Senior Citizens admitted free
Shuttle service from parking lot will be available.

Ride Wristbands –  (Wrist bands available daily, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

9:00 am – Poultry Show
10:00 am – Dairy Show
12:00-2:00 pm – Special Kids Day (by invitation only thru the ESD)
3:00 pm – Midway Opens
3:00 – 11:00 – Read for Rides (kids who qualified thru the Mason Co Library)
7:00 pm – TNT Vehicle Barrel Racing and Figure 8 Grandstands $10/ Pits $20

11:00 pm – Midway Closes

Friday August 11th - Fantastic Friday

Friday, August 11, 2023 – Fantastic Friday

Fair Entrance $5.00 per person – 5 & under free

Ride Wristbands –  (Wrist bands available daily, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

10:00 am – Horse Fun Games
3:00 pm – Midway Opens
5:00 pm – Pedal Pull – (free for kids ) Show/Sale Barn
7:00 pm – SJO Supercross  Grandstands $10/ Pits $15

11:00 pm – Midway closes

Saturday August 12th - Fair Finale

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – Fair Finale

Fair Entrance $5.00 per person – 5 & under free

Ride Wristbands –  (Wrist bands available daily, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

8:00 am WMFA Barnyard Boogie 5K Fun Run/Walk  More Info
9:00 am – Barn Brawl Wrestling Tournament More Info 
10:00 am – WMOEC Garden Tractor Pull – Grandstands – Free to public
11:00 am – West Mi Livestock Council Animal Auction – Show/Sale Barn
1:00 pm – Midway Opens
6:00 pm – Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby Grandstands $15/ Pits $2o
Registrations on Saturday, August 12th
1pm – 4pm – No late entries.

11:00pm – Midway closes

 

Please note – No animals permitted on midway, with the exception of Service Dogs

 

2023 FREE TO FAIR ATTENDEE ACTIVITIES
Dynamo Dogs

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT **
The Cirque Adventure Side show that was advertised from Tue – Sat was involved in an accident and will not be able to make our 2023 fair.  Thankfully, everyone is okay and we hope to have them here next year.
Adventure Family Circus