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 - Opening Day

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fair Entrance $5.00

Ride Wristbands – $TBD  (Good from open to close, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase)

9:00 am – Swine Show
1:00pm Post Time – Harness Racing – Bred Colt Stakes
5:00 pm – Gates open
5:00 pm – West Shore Bank Buck Night
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 - Discount Day

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Discount Day

DISCOUNT DAY
Fair Entrance $3.00 per person – 5 & under free

Kids Day Ride Wristbands – $TBD  (Good from open to close, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

10:00 am – Beef Show
10:00 am – Harness Racing – (Weather Permitting) all 18 races will be run back to back.
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/pp

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 – $TBD  (Good from open to close, 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 – 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 – $TBD  (Good from open to close, 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
5:00 pm – Pedal Pull – (free for kids ) Show/Sale Barn
7:00 pm – SJO Supercross $10/pp Grandstands $15/pp Pit pass

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 – $TBD  (Good from open to close, Bearer of wristband must be present at time of purchase) please visit https://tjschmidtcarnival.com for rates and information

8:30 am WMFA Barnyard Boogie 5K Fun Run/Walk  More Info
9:00 am – Barn Brawl Wrestling Tournament More Info
11:00 am – West Mi Livestock Council Animal Auction – Show/Sale Barn
3:00 pm – Farm Bureau Hay Bale Toss Contest
6:00 pm – Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby Grandstands $15/ Pits $2o

11:00pm – Midway closes

 

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

 

2023 FREE TO FAIR ATTENDEE ACTIVITIES
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