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Houghton County Fair 2023

Arts and Entertainment

July 28, 2023

From: Houghton County Fair

Daily: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo (Ball Field)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Dwyane Garman, Magician (Roving & Indoor Event Area)
Daily Shows: Wild World of Animals (Midway)

Schedule:

August 24, 2023

2:00 pm: Poultry/Rabbit Show (Small Animal Barn)
2:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
3:00 pm: Exhibit Buildings Open
3:00 pm: Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway Opens
3:00 pm: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)
4:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
4:00 pm: Sheep Show followed by the Goat Show and Camelid Show (Livestock Building)
6:00 pm: Registration for Motocross
7:00 pm: Motocross (Main Event Arena) Registration at 6 pm
7:00 - 9:00 pm: Cathy Bolton, Paul Smith - Gypsy Soul Food (Indoor Stage)
8:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
10:00 pm: Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open

August 25, 2023

10:00 am: Swine Show (Livestock Pavilion)
11:00 am: Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 pm - 4:00pm: Senior Citizens’ Day Program, Age 55 and over free lunch (while supply lasts), entertainment, prize drawings(Indoor Arena)
12:00 pm: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)
12:15 pm: Open Still Exhibitor of the Year and Open Class Exhibits Awards (Indoor Stage)
12:30 pm: Lightning Ridge - Bill Kautto, Mike Urbis, Chuck Peterson, and Jack Jolliff (Indoor Stage)
1:00 pm: Beef Show followed by Dairy (Livestock Building) NEW TIME
1:00 pm: Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway Opens
2-3 pm: Roving Magician, Dwyane Garman
3:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
5:00 pm: Open Jump Show (Horse Arena)
5:30 pm: Farm Tractor Pull (Main Event Arena)
6-7:15 pm: Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)
7:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
7-9 pm: Cathy & the Back Roads Band (Indoor Stage)
7:45 pm: Off Road Derby (Main Event Arena)
8:30 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
10:00 pm: Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open

August 26, 2023

9:00 am: Livestock Skill-a-thon (Livestock Building)
10:00 am: Open Halter, Pleasure and Speed Horse Shows
11:00 am: Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 pm: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)
12:30 pm: Youth Talent Show (Indoor Stage)
1:00 pm: Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway opens
2:00 pm: Antique Tractor demonstrations and contests (possible in or near horse arena)
2:30-3:30 pm: Roving Magician, Dwyane Garman
3:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
3 - 5 pm: Kid’s Fun Day (Indoor Arena)
4:00 pm: Junior Market Livestock Auction (Livestock Building)
5:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
5:00 pm: Meet the Monster Truck Drivers (Main Event Arena)
6:00 pm: Educational Demonstration (Livestock Building)
6-7:15 pm: Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)
7:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
7:15 pm: The National Anthem (Outdoor Arena)
7:30 pm: Midwest Monster Trucks (Main Event Arena)
10:00 pm: Exhibit and Livestock Buildings Close - Carnival and Midway Remain Open

August 27, 2023

8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Tuff Truck Inspections
11:30 am: Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 pm: Horse Demonstration, Presented by Natalie’s Blind Saves Sanctuary (Horse Arena)
12:00 pm: Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo Opens (Ball Field)
12:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
12:30 - 1:15 pm: Magic Show, Dwyane Garman (Indoor Stage)
1:00 pm: Skerbeck Entertainment Group Carnival and Midway opens
1:00 pm: Obstacle Course Class (Livestock Pavilion)
1:00 pm: Tuff Truck (Main Event Arena)
2:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
3:30 - 4:15 pm: Magic Show, Dwayne Garmen (Indoor Stage)
4:00 pm: Wild World of Animals (Midway)
5:00 pm: Exhibit & Livestock Buildings and Carnival Close

Date: August 24 - 27, 2023

Location: Houghton County Fairgrounds, 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI 49930.

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