The Oceana County Fair is the longest running county fair in the state of Michigan. It is a 5-day event held annually at the Oceana County Fairgrounds in Hart, Michigan. Featuring food, fun, and exciting events, the fair is a great way to finish your summer in Oceana County.

Schedule of Events:

August 17 - 19, 2022:

Midway opens at 3:00 PM
Special – $20.00 armband lets you ride from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Individual ride tickets will be available for purchase

August 20, 2022:

Midway opens at 1:00 PM
Special – $25.00 armband lets you ride from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Individual ride tickets will be available for purchase

6:30 pm: Harness Horse Races (Grandstand, free admission)

August 22, 2022:

Midway Closed Sunday and Monday

6:30 pm: Harness Horse Races (Grandstand, free admission)

6:30 pm: Work Bee (4H Youth in barns)

August 23, 2022:

Entry Day

All entries must be entered by 5 p.m.

6:30 p.m: Harness Horse Races - Free Grandstand

Midway Opens: 5:00 p.m. to Closing
Free gate admission - Special $15.00 armband will let you ride from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Individual ride tickets will be available.

7:00 p.m: Tuesday Night Grandstand

August 24, 2022:

Senior Citizen Day - Over 60 admitted Free until 6:00 PM

Midway opens at 2:00 PM
Special – $20.00 armband will let you ride from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
Individual ride tickets will be available.

8:00 am: Swine Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)

8:30 am: Beef Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Large Arena)

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Youth & Educational Building Judging (4H/Youth & Educational Buildings closed until 3 pm)

12:00 pm: Draft Horse Halter/Ponies, Mules & Cross Classes (Large Arena)

2:00 pm: Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter Classes (Large Arena)

4:00 pm: Sheep Showmanship, Breeding & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)

6:00 pm: Mini Horse Driving Classes (Large Arena)

6:30 pm: Draft Horses Driving Classes (Large Arena)

7:00 pm: Wednesday Night Grandstand (Grandstand, free admission)

August 25, 2022:

Midway opens at 2:00 PM
Special – $20.00 armband will let you ride from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
Individual ride tickets will be available.

11:30 - 1:00 pm: accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided, including free gate and free rides

9:00 am: Dairy Cattle Judging – Youth & Open (Large Arena)

9:00 am: Goat Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed & 4-H Market Classes (Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn, Small Indoor Arena)

10:00 am: Rabbit Youth & Open Showmanship, Breeds & 4-H Market Classes (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)

6:45 pm: Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors (Grandstand, free admission)

7:00 pm: 4-H Market Livestock Auction (Grandstand, free admission)

August 26, 2022:

Midway opens at 1:00 PM
Special – $25.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
Individual ride tickets will be available.

9:00 am: English & Western Riding Classes (Infield Arena)

9:00 am: Poultry Showmanship (Rabbit & Poultry Barn)

2:00 pm: Heavyweight Horse Pulling (Grandstand, free admission)

4:00 pm: Cow Trail Classes/Costume Class (Large Arena)

5:30 pm: Grandstand Opens – Ticket Sales Begin

7:00 pm: West Michigan Pullers Tractor Pull (Grandstand, Adults $10.00, Children 12 & under $5.00, tickets go on sale at 5:30 pm)

Tractor Pull Events :
6500# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors
6200# Modified Gas Trucks
9300# Super Farm Tractor
8000# Hot Diesel Trucks
8200# Street Diesel Trucks
8200# Pro Street Diesel Trucks
12000# Field Farm Tractors

More info available at www.mttpa.com

August 27, 2022:

Final Day Of Fair

Midway opens at 1:00 PM
Special – $25.00 armband will let you ride from 1:00 PM until 11:00 PM..
Individual ride tickets will be available.

10:00 am: Grand Slam Showmanship (Beginning in Rabbit/Poultry Barn & working up to larger animals in Large Arena)

10:00 am: Horse Games (Infield Arena)

10:00 am: Garden Tractor Pull (Grandstand, free admission) – sponsored by Western Michigan Old Engine Club
Transfer Sled Only, Stock Tractors Only
7 Classes ranging from 750# to 1150#

1:00 pm: Ag Olympics (Large Arena) – All kids 19yrs and under are invited to participate; games, fun & prizes

3:00 pm and 7:00 pm: Bump N Run Off Road Derby followed by Demolition Derby
Small Mod fwd, Small Stock fwd, Small Stock Youth fwd, Small Stock Powder Puff, Powerwheels $40 entry car & driver ~$20 pit passes all ages
Big car motor swap, Big bonestock 1/2 ton trucks Small Car Gut n Go fwd, Mini van Gut n Go fwd, Small trucks & SUVs
$40 entry car & driver - $20 pit passes all ages
Hosted by: T-N-T Demolition Derby tntdemoderby.com
Grandstand Admission:
Adults - $20.00 (covers both events)
Children 12 & under - $10.00 (covers both events)
Tickets sales - 2:00 p.m.

5:00 pm: 5-H Small Market & Junior Market Auctions (Large Arena)

Dates: August 23 - 27, 2022

Location:

Oceana County Fairgrounds,
1025 S State Street,
Hart, MI 49420.

Gate Admission: $5.00/person (Children under 5 are Free)

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