Livestock & Exhibits

Livestock, Home Arts & 4H Exhibits

The Cheboygan County Fair has a rich tradition of hosting exceptional agricultural, livestock and equestrian events. All week a variety of animals are on display in our several comfortable large barns.

The Cheboygan County Youth Livestock Program in co-operation with Michigan State University 4-H program hosts the Annual Youth Livestock Auction on the final Saturday of fair. This auction is your opportunity to purchase livestock products that are much higher in quality than what you buy at your grocery store while also supporting hard working youth from the community.

Cheboygan 4-H youth display and are judged on fruits and vegetables that they spend the summer growing. Within the last few years the Fair has also hosted a Farmers Market for the local growers to sell fresh produce. Check the schedule for dates on this event.

The Cheboygan County Fair also hosts a Tri-County Open Horse Show the first Saturday of Fair Week. Youth from the 4-H Youth Equestrian Program and Cheboygan County Youth Equestrian Program show their horses and riding skills on Monday (English Style Riding) and Thursday (Western Style Riding).

Please feel free to call the Fair office at 231-627-7051 with any questions on these programs and shows.

 Schedule of Events

Date Time Event Location
Saturday, August 5 8:30 AM Open Pleasure Horse Show Horse Arena
Saturday, August 5 10 AM – 4 PM Open Class Exhibit Check-In Open Class Building
SUNDAY, August 6 5:00 PM Dog Show Front Lawn
Saturday, August 5 5 PM – 7 PM All Registered Beef Check-In Streer Barn
Sunday, August 6 8 AM – 11 AM All Swine, Sheep & Goats Check-In Pig Barn
Sunday, August 6 9 AM – 12 PM 4-H Exhibits & Projects Check-In 4-H Building
Sunday, August 6 10 AM – 4 PM Open Class Exhibit Check-In Open Class Building
Sunday, August 6 12 PM – 2 PM All Small Animals Check-In Small Animal Barn
Sunday, August 6 12 PM – 2 PM Pullorum Testing Small Animal Barn
Sunday, August 6 1 PM Open Speed Horse Show Horse Arena
Sunday, August 6 2 PM 4-H Exhibits/Projects Judging 4-H Building
Monday, August 7 8:30 AM 4-H Horse Show Horse Arena
Monday, August 7 10 AM Open Class Exhibits Judging Open Class Building
Monday, August 7 11 AM – 1 PM Meet Up & Eat Up (Kids 18 & Under) ** Building #7
Monday, August 7 11 AM – 2 PM Family Fun Day TBA
Monday, August 7 11 AM – 2 PM Car Seat Inspections TBA
Monday, August 7 12 PM CCYLP Record Books Due CCYLP Barn
Monday, August 7 3:30 PM Poultry Record Book Judging Small Animal Barn
Monday, August 7 4:30 PM Poultry Judging Small Animal Barn
Monday, August 7 7 PM BarnYard Round Up * Grandstands
Tuesday, August 8 8:30 AM Beef Clinic Swine Barn Pavilion
Tuesday, August 8 9 AM Beef Judging Horse Arena
Tuesday, August 8 11 AM – 1 PM Meet Up & Eat Up (Kids 18 & Under) ** Building #7
Tuesday, August 8 1 PM Dying Eggs with Silk Ties Open Class Building
Tuesday, August 8 4:30 PM Swine Clinic Swine Barn Pavilion
Tuesday, August 8 5 PM Swine Judging Swine Barn Pavilion
Wednesday, August 9 8:30 AM Sheep & Goat Clinic Swine Barn Pavilion
Wednesday, August 9 9 AM Sheep & Goat Judging Swine Barn Pavilion
Wednesday, August 9 11 AM – 1 PM Meet Up & Eat Up (Kids 18 & Under) ** Building #7
Wednesday, August 9 1 PM Old Fashion Butter Churning & Ice Cream Making
(Free Samples)
Open Class Building
Wednesday, August 9 3:30 PM Rabbit/Cavy Record Book Judging 4-H Barn
Wednesday, August 9 4 PM Pie Baking Contest Judging Open Class Building
Wednesday, August 9 2:30 PM Rabbit/Cavy Judging Small Animal Barn
Thursday, August 10 11 AM 4-H Fun Horse Show Horse Arena
Thursday, August 10 11 AM – 1 PM Meet Up & Eat Up (Kids 18 & Under) ** Building #7
Thursday, August 10 1 PM Quilt Making Demonstration Open Class Building
Thursday, August 10 3 PM Small Animal Costume Contest Small Animal Barn
Thursday, August 10 6 PM Open Speed Horse Show Horse Arena
Friday, August 11 11 AM Showmanship Sweepstakes CCYLP Barn
Friday, August 11 11 AM – 1 PM Meet Up & Eat Up (Kids 18 & Under) ** Building #7
Friday, August 11 1 PM Wool Spinning Demonstration Open Class Building
Saturday, August 12 12 PM Youth Livestock Auction Swine Barn Pavilion
Saturday, August 12 TBD Demonstration TBD Open Class Building
Sunday, August 13 8 AM Barn Clean Up Animal Barns
Sunday, August 13 10 AM – 2 PM Exhibit Pick Up 4-H & Open Class Building

* Canned Good or donation To St. Thomas Food Pantry.
** Free Lunch for Youth [18 & Under]