2026 Grandstand Events
148th Annual Cheboygan County Fair begins in...
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Bump & Run/Pursuit
Saturday, August 8th, 5pm — $15*
Off-road dirt track racing where drivers try to win the race without hitting another car, but if you do, that's alright too.
Old Tractor Rodeo
Sunday, August 9th, 1pm
Barnyard Round Up
Monday, August 10th, 6pm — Donation
A showcase of the hardworking youth that participate in the fair with projects that range from raising livestock and showing pets to creating artwork or displaying various talents through 4-H or Cheboygan County Youth Livestock Program (CCYLP).
Bring a canned good make a donation to the St. Thomas Food Pantry for entry.
Motor Mania
Tuesday, August 11th, 6pm -- $5
Car show for CARS, TRUCKS, JEEPS, MOTORCYCLES , SEMIS. A meet up for motor enthusiasts to connect and the general public to admire the show case.
$20 entry per vehicle
Open Registration starts at 4pm.
SUPERX (Dirt Bike Racing)
Wednesday, August 12th, 7pm
An exciting night of Dirt bike racing that will have you on the edge of your seat. Brought to you by SJO PRODUCTIONS, Michigan's premier fair supercross series
For those looking to race:
ALL SIGN UP IS DONE IN PERSON THE DAY OF THE EVENT - NO ONLINE SIGNUP
Unless otherwise specified, this is the time schedule:
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Sign up – 3 p.m.
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Practice – 5 p.m.
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Races – 7 p.m.
Cost: $30 per class
You must be an SJO member to race and that is a one-time $10 fee that is good for the entire season. - (Available at the track on all race dates).
Night of Racing & Destruction
Thursday, August 13th, 7pm -- $10*
A combination of Trailer Races & Power Wheels races for kids (8 years old and younger)!
Power Wheels races for children that are 8 years old and younger; must bring own Power Wheel. Prizes for racers.
Trailer/Camper races with trucks pulling trailers of various kinds around race track to see who survives to claim the win.
Rodeo
Friday, August 14th, 7pm
Good ole western fun and entertainment that all ages can enjoy! A traditional style rodeo with dynamic competitions for cowboys and cowgirls to compete.
By 2D Rodeo Productions. Four events : BULL RIDING, BARREL RACING, BREAKAWAY ROPING, GOAT TYING.
Bump and Run /Pursuit
Saturday, August 15th, 5pm — $15*
Off-road dirt track racing where drivers try to win the race without hitting another car, but if you do, that's alright too.
* 3 and younger FREE with paid adult.