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 3 | 8:30 AM | Open Pleasure Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Saturday, August 3 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Open Class Exhibit Check-In | Open Class Building |
| Saturday, August 3 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Small Animal Check-In (& Pullorum Testing) | Small Animal Building |
| Saturday, August 3 | 12 PM | Lawn Games | Front Lawn |
| Saturday, August 3 | 5 PM – 7 PM | All Registered Beef Check-In | Steer Barn |
| Saturday, August 3 | 9 PM | Family Movie Night – “Racing Stripes” | Tent on Front Lawn |
| Sunday, August 4 | 8 AM – 11 PM | All Swine, Sheep, Goats Check-In | Pig, Sheep Barn |
| Sunday, August 4 | 10 AM – 4 PM | 4-H Exhibits & Projects Check-In | 4-H Building |
| Sunday, August 4 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Open Class Exhibit Check-In | Open Class Building |
| Sunday, August 4 | 12 PM | Dog Show | Front Lawn |
| Sunday, August 4 | 1 PM | Open Speed Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Sunday, August 4 | 9 PM | Family Movie Night – “Toy Story” | Tent on Front Lawn |
| Monday, August 5 | 8:30 AM | 4-H Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Monday, August 5 | 10 AM | Open Class Exhibits Judging | Open Class Building |
| August 5 – 12 | 10 AM – 10 PM | Petting Zoo | Front Lawn |
| Monday, August 5 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Monday, August 5 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Family Fun Day | Quonset Hut |
| Monday, August 5 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Car Seat Inspections | Parking Area across from Fair Office |
| Monday, August 5 | 11 PM | Presque Isle Electric Power Pole Demo | Midway |
| Monday, August 5 | 12 PM | CCYLP Record Books Due | CCYLP Barn |
| Monday, August 5 | 1 PM | Presque Isle Electric Power Pole Demo | Midway |
| Monday, August 5 | 7 PM | BarnYard Round Up * | Grandstands |
| Monday, August 5 | 9 PM | Family Movie Night – “Thelma the Unicorn” | Tent on Front Lawn |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 8:30 AM & 9 AM | Beef Clinic & Beef Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 11 AM – 11 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| August 6 – 12 | 1 PM – 11 PM | CARNIVAL by Skerbeck Entertainment | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 1 PM | Basket Making | Open Class Building |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 1 PM – 5 PM | Portable Sawmill Demonstration | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 2 PM – 5 PM | Live Music by Drew Duffiney (FREE!) | Tent on Front Lawn |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 4:30 PM & 5 PM | Swine Clinic & Swine Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 6 PM – 9 PM | Emergency Vehicle Showcase | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 6 | 7 PM – 10 PM | Live Music by Band Tim (FREE!) | Quonset Hut |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 8:30 AM & 9 AM | Sheep & Goat Clinic & Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 12 PM – 3 PM | LADIES’ DAY (with live music by Curtis Grooters) | Quonset |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 1 PM | Old Fashion Butter Churning & Ice Cream Making (Free Samples) |
Open Class Building |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30 PM | Book Signing by LOCAL author : Kathy King Johnson | Open Class Building |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 1:30 – 4 PM | Cowboy Round ‘Em Up Bible Camp by Western Days Ministries | Grandstands |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 4 PM | Pie Baking Contest Judging | Open Class Building |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM | Rabbit Record Book Judging & Rabbit Judging | Small Animal Barn |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 5 PM – 6:15 PM | Line Dancing Instruction | Quonset Hut |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 8 PM – 10 PM | Live Music by Will Prentice Band (FREE!) | Quonsest Hut |
| Thursday, August 8 | 11 AM | 4-H Fun Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Thursday, August 8 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Thursday, August 8 | 1 PM | KIDS’ DAY | Front Lawn |
| Thursday, August 8 | 1 PM | Sewing Demonstration | Open Class Building |
| Thursday, August 8 | 3 PM | BINGO | Quonset Hut |
| Thursday, August 8 | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM | Poultry Record Book Judging & Poultry Judging | Small Animal Barn |
| Thursday, August 8 | 6 PM | BINGO | Quonset Hut |
| Thursday, August 8 | 6 PM | Open Speed Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Friday, August 9 | 11 AM | Showmanship Sweepstakes | CCYLP Barn |
| Friday, August 9 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Friday, August 9 | 1 PM | Wool Spinning Demonstration | Open Class Building |
| Friday, August 9 | 2 PM – 5 PM | Live Music by Evan Archambo (FREE!) | Tent on Front Lawn |
| Saturday, August 10 | 12 PM | YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Saturday, August 10 | 7 PM – 10 PM | Live Music by Hold That Thought (FREE!) | Quonset Hut |
| Sunday, August 11 | 8 AM | Barn Clean Up | Animal Barns |
| Sunday, August 11 | 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]