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 231-445-9001 with any questions on these programs and shows.
Schedule of Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8 | 8:30 AM | Open Pleasure Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Open Class Exhibit Check-In | Open Class Building |
| Saturday, August 8 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Small Animal Check-In (& Pullorum Testing) | Small Animal Building |
| Saturday, August 8 | 12 PM - 2 PM | Lawn Games | Front Lawn |
| Saturday, August 8 | 5 PM – 7 PM | All Registered Beef Check-In | Steer Barn |
| Sunday, August 9 | 8 AM – 11 PM | All Swine, Sheep, Goats Check-In | Pig, Sheep Barn |
| Sunday, August 9 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 4-H Exhibits & Projects Check-In | 4-H Building |
| Sunday, August 9 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Open Class Exhibit Check-In | Open Class Building |
| Sunday, August 9 | 12 PM | Dog Show (4-H) | Front Lawn |
| Sunday, August 9 | 1 PM | Open Speed Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Sunday, August 9 | 11 AM - 3 PM | 4-H Still Exhibit Judging | 4-H Building |
| Monday, August 10 | 8:30 AM | 4-H Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Monday, August 10 | 10 AM | Open Class Exhibits Judging | Open Class Building |
| Monday, August 10 - Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM – 10 PM | Petting Zoo | Front Lawn |
| Monday, August 10 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Monday, August 10 | 11 AM – 2 PM | FAMILY FUN DAY | Quonset Hut |
| Monday, August 10 | 12 PM | CCYLP Record Books Due | CCYLP Barn |
| Monday, August 10 | 12PM, 3PM & 6PM | Team Zoom Canine Entertainment | Front Lawn |
| Monday, August 10 | 6 PM | BarnYard Round Up * | Grandstands |
| Tuesday, August 11 | AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES DAY | ||
| Tuesday, August 11 | 8:30 AM & 9 AM | Beef Clinic & Beef Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Chainsaw Woodcarving Creations | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 12 PM, 3PM, & 6PM | Team ZOOM Canine Entertainment | Front Lawn |
| Tuesday, August 11 - Saturday, August 15 | 1 PM – 11 PM | CARNIVAL by Skerbeck Entertainment | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 1 PM | Maintaining Maple Forestry Demo | Open Class Building |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 1 PM - 5 PM | Portable Sawmill Demonstration | Midway |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 3PM | Magical World of Honeybees Demo | |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 4:30 PM & 5 PM | Swine Clinic & Swine Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Tuesday, August 11 | 6 PM - 9 PM | Emergency Vehicle Showcase | Midway |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 8:30 AM & 9 AM | Sheep & Goat Clinic & Judging | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 12 PM, 3PM & 6PM | Team Zoom Canine Show | Front Lawn |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Chainsaw Woodcarving Creations | Midway |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 12 PM – 3 PM | LADIES' DAY + BINGO! | Quonset |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 1 PM | Old Fashion Butter Churning | Open Class Building |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM | Rabbit Record Book Judging & Rabbit Judging | Small Animal Barn |
| Wednesday, August 12 | 4 PM | Pie Baking Contest Judging | Open Class Building |
| Thursday, August 13 | 9 AM | 4-H Fun Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Thursday, August 13 | 11 AM | Mustang 100 Day Challenge Show | Horse Arena |
| Thursday, August 13 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Thursday, August 13 | 11 AM, 4 PM & 7 PM | Team Zoom Canine Entertainment | Front Lawn |
| Thursday, August 13 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Chainsaw Woodcarving Creations | Midway |
| Thursday, August 13 | 1 PM | KIDS' DAY | Front Lawn |
| Thursday, August 13 | 1 PM | Old Fashion Ice Cream Making | Open Class Building |
| Thursday, August 13 | 3:30 PM & 4PM | 4-H Poultry Record Book Judging & Poultry Judging | Small Animal Barn |
| Thursday, August 13 | 4 PM | King Arthur Youth Baking Contest | Open Class Building |
| Thursday, August 13 | 6 PM | Open Speed Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| Friday, August 14 | 11 AM | Showmanship Sweepstakes | CCYLP Barn |
| Friday, August 14 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Meet Up & Eat Up (Free Lunch for Kids 18 & Under) ** | Building #7 |
| Friday, August 14 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Chainsaw Woodcarving Creations | Midway |
| Friday, August 14 | 1 PM | Wool Spinning Demonstration | Open Class Building |
| Saturday, August 15 | 12 PM | YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION | Swine Barn Pavilion |
| Sunday, August 15 | 8 AM | Barn Clean Up | Animal Barns |
| Sunday, August 15 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Exhibit Pick Up | 4-H & Open Class Building |
* Canned Good or donation To St. Thomas Food Pantry.
** Free Lunch for Youth [18 & Under]
*** $5 Admission (3 years and younger free with paid adult)