JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Get ready for fried food, carnival rides and a great lineup of shows at the 2022 Jackson County Fair.
The fair, and all its familiar favorites, will open Sunday, Aug. 7 and continue through Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds/Keeley Park, 200 W. Ganson St.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 10, and free for children ages 5 and under.
Attendees of the 168th fair will find their usual favorites back in action, including carnival rides, 4-H barn animals, fair food and a full line of entertainment, the Jackson County Fair manager said. , Denise Owens.
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Here’s your guide to this year’s fair, including where to park, grandstand shows and the full schedule of events.
Where to park:
The old state prison lot on North Street is available for parking, along with two other lots along North Street.
Parking is $5. A free shuttle will take people from the parking lot to the north entrance of the fairgrounds.
Right food
More than 60 food vendors are expected to be at the fair this year.
This includes the ever-popular Fiske Fries, a bubble tea stand, donuts, Frick’n Good cookies, Outlaw Popcorn and more. A coffee shop, hosted by Robin’s Nest of Eaton County will also be available inside the Gumper Building.
Rides
The rides are being set up in an upside-down, U-shaped section on the old harness racing track grounds.
Wristbands are $30 (available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), or $25 in advance, at the American Credit Union Event Center, 128 W. Ganson St., or at any branch of American Credit Union 1 in Jackson County.
Rides are $2 on Tuesdays.
Free daily act
New to the fair this year is the free ride act Safari Sam and Oscar the Awesome Strich, who is a man riding an ostrich doll.
Also new this year is a draft horse show at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, in the grandstand.
Performances by ELVIS, Black Jake & The Carnies, Chelsea House Orchestra. Bad Mojo and LeadFoot will be on the Keeley Stage all week.
The popular calving barn is also open daily to the north of the grandstand.
Tribune events
The Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy comedy show kicks off the fairground fun on Sunday, August 7, with award-winning rock bands Collective Soul and Switchfoot taking the stage on Monday, August 8.
Hank Williams Jr. of Country music, with special guest Granger Smith, featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., performs Tuesday, August 9.
Tickets are still available for the shows, but they are selling out quickly, Owens said.
Tickets can be purchased on the Jackson County Fair website or Etix.com, in person at the Jackson County Fair box office at the North Administrative Entrance to the American 1 Events Center, 128 W. Ganson St., or by phone at 800- 514-3849 or 517-788-4405.
Other grandstand events
A monster truck show is set for 7pm on Wednesday, August 10. Seat tickets are $20 and general admission is $12.
The Twisted P Rodeo is Friday, August 12 and Saturday night, August 13, features the demolition derby. Box seat tickets for both events are $15 and general admission is $10.
weather
Heat and a chance of rain are in the forecast to start the week off right so far.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday, Aug. 7 shows a chance of showers after 9 a.m. with a low of 89. That night will cool down to 67, but still includes a chance of rain.
Monday, August 8 shows a chance of rain again, with a high of 82 and a low of 60. Tuesday, August 9 looks like it will be mostly sunny with a high of 81.
Full schedule
Sunday, August 7: Viewing Day
Reduced gate admission and no carnival rides
8:30 am – 4-H Rabbit Judging
9 a.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Judging
11 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Judging
Noon – Fair opens, Flag Raising Ceremony, Trade Tent opens
2 to 10pm – Ham Radio Demo in the Gumper Building
14:00 – Hospitality Tent, at the southern end of the stand
5pm – Still Wandering, set on the Keeley Stage
6 pm – 4-H Dairy Showmanship
7:00pm – The Stand Show: Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy
Monday, August 8: Seniors Day / Pay One Price Day
Seniors 65 and older get in free. Wristbands will be sold for $30 until 8:30 p.m
9 a.m. – 4-H Beef Judging
9am – Draft horse judging in the field
From 10:00 to 22:00 – Bingo tent opens
10am to 2pm – Ham Radio Demo in the Gumper Building
11:00 a.m. – Senior citizens program on the pavilion stage
Noon – ELVIS on the Keeley Stage
2:00 pm – 4-H Swine Judging
14:00 – Tours open
5pm – ELVIS on the Keeley Stage
17:00 Hospitality Tent at the southern end of the stand
19:00 – Tribune show: “Collective spirit and movement leg”.
Tuesday, August 9: $2 Tuesday
$2 admission, $2 food deals, $2 specials and $2 rides
8 a.m. – 4-H Pig Judging
9 a.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Judging
9 a.m. – 4-H Poultry
11am to 1pm – Photo Booth HG on the Gumper Stage
noon. to 22:00 – Bingo tent opens
13:00 – Show poultry
1pm – Black Jake & The Carnies on the Keeley Stage
14:00 – Tours open
4 to 6 pm – Ham Radio Demo in the Gumper Building
5pm – Black Jake & The Carnies on the Keeley Stage
17:00 – Hospitality tent at the southern end of the stand
6 pm – 4-H Beef Judging
7 pm. – The Grandstand Show: Hank Williams Jr. and Granger Smith
Wednesday, August 10: Pay One Prize Day
Participants can purchase lap wristbands after entering. They will be sold for $30 until 8:30 p.m
9am – 4-H & Open Class Dairy Judging
9 a.m. – 4-H Goat Judging
From 1 to 22:00 – Bingo tent opens
1:00 PM – 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
1pm – Chelsea House Orchestra on the Keeley Stage
14:00 – Tours open
3:00 pm – 4-H Livestock Judging
4:00 pm – 4-H Horse and Pony Showmanship/Championship and Hippology Awards
5pm – Chelsea House Orchestra on the Keeley Stage
19:00 – Large animal raffle show
19:00 – Grandstand Show: ATR Monster Trucks
Thursday, August 11: Pay One Price Day/Veterans Day
Veterans are admitted free. Wristbands can be purchased inside for $30 until 8:30 p.m
9am – Saddle Horse Horse Judging
9 a.m. – 4-H Tractor Drive
Noon – 4-H Large Animals and Auction Buyers Luncheon
13:00 Gates open to the public
From 1 to 22:00 – Bingo tent opens
14:00 – Tours open
2:00 PM – 4-H Large Animal Auction
4 to 8 p.m. – Ham Radio Demo at the Gumper Building
17:00 – Hospitality tent at the southern end of the stand
6pm – K105.3 “McKibbin Media Group Game Night” on the Keeley Stage
Friday, August 12: Pay One Price Day and Veterans Day.
Veterans are admitted free. Wristbands can be purchased inside for $30 until 8:30 p.m
9am – Open Beef Show
11 a.m. – Farm Bureau Corn Hole Contest at the North End of the Infield
1:00 PM – 4-H Small Animal Livestock and Auction Buyers Luncheon
2:00 pm – 4-H Small Animal Auction
2 to 10 p.m. – Bingo tent opens
14:00 – Tours open
5pm – Bad Mojo on the Keeley Stage
17:00 – Hospitality tent at the southern end of the stand
7pm – Bad Mojo on the Keeley Stage
7:00pm – P Twisted Rodeo in the Grandstand
Saturday, August 13: Children’s Day (1 day ticket)
Children aged 10 and over enter for free. Adults are $5
9am – Open Fun Horse Show
Noon to 10pm – Bingo Tent Opens
10am to 2pm – Ham Radio Demo in the Gumper Building
11 a.m. – Farm Bureau Corn Hole Contest at the North End of the Infield
13:00 – Raffle for small animals
13:00 – Tours open
1pm – LeadFoot on the Keeley Stage
14:00 – Bingo tent opens
2 to 4 p.m. – Children’s Day Event with Characters
7pm – LeadFoot on the Keeley Stage
19:00 – Demo Derby and Enduro Cars in the Grandstand
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