Events Schedule

Van Buren Youth Fair We have compiled the list the of all the events that will be taking place during the fair. Feel free to take a look and decide when you will be coming to the Van Burn Youth Fair. Click this link for the complete Van Buren Youth Fair Brochure.

2008 Van Buren Youth Fair Schedule


       Saturday, July 12
       9 a.m.  - All still judging
       Noon - Dog Show

       Sunday, July 13
       Noon - Rabbit judging - Small Animal area
       7 p.m. - Evening Gospel Service - Community Tent

       Monday, July 14
Midway opens at 6 p.m. (gate admission plus pay one price of $12 to ride from 6 p.m. to closing)
       8 a.m. - Poultry judging - Small Animal Area
       9 a.m. - Swine judging
       10 a.m. - Dairy goat judging
       4 p.m. - Cat show
       7 p.m. - Youth Talent Show  - Karaoke to follow
       7 p.m. - Unique Motor Sports presents "Night of Destruction"
Truck
Derby, Car Derby, Quad Drags, Burn-out Contest, Figure 8 Racing. All in
one show. Local participation is wanted for the burn-out contest and
Figure 8 Racing. For rules and information, go to
unique-motor-sports.com or call (616) 636-8180.

       Tuesday, July 15
 Midway opens at 1 p.m. (gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride all day)
       9 a.m. - Beef judging - Livestock Arena
       9 a.m. - Horse fitting and  showing - Horse Arena
       10 a.m. - Cavy judging - Small Market Animal area
       Noon - Michigan Lightweight Horse Pull - Grandstand
       7 p.m. - Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm Tractors, 2-wheel drive, and modifieds - Grandstand.
       7 p.m. - "Fairbound" - video - Community Tent

       Wednesday, July 16
Midway opens at noon (gate admission plus pay one price of $11 to ride from noon to 6 p.m. Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride from 6 p.m. to closing) Kid's Day (18 years and under free until 6 p.m.) Kid's Day Giveaway! Two bicycles and three
dozen stuffed toys. Free raffle tickets from noon to 6 p.m. Raffle at 6
 p.m. at the carnival office.
       9  a.m. - Sheep judging - Livestock Arena
       9 a.m. - English Horse and  Pony Show - Horse Arena
       10 a.m. - "Kids - A Fair Start!" (Sponsored by Van Buren ISD & ICC)
       10 a.m. - Adult Draft Horse Halter Show - Draft Horse Arena
       10 a.m. - Farm Stock Tractor Pulls - Grandstand
       1 p.m. - Dairy judging - Livestock Arena
       2 p.m. - Small Market Animal Auction
       2 p.m. - Youth Draft Horse Show - Draft Horse Arena
       3:30 p.m. - Dog Team & Obedience Exhibitions
       7 p.m. - Street 4x4, Pickups and Semi Pulls (gas and diesel) -
Grandstand
       7 p.m. "Fortified Promise"  Community Tent

       Thursday, July 17
Ladies Day, Veterans and Senior Citizens Day. Free gate admission for ladies, veterans and senior citizens until 3 p.m. Midway opens at 1 p.m. (Gate admission plus pay one price of $16 to ride 1 p.m. to closing.)
       9 a.m. - Western Horse and  Pony Show - Horse Arena
       10 a.m. - Livestock auction
       10 a.m. - noon  -  Ladies Day Program
       1 p.m. - Pony Pull - Draft Horse Arena
       1 p.m. - Senior Citizens Program and games. Entertainment by Jeff & Jim
       7 p.m. - Unique Motor Sports presents Demolition Derby Scramble Off
Road Racing (For rules and information go to
www.unique-motor-sports.com or call (616) 636-8180.
       7 p.m. - Square Dancing - Community Tent
       8 p.m. - "B4" - Classic rock and blues - Community Tent
       10 p.m. - Night Magic Fireworks Display

       Friday, July 18
               Midway opens at 1 p.m. (gate admission plus pay one price of $14 to ride from 1 to 6 p.m. - Gate admission plus pay one price of  $16 to ride from 6 p.m. to close.)
       9 a.m. - Trail Show
       9 a.m. - Small Animal Sweepstakes
       Noon - Gymkhana Show
       Noon - Pedal Tractor Pull Community Tent
       2 p.m. - Draft Animal Fun Show - Draft Horse Arena
       7 p.m. - Grandstand Entertainment - Super Kicker Rodeo featuring bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, girls barrel racing, team roping, tie down roping, mutton busting and boot scramble
       7 p.m. - "The Backroads Band" country music - Community Tent


       Saturday, July 19
       (Gate admission plus pay one price of $17 to ride from noon to closing.)
       9:00 a.m. - Jr. & Sr. Showmanship Sweepstakes
       10 a.m. - Open Draft Horse/Mule/Pony Hitch Show
       10 a.m. - Fun Horse Show, Horse Arena
       2 p.m. - Draft Horse Barnyard Pull - Draft Hose Arena
       3 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor Awards Program - Horse Arena
       4 p.m. - Mule Pull
       4:30 p.m. - Youth Awards Program (Small Animal Exhibitor Awards)
       5:30 p.m. - Livestock Exhibition Awards Program
       6  p.m. - Youth Parade
       7 p.m. -  Unique Motor Sports' Demolition Derby - Grandstand
- (For rules and information, go to www.unique-motor-sports.com or call
(616) 636-8180.
       Live Music - "Wild Woodys" -  featuring rockabilly - Community Tent

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