All youth exhibiting an animal at the Van Buren Youth Fair are required to complete YQCA or PQA Plus and/or BQA depending on age no later than June 15, 2027, and submit the certificate to Janice Zerbe, rajzerj@msu.edu by this date. CLICK HERE for more info.
Carnival Rides will begin on Tuesday July 20th 2026 at 3pm
Join us on Monday for Veterans Day at the Van Buren Youth Fair! We are proud to offer FREE gate admission for all veterans all day long as a thank you for your service!
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Monday Night Entertainment
Farm Stock Tractor Pulls
Monday, July 20, 2026
This Hillside Event is FREE with paid main gate general admission.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Tethered Balloon Rides 7:00 PM
Free Viewing
Adults Ride $TBD
Youth Ride $TBD
Tuesday Night Entertainment
Hartford NTPA
Sponsored in part by:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7 p.m.
Admission: All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission
Pit Passes All Ages $20.00 each
Kids Day
Is sponsored In Part By:
(18 and under free admission until 5pm)
Michigan State University Extension is partnering with the Van Buren Youth Fair to offer Exploration at the Fair on Wednesday, July 22nd from 10am until noon the MSU Extension will be offering hands on educational activities around different program areas. The first 200 youth ages 5 to 12 years old along with an adult to visit each station will receive a free ride band for that day.
Bike Giveaway
Registration for the Bicycle Giveaway is Wednesday from
11:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. in 4-H Building
Drawing for winners is at 2:00 P.M. in the Community Tent
Wednesday Night Entertainment
Comedian Night
Sponsored in part by:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Admission: All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission
Thursday Night Entertainment
Admission: All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission
Friday Night Entertainment
Flying Star Rodeo
Sponsored In Part by:
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Admission: All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission
Stick Around after the rodeo for fireworks starting at dusk!
November 2, 2026 – Conference Center
December 7, 2026 – Conference Center
February 1, 2027 – Conference Center
March 1, 2027 – Conference Center
April 5, 2027 – Conference Center
May 3, 2027 – Conference Center
June 7, 2027 – Fair Grounds
July 5, 2027 – Fair Grounds
August 2, 2027 – Fair Grounds
September 6, 2027 – Fair Grounds
Small Market Animal Committee 7pm
October 8, 2026 — Van Buren Extension Office
January 14, 2027 — Via Zoom
February 11, 2027 — Via Zoom
March 11, 2027 — Via Zoom
April 8, 2027 — Via Zoom
May 13, 2027 — Fairgrounds
June 10, 2027 — Fairgrounds
August 12, 2027 — Fairgrounds
September 9, 2027 — Fairgrounds
October 14, 2027 — In Person
January 13, 2028 — Via Zoom
February 10, 2028 — Via Zoom