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Oceana County Fair

August 2025

The Oceana County Fair is held annually at the Oceana County Fairgrounds in Hart. The event features fun and exciting events at the end of summer. Area youth show off the animals they raised in the livestock barns. The Exhibition Halls house the creative exhibits produced by all ages. Thrilling fun can be found on the midway and at the exciting events at the grandstand.

Parking is free and regular fair hours are 9am-11pm daily. Midway and Rides are by Elliot Amusements. Special armband prices allow attendees to ride from midway opening to close each day. Commercial Buildings are open from Noon-10pm daily.

DIRECTIONS: The Oceana County Fairgrounds is located just two miles off the US-31 expressway (exit 134), at 1025 State Street in Hart. 

Here's what happened in 2024:

Monday

  • 5:30pm – Harness Horse Races in the Grandstand, free admission

Tuesday

  • 8am – Swine Showmanship, Breeding, & 4-H Market Classes
  • 9am-3pm – Youth & Educational Building Judging
  • 4pm – Sheep Showmanship, Breeding, and 4-H Market Classes
  • 5-11pm – Midway Open. $15 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 5:30pm – Harness Horse Racing at the Grandstand, free admission
  • 7pm – Micro-Wrestling in the Grandstand

Wednesday

*Senior Citizen Day – Over age 60 admitted FREE until 6pm

  • 8:30am – Beef Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Classes
  • 9am – Poultry Showmanship in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn
  • 12pm (After Beef Judging) – Draft Horse Halter/Ponies, Mules, & Cross Classes
  • 2-11pm – Midway open. $20 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 5:30pm – Mini Horse Driving Classes
  • 5:30pm – Draft Horse Driving Classes
  • 5:30pm – Harness Horse Racing at the Grandstand, free admission

Thursday

*Special – 11:30-1pm – accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided, including free gate and free rides

  • 9am – Dairy Cattle Judging- Youth & Open
  • 9am – Goat Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Market Classes and Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn
  • 10am – Rabbit Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Market Classes
  • 2-11pm – Midway open. $20 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 6:45pm – Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors in the Grandstands, free admission
  • 7pm – 4-H Market Livestock Auction at the Grandstand, free admission

Friday

  • 9am – English & Western Riding Classes
  • 9am – Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter Classes
  • 1-6pm – Midway open. $25 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 2pm – Heavyweight Horse Pulling in the Grandstands, free admission
  • 4pm – Cow Trail & Costume Classes in Large Arena
  • 5:30pm – Grandstand Opens – Ticket Sales Begin
  • 7pm – West Michigan Pullers Tractor Pull in the Grandstands, Adults- $10.00, 12 & under- $5.00 (6500# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors, 6200# Modified Gas Trucks, 9300# Super Farm Tractors, 8000# Hot Diesel Trucks, 8200# Street Diesel Trucks, 8200# Pro Street Diesel Trucks, 12000# Field Farm Tractors)

*Special – Ride from 1-11pm with $25 armband. Individual ride tickets will be available for purchase.

Saturday

  • 10am – Grand Slam Showmanship
  • 10am – Horse Games in Infield Arena
  • 10am – Garden Tractor Pull in the Grandstands sponsored by the Western Michigan Old Engine Club, free admission (Transfer Sled Only, Stock Tractors Only, 11 Classes ranging from 750# to 1150#)
  • 1-11pm – Midway open. $25 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 1pm – Ag Olympics in Large Arena (all kids 19 years old and under are invited to participate in games, fun, & prizes)
  • 4pm – Bump ‘n Run Off Road Derby, followed by the Demolition Derby at 7pm in the Grandstands (Adults- $20, 12 & Under- $10, for both events, tickets go on sale at 2pm). For more info, visit tntdemoderby.com. 
  • 5pm – 5-H Small Market & Junior Market Auction in Large Arena

Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Oceana County Fair

For more information on the Oceana County Fair, please contact the event organizer:

Oceana County Fair Board of Directors

1025 S. State St., Hart, MI  49431

231-873-2565

oceanacountyfair.com

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