The Mecosta County Free Fair Is A Staple Event For The Big Rapids Community:

Featured Attractions:

Mecosta County Livestock Auction: A centerpiece of the fair where local farmers and youth involved in agricultural programs can showcase and auction their livestock.

Carnival Rides:

A variety of thrilling rides for all ages, bringing smiles and excitement to fairgoers.

Agricultural Animal Exhibits:

Learn about local agriculture by visiting the animal exhibits—always a hit with families and anyone interested in farming and livestock.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, July 6, 2024

8am-12pm- Exhibit Building Check-in, in Exhibit Building

Sunday, July 7, 2024

6am-12pm- Livestock check-in, in Barns

6am-11am- Swine weigh in, in scale house

11am-12pm- Beef, Dairy Beef, Feeder, Sheep, & Swine weigh in, in scale house

4pm-6:30pm- Poultry check in, in poultry barn

6:30pm-8:30p- Rabbit weigh in, in rabbit barn

Monday, July 8, 2024

8am Rabbit show

11am-12pm Exhibit building check-in (culinary)

11am- Poultry show

1pm-3pm Exhibit building judging

5:30p - Harness Racing

6pm- Sheep Show

6:30pm- Horse Races in Grand Stands

6:30pm- Youth Bake Sale in Exhibit building

-(Registration at 6:30, live auction at 7:00)

7pm- All equine in place on grounds, in Horse Barns

7pm- Equine demonstrations start, in Show arena

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

9am- Swine show Covered arena

1pm-11pm: Midway Open

2pm- Equine- showmanship, trail, versatility, team comp Outdoor show arena
-(Classes 1-5 all divisions, trail classes 46-48, versatility 108-109, team competition 110)

5:30p - Harness Racing and Celebrity Race -- Grand Stand Events

6pm- Goat show, in Covered arena

6:30pm- Horse Races & Celebrity Race, in Grandstands & Infield

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

9am- Cattle show, in Covered Arena
(Beef, Dairy Steer, Dairy Feeders will break at noon for baby calf show and then resume)

12pm- Baby Calf Show, in Covered Arena

12pm-11pm: Midway Open -- Kids day

1pm- Equine Outdoor, in show arena
-jumping, huntseat, saddle seat, ½ hour break, Gymkana, cloverleaf, flags, down & back
-(classes 105-17, 11-25, 28,29, 67-78)

1pm- Pedal pulls, at Fair Office

2pm- Dairy breedstock, in Covered Arena

7:00p- Figure 8 Demolition Derby -- Grand Stand Events

Thursday, July 11, 2024

9am- Equine Roping & Obstacle Course

1pm-11pm: Midway Open

4pm- Market livestock auction check in, in Exhibit building

5pm- Market livestock sale, in Covered Arena

7pm- Rodeo, in Grandstands

7pm: Super Kicker Rodeo

Friday, July 12, 2024

9am- Equine Outside, in Show Arena
-Western classes, 30 minute break, Gymkhana, 1 hour break, costume classes 8-19
-(Classes 30-44, 45, 51-66)

1pm-11pm: Midway Open

7pm- Truck and Tractor Pull Grandstands

Saturday, July 13, 2024

11am- Equine Covered Arena
-Cloverbud & Pee Wee Showmanship, Cloverbed Lead Line, Walk Trot, Pee Wee Lead Line
-Cloverbud Trail, Cloverbud costume class

1pm-11pm: Midway Open

4pm- Showmanship Sweepstakes, in All barns and arena

7pm- Demolition Derby, in Grandstands

7pm- Exhibit items released to owners, in Exhibit Building

9pm- Horses and Non Market Livestock released, in Barns

Sunday, July 14, 2024

6am- Market animal departure, in Barns

9am-11am- Exhibit items released to owners, in Exhibit Building

Fair Dates: July 8 - 13, 2024

Location: Mecosta County Fairgrounds,540 West Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307

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