Emmet Charlevoix County Fair

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AUGUST 21-26 FUN ON THE MIDWAY SkErbEck cArNIvAl MONSTEr TrUck SHOOT OUT! HOMETOWN IDOl rETUrNS! 2 GrEAT kArAOkE NIGHTS HOrSE, PONY & MUlE PUllS New iN ‘12: ATv & SIDE-bY-SIDES ADDED TO TOUGH TrUck cONTEST! AUTOcrOSS rAcING NIck’S kIDS’ SHOW & FrEE FAMIlY FUN EAcH DAY! 4-H HOrSE & lIvESTOck SHOWS DOG AGIlITY SHOWS For more information: (231) 347-1010 or www.emmetcounty.org/fair/ Emmet County Fairgrounds, 1129 Charlevoix Ave. Petoskey, MI - FREE parking on Eppler Rd. 2012

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The 2012 Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is Saturday through Sunday, Aug. 18-26, at the Emmet County Fair Grounds, Petoskey. This is a guide to the fair events.

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AUGUST 21-26 FUN ON THE MIDWAYSkErbEck cArNIvAlMONSTEr TrUck SHOOT OUT!HOMETOWN IDOl rETUrNS!2 GrEAT kArAOkE NIGHTSHOrSE, PONY & MUlE PUllSNew iN ‘12: ATv & SIDE-bY-SIDES ADDED TO TOUGH TrUck cONTEST!AUTOcrOSS rAcINGNIck’S kIDS’ SHOW & FrEE FAMIlY FUN EAcH DAY!4-H HOrSE & lIvESTOck SHOWSDOG AGIlITY SHOWS

For more information: (231) 347-1010 or www.emmetcounty.org/fair/ Emmet County Fairgrounds, 1129 Charlevoix Ave. Petoskey, MI - FREE parking on Eppler Rd.

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parking on Eppler Rd.

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Aug 21Aug 21--26, 201226, 2012 TueTue Regular priceRegular price ticketstickets 2:00 to close2:00 to close WedWed $20 All Day Armband$20 All Day Armband noon to closenoon to close ThuThu $20 All Day Armband$20 All Day Armband noon to closenoon to close FriFri DOLLAR DAY $1/ride DOLLAR DAY $1/ride noon to 6:00noon to 6:00

(Regular price tickets 6:00 to close)(Regular price tickets 6:00 to close) SatSat Regular price ticketsRegular price tickets noon to closenoon to close SunSun $15 Armband$15 Armband noon to 6:00noon to 6:00

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Skerbeck Carnival PresentsSkerbeck Carnival Presents MEGA RIDE PASSMEGA RIDE PASS

Good all week Good all week Unlimited rides!Unlimited rides!

Purchase at the Fair Office or online at www.skerbeck.comPurchase at the Fair Office or online at www.skerbeck.com $50 if purchased by Aug 20, OR $60 after Aug 20$50 if purchased by Aug 20, OR $60 after Aug 20

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$5.00 ages 13 and up; 12 and under FREE PoNy Pulls Tuesday, Aug. 21 Noon oPeN mule Pulls Tuesday, Aug. 21 2:30 p.m. oPeN Horse Pulls Tuesday, Aug. 21 6 p.m.

$5.00 ages 13 and up; 12 and under FREE HometowN idol Singing competition Wednesday, Aug. 22 7 p.m.

$10.00 General Admission ages 13 and up; $5.00 ages 5-12; under 5 FREE tougH truck, AtV & QuAd coNtest Thursday, Aug. 23 7 p.m. Autocross rAciNg Friday, Aug. 24 7 p.m.

$15.00 (2/$25 in advance) General Admission ages 13 and up; $5.00 ages 2-12; under 2 FREE moNster truck sHow Saturday, Aug. 25 7 p.m. Local Truck Competition included; No charge to participate in the Ugliest Truck & Show-N-Shine Contests

Covers general admission to ALL Grandstand events and Fairgrounds for the week. For purchase information and the latest schedule updates, contact the Fair Office at (231) 347-1010 or email, [email protected] fair schedule online: www.emmetcounty.org/fair/

FAIR FUN PASS:

$50.00

Use the entrance off Eppler Rd. for FREE Parking on the Fairgrounds. There is also FREE Parking at Hinkley’s Farm, on the corner of Sheridan Rd. and Eppler Rd. A FREE shuttlebus service is available on Wednesday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until close.

Emmet County Fairgrounds Parking

Gate admission: $5 for 13 and older (12 and under enter free!)

FREE Parking!

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Nick is back! Nick’s Kids’ Show combines learning with music, games and fun.

He invites the children on stage to sing and perform with him. Begins Tuesday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 25, 3-4 shows daily.

FRee FAmIly FUN DAIly!

Tri-CounTy CirCuiT open Horse sHow

In affiliation with Cheboygan County Fair, Aug. 4, and Otsego County Fair, Aug. 11, the Tri-County horse show will be held at the Emmet Co. Fairgrounds. Open horse show is Saturday, Aug. 18, at 8:30 a.m.

Speed show is Sunday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. Rain or shine. For more info, including camping and horse stall reservations,

contact Becky Swiger, (231) 881-0003.

Display your talents!

Show us your best! Whether

it’s photography, an-tiques, knitting, sew-ing, quilting, crochet-ing, baking, or the best tomato you’ve ever grown, we have a spot ready for you inside the Commu-nity Building.

Remember there is no entry fee for your items, and premiums are paid for first-, second- and third-place. Bring in your items to the Community Building on Aug. 18 and 19. Perishable exhibits (i.e. flowers and baked goods) accepted on Aug. 19.The Community

Building displays and vendor booths are open to the public from Aug. 21-25.

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FAIR GoeS ‘GReeN’ FoR 2012The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is taking

advantage of an opportunity to “go green” for the 2012 fair, through the use of environ-mentally friendly soy products.Fair Manager Agnes Shaw said the Fair was

awarded matching funds for a “Green Fair Proj-ect” grant, from the Michigan Soybean Promo-tion Committee. Soy based bio-diesel used in grounds maintenance equipment, ink for Fair publications and eco-friendly soy based paint qualified for the grant.“It provides an opportunity for county fairs and

farmers to work together to demonstrate and promote the benefits of soy, biodiesel and soy-based products,” said Shaw.The grant award is a 50-percent reimburse-

ment, up to $5,000. This includes the ink used to print Fair Time magazine and the Fair Book, through the Petoskey News-Review; approxi-

mately 40 gallons of soy-based paint to be pur-chased from Complete Paint & Supply, Petoskey; and about 300 gallons of biodiesel fuel to be purchased through Blarney Castle Oil Co., for a total grant request of $9,000. The 50% reim-bursement of approximately $4500 will help with fair operations for 2012 -- but it’s not just the dollars that are being saved, Shaw added.“Emmet County has a strong commitment to

recycling and caring for the natural environment, and this grant compliments those efforts,” said Shaw. “We wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to ‘go green’ at the Fair as well. The cooperative effort between Michigan Soybean Farmers and County Fairs is another step in helping to sustain our environment.”

Brought to you by Michigan’s soybean farmers.

Thank you, Sponsors!Thanks to the generosity of the following organizations and businesses, the Horse Stalls at the Fairgrounds have a fresh new look to them this year! The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair would like to offer a heartfelt Thank You to:

Bairadi Family Foundation Tractor Supply Co. Northern Michigan Dust Control

Thank you also to Meijer & Walmart stores, Willson’s Garden Center, and Bill’s Farm Market

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Sing karaoke on stage and win great prizes! Back by

popular demand, our karaoke contest will be entertaining for all! Call the Fair office for details and registration.

Singing starts at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Kids’ Stage.

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Come see pony, mule and draft horse teams pull their way to success. The action starts

at noon with ponies and continues at 2:30 p.m. with full-size mules. The day wraps with the “Big Draft Teams” starting at 6 p.m. Come enjoy a day full of fun and excitement for only $5 grandstand admission.

Horse Pulling at its best!

Karaoke stars take to the stage

CARNIVAL OPENS! And, Tuesday is Senior Citizen Day (60 and over) & Handi-Capable Day. Free gate admission 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Enjoy Classic Country Music, played by the band, Second Time Around (pictured,

right). This group has been singing for a long time, so bring your friends and family for great entertainment. Performing at The Community Center Outdoor Stage 3-6 p.m.

At the Community Building ...

Exhibitor & vendor booths open Tuesday-Saturday at 10 am daily.

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WeDNeSDAy, AUGUST 22

The Fair has gone to the dogs, and we’re happy about it! At noon,

bring the kids to the grass area next to the Grandstand to take in the outstanding dog agility show and

new demonstrations. You’ll be amazed at the trained-ability of these dogs of various breeds. Dog Agility Show & Demonstration starts at noon at the Grass Area near the Grandstand.

The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is welcoming back a crowd favorite: The Hometown Idol singing competition!

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Juniors, teens and adults are welcome to participate and show their talents in front of the hometown crowd. Cash prizes will be awarded, with three places in each

division. Bring your music tracks on CD or 1 instrument for accompaniment. (Lyrics must be age-appropriate.) Registration fee is $25. To register before the event, visit

www.yourhometownidol.com, or call (248) 217-3004.

Hometown Idol contest returns to Petoskey

Dog show wows the crowds

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ThURSDAy, AUGUST 23

Karaoke Finals! With the preliminary round completed, it only gets better tonight in the

finals. Kickin’ it up a notch and cash prizes on the line will make for great entertainment!

Starts at 7 p.m. at Nick’s Kids’ Stage

It’ll be three times the fun this year on Thursday evening, when the Tough Trucks return -- and

get joined by ATVs and Side-by-Sides for a competition like never before at the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair. Looking to enter this race of all races? Entry fee is just $25 for any class. Cash prizes will be awarded! Call the Fair office today (231) 347-1010.

The races rev up Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand.

New for ‘12: AtVs, side-by-sides & tough trucks - all together!

Karaoke finals showcase the best

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* Kids’ Days are Aug. 22-23; $20 armbands, ride all day, all ages! *

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FRIDAy, AUGUST 24Cash and

trophies await the winners in the AutoCross Races Aug. 24, and all are welcome to enter! Just get a car, do

some minor safety modifications like remove the side windows, show up for the Racers’ check-in and then let it rip on the track. There are 2 classes: 4 cylinder and the 6 cylinder and up. 4-wheel drives are allowed if they’re disabled. Look for jumps to offer huge amounts of excitement. To enter and for for more info: (231) 347-1010. The always-popular AutoCross starts at 7 p.m. at the Grandstand.

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Friday is dollar day -- all carnival rides $1, noon to 6 p.m.!

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The Monsters are BACK!The Michigan Monster Truck Shoot Out roars

back to the Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25. You’ll see high-flying, car-crushing competition by Ballistic, Desperado, Full Boar and other big, bad trucks. There’s also a special performance by the MiniMonsters. After the show, you can meet the drivers who have been on ESPN and TNN, get their autographs and photos. Local drivers are invited at no charge to

be in the Show & Shine and the Ugly Truck Competition. You can sign up to participate at the show. Take the whole family as this is unbelievable action-packed entertainment!

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suNdAy, Aug. 26 $15 armband for unlimited carnival rides, noon-6 p.m.!

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Rain or Shine! Use the entrance off eppler Rd. for FRee parking on the Fairgrounds. there is also FRee parking at Hinkley’s Farm, on the corner of Sheridan Rd. and eppler Rd. A FRee shuttlebus service is available on Wednesday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until close.

For information, call the Fair office (231) 347-1010. For an updated fair schedule information and photos visit www.emmetcounty.org/fair/

Every precaution for safety will be taken, but the Emmet/Charlevoix Fair Board, Emmet County and Charlevoix County, and their commissioners, officers, employees and agents will not be responsible or liable for any injury. People entering the grounds will do so at their own risk. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN ANY FAIR BUILDING.

sAturdAy, August 18Open Class Registration 1-6 pmTri-County Horse Show 8:30am

suNdAy, August 19Open Class Registration Noon-6 pm(All Classes)Tri-County Speed Horse Show 1 pm

moNdAy, August 204-H Horse - Fitting & Showing and English Classes 11 amOpen Class Swine Show 4 pm4-H Market Livestock Swine Show 6 pm4-H Horse Jumping 7 pm

tuesdAy, August 21Carnival Rides Open at 2 pm!Senior Citizen & Handi-Capable Citizen Day: Free Gate AdmissionCommunity Center opens 10 am-9 pm Open Pony Pulls Noon4-H Horse - Fitting & Showing and Western Classes 11 amOpen Mule Pull 2:30 pmMUSIC! ‘Second Time Around’ 3-6 pm 4-H Open Class Lamb Show 4 pmOpen Horse Pulls 6 pm4-H Market Livestock Lamb Show 6 pm4-H Horse Speed Show 7 pmKaraoke preliminary round 7 pm

wedNesdAy, August 22Carnival Rides Open at Noon!Kids’ Day: Ride One Price!Community Center open 10 am-9 pm 4-H Small Critter Shows 9 am4-H Horse Show Reining 11 amDog Agility Show Noon4-H Goat Show 1 pmExotic Animal Show following Goat Show Open Beef & Dairy Show 3 pm4-H Market Livestock Dairy Feeder 4 pm4-H Market Livestock Beef Show 6 pmHometown Idol contest! 7 pm

tHursdAy, August 23Carnival Rides Open at Noon!Kids’ Day: Ride One Price! Community Center open 10 am-9 pm 4-H Poultry Show 9 am4-H Waterfowl Show 11 am4-H Horse Trail Classes 11 amMarket Livestock Auction 3 pmKaraoke FINALS 7 pmTough Truck-ATV show 7 pm

FridAy, August 24Carnival Rides Open at Noon!Community Center open 10 am-9 pm Dollar Days all rides $1 Noon-6 pm4-H Dressage Classes 11 amAutoCross Racing 7 pm

sAturdAy, August 25Carnival Rides Open at Noon!Community Center open 10 am-9 pm Monster Truck Shootout! 7 pm

suNdAy, August 26Carnival Rides One Price $15 Noon-6 pmCommunity Center open until 2 pm to pick up exhibits.

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