DAILY EVENTS
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
GENESEE COUNTY FAIR
PRE-GAME EVENT
7:00PM Jim Jacques Memorial Figure 8 Derby and Ugly Auto Contest
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
NOTE: This is a pre-game event. Limited food vendors will be available and carnival rides will not be operating on this day.
Entry to this event is with a Red Zone Pass, Fun Pass or an individual ticket.
Parking is included if you have the season parking pass.
Without the parking pass, parking is $10 and does not include re-entry.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19
KIDS DAY
9:00AM Cast & Connect: Unplug for the Great Outdoors
FREE Fishing Pole to the first 200 kids!
9:00AM Registration for Baby Contest and Tot Trot
10:00AM Baby Contest and Tot Trot
presented by Laurie’s Infants and Children’s Wear
10:00AM Still Exhibits Silent Auction Opens
10:00AM Baby Animal Tent Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 2PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 10PM)
12:00PM MSUE: Story Time
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:00PM Poultry Show
1:00PM MSUE: Story Time
1:30PM Hula Hoop Contest
2:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – All rides are only $2 each!
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 8PM)
2:00PM MSUE: Story Time
2:30PM Watermelon Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:30PM Meijer Pickle Putting
4:00PM Youth Rabbit & Guinea Pig Show
5:00PM Youth Swine Show
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
5:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
6:30PM Opening Ceremonies
Coronation of the 2025 Genesee County Fair Queen
7:00PM Complete Towing presents
MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
8:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
9:00PM All American Pig Races
9:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY / FARMERS DAY
SENIOR CITIZENS GET FREE PARKING BEFORE 5PM!
9:00AM FREE Coffee and Donuts for Senior Citizens
presented by Donna’s Donuts and Gleaner Life Insurance Society
9:00AM Senior Directors Association Health Tent Opens
9:00AM Wake-Up Music with John Davis
9:00AM Youth Dairy Cattle Show
9:30AM Olde Thyme Harmony Quartet
10:00AM Hunt Farms Antique Tractor Show
10:00AM MSUE: Tai Chi
10:00AM Baby Animal Tent Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 2PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 10PM)
10:30AM Mr. Tim
10:30AM MSUE: Root & Renew – Plant Propagation
11:00AM MSUE: Tai Chi
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
11:30AM Paisley Grace
11:30AM MSUE: Root & Renew – Plant Propagation
12:00PM Senior Directors Association Scavenger Hunt
12:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 8PM)
12:00PM MSUE: Tai Chi
12:30PM Scavenger Hunt
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:00PM Youth Horse Show
1:00PM MSUE: Tai Chi
1:30PM MSUE: Root & Renew – Plant Propagation
1:30PM Meijer Tomato Baseball
2:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – Unlimited Rides until 10PM for $32
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:00PM Antique Tractor Pull
2:00PM Household Pets Competition
2:00PM FREE Ice Cream for Senior Citizens
presented by Roaring 20’s
2:30PM Donna’s Donut – Donut Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:00PM Youth Demonstrations, Public Speaking and Performing Arts
3:30PM Husband Calling Contest
4:00PM Biergarten Opens (until Midnight)
5:00PM Youth Beef Cattle Show
5:00PM Hunt Farms Antique Tractor Cruise
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
5:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
7:00PM Flint New Holland presents
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
8:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
9:00PM All American Pig Races
9:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
9:00PM Live in the Biergarten:
Like, Totally Gnarly 80’s Party featuring
Dr. Delorean & The Space Invaders
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
ARMED SERVICES DAY
VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY: GET FREE PARKING BEFORE 5PM WITH PROOF OF SERVICE!
9:00AM Youth Sheep Show
10:00AM Armed Services Day – Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00AM Baby Animal Tent Opens (until 6PM)
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 2PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 10PM)
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
12:00PM MSUE: Archery (until 4PM)
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:30PM Meijer Watermelon Relay Race
2:00PM Armed Services Day – Tribute
2:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – Unlimited Rides until 10PM for $32
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 8PM)
2:00PM Biergarten Opens (until Midnight)
2:00PM MSUE: Geocaching
2:30PM Montrose Orchards Blueberry Pie Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:30PM Longest Beard Contest
5:00PM Youth Goat Show
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
5:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
6:00PM Armed Services Day – Evening Colors
7:00PM RMI – Regional Medical Imaging presents
KIP MOORE wsg MADISON OLIVIA
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
8:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
9:00PM All American Pig Races
9:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
9:00PM Live in the Biergarten:
Madison Olivia
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
8:00AM Youth Horse Show presented by PFCU Credit Union
9:00AM Youth Dog Show
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 2PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 10PM)
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
12:00PM MSUE: Sip Smart – Staying Hydrated and Healthy
1:00PM Shake It ‘Til You Make It – Ice Cream Making Fun!
1:00PM MSUE: Sip Smart – Staying Hydrated and Healthy
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:30PM Hog Calling Contest
2:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – Unlimited Rides until 10PM for $32
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 10PM)
2:00PM Biergarten Opens (until Midnight)
2:00PM Youth Rabbit & Guinea Pig Costume Class
2:00PM MSUE: Sip Smart – Staying Hydrated and Healthy
2:30PM Pizza Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:00PM MSUE: Sip Smart – Staying Hydrated and Healthy
3:30PM Water Balloon Toss
4:00PM Youth Small Animal Super Showmanship Competition
4:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
5:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
6:00PM Youth Large Animal Super Showmanship Competition
7:00PM Mid-States Bolt & Screw present
DEMOLITION DERBY
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
8:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
9:00PM All American Pig Races
9:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
9:00PM Live in the Biergarten:
BulletBoys wsg Cybil & The Beast
Tickets: $20 – Purchase Here
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
9:00AM Open Horse Show
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 1PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM Small Animal Livestock Auction
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
11:00AM Registration for Cornhole Competition
12:00PM Cornhole Competition
12:00PM MSUE: Archery (until 4PM)
12:00PM Biergarten Opens (until Midnight)
12:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 10PM)
1:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – Unlimited Rides until 10PM for $32
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:00PM Large Animal Livestock Auction
1:30PM Meijer Jalapeño Pepper Eating Contest
2:00PM Still Exhibits Auction Closes
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:30PM Coney Dog Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:30PM Mullet Contest
4:00PM Live in the Biergarten – Big Sing!
4:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
5:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
6:00PM All American Pig Races
7:00PM Shea Automotive Group presents
DIALED ACTION FMX STUNT SHOW
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
8:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
9:00PM All American Pig Races
9:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
9:00PM Live in the Biergarten:
Josey Scott wsg Spiral Crush
Tickets: $25 – Purchase Here
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
9:00AM Western Speed & Action Horse Show
10:00AM NRBA Angora Rabbit Show
10:00AM Petting Zoo Opens (until 10PM)
10:00AM FREE Wagon Rides (until 1PM)
10:00AM MSU Extension Tent Opens (until 8PM)
11:00AM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
12:00PM Bingo Tent Opens (until 8PM)
1:00PM MIDWAY OPENS – Unlimited Rides until 10PM for $32
1:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
1:00PM MSUE: Water Bugs
1:30PM Mummy Wrap Contest
2:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
2:00PM MSUE: Water Bugs
2:30PM Wing Eating Contest
3:00PM All American Pig Races
3:00PM X-TREME Chainsaw Artist – Jeff Sequin
3:00PM MSUE: Water Bugs
3:30PM Meijer Egg Toss
4:00PM Human Cannonball Daredevils
5:00PM Chainsaw Art Auction
5:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
6:00PM All American Pig Races
7:00PM ELGA Credit Union presents
RODEO
Grandstand Event Entry: Red Zone Pass / Fair Fun Pass / Individual Ticket
7:00PM Pure Pro Wrestling
10:00PM Fairgrounds Close
HAPPENING
EVERY DAY
HUMAN CANNONBALL DAREDEVILS
New for 2025!
Prepare for a spectacle that defies gravity and ignites the sky! Led by Brian Miser – blasted from cannons at 65 mph, soaring 110 feet, even aflame from a self-made crossbow! As soon on Conan and Letterman, this family delivers aerial thrills and unforgettable high-flying feats! Catch their death-defying performances:
Tuesday – Thursday: 2PM, 8PM
Friday – Saturday: 2PM, 4PM, 8PM
Sunday: 2PM, 4PM
Don’t blink.
Don’t breathe.
Just DON’T MISS IT!
ALL AMERICAN PIG RACES
New for 2025!
Fast, fun, and full of excitement! These speedy little pigs race around the track while the crowd cheers them on. With hilarious commentary, friendly competition, and nonstop action, it’s a must-see event for all ages. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and enjoy the race!
Tuesday – Sunday: 12PM, 4PM, 6PM
BABY ANIMAL TENT
Discover the latest additions to our County Fair’s Farm Exhibit! Join us for an up-close experience with our newest furry and feathered friends. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun outing or an animal enthusiast eager to learn more, our exhibit has something for everyone. Explore the charming world of farm life and interact with our delightful new animals.
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10AM-10PM
Thursday: 10AM-6PM
PURE PRO WRESTLING
Experience the thrill of Pure Pro Wrestling, where high-flying, hard-hitting, and fast-paced action takes center stage! Featuring some of Michigan’s hottest professional wrestlers, this is the place to be for edge-of-your-seat excitement. Each match promises a spectacle of athleticism and drama as top-tier talent battle it out in the ring. Perfect for fans of all ages looking for an electrifying evening. Catch the action:
Tuesday – Saturday: 5PM, 7PM, 9PM
Sunday: 5PM, 7PM
X-TREME CHAINSAW ARTIST JEFF SEQUIN
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary skill of X-TREME Chainsaw Artist Jeff Sequin! As chips fly and imaginations soar, Jeff deftly wields his chainsaw to carve stunning sculptures from mere logs. Witness the transformation of wood into intricate art at this performances:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, 5PM
Sunday: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM
Chainsaw Art Auction – Sunday at 5PM!
MID AMERICA SHOWS SPECTACULAR MIDWAY
Enjoy a variety of rides, from adrenaline-pumping thrillers to classic family attractions. Try your luck at games or savor delicious carnival treats. With its vibrant lights, lively music, and magical atmosphere, it’s an ideal place for creating lasting memories. Whether you’re after adventure or relaxation, this midway has something for everyone.
Tuesday-Friday: Unlimited rides from 2PM-10PM for $32 per day.
Saturday-Sunday: Unlimited rides from 1PM-10PM for $32 per day.
SAVE $5 on the above prices if purchased before July 31!
Transaction/Activation fees may apply with ride tickets/wristbands purchased at the fairgrounds.
BIERGARTEN
Quench your thirst at the Genesee County Fair hotspot for brews and spirits, where good times and great drinks await! Featuring entertainment by Josey Scott, BulletBoys, Spiral Crush, Madison Olivia, The BIG Sing, and MORE!
Wednesday: 4PM-Midnight
Thursday: 2PM-Midnight
Friday: 2PM-Midnight
Saturday: Noon-Midnight
PETTING ZOO
Donkeys, goats, ponies, sheep, and other critters.
Daily: 10AM-10PM
FREE WAGON RIDES
Catch a ride with our Tractor Captain for a comfortable, scenic tour around the fairgrounds, perfect for families and those seeking a break from walking.
Shuttle runs every half hour.
Tue-Fri: 10AM-2PM
Sat-Sun: 10AM-1PM
BINGO TENT
Join the excitement! Gather with friends and family to play the timeless game; a fun, easy way to take a break and possibly score a win while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Tuesday: 2PM-8PM
Wednesday: Noon-8PM
Thursday: 2PM-8PM
Friday: 2PM-10PM
Saturday: Noon-10PM
Sunday: Noon-8PM
MSU EXTENSION TENT
Interactive agricultural education, hands-on 4-H activities, and family-friendly learning experiences for all ages.
Tues-Sat: 10AM-10PM
Sunday: 10AM-8PM
AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL, ARTS AND SCIENCE EXHIBITS
Celebrate the accomplishments of your friends and neighbors in the Community.