2009 Kent County Youth Fair
Located at 225 South Hudson, Lowell 49331
Fair Office: 616-897-6050
office@kcfg.org

Saturday August 8, 2009



9:00 AM Dog Showmanship Football Field
9:00 AM Dog Obedience & Rally Football Field
9:00 AM Horse Judging: Walk Trot Program Horse Arena
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Still Exhibit Judging Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
Sunday August 9, 2008


2:30 PM Explorer Ice Cream Social Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
3:00 PM Explorer Recognition: Special thanks to the 4H Council Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pork Dinner Event Tent
5:30 PM 75th Anniversary Parade Main Street Lowell
6:30 PM Opening Ceremony and Royal Court Coronation Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent

Monday August 10, 2009


Hometown Heroes' Day
All veterans, fire, police & EMT personnel park for free. Show your ID to the parking attendant

9:00 AM Horse Judging: ABC Grouping Horse Arena
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ORV Safety Class Presented by: Kent County Sheriff Dept. No registration needed, No charge, bring paper & pen" King Building
9:30 AM Goat Judging: Showmanship & Breed Classes Costume Contest follows Reath Barn
10:00 AM Cavy Breed & Showmanship Rabbit Tent
11:30 AM Horse Judging: Explorer Showmanship Horse Arena
Noon - 2:00 PM Youth Talent Contest Registration Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
1:00 PM Rabbit Breed Judging Rabbit Tent
1:00 PM Horse Judging: Showmanship Horse Arena
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
5:00 PM Horse Judging: Grand & Reserve Showmanship Horse Arena
5:00 PM - Close Carnival Rides Open - Wristband Special $14.00 MEGA PASS SPECIALS Any 5 Days - $50.00, a savings of at least $33.00 Any 3 Days - $36.00, a savings of at least $17.00 *Non-transferable *No rain checks *No refunds Available at Fair Business Office Midway
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:00 PM Swine Showmanship Reath Barn
6:00 PM Beef Explorer Showmanship Beef Arena
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
6:30 PM Youth Fashion Show Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Senior/Horsemasters Presentations Horse Arena
7:00 PM Trebuchet Workshop: get ready for Pumpkin Chuckin Football Field
7:00 PM Antique Tractor Pull: Open Event Track
7:00 PM Youth Talent Contest & DJ the Clown Special Thanks: St Cecilia Music Center Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
7:30 PM Horse Judging: Contesting: Down & Back; Poles Horse Arena
Tuesday August 11, 2009


8:00 AM Horse Judging: Jumping; Ground Poles Horse Arena
9:00 AM Poultry Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 AM Swine Judging: Market Class Explorer Showmanship Following Reath Barn
10:00 AM -11:00 AM Free Grandparent Refreshments Sponsored by Parnell Knights of Columbus Event Tent
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Boating Safety Class Presented by: Kent County Sheriff Dept. No registration needed, No charge, bring paper & pen King Building
Noon - 2:00 PM Reading for Rides Sponsored by: Kidz Roomz Prize Drawing at 3:00 PM Please go to www.kcfg.org for more information. Cards ONLY distributed in the summer reading programs given by the KDL & GRPL and at the sponsor locations Midway
12:30 PM Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental: Registration Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
1:00 PM Performing Arts Vocal & Instrumental Judging Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
Noon - 4:00 PM Free Blood Pressure Check Event Tent
2:00 PM - Close Carnival Rides Open: Wristband Ride Special $18.00 MEGA PASS SPECIALS Any 5 Days - $50.00, a savings of at least $33.00 Any 3 Days - $36.00, a savings of at least $17.00 *Non-transferable *No rain checks *No refunds Available at Fair Business Office $2.00 off coupon available at many locations in Kent County for the Carnival is good for Tuesday ONLY. Midway
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free Grandparent Refreshments Sponsored by Parnell Knights of Columbus Event Tent
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
3:30 PM Horse Judging: Hunter Hack Horse Arena
4:00 PM Dog Agility Registration Football Field
4:30 PM Dog Agility Judging Football Field
4:30 PM Horse Explorers: Stick Horse Construction King Building
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:00 PM Rabbit Judging: Showmanship Rabbit Tent
6:00 PM Stick Horse Parade Midway to Horse Barns/Arena
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Contesting: Flag; Cloverleaf Horse Arena
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Stick Horse Event Horse Exercise Arena
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
7:30 PM The Pub Runners - Irish & Folk songs & sing alongs Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
Wednesday August 12, 2009


8:00 AM Beef Steer Market Classes Beef Arena
8:00 AM Horse Judging: Hunt Seat & Dressage Seat Equitation Horse Arena
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Performing Arts: Storytelling, Puppetry & Theater Judging Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
10:30 AM - Noon Performing Arts: Dance and other evaluations Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
11:00 AM Horse Judging: Hunt Seat, Western & Saddle Seat Riding Patterns Horse Arena
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Performing Arts: Clown Judging Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
1:00 PM Feeder Beef Judging & Beef Breed Heifer Show (time approx. following lunch break) Beef Arena
1:00 PM Goat Milking Contest, Goat Team Fitting & Trail Classes Reath Barn
2:00 PM - Close Carnival Rides: Wristband Ride Special $18.00 MEGA PASS SPECIALS Any 3 Days - $36.00, a savings of at least $17.00 *Non-transferable *No rain checks *No refunds Available at Fair Business Office Midway
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
4:00 PM Horse Judging: Saddle Seat Pattern & Equitation Horse Arena
4:00 PM Sheep Judging: Market, Showmanship & Breed Reath Barn
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Explorer Stick Horse Speed Event Horse Exercise Arena
7:00 PM Horse Judging: English & Western Pleasure Horse Arena
7:00 PM Draft Horse Pull: Using Barnyard Rules Track
7:00 PM The Jabs: covering your all time favorite songs Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Family Interactive Fun! Adventure Stage
Thursday August 13, 2009


8:00 AM Horse Judging: Dressage Tests Horse Arena
8:00 AM Beef Showmanship Beef Arena
9:00 AM -11:00 AM Goat Quiz Bowl Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
10:00 AM Rabbit & Cavy Explorer Rabbit Tent
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
1:00 PM Horse Judging: Western & Gymkhana Equitation Horse Arena
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Youth Variety Show Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
2:00 PM - Close Carnival Rides: Wristband Ride Special $18.00 MEGA PASS SPECIALS Any 3 Days - $36.00, a savings of at least $17.00 *Non-transferable *No rain checks *No refunds Available at Fair Business Office Midway
2:00 PM Livestock Sale: Small Animals Reath Barn
2:00 PM Horse Judging: Reining Horse Arena
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
2:30 PM Livestock Sale Sale Order: Swine, Sheep, Feeder Calf, Gallon of Milk, Beef Reath Barn
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:00 PM Garden Tractor Pull: Open Event Track
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association Presents: The Patchwork Band & Black Canyon Bluegrass Band Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Explorer Stick Horse Reining Horse Exercise Arena
7:00 PM Extrication Demonstration: Presented by: Lowell Fire Dept. Midway
7:00 PM Horse Judging: Contesting: Speed & Action; Keyhole Horse Arena
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
Friday August 14, 2009


8:00 AM Horse Judging: Trail Horse Arena
10:00 AM Dairy Showmanship Classes Dairy Type Classes immediately following Reath Barn
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Community Stage Events (schedule posted & on website) Community Stage
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch for Special Needs Individuals Please call 616-897-6050 to RSVP, No Charge King Building
11:30 AM Horse Judging: Explorer Stick Horse Trail Horse Arena
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Carnival Rides for Special Needs Individuals Please call 616-897-6050 to RSVP, No Charge Midway
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
1:00 PM Horse Judging: Grand & Reserve Equitation / Horsemanship Horse Arena
2:00 PM Goat Parent Showmanship Fun Class (Immediately following Dairy Show) Reath Barn
2:00 PM - Close Carnival Rides: Wristband Ride Special $18.00 Midway
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Teen Leadership Judging Event Tent
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
2:30 PM Tractor Driving Contest Track
3:00 PM Horse Judging: Versatility Horse Arena
5:00 PM Cow Pie Bingo Ticket Sales Beef Barn
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Country Karaoke: Brought to you by: B93 & Farrow's Music Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
6:30 PM Horse Judging: Explorer 7 & 8 Year Old Riding Pattern Horse Exercise Arena
7:00 PM Extrication Demonstration: Presented by: Lowell Fire Dept. Midway
7:00 PM Cow Pie Bingo Beef Arena
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
7:30 PM Extreme Cowboy Event Horse Arena
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Family Dance with Lia's Line Dancing & Dance Moves Reath Barn
Saturday August 15, 2009


9:00 AM Showmanship Sweepstakes Reath Barn
9:00 AM Horse Families: Amazing Race Horse Arena
10:00 AM Guitar Hero Qualifications (check website for schedule) Community Stage
Noon - 11:00 PM Carnival Rides: Wristband Ride Special $18.00 Midway
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
2:00 PM Ice Cream Social: Hosted by the Milky Way 4-H Club, Free, While supplies last Midway
2:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
3:00 PM Horse Combination Awards Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
3:00 PM Puff the Dragon Pedal Pull: Youth Classes Midway
4:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Guitar Hero Contest Finals and Concert with Blue Star Pilot Sponsored by: Guitar Center Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Free Entertainment Tent
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bingo Bingo Tent
6:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
7:00 PM 4th Annual Rodeo (Rain or Shine) Presented by: Mid States Rodeo Sponsored by: Timpson's Transport, Backwater CafŽ, Clarksville Feed Store, Backwater Cafe Advance Tickets (Before August 15) Adult $12.00; Ages 5-12 $6.00 Day of Event Adult $15.00; Ages 5-12 $6.00 Under age 5: free Horse Arena
7:30 PM My Adventure Theater: Interactive Family Fun! Adventure Stage
10:00 PM Release of Auction Sheep, Swine & Beef
11:00 PM Kent County Youth Fair Closes for 2009 Release of all other Exhibits Thank You! See you next year!