Berrien County Youth Fair August 14-19, 2017

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1 Berrien County Youth Fair August 14-19, 2017 Youth Fair Gate Admission: Adults, Day Pass ~ $7.00 Children (5-12), Day Pass ~ $ & Over, Day Pass ~ $5.00 Adult Season Pass ~ $20.00 Child Season Pass ~ $ & Over Season Pass ~ $13.00 Gates CLOSE at 10:00 pm daily Gates 1 & US Hwy. 31 Gate E. Shawnee Rd. P.O. Box 7 Berrien Springs, MI Fair Office Ticket Hotline Fax bcyf@bcyf.org ~FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY~ PLEASE...NO FOOD OR DRINK, PACIFIERS OR TOYS ALLOWED IN ANIMAL AREAS. WASH YOUR HANDS WHEN YOU LEAVE AN ANIMAL BARN. *Dates and Times in brochure are subject to change*

2 Friday, August 11 7:00 pm ~ Prince & Princess Contest followed by King & Queen Contest (Grandstand) Sunday, August 13 2:00 pm ~ Equine Versatility 4-H Contest (Equine Complex) Monday, August 14 Sponsored By 6:30-8:30 am ~ Weigh-in & Registration of Garden/Farm Tractors 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; All Halter Classes, Driving (Equine Complex) 8:30 am ~ Judging of Goats: Special Needs, Boer Goats, Market Classes & Pygmy Goats (Show Arena) 9:00 am ~ Garden/Farm Tractor Pulling Contests (Grandstand) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Showmanship, Market, Pens of Two and Doe & Litter (Rabbit Tent) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Law Day (Mall Area) 3:00 pm ~ Judging of Cats; All Classes (Dog/Cat Tent) 4:00 pm ~ Judging of Llama/Alpacas; Showmanship, Leaping Limbo and Costume (Show Arena) 6:00 pm ~ 98.3 The Coast Talent Show 7-10 year old competition (Building #34) 7:00 pm ~ Citadel School of Dance (Building #34) In the Grandstand...7:00 pm Super Farm Tractor, 2WD Truck, Super Stock Combo and 4WD Diesel Truck Pull Ticket Price: $11.00 each reserved OR general admission seating! Welcomed by: Brochure sponsored by:

3 Tuesday, August 15 Sponsored By Today is KIDS DAY! All children thru high school get in the gates FREE! 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Fitting/Showmanship & Western Riding, Open Ranch, Open Trail (Equine Complex) 8:30 am ~ Judging of Beef; All Classes (Show Arena) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Crossbreeds & Pets, Show Rabbits (Rabbit Tent) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Poultry; Showmanship & Market Classes (Poultry Tent) 10:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Rally Classes (Dog Tent) 11:00 am ~ Dance Arts Performers (Mall Stage) 12:00-4:00 pm ~ Fun with Curious Kids Museum (Building #34) 1:00 pm ~ Home Ec. Food Awards (Mall Stage) All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners 2:30 pm ~ Frozen T-Shirt Contest...sponsored by The Herald Palladium (Mall Area) 3:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Disabled Exhibitors (Dog Tent) 4:00 pm ~ Judging of Goats; Pack, Cart, Dairy and Other Breeds, Costume 4:45 pm ~ READY Taekwondo Demonstration (Mall Stage) 6:00 pm ~ Horticulture Contest (Youth Memorial Building) 6:00 pm ~ 98.3 The Coast Talent Show year old competition (Building #34) 6:30 pm ~ Mark Ficks & The Funkadelic Cheese Puffs (Mall Stage) 7:00 pm ~ Judging of Sheep; Costume (Show Arena) In the Grandstand...1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 pm Circus Continental Ticket Price: FREE!!! Welcomed by:

4 Wednesday, August 16 Sponsored By 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Discipline Rail - Eng/Western, Crossrails, Hunter/Jumper (Equine Complex) 8:30 am ~ Judging of Dairy; All Classes (Show Arena) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Jr. Handling (Dog Tent) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Poultry; Show Classes (Poultry Tent) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Costume (Rabbit Tent) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Michigan Blood Centers Blood Drive (Youth Memorial Building) 1:00 pm ~ Judging of Pocket Pets; All Classes (Rabbit Tent) 1:00 pm ~ Home Ec. Clothing Awards (Mall Stage) All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners 1:00 pm ~ Zendor the Magician (Building #34) 2:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Agility (Dog Tent) 2:00 pm ~ Judging of Sheep; All Classes except Costume (Show Arena) 3:00 pm ~ Style Show (Home Ec. Building) 3:30 pm ~ Flower Awards (Mall Stage) All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners 3:30 pm ~ Zendor the Magician (Building #34) 5:00 pm ~ Judging of Equine; Flags and Cloverleaf (Equine Complex) 5:00 pm ~ Joy Bringer s Bell Choir (Building #34) 6:00 pm ~ 98.3 The Coast Talent Show year old competition (Building #34) 6:30 pm ~ Judging of Swine; Showmanship (Show Arena) 6:30 pm ~ Lake Effect Jazz Big Band (Mall Stage) In the Grandstand...7:00 pm Ticket Price: $40, $30, $25 Reserved Seating Brochure sponsored by:

5 Thursday, August 17 Sponsored By 7:30 am ~ Swine Herdman s Quiz (Show Arena) 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Horsemanship and Pleasure, Mini/Pony in Hand Jumping, Open Reining (Equine Complex) 8:30 am ~ Judging of Swine; Market Classes (Show Arena) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Obedience (Dog Tent) 9:30 am ~ Small Animal Auction Rabbits followed by Poultry (Rabbit Tent) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Michigan Blood Centers Blood Drive (Youth Memorial Building) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ~ Robotics (Building #34) 1:00 pm ~ Horticulture Awards (Mall Stage) All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners 1:00 pm ~ Cool Tropical Treats for Hot Summer Days by Lisa Micunek of Martin s Super Markets (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 2:30 pm ~ Craft Awards (Mall Stage) All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners 3:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Costume (Dog Tent) 3:00 pm ~ Pedal Pull Contest (South End of Commercial Buildings) Today s Pedal Pull is open to boys or girls based on the child s weight. Entry forms are available 1 hour prior to the contest at the South end of the commercial buildings. Sponsored by Country Heritage Credit Union Weight groups are as follows: Class 1: 35 lbs lbs. Class 2: 46 lbs lbs. Class 3: 56 lbs lbs. Class 4: 66 lbs lbs. 4:00 pm ~ Judging of Llamas/Alpacas; Performance, Jackpot and Special Needs (Show Arena) 4:00 pm ~ E-man (Mall Stage) 5:00 pm ~ Judging of Equine; PEP Exhibitors, Riding & Showmanship (Equine Complex) 6:30 pm ~ Past Time Band (Mall Stage) 7:00 pm ~ Square Dance Demonstrations (Building #34) In the Grandstand...7:00 pm Demolition Derby Ticket Price: $12 Reserved Seating Welcomed by:

6 Friday, August 18 Sponsored By 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; In Hand Trail, Jr. & Sr. Trail, Dressage (Equine Complex) 9:00 am ~ Large Animal Auction; Sheep, Quart of Goat Milk, Goats (Show Arena) 10:00 am ~ Overall Small Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes (Dog Tent) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ Senior Day/Exhibits and Demonstrations (Building #34) 12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Large Animal Auction; Grand Champion Dairy Gallon of Milk followed by Beef (Show Arena) 12:30 pm ~ Ivy and Friends; Hula Performance (Mall Stage) 1:30 pm ~ Pinewood Derby Race (Youth Memorial Building) 2:00 pm ~ Citadel Dance and Music Center (Mall Stage) 2:00 pm ~ Large Animal Auction; Swine (Show Arena) 4:00 pm ~ Log Cabin Variations by Kay Craw (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 4:30 pm ~ Blue Shoes Jazz (Mall Stage) 4:30-6:00 pm ~ Show and Tell by the Quilters of the Berrien Springs Monday Library Group (Home Ec. Bldg. #16) 6:00 pm ~ Winners of 98.3 The Coast Talent Shows (Building #34) 7:00 pm ~ Under the Gun (Mall Stage) In the Grandstand...7:00 pm Bullmania Ticket Price: $11 Reserved Seating Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Brochure sponsored by:

7 Saturday, August 19 Sponsored By 8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Gymkhana except Flags and Cloverleaf Classes (Equine Complex) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Communications Classes (Youth Memorial Building and Mall Stage) 9:00 am ~ Judging of Youth Tractor Operators Contest (Show Arena) 12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Baked Fruit Pie Contest Awards Presentation (Bldg. #34) 12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Overall Large Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes (Show Arena) 1:00 pm ~ Legacy Martial Arts (Mall Stage) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm ~ Robotics (Youth Memorial Building) 2:30 pm ~ Ag-Olympics (Show Arena) 3:30 pm ~ Communications Awards (Home Ec. Building #16) 4:00 pm ~ Our Farms, Your Food, and the Future discussion and ice cream social (Bldg. #34) 4:00 pm ~ Alvie Ellenwine & The Sweet Sensations (Mall Stage) 5:45 pm ~ Parade of Champions (Ends in Show Arena) 7:00 pm ~ The Sixth Generation (Mall Stage) As a reminder...the Berrien County Youth Fair enforces a NO SMOKING policy. There is NO smoking allowed on the fairgrounds except in designated parking lots Fair Dates: August 13-18, 2018 In the Grandstand...7:00 pm Motocross Ticket Price $12 Reserved Seating Brochure sponsored by:

8 Fundraisers How can you help out at the BCYF throughout the year? Year round the BCYF raises money for the Youth Exhibitor Premium Fund. The fund helps pay for the premium money that is paid to each exhibitor for their exhibits shown during Fair week. Here are a few ways YOU can help in the efforts: Mom2Mom Sales ~ October 14, 2017 & April 28, 2018 Join us as we again host our widely popular Mom2Mom sale! Rent a booth and sell your gently used children s items including clothing, toys, supplies, etc. Or just come and shop! $25 table rental fee; $50 craft space/home sales vendor. $2 admission (kids 12 and under free) Dinner/Dance ~ March 17, 2018 Let s party! Our 7th annual Dinner Dance! This night includes dinner and dancing. Also featured are silent and live auctions for items donated by area businesses! Ticket sales are limited- get yours now! $40 single/$70 couple/$280 for a table of 8. This is a 21+ event! More information to follow. Sunset Coast Robotics Alliance Exhibits FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded to motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills. Students in grade levels K-12 participate in 4 different age level world-wide competitions. Thursday ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Bldg. #34) Visit the 3 youngest grade levels of FIRST including the Lego Leagues and FIRST Tech Challenge Saturday ~ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Youth Memorial Building) FIRST Robotics Competition Teams who were widely popular at the 2016 BCYF will return to demonstrate their robots and even allow fair attendees to test drive the robots!

9 Mall Entertainment is performed on our Al Barbott Memorial Stage located in the mall area. Check the schedule for daily events. Sponsored by: Rides wristband days are EVERY DAY! Brought to you by: Discounted wristband vouchers for $16 from July 5 - August 11 at designated Honor Credit Union locations. Find the one closest to you at Wristband Fair Week Prices: Monday-Thursday: $22 Friday-Saturday: $25 The Great Lakes Timber Show Free Shows Daily! Sponsored by With chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, crosscut sawing, modified chain sawing, log rolling, and loads of clean family humor, this show has something for everyone! Courtesy Shuttles & Tram Service Sponsored by: Country Heritage Credit Union and Origami Owl Jewelry (Located in Bldg. 37) Shuttle Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm There will be special golf carts providing a shuttle service from various points throughout the fairgrounds to assist fair visitors who need a little extra assistance getting from one location to another. Shuttles will stop at designated locations, which will be marked with a sign. Free Tram Service will be provided daily from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm from the Yellow and Red parking lots. Fair Week Hours Rides Area: 6 pm to Closing (Monday) 11 am to Closing (Tues. - Sat.) Youth Exhibit Buildings: 10 am - 10:30 pm Fair Office: 8 am - 11 pm (Mon.-Sat.) Food Vendors: 11 am - 11 pm (Mon. - Sat.) *a few open for breakfast* Commercial Exhibits: 11 am - 10:30 pm (Mon. - Fri.) 11 am - 11 pm (Sat.) Trophy Room: 8 am - 10 pm (Mon. - Sat.) 11 am - 2pm (Sun. August 20)

10 Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors!!! Grand Champion Sponsors *Indiana Michigan Power - Cook Nuclear Plant *Honor Credit Union *United Federal Credit Union *Midwest Family Broadcasting Best In Class Sponsors *Co-Alliance - CountryMark *Chemical Bank *Brookfield Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram *Friends for Berrien Springs *Lakeland Health *Wade Shows *Teachers Credit Union *Precision Auto *Miles Truck Services *GreenStone Farm Credit Services Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Blue Ribbon Sponsors *Country Heritage Credit Union *Fairmount Santrol *Klug Farms *John DeVries Insurance Agency *Portage Prairie United Methodist Church *Netterfield s *Hot Wisconsin Cheese *Uncle Fred s Food & Photos *Berrien County Farm Bureau *Origami Owl - Located in Building 37 *Shadow Trailer World *WFRN Portage Prairie United Methodist Church

11 Wonders of Birth (Building #8) Building Sponsored by: Visit the many species of mother and baby animals, species facts, action birthing photos and videos! Building Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm daily Ag-Expo (Building #34) Ag-Expo is buzzing with Agriculture! Come visit our business displays, get valuable commodity info, yummy recipes and learn about agriculture in Berrien County! 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily - Farmer for a Day- This is a hands on activity allowing kids to help Farmer Joe with his daily farm duties. Sponsored by Berrien County Farm Bureau. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm TUESDAY - Monster Mural - Help color the mural sponsored by Portage Prairie United Methodist Church, Friends for Berrien Springs (Korn Dog Booth), Netterfield s, Hot Wisconsin Cheese & Uncle Fred s Food & Photos 4:00 pm SATURDAY - Come get some ice cream and listen to a panel made up of local growers in the Ag/USA Building, as they engage each other and the audience, about local agriculture in SW Michigan. Building Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm daily Historical Building (Building #13) To honor the rich farming history in Berrien County, the historical building features a display on area centennial farms. Farms on display have been in the same family for over 100 years. Check out the unique items on display and even participate in a daily scavenger hunt for a chance at the daily prize! Building Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm daily USA Building (Building #34) Unlimited Special Attractions Jam-packed with entertainment of all kinds! Dancers, singers, talent shows, kids day activities, bell ringers, square dancing, showcase of 60 & over, a pie contest and more! Check the daily schedules for event times! Back this year, Zendor the Magician will perform at 1 pm and 3:30 pm on Wednesday. Building hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm daily Brochure sponsored by:

12 In the Grandstand Monday ~ Super Farm Tractor, 2WD Truck, Super Stock Combo and 4WD Diesel Truck Pull 7:00 pm Tuesday ~ Circus Continental 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm Wednesday ~ Brothers Osborne 7:00 pm Thursday ~ Demolition Derby 7:00 pm Friday ~ Bullmania 7:00 pm Brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Saturday ~ Motocross 7:00 pm Brochure sponsored by: