2026 Fair Calendar
August 3 -August 8, 2026
13801 Cascade Road SE | Lowell, MI 49331
Anderson Midways will be providing the carnival for the 2026 KCYF
Friday, July 31st
10:00 AM – Dog Show at Cedar Rock
Saturday, August 1st
10:00 AM – National Anthem Judging in Performing Arts Tent
10:00 AM – 3:00PM – Still Exhibit Judging in Entertainment Tent
5:00 PM – The Shake Down in Lowell Derby
Sunday, August 2nd
7:00 PM – Goat Team Fitting in Show Pavilion
8:00 PM – Kent County Youth Fair Junior Director Adult Hog Showmanship in Show Pavilion
Monday, August 3rd
8:00 AM – Swine Show in Show Pavilion
9:00 AM – Horse Showmanship, Explorer Showmanship, Saddleseat, Speed in Action & Keyhole in Horse Arena
11:00 AM – Cavy Show in Small Animal Show Tent
12:00 PM – Rabbit Showmanship followed by Breed and Market Show in Small Animal Show Tent
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
4:00 PM – Dog Agility
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies in Performing Arts Tent
5:30 – 9:30 PM – Hungry Hippos in Entertainment Tent
6:00 PM – Poultry Market Show on East Side of Barn 1
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
7:00 PM – Dairy Showmanship Sweepstakes Qualifying in Show Pavilion
7:00 PM – Youth Talent Show in Performing Arts Tent
Tuesday, August 4th: Midway Opens
9:00 AM – Goat Show in Show Pavilion
9:00 AM – Horse Jumping, Hunt Seat Equitation & Pleasure, Bareback Equitation, Versatility & Down & Back in Horse Arena
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
4:00 PM – Sheep Show in Show Pavilion
4:00 PM – Horse Explorer Stick Horse Parade
5:00 PM – Rabbit and Cavy Quiz Bowl in Small Animal Show Tent
5:30 – 9:30 PM – Laser Tag
6:00 PM – CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
7:00 PM – Draft Horse Pull – Track
Wednesday, August 5th : Reading For Rides
8:00 AM – Beef Showmanship followed by Breeding Stock, Feeder Steers and Market with Explorers during the show in the Show Pavilion
8:30 AM – Poultry Show in Small Animal Show Tent
9:00 AM – Horse Western Dressage, Dressage Seat Equitation, Mini Timed Events, Barrel, Pole Bending & Explorer Stock Horse Dressage in Horse Arena
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
2:00 PM – Dairy Market Show in Show Pavilion
2:00 PM – CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN UNTIL 10PM or Close
5:30 – 9:30 PM – Video Game Theater Event
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
7:00 PM – Antique Tractor Pull – Track
7:00 – 9:00 PM – Kid Magic Show & Balloons in Entertainment Tent
9:00 PM – Exhibitor Movie Night in Show Pavilion
Thursday, August 6th: Auction Day
9:00 AM- Large Animal Auction in Show Pavilion
Sale Order: Goat, Sheep, Beef, Dairy Feeders, Dairy Market, Swine, Fundraisers
9:00 AM – Horse Reining, Walk Trot Riding Patterns, Western Equitation & Pleasure, & Gymkhana in Horse Show Arena
11:00 AM – Rabbit/Cavy Explorer Showmanship Classes and Fun Classes in Small Animal Show Tent
1:00 PM – Rabbit/Cavy Costume in Small Animal Show Tent
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
2:00 PM – Performing Arts Vocal and Instrumental (Check In at 1:30 PM) in Performing Arts Tent
2:00 PM – CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
4:00 PM – Mini Horse Pulls – Track
5:00 – 7:00 PM – 4-H Fun Zone
5:30 – 9:30 PM – Laser Tag
6:00 PM – Horse Grand & Reserve Equitation
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
6:30 PM – Explorer Stick Horse Reining in Horse Arena
7:00 PM – Cup Cup Tournament
Friday, August 7th: ALL ABILITIES Day
9:00 AM – Horse Ranch Classes, Team Performances, Flag Race, Cloverleaf, City Trail & In Hand Trail in Horse Arena
9:00 AM – Goat Milking Competition
11:00 AM – Performing Arts – Public Speaking, Demonstration, Broadcasting, Modeling, Theatre, Clowning, Misc. (Check In at 10:30 AM) in Performing Arts Tent
10:00 AM – Dairy Show Showmanship, Breed and Explorer in Show Pavilion
10:00 AM – Rabbit Agility in Small Animal Show Tent
12:00 PM – Horse Explorer Stick Horse Trail
1:00 PM – ALL ABILITIES Day Guests Rides Open (Until 2PM)
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
2:00 PM – CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
2:30 PM – Tractor Driving – Track
3:00 PM – Performing Arts Dance & Gymnastics (Check-In at 2:30 PM) in Performing Arts Tent
5:00 PM – Small Animal and Still Exhibit Auction
Sale Order: Poultry, Rabbit, Still Exhibits
5:30 – 9:30 PM – Big Throw Down Axe Throwing (for all ages)
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
8:00 – 10:00 PM – Line Dancing in Show Pavilion
Saturday, August 8th: Kids Day
8:30 AM – Showmanship Sweepstakes in Show Pavilion
9:00 AM – Horse Costume, Pairs, Pro-Am in Horse Arena
1:00 PM – CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
1:00 – 5:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
1:00 – 5:00 PM – Children’s Entrepreneur Market – The Grand Office
1:30 – 4:30 PM – Foam Cannons – The Grand Office
2:00 PM – Horse Awards
2:00 PM – Goat & Sheep Costume & Goat Obstacle Fun Classes in Show Pavilion
2:00 PM – Ice Cream Social
3:00 PM – Pedal Pull on the East Side of the Grain Bin
4:00 PM – Ball of Twine Contest outside the Exhibition Office
6:00 – 9:00 PM – BINGO at The Fairway
7:00 PM – RODEO at the Track