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Oceana County Fair

August 2026

The Oceana County Fair is held annually at the Oceana County Fairgrounds in Hart. The event features fun and exciting events at the end of summer. Area youth show off the animals they raised in the livestock barns. The Exhibition Halls house the creative exhibits produced by all ages. Thrilling fun can be found on the midway and at the exciting events at the grandstand.

Parking is free and regular fair hours are 9am-11pm daily. Midway and Rides are by Elliot Amusements. Special armband prices allow attendees to ride from midway opening to close each day. Commercial Buildings are open from Noon-10pm daily.

DIRECTIONS: The Oceana County Fairgrounds is located just two miles off the US-31 expressway (exit 134), at 1025 State Street in Hart. 

Here's what happened in 2025:

Sunday

  • 4pm – Harness Horse Races in the Grandstand, Free admission

Monday

  • 4pm – Harness Horse Races in the Grandstand, Free admission

Tuesday

  • 8am – Swine Showmanship, Breeding, & 4-H Market Classes
  • 9am-3pm – Youth & Educational Building Judging
  • 4pm – Sheep Showmanship, Breeding, and 4-H Market Classes
  • 4pm – Harness Horse Races in the Grandstand, Free admission
  • 5-11pm – Midway Open. $20 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • Dusk – Fireworks

Wednesday

*Senior Citizen/Veteran/Handicapped Day – Over age 60, Veterans, & Handicapped admitted FREE until 6pm

  • 8:30am – Beef Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Classes
  • 9am – Poultry Showmanship in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn
  • 12-1pm – Handicapped assisted rides
  • 2-11pm – Midway open. $20 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 3pm – Draft Horse Halter/Ponies, Mules, & Cross Classes
  • 6:30pm – Draft Horse Driving Classes
  • 7pm – Bump ‘n Run/Figure 8 in the Grandstand, Adults – $15 & Children 12 and under – $5

Thursday

  • 9am – Dairy Cattle Judging- Youth & Open
  • 9am – Goat Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Market Classes and Hog/Lamb/Goat Barn
  • 10am – Rabbit Youth & Open Showmanship, Breed, & 4-H Market Classes
  • 1pm – Drive a Draft Horse
  • 2-11pm – Midway open. $22 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 6:45pm – Presentation of Oceana 4-H Ambassadors in the Grandstands, free admission
  • 7pm – 4-H Market Livestock Auction at the Grandstand, free admission

Friday

  • 9am – English & Western Riding Classes
  • 9am – Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter Classes
  • 1-6pm – Midway open. $25 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 1pm – Draft Riding Classes
  • 1:30pm – Draft Log Pulling
  • 2pm – Heavyweight Horse Pulling in the Grandstands, free admission
  • 4pm – Cow Trail & Costume Classes in Large Arena
  • 5:30pm – Grandstand Opens – Ticket Sales Begin
  • 7pm – Tom Oomen Memorial West Michigan Pullers Tractor Pull in the Grandstands, Adults- $10.00, 12 & under- $5.00 (6500# Light Limited Super Stock Tractors, 6200# Modified Gas Trucks, 9300# Super Farm Tractors, 8000# Hot Diesel Trucks, 8200# Street Diesel Trucks, 8200# Pro Street Diesel Trucks, 12000# Field Farm Tractors)

Saturday

  • 10am – Grand Slam Showmanship
  • 10am – Horse Games in Infield Arena
  • 1-11pm – Midway open. $25 armbands. Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase.
  • 1pm – Ag Olympics in Large Arena (all kids 19 years old and under are invited to participate in games, fun, & prizes)
  • 4pm – Bump ‘n Run Off Road Derby, followed by the Demolition Derby at 7pm in the Grandstands (Adults- $20, 12 & Under- $10, for both events, tickets go on sale at 2pm). For more info, visit tntdemoderby.com. 
  • 5pm – 5-H Small Market & Junior Market Auction in Large Arena
  • 6pm – Demo Derby in the Grandstands, Adults – $20 & Children 12 and under – $10

Stay tuned for information on the 2026 Oceana County Fair!

For more information on the Oceana County Fair, please contact the event organizer:

Oceana County Fair Board of Directors

1025 S. State St., Hart, MI  49431

231-873-2565

oceanafair.com

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