Hillsdale County Fair 
Free Events

Just scroll down to see whole schedule.  We look forward to seeing you.  

NOTE - Horseshoe pitching does have an entry fee to participate in adult tournaments 
 Youth Fun Throw is Free 

All events and times subject to change.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

2:00 PM   Religious Services - Nichols Bandshell

4:00 PM  Talent Show - Nichols Bandshell  
Monday, September 22, 2008
9:00 AM     Heavyweight Pony Pull immediately following the Heavyweight Pulls - National Championship Lightweight Pony Pull -    
9:00 AM   Judging of Floats, Midtown lot
9:30 AM  Horseshoe Pitching, Youth Fun Class 
10:00 AM   Veterans Parade from the Midtown lot
1:00 PM   Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open & Veterans Only Tournament  
1:00 Pedal Pulls - 
We will be hosting the Michigan Pedal Pullers. This event is one that should not be missed by children of all ages. The children pull a variety of weight by pedaling small look alike tractors. Age groups will be 3-4 yrs old, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, Teen Division 11 - 15 and Adult Division 15 & over. Girls will pull against girls, and boys will pull against boys. Participation ribbons will be given to all. Trophies will be given to the top winner in each age group. THIS EVENT IS FREE. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Information Booth. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 
1:30 PM   Woman's Congress Program
6:00 PM Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament 
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

8:30 AM    Heavyweight Horse Pulling Contest

1:00 PM   Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament  

1:00 PM   Harness Racing: Colt Stakes - 2 year old Silver, 3 year old Silver - Grandstands 

1:30 PM   Woman's Congress Program

5:30 PM   Youth Department Parade

6:00 PM Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament 

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

8:30 AM   National Lightweight Horse Pulling Contest - Grandstands  

10:30 PM   Horseshoe Pitching, Doubles Round Robin 

1:00 PM   Harness Racing: Colt Stakes - 2 year old Bronze - Overnights - Pace NW $500 2 & 3 year old, Trot NW $500 2 & 3 year old - Grandstands

1:30 PM   Woman's Congress Program

6:00 PM Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament 

7:00 AM   Dairy Products Sale and Dairy Consignment Sale

Thursday, September 25, 2008

9:00 AM   Mule Pulling Contest - Grandstands          

12:00 PM   Harness Racing: Colt Stakes - 3 year old Bronze - Overnights - Pace NW $1,000 5 year olds & under, Pace NW $5,000 in 2008, Trot NW $1,500, Trot NW $5,000 in 2008 Grandstands

1:30 PM   Woman's Congress Program

6:00 PM   Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament 

6:30 PM   Youth Department Small Animal Sale- Small Animal Building

Friday, September 26, 2008

9:00 AM    Farm Tractor Pulling - Grandstands 

12:00 PM Harness Racing: Pace 2 year olds, Pace NW $1,500, Pace NW $5,000, Pace FFA, Trot 2 year olds, Trot NW $1,000 in 2008, Trot NW $5,000, Trot Amateur Driver NW $50,000. AE: NW $25,000 in 2007, Trot FFA - Grandstands

1:30 PM   Woman's Congress Program           

6:00 PM   Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament             

Saturday, September 27, 2008 

10:00 AM   Youth Department Large Animal Sale-Expo Building

10:30 AM   Horseshoe Pitching, Single Round Robin - Open Tournament  

*Schedule Subject to Change