E-Waste Collection - April 25

E-waste collection has been scheduled for April 25th at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds

*Merchant's Building*

during the first day of our Annual Spring Tree Sale pick-up.
No registration necessary. Please see flyer for full details.
Hope to see you there!

Celebrating 175 Years

In January of 1851, farmers gathered together to form the Hillsdale County Agricultural Society and present the idea of their very first fair. Their goal was for farmers around the county to show what they had produced and how they did so. With that knowledge from each farmer, other farmers can share in that and improve upon their own farming techniques. So, the very first Hillsdale County Fair was held on October 15-16, 1851 on the Courthouse Square in Hillsdale. The entries included many kinds of animals, such as oxen, beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses and poultry, many different crops and articles of clothing, rugs, quilts and blankets.
The next year, farmers in the county were preparing for another fair, the entries had doubled and it was held in Jonesville. The location of the fair alternated between the villages of Jonesville and Hillsdale until 1860 when there was finally a permanent location for the fair.

Check out the CELEBRATING 175 YEARS! Page

as we add a bit of history each week!

New Hillsdale County Fair Manager

The Hillsdale County Fair has hired a new manager, Sabine Young.

(And for those who aren't quite sure how to pronounce her first name - it rhymes with Saline.)

HILLSDALE COUNTY FAIR MANAGER

Sabine Young

In her own words......

Hello! I am excited to be the new fair manager for the Hillsdale County Fair.

I have 20+ years working in the insurance and financial field. I am a co-owner of our family business that I also manage.

My husband Tom and I have been married for 31 years. We have 5 children and 3 grandchildren.

The fair is a huge part of my family. I have been involved in and attending the fair for over 30 years. One of my first jobs here at the fair was working as an usher in the grandstands along the side of my late mother in law Karen. We have shown ponies for all these years and my kids are very active with 4H and the FFA.

This coming fair year we are celebrating the 175th year! I am excited to be a part of such a huge milestone for the fair and looking forward to a great year!

Today (December 3, 2024) we are $1000 closer to our goal because of community generosity. A BIG THANK YOU to the Hillsdale Masonic Lodge for their donation to the Restroom Remodeling project! And thank you to board member Gilbert Emens for his tireless work on keeping the project moving forward. If you would like to donate to the project, contact the HCF office at 517-437-3622 or email: dena@hillsdalecountyfair.org