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Local Events Around The Thumb
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Written by Mike
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 This year brings one of the favorite local thumb area fairs, the 2007 Huron Community Fair at the fairgrounds in Bad Axe. Running from August 5th through the 11th, you will find plenty of family fun, local entertainment, carnival rides, Grandstand events, livestock shows, and much more. This fair is really the spirit of Huron county and rivals the county fair as the most popular fair in Huron county.
Every day of the Huron Community fair is packed with plenty of activities for the entire family. From the farm animal exhibitions, to the demolition derby there is pretty much non stop country fun. There is something for everyone so be sure to spend a day at the Huron Community Fair and experience much of the local flavor of Huron county. I made it out to the fair on Monday which was kids day. Its only $3 to get in and much of the fair is free. There is an additional entrance fee for many of the Grandstand events, but if you check the Huron Community Fair Events Schedule there are some that are free if you go on the right day. I enjoyed watching the horse pull teams and checking out the local merchant tables. You never know what to expect from the vendors and its always nice to see the local artisan goods. 
The midway was active with children, teens, and families enjoying the nice variety of rides and carnival games. Plenty of fair goers were enjoying the 4-H and Future Farmers of America animals on display as well as having dinner at the many food carts. I strolled through all the buildings and there are plenty of rabbits, horses, pigs, goats and of course cows all competiting to be the best of the fair. My day at the Huron Community Fair came to a close with watching the 4-H king and queen being crowned as well as a new Huron county bean queen being choosen. This was a popular event and the Arena was quiet full. The Huron Community Fair is an annual event that really showcases much of what Huron county has to offer. If you have never been, you should make an effort to attend as it is a good time with friendly people.  Be first to comment on this post | Read more...
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Huron Community Fair Events Schedule Sunday August 5th - Kick Off Day - 2pm - 5pm Indian Trails Riding Club 65th Rodeo at the Grandstand. Adults $7, Children 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Rain or shine.
Monday August 6th - Opening Day
- 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 9am 4-H Horse show
- 11am - 10pm 4-H, FFA, and merchant buildings open.
- 5pm - 11pm Midway opens.
- 7pm - 10pm The Natural Tones perform variety music.
- 7pm Light And Heavy Horse Pull at the Grandstand. Adults $6, Children $3, 10 and under free.
- 8pm 4-H talent show, 4-H king and queen crowning, and the Huron county bean queen crowning. In the Arena.
Tuesday August 7th - Kids Day - 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 8:30am Open class rabbits and 4-H. Swine show.
- 9am Open class horse show.
- 9:30am Food, flowers, vegetables, and crops judging, 4-H.
- 10am Dairy show. Open class, FFA, and 4-H.
- 10am 4-H poultry show.
- 11am - 10pm FFA, 4-H, small animal and merchant buildings open.
- 12pm Midway opens. $10 to ride all day and evening.
- 12pm - 4pm US Postal Store Commemorative Postmark at the 4-H and FFA buildings.
- Daily - Team Extreme Stunt Motorcycle Show. Show times to be announced. Free.
- 1pm Harness Racing. Free admission at the Grandstand.
- 6pm Kids Drawing. Free, bikes and toy animals given away. Signup at the fair office. Must be present to win.
- 6:30pm Llama show.
- 7pm Mini Truck Enduro Race. Adults $8, children $4, under 10 free. At the Grandstand.
- 7pm - 10pm The Denny Ewald Band plays country and variety music by the main office.
Wednesday August 8th - Senior Citizens Day
- 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 9am 4-H and FFA feeder show. Open class horse show.
- 11am - 10pm FFA, 4-H, small animal and merchant buildings open.
- 12pm Midway opens. $12 to ride all day and evening.
- Daily - Team Extreme Stunt Motorcycle Show. Show times to be announced. Free.
- 1pm Harness Racing. Free admission at the Grandstand.
- 3pm - 10pm Howard Bedford Band performs at the tent by the main office with free dinner for seniors at 5pm.
- 6:30pm Old time fun night at the Expo Center. Strong man contest, kiddie tractor pull, and more.
- 7pm MOTO-X Races at the Grandstand. Adults $8, children $4, 10 and under free. Practice is at 4:30pm.
Thursday August 9th - Fun Day
- 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 9am 4-H and FFA steer show.
- 11am - 10pm FFA, 4-H, small animal and merchant buildings open.
- 12pm Midway opens. $12 to ride all day and evening.
- Daily - Team Extreme Stunt Motorcycle Show. Show times to be announced. Free.
- 6pm Goat show at the hog barn.
- 6:30pm McDonalds Food Center Drawing. Must be present to win.
- 7pm - 11pm Laurie Middlebrooke Band performs country and variety music at the tent by the main office.
- 7:30pm Bull-A-Rama Super Kicker Rodeo Production at the Grandstand. Bull riding, saddle bronc bareback riding, calf or sheep scramble. Adults $8, children $4, under 10 free.
Friday August 10th - The Good Old Days
- 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 9am Draft horse halter classes show in the Arena.
- 10am 4-H dog, cat, ferret, and pocket pet show.
- 10am Junior Livestock Association sale.
- 11am - 10pm FFA, 4-H, small animal and merchant buildings open.
- 12pm Junior Livestock Association buyers luncheon. Gallon of milk auction.
- 12pm Midway opens. $12 to ride all day and evening.
- Daily - Team Extreme Stunt Motorcycle Show. Show times to be announced. Free.
- 6pm Pickup And Tractor Pull at the Grandstand. Adults $7, children $3, 10 and under free.
- 7pm Thumb Blanket $4,000 Summer HSopping Blitz drawing at the entertainment tent by the main office.
- 8pm - 11pm 100 Proof performs country and variety music at the entertainment tent.
Saturday August 11th - Kids Day
- 8am - 11pm Gate fee $3, under 5 free.
- 10am Small Livestock Association sale and 4-H auction.
- 11am - 8pm FFA, 4-H, small animal and merchant buildings open.
- 12pm Midway opens. $10 to ride all day and evening.
- Daily - Team Extreme Stunt Motorcycle Show. Show times to be announced. Free.
- 12:30pm Dairy food demonstration.
- 2pm Sweepstakes contest and sheep costume show.
- 5pm Demolition Derby. Compact cars, full size cars, and pickups at the Grandstand. Adults $8, children $4, under 10 free.
- 5pm Raffle drawing and 4-H auction at the 4-H building.
- 6pm Carriage and draft horses hitch classes at the Arena.
- 6pm Kids Drawing. Free, bikes and toy animals given away. Signup at the fair office. Must be present to win.
- 6:30pm Special gospel entertainment at the entertainment tent.
- 8pm - 9pm Release of FFA and 4-H projects in the 4-H building.
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Written by Mike
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Bayport Fish Sandwich Festival. Now you might think to yourself a fish sandwich festival? I have never heard of such a thing. Well then you have never been to Bayport Michigan, home of a festival for fish sandwiches. Bayport has a long history as a fishing community, and the Fish Sandwich Festival keeps the fisherman spirit alive. Bayport is loacted on Wild Fowl Bay on the west side of the thumb at the mouth of Saginaw Bay. Bayport is still home to the world's largest fresh water fishery, and attracts plenty of boaters, hunters, and vacationers each  year that enjoy the relaxing town on the bay. The 2007 Fish Sandwich Festival was a nice family event as it is every year, featuring plenty of local entertainment, craft vendors, a petting zoo, horse rides, helicopter rides, face painging, and of course fish sandwiches.  I made it to the festival on Saturday and they had already sold out of the origianl fish sandwich, so I went with the whitefish sandwich. It was a good sandwich of locally caught fish deep fryed in peanut oil. Ill have to go back next year and get there early so I can try the original fish sandwich that the festival is known for. There was a nice collection of chainsaw sculptures on display, showing off some of the local artisan skills. There was a nice mix of locals residents as well as vacationers looking for deals at the vendors booths.   
During my time there I watched dancers from Sherry's Dance Studio perform and they were fun to watch. Local country group 100 proof also performed, they were good and played a nice selection of country, blues, and classic rock that was a good soundtrack to enjoying the Bayport Fish Sandwich Festival. 
There was plenty of parking and the locals are very nice. I even had a chance to meet the Huron County Sheriff, Kent Tibbits as he sat down at the same table I was at. We ate lunch together at the pavilion and chatted about how the thumb is a great place to live.. All in all, Bayport is a litle bit off the main path but its worth a trip out there to spend the day taking in the local flavor at the Fish Sandwich Festival. While not quiet as popular as some of the bigger festivals around the thumb, the Bayport Fish Sandwich Festival has unique character that is a fun experience. Be first to comment on this post | Read more... |
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Deckerville Homecoming Days 2007 Schedule Its A Kids World - Friday August 3rd
- 8am - 5pm NAPA Tools and Eqipment sale at Wilson Park. Lots of door prizes and giveaways.
- 9am CO-ED Shuffleboard Tournament at the WIlson Park shuffleboard courts.
- 9am - 5pm garage sales throughout town.
- 10am - 5pm Book sale at the Deckerville Public library.
- Teething Eagles Baby Contest at Klee's florist.
- 4pm - 1am the refreshment tent is open at Wilson Park.
- 4pm Larry's Place concession booth at Wilson Park.
- All evening horseshoe qualifying matches at Wilson Park.
- 5pm - 9pm Old Timers double horseshoe tourney at Wilson Park.
- 5pm Tractor pull at Wilson Park, admission fee at the gate.
- 5pm Popcorn stand at Wilson Park.
- 5pm Mexican food booth at Wilson Park.
- 9pm - 1am DJ plays music at the teen dance in the tennis courts.
- 6:30pm - 9pm Deckerville Alumni basketball game at the DHS gym.
- Dusk - Fireworks behind Deckerville school.
- 11pm - 1am Transport buses available.
- Saturday August 4th
- 7am 3rd annual CO-ED Mud Volleyball tournament.
- 8am - 5pm NAPA Tools and Eqipment sale at Wilson Park. Lots of door prizes and giveaways.
- 8am 5k wal/run begins at the school.
- 9:30am 2nd annual Test Of Strength Contest next to the post office. Cash prizes.
- 9am - 5pm garage sales throughout town
- 9am - 5pm craft show and bake sale at the community center.
- 9am - 12pm Deckerville Library book sale inside the library.
- 9am the Penny Walk starts atfour corners of Deckerville.
- 11am Local music group Skyward performs before the parade at theGrandstand on Main Street.
- 12pm - 5pm craft show at the new Wilson Park pavilion.
- All Day the horseshoe pitching finals at Wilson Park.
- 12pm The Grand Parade lead by Deckerville's little prince, little princess and their court.
- 1pm - 4pm Metro Infatables at Wilson Park.
- 2pm - 5pm Duck drop game at Wilson Park.
- 1pm - 5pm Jewls the Clown performs at Wilson Park.
- 2pm Pedal Tractor Pull at Wilson Park.
- 3pm Eastern Michigan Tractor Pull begins at Wilson Park.
- 1pm Classic car show on Main Street.
- 1:30pm the 5th annual Deckerville Idol singing competition in the Vegas tent at Wilson Park. After the main content a karaoke contest will take place until 5pm.
- 8pm - 1am Las Vegas night with a Texas Hold 'em tourney at Wilson Park.
- 9pm -1am musical group CEYX performs at Wilson Park. Tennis courts open for teen dance.
- 12am Homecoming Raffle drawing at Wilson Park. All cash prizes.
- Sunday August 5th
- All Day CO-ED Softball tournament and chicken BBQ at the Sanilac Sportsmen's Club. BBQ starts at 12pm. The Sportsmen's Club is located 5 miles east of Deckerville and 3/4 miles south on Goetz Road.
Shuttle buses will be available for most events in Deckerville.
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2007 Michigan Bean Festival Events Schedule FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007 Schmidt Amusement Rides $1.00
Lions Brat Stand
- 11am - 1pm Terry Henne ... The Farm Show Broadcast Live
- 6pm Harvest Potluck - Michigan Bean Festival Events Building
- 6pm - 11pm Bingo Tent
- 6:30 pm Kiddies Parade - Grandstand
Theme "Out of This World" - 7pm Talent Show - No Bands
- 8:30 pm Newlywed Game
- 9pm - 1am Dancing in Entertainment Tent ** Rev. Right Time **
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Blood drive hosted by Michigan Community Blood Center
- 9am Buggle Gum Blowing Contest 8 - 12 years
- 9am - 10am Bean Creation Drop Off
- 9am - 12pm Class of 2008 Car Wash - Located at Fairgrove Fire Hall
- 9:30 am Simon Says
- 10am Judging of Bean Creations
- 10am Bean Ride
- 10am - 12pm Auto Show Registration
- 11am - 5pm Craft Show
- 11am Bean Bake-Off Registration
- 11am - 12pm Pork & Bean Pig Wrestling Registration
- Starting at Noon Schmidt Rides, Bingo Tent, Lions Brats, Information Booth
FREE BEAN SOUP By the Hospitality Tent - 12pm - 1:30 pm Pork & Bean Pig Wrestling Contest
- 12pm - 3pm 2007 Auto Show
- 12pm - 10pm Bingo Tent Opens
- 12pm Best Bean Bake Off
- 1pm Entertainment Tent Opens
- 2pm Motorcycle Show Registration
- 2pm Registration Bean Eating Contest - In Front of Entertainment Tent
- 3pm Bean Eating Contest
- 3pm Auction - Grandstands
- 3pm - 5pm Motorcycle Show
- 7pm Crowning of the 2007 Michigan Bean Queen in the Grandstand (Reception immediately following in the Events Building)
- 7pm - Midnight Casino Tent
- 8pm - 1030pm Student Dance - Located in the Events Building
- 9pm - 1am Dancing in the Entertainment Tent ** Jerkwater Town Boys **
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2007 - 8am - 12:30 pm Fairgrove Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast - At the Fairgrove Fire Hall
- 11am - 6pm Craft Show
- 10:30am Community Church Service - At the Grandstand (if inclement weather, service will be held at the Fairgrove Methodist Church)
- Starting at 12pm Schmidt Rides, Bingo Tent, Lions Brats, Information Booth
FREE BEAN SOUP By Entertainment Tent - 12PM TO 6PM CHILDREN RIDE FOR ONE PRICE
- 12pm Beautiful Baby Contest Registration - Located in Entertainment Tent
No entries after 1pm.
Categories Baby 0-12 months
Toddler 12 - 24 months
Youth 2 - 4 years
Prince and Princess 7 - 9
Jr. Prince and Princess 5 - 6 - 12pm - 10pm Bingo Tent
- 1pm Euchre Tournament - Located in the Events Building
- 1pm Car Demolition Registration by Derby Pits
- 1pm Beautiful Baby Contest - Entertainment Tent
- 2:30 pm Grace Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social - Located in the Events Building
- 3pm - 4pm Come "Clown Around" with Daisy and Daffodil - Under Pavillion
- 3:30 pm Car Demolition Derby Registration Cut Off
- 4pm Car Demolition Derby - Grandstand
- 4:30 pm Entertainment Tent Opens
- 5pm NASCAR Pre race Show in HD
Sponsored by Fairgrove Oil & Propane, Caro Coin & Collectibles, Fabiano Brothers, Country Carriage Floral, & Digital Solutions - 7pm Boogity, Boogity, Boogity - Watch the Race Live in HD
- 9pm - 1am Dancing in the Entertainment Tent ** Featuring Billy McAllister on Dualing Pianos **
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
LABOR DAY - 7:30am Pancake Breakfast - Fairgrove Methodist Church - Lunch served following parade
- 9am - 5pm Craft Show
- 11am 61st Annual Michigan Bean Festival Parade - No Parking Along Parade Route! - Parade Theme "Michigan Bean Festival Salutes Our Troops"
- 11am Derby Registration - Cut off at 145 pm
- Starting at 12pm Schmidt Rides, Lions Brats, Information Booth
- 12pm Chicken Barbeque - At Entertainment Tent
- 12pm Old Engine Show - Located in Mulberry Park
- 1pm - 6pm Bingo Tent Open
- 2pm FREE BEAN SOUP at Hospitality Tent
- 2pm Pickup & Compact Car Demolition Derbies
Pickup State Championship - $2,000 First Place - 3pm - 7pm Karaoke Contest - In Entertainment Tent, must be 21, no professionals, Sponsored by JD Productions
- 7pm 2006 Michigan Bean Festival Raffle - In Entertainment Tent
Sponsored by Country Carriage Floral, Wall & Walkways, Fairgrove Oil & Propane, & Halie's Quik Stop - Akron.
Immediately following will be the
John Deere Gator Raffle
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