FAIR TIME

FUN ON THE MIDWAY Skerbeck Family Carnival GRANDSTAND THRILLS AND ENTERTAINMENT Frankie Ballard Concert Tribute Music Showdown FREE PARKING AutoCross Racing Action on Eppler Road Monster Truck Throwdown Horse & Pony Pulls

(231) 347-1010 or www.emmetchxfair.org Emmet County Fairgrounds ~ 1129 Charlevoix Ave. ~ Petoskey 2 Grandstand Entertainment

emmetchxfair.org TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Call 231-347-1010 or go to: emmetchxfair.org/tickets TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Fun for all ages! Tribute Acts Mini Horse Pulls, 1 p.m. Face-off Pony Pulls, 3 p.m. Draft Horse Pulls, 5 p.m. Beatles v. Elvis 7 p.m. Admission: $5/person ages 13 and up Tickets: $27 plus Free for ages 12 and under credit card fee (includes gate entry)

FAIR FUN THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 PASS $70 Frankie Ballard Covers general admis- sion to the fairgrounds Concert - 8:30 p.m. and to ALL grandstand with the Drew Hale Band events for the full week! opening at 7 p.m. Call the fair office 231- 347-1010 to purchase. Tickets: $36 plus credit card fee (includes gate entry) FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 MonsterTruck Throwdown - 7 p.m. EARLY BIRD SPECIALS On Sale Until Aug. 18 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 **$33 for two tickets (includes fair admission) AutoCross **$49 which includes Racing - 6 p.m. two tickets for adults, two tickets for kids ages Admission: $10 each with new trucks! 2-12 plus free fair admis- for ages 13 and up, $6 for ages 6-12 sion (under age 2 free) Free for ages 4 and under 3 FREE FAMILY FUN DAILY

EMMET COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PARKING Bricktown is Back After the excitement and interest 1129 Charlevoix generated last year at the fair with Avenue / US 31 the debut Petoskey of Brick- town, Jus- Gate Admission: tin Pankey $6 for ages 13 is bring- and older ing his traveling, rotating LEGO® city (under 12 free!) display back in 2019. The display fea- tures various layouts created by Pan- key. The builds offer a colorful, cre- FREE ativity-inspiring experience for both children and adults alike. Don’t miss PARKING! these displays all week at the fair!

Use the entrance off Eppler Road for FREE PARKING at the Fairgrounds. There is also ARMBAND DAY FREE PARKING at Hinkley’s Farm at the corner of Sheridan and Eppler roads. A free Saturday, August 24 shuttlebus service is available Wednesday $ through Saturday, 5 p.m. until the fair closes. 25 per band ($3 coupon at St. Francis X Credit Union) Firefighter Show Inspires Next Generation The Firefighter Show re- Aug. 24, with three shows dai- and helmet, the new trainees turns to the fair again in 2019 ly on the children’s stage area are introduced to the audi- offering kids the chance to near the fair office. ence as the next generation see what it takes to be a fire- Kids in the audience will be of heroes. fighter. selected as volunteers to join When the alarm tones sound Shows take place Tuesday, local firefighters. After being calling Engine One to duty, it’s Aug. 20, through Saturday, fitted in a firefighter jacket all hands on deck!

4 Thank You Sponsors! The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair would like to offer a sincere THANK YOU to our supporters and contributors! The fair wouldn’t go on without you!

Alliance Beverage Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau Bear Naked Farm Red Star Yeast Co. Big Country Radio/102.9 WMKC Resort Bear Creek Fire Dept. Bill’s Farm Market Skerbeck Family Carnival Carolyn’s Veggies & Cotton Candy State Fair Foods Coats & Clark Sewing Springvale Fire Dept. Emmet County EMS Sturgeon River Pottery Field’s Leather Goods Tractor Supply Gibby’s Fries Walmart Stores Gibson Excavating Willson’s Garden Center Great Lakes Energy Wilton Cake Co. Jensen’s Animal Hospital WTCM Radio Jerry’s Garage King Arthur Flour Maple River Animal Clinic Meijer Corp. Northern Michigan Honey Oleson’s Food Stores

Covers general admission FAIR FUN to the fairgrounds and ALL grandstand events for the PASS $70 full week! Call the fair office 231-347-1010 to purchase.

$1 OFF GATE ADMISSION Clip this coupon and present at the fair gate to receive $1 off the regular $6 admission price One coupon per person only Valid only for gate admission. Does not apply to grandstand, carnival or midway attractions. No cash value.

5 TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Senior Citizen and Handi-capable Day Free gate admission 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those over age 60 or handi-capable Three Horse & Pony Pull Events Scheduled The fair’s grandstand schedule kicks off with Admission for all three shows is $5 and is three horse and pony pull events. good all day for 13 and up. Children age 12 and The popular equine show holds the recogni- under admitted at no charge. tion as the longest-running grandstand event at the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair. The mini-horse pulls begins at 1 p.m. with the pony pulls following at 3 p.m. Draft horse pulls will take place after the pony pulls at 5 p.m. Skerbeck Carnival is Back Ride Every Day, All Week with a MegaRide Band The Skerbeck Family Carnival returns to Emmet County to thrill fairgoers once again. Rides open Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 2-10 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 24 from noon to 11 p.m., and on Sun- day, Aug. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. For those who plan to ride many times during the week, consider purchasing a MegaRide band that’s good all day, ev- ery day! Bands are $70 in advance or $80 after Aug. 19. Purchasing informa- tion available at emmetchxfair.org or by calling the fair office at (231) 347-1010. Tuesday, Aug. 20 – MegaRide bands or tickets Wednesday, Aug. 21 – Kids’ Day, wrist- bands $20, unlimited rides Thursday, Aug. 22 – Kids’ Day, wristbands $20, unlimited rides Friday, Aug. 23 – Dollar Daze from noon to 6 p.m. All rides $1 each until 6 p.m. Regu- lar-priced tickets after 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 – Arm Band Day, wrist- bands are $25, unlimited rides Sunday, Aug. 25 – Last day, wristbands are $15, unlimited rides. 6 ‘Second Time Around’ Brings Classic Country Back When it comes to classic coun- try music, Second Time Around knows what it takes to entertain the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair crowd ... they’ve been doing it well for years! And, we’re always happy to have them back at the fair. So, bring your family out to hear those good ol’ tunes from yester- year. Second Time Around per- forms on the Community Build- ing outdoor stage from 3- 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. FAIR’S BEER TENT OPENS 5 P.M. DAILY Jack Converse Holding Photography Walk & Talk Join photographer and retired teacher Jack Converse as he guides you through the pho- tography exhibit in the Fairgrounds Commu- nity Building at 1:30 p.m. Converse will talk about how to improve your photo-taking experience while sharing useful information about photography. Participants will be encouraged to ask ques- tions and learn more about “the art of the light.” There is no charge to participate.

7 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Tribute Acts Back By POPULAR DEMAND! The greatest perform- ers of all time face off in a high-energy, adrena- line-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band ABBEY ROAD, will engage in a barrage of hits against Elvis tribute artist SCOT BRUCE who plans to show why Presley remains the King of Rock-n-Roll. You won’t want to miss it! Come early and enjoy the beer tent! Tickets are $27 per person (plus credit card fee) and includes fair admission. Tickets can be purchased online or call the fair box of- fice at (231) 347-1010. Come out and enjoy the music we all know and love!

8 Wednesday is Kids’ Day at the Carnival! $20 unlimited rides Dog Agility Show Starts at Noon Aug. 21 Amazing dogs will delight fairgoers in the grassy area near the grandstand on Wednes- day, Aug. 21, beginning at noon for the annual Dog Agility Show. Dogs of various breeds will demonstrate their skills through several obstacles. Following the dog agility show, 4-H mem- bers will hold their dog show. Stick around to see our young 4-Hers show off their canine friends. #emmetchxfair on Instagram Crafters, Farmers’ Market Follow us on FACEBOOK Set up on the Back Porch for Photos & Updates There’s no shortage of talented people in Northern Michigan. Stop by the Fairgrounds Community Building’s back porch and meet local artists on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 1-4 p.m. Displays will show some of the artists’ work created from spinning, knitting, bead- ing, bobbin lace and more. All of our local artists enjoy talking about why and how they created their work so the back porch is a great spot to meet some of Northern Michigan’s talented people. Along with the crafters, there will also be a farmers’ market section. Be sure to give the lo- cal fruit and vegetable treats a taste and cast a vote for your favorites.

9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Country-Blues Star Rockin’ His Own Brand Michigan native Frankie Ballard, a country-blues rocker now based in Nashville, is bringing his tour north this summer for the headline act at the fair Thursday, Aug. 22, at 8:30 p.m. The singer songwriter has had three No. 1 country hits to date and boasts Spotify streams in excess of 2.2 million. Ballard mixes an American heartland rock sound with traditional country and blues. He has performed on national television including Today show and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and toured with Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Bob Seger and Kenny Chesney. Ballard said in a recent Rolling Stone interview that “It’s just my own brand of American music. There’s rock & roll. There’s country stories and country lyrics and country songs. And there’s a lot of blues swagger and blues guitar playing. It’s all those things together.” Kickin’ off Thursday’s Concert The Drew Hale Band, country music artists out of Traverse City, start the concert night off at 7 p.m.

10 You’ve Got Talent, Now Show It Off at the Fair! Every year at the fair, talented people of all The Community Building displays and ven- ages bring their latest creative work to display dor booths are open to the public Tuesday, in the Emmet County Fairgrounds Communi- Aug. 20 through Saturday, Aug. 24. ty Building. Whether it’s photography, quilt- ing, knitting, sewing, crocheting, antiques, baking or flower arranging, there is a spot for you to show off your best work at the fair. There is no fee to enter your items and the fair even offers premiums paid out to first, second and third place winners. Just bring your items to the Community Building on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18. Perishable exhibits such as flowers and baked good accepted on Aug. 18 only.

Thursday is Kids’ Day at the Carnival! $20 Unlimited Rides

11 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 All New Show! All New Trucks! The Monster Truck Throwdown roars in to the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair on Friday, Aug. 23 with motorized entertainment like no other! The speed, style and destruction of Monster Truck Throwdown assaults the senses and captivates audienc- es of all ages with high-flying thrills and larger-than-life fire breathing machines jam-packed together and delivered in an affordable family ex- perience. This year, fairgoers will be intro- duced to Crustation, Jester, Kraken, Lumberjack and Recklace Drivin’ - crazy big trucks ready to roar! Buy your tickets before Sunday, Aug. 18 and SAVE! *EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL — Two (2) tickets for $33 (includes fair admission) until Aug. 18. *FAMILY PACK EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL — $49 which includes two tickets for adults, two tickets for kids age 2-12 plus free fair admission (un- der age 2 free) Tickets can be purchased online at emmetchxfair.org/tickets or call the fair office at (231) 347-1010. *After Aug. 18, tickets are $18 each for ages 13 and up; $8 each for ages 2 to 12; and under age 2 are free. Ticket cost does not include fair admission when purchased after Aug. 18. GATES OPEN AT 4 P.M. FREE PIT PARTY AT 5 P.M. ENGINES FIRE AT 7 P.M. BEER TENT OPENS DAILY AT 5 P.M. 12 FRIDAY NOON TO 6 P.M. ALL RIDES ONE DOLLAR EACH Show Off Your Truck Friday Local drivers can get a taste of the action by enter- ing trucks in Show N’ Shine. Registration is limited to 12 trucks in this extra event. Prizes will be awarded, courtesy of the Monster Truck Throwdown drivers. Call the fair office at (231) 347-1010 to register your big truck!

13 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 AutoCross Racing Closes Out Fair’s Grandstand Events Cash and trophies await the winners in the annual AutoCross Races Aug. 24. Everyone is welcome to enter. Just get a car, do some minor safety modifications such as removing the side windows. Show up for the racers’ check-in and then let it rip on the track! To enter and for more information, call the fair office at (231) 347-1010. Admission to the grandstand for the Auto- Cross Races is $10 for ages 13 and up and $5 for kids ages 5-12. Kids under age four are free.

Armband $25 Unlimited Rides Saturday!

14 Longtime 4-H Program Coordinator Diane Brazier Retiring When Diane Brazier’s parents moved to Emmet County from Detroit, she was just a young girl and didn’t know anyone. But, no one stays a stranger for long in Northern Michigan. She was soon invited by a girl on her bus to join a 4-H club. In that first year, Diane truly lives the 4-H motto 1973, she entered projects in knitting, to its fullest. “To make the best crafts and gardening. And, she fell in better!” She pledges her head to love with 4-H and all associated with it. clearer thinking everyday, her A few years later, her parents helped her get a steer and heart to greater loyalty always, she raised it, joining FFA when she entered high school. In her hands to larger service un- the first year for the fair to hold livestock shows and auc- conditionally and her health to tions, she entered her steer. The year was 1976 and she was better living for all the 4-H clubs, the only girl to enter a steer, joining 15 boys. her community, her country and That would be the last year for her to do that. her world. She is a great problem “I was almost 17 and had never had an animal up until solver, team member and educa- then, not even chickens,” Brazier said. Seeing the animal tor. Myself as well as all the Fair she had raised and loved get sold was too much for her. staff will miss her miles of smiles! “It was so emotional and I thought ‘I just can’t do this’,” - Agnes Shaw, Fair Manager she recalled. Brazier still loved 4-H though. She stayed in- volved in it and after high school she joined the new local and longtime friend Livestock Association, serving as its secretary. In 1984, she became an employee of Michigan State University Extension which oversees 4-H in the state. Her title has changed a few times over the years, but she’s continued in her position as 4-H Program Coordinator for 35 years. She focuses on recruiting volunteers and helping them set up clubs and assist others interested in participating in 4-H. Though she is set to retire this year, she sure doesn’t sound like someone who is ready to say goodbye to the fair. She is still as passionate for the 4-H program, the volunteers and kids in- volved in 4-H clubs, and for the people involved in the fair, as she was the day she started. Though it’s doubtful she will be able to stay away from the fair after she retires, be sure to tell her when you see her this summer just how much her efforts on behalf of 4-Hers in Emmet County have been appreciated these past 35 years. Thank you, Diane!

Exhibitor & vendor booths in the Community Building! Check out unique displays featuring tons of local talent! Open Tuesday-Saturday at 10 a.m.

15 STOP BY THE BEER TENT - OPEN DAILY AT 5 P.M.

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17 Judge’s Choice Awards The Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair is hand- ing out “Judge’s Choice” awards again this year in each category for those who enter items for display in the Community Building. Thanks to Coats & Clark, Red Star Yeast, King Arthur Flour, Wilton and Tractor Supply of Pe- toskey for sponsoring the top category prize. Please refer to page 33 of the preseason Fair Book for King Arthur Flour rules and entry form.

18 THE HEART OF THE FAIR 4-H YOUTH and VOLUNTEERS

19 114th Emmet -Charlevoix County Fair Enjoy August along Little Traverse Bay, Join Us at the Fairgrounds for FAIR TIME! SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Open Class Registration (non-perishibles) (continued) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Goat Show/Exotic Show ~ 1 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 4-H Cloverbud Beef & Dairy Show ~ 3 p.m. Open Class Registration ~ Noon to 6 p.m. Market Livestock Dairy Feeder Show ~ 4 p.m. Market Livestock Beef Show ~ 6 p.m. MONDAY, AUGUST 19 The Beatles v. Elvis Tribute Bands ~ 7 p.m. 4-H Animal Husbandry Swine Show ~ 4:30 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Swine Show ~ 6 p.m. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 Carnival Rides Open Noon-11 p.m. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 Community Building Open ~ 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carnival Rides Open 2 p.m.-10 p.m. 4-H Horse Show (Trail and Senior & Handi-Capable Citizen Day: Bareback Classes) ~ 10 a.m. Free Gate Admission 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 43rd Annual Market Livestock 4-H Poultry Show ~ 9 a.m. Auction ~ 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Community Building opens ~ 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Drew Hale Band Concert ~ 7 pm 4-H Horse Shows (English & Western, Fitting/ Frankie Ballard Concert ~ 8:30 p.m. Showing, English, Reining Classes) ~ 10 a.m. 4-H Waterfowl Show ~ 11 a.m. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Mini Horse Pulls ~ 1 p.m. Carnival Rides Open Noon-11 p.m. Open Pony Pulls ~ 3 p.m. All Rides $1.00 from Noon -6 p.m. Cloverbud Lamb Show ~ 4 p.m. 4-H Horse Dressage Classes ~ 10 a.m. Animal Husbandry Lamb Show ~ 4:30 p.m. Monster Truck Throwdown ~ 7 p.m. Draft Horse Pulls ~ 5 p.m. 4-H Market Livestock Lamb Show ~ 6 p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Carnival Rides Open Noon-11 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 Arm Band Day $25.00 unlimited rides Carnival Rides Open Noon-11 p.m. 4-H Horse Show (Games & Fun Events) ~ 10 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show 9 a.m. AutoCross Racing 6 p.m. Community Building Open ~ 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 4-H Horse Show (Western Riding, Jumping, SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 English/Western Riding Classes) ~ 10 a.m. Carnival Rides Open Noon-6 p.m. Open Dog Agility Show ~ Noon Carnival Rides One Price $15.00 Back Porch Crafters & Farmers’ Market ~ 1-4 p.m. Comm. Bldg open till 2 p.m. to pick up exhibits

Rain or Shine! Use the entrance off Eppler Road for FREE PARKING on the fairgrounds. There is also FREE parking at Hinkley’s Farm, on the corner of Sheridan and Eppler roads. A free shuttlebus service is available on Wednesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. until close. For information, call the fair office at (231) 347-1010 or visit our website at emmetchxfair.org. Follow us on Facebook for updates and photos during fair time. Every precaution for safety will be taken, but the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Board, Emmet County and Charlevoix County government and their commissioners, officiers, employees and agents will not be responsible or liable for any injury. People entering the grounds will do so at their own risk. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING IN ANY FAIR BUILDING. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN BEER TENT ONLY (NO B.Y.O.)