The St. Joseph County Grange Fair wraps up this weekend. Here’s what’s happening

CENTREVILLE – The St. Joseph County Grange Fair, 316 Charlotte St., kicked off an eight-day run on Sunday and will go through this weekend.

“Let the Good Times Grow” has been the theme of the 2024 fair.

Fair Board secretary Mindy Timm said the second-to-last county fair in Michigan has always had plenty to offer and this year’s event has been no exception.

“Veterans Day” is Friday. The fair is offering a veterans breakfast 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the community stage.

Meanwhile, action at the grandstand will be provided by NTPA Regional National Modified Truck and Tractor Pulls. It begins at 7 p.m.

Saturday is “FFA and Ag-Education Day.” The annual charity pie-eating contest starts at noon at the community stage. Other highlights include kids pedal pulls, Heartland Country Cloggers and a birds of prey demonstration.

Returning to the grandstand for a second consecutive night will be NTPA Regional National Modified Truck and Tractor Pulls, starting at 7 p.m.

The fairgrounds will open Sept. 22, though rides, games and most food vendors will not be available.

Timm said fairgoers will also want to be on the lookout for the Miracle of Life Birthing tent, concerts by Dewayne Spaw that have popped up throughout the week, Gilmore Car Museum display and a petting zoo.

In addition, Heritage Park will include corn shelling, sawmill demos, a history of St. Joseph County’s mint production and the history of cheese making. Also, the beer pavilion and beer tent on the west end of Barn 53 will be open 4 to 10 p.m. daily.

Another decades-long staple returns in 2024: St. Joseph County United Way Silent Auction, located in Barn 45. Timm said United Way officials have indicated more than 1,000 items are available to bid on.

Last bids are due at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Holland-based Skerbeck Entertainment Group returns as the fair’s ride company.

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