Transcription of Van Buren Youth Fair
1 1 Van Buren Youth fair Hartford, Michigan General Admission Season Pass Adult - $ Adult - $ Sr. Citizen - $ (ages 60 & over) Sr. Citizen - $ (Age 60 & Over) Children - $ (Age 6 thru 12) Children - $ (Age 6 thru 12) 5 and under FREE 5 and under FREE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Monsanto Fund fair Boards President s Governor s Director s fair Officers and Code of Emergency Services, Premium fair Book Cover Contest Entry Award Sponsor fair Membership Michigan Horsepulling Boat Campground Skerbeck Talent NTPA Tractor Michigan Monster Truck SJO Super Pedal Tractor Frog Jump & Turtle Super Kicker Unique Motor Sports Demolition 2017 Outstanding 4-H Differently Abled Judging Exhibitor Livestock Exhibit Livestock Project Biosecurity for Livestock Contest & Special 2016 Livestock Auction Small Animal Exhibit Small Animal Showmanship Dept.
2 2 fair Event & 46 2016 Small Animal Auction Carcass Dept. 4 Dept. 6 Dept. 8 Dept. 10 Dept. 12 Dept. 14 Dept. 14 Pocket Dept. 16 - Horse & Dept. 17 Adult Draft Dept. 18 Youth Draft Dept. 22 Dept. 22 Dept. 60 Dept. 61 Culinary Dept. 62 Fine Dept. 63 Folk Dept. 64 Dept. 67 Dept. 68 Dept. 69 Dept. 70 Natural Dept. 71 Dept. 72 Dept. 73 Dept. 90 Youth Dept. 100 Lightweight Horse Dept. 102 Pony Dept. 103 Farm Stock Tractor fair Award 3 Van Buren county farmer, Charles Dorr of Lawrence, has won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation from the America s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, to the Van Buren Youth fair .
3 Mr. Dorr served as a director on the Van Buren Youth fair Board Association for 15 years. The Grow Communities program s purpose is to make a positive impact in farm communities by partnering with farmers to support the causes that are important to them in their communities. Each year, farmers enter for a chance to win a $2,500 donation that they direct to a local non-profit. The Van Buren Youth fair , which is celebrating its 61st anniversary this year, will use the funds to help cover the costs associated with Kid s Day, which will be held on Wednesday, July 19, during the fair s week-long run, July 17-22.
4 Other Wednesday activities include the Science Blast, designed for Youth participation, as well as bike give-aways. We appreciate Mr. Dorr s generosity in thinking of the fair , said Van Buren Youth fair Board President Janet Tripp. The Van Buren Youth fair Board Association is proud of this fair , our exhibitors, volunteers and sponsors, said Tripp. For more information on America s Farmers Grow Communities and the Monsanto Fund visit and THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU**THANK YOU Thank You!
5 ! Thank You!! 4 VAN Buren Youth fair ASSOCIATION THE fair WITH A FUTURE PO BOX 271 HARTFORD, MI 49057 269-621-2038 WELCOME TO THE 62nd ANNUAL VAN Buren Youth fair 2017! What a great year to visit the 62nd Annual Van Buren Youth fair in beautiful Hartford, Michigan. There is so much to see and do from ferris wheel rides to animal judging to cotton candy and new to our natural hillside grandstand this year will be Monster Trucks! Come out and take in all the exhibits and exhibitors, ride the rides, experience Ladies or Veterans days or the animal auctions or maybe the grandstand shows.
6 This year we will be giving away even more bicycles on Kids Day. I would like to thank our many parents, volunteers, leaders, 4-H development Extension Educator and the Board of Directors that all work together to make this fair happen every year. What an extraordinary group of people I get to work with. The Board of Directors would like to give special thanks to the Sheriff s Department Mounted Division, Sheriff s Department Reserves, 4-H Leaders Association and all the subcommittees of the fair . We also would like to thank all those who donate towards our trophies, ribbons and banners for the exhibitors.
7 I encourage you and your extended family of all ages to come to our fair . We have tractor pulls and horse pulls, pony rides and children of all ages showing their projects to entertain you. A rodeo followed by fireworks or demolition derby in the grandstand are sure to excite all. Come out and join us for a real county fair . We can t wait to see you there July 17-22, 2017. Warm Regards, Janet Tripp, President VAN Buren Youth fair ASSOCIATION 5 Dear Friends: Welcome to the 2017 fair season, a family-centric entertainment staple which pays homage to our rich agricultural heritage.
8 Millions of Michiganders and tourists attend county fairs every year, an annual family tradition for many of us. The smell of fresh popcorn, the sound of the tilt-a-whirl buzzing and the farm animals are there, all to make your fair experience fantastic. I am proud of Michigan s 4-H program and the tremendous accomplishments of our FFA peers. Thanks to Michigan s local and county fairs, Michigan Youth have the opportunity to showcase their hard work while educating fairgoers about the state s food and agriculture industry.
9 Careers in food and agriculture are limitless everything from veterinarians, soil scientists, and microbiologists to metrologists, food scientists, engineers, and more. Our county fairs are full of local charm and agricultural traditions. This year, be sure to make visiting one of Michigan s local or county fairs part of your summer family vacation plans. Sincerely, Rick Snyder Governor 6 RICK SNYDER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT JAMIE CLOVER ADAMS DIRECTOR Dear Friends, On behalf of Michigan s fair industry, welcome to the 2017 county fair season!
10 Millions of people attend Michigan s county fairs each year, and this year s fair season promises to provide the sights, sounds and activities that have become an annual tradition for many of us. Michigan fairs are an important part of our state s growing food and agriculture industry, helping to maintain a much-needed connection to rural traditions while highlighting modern agriculture practices. Our state s nearly 90 local, county and state fairs provide safe, family-friendly entertainment and celebrate the bounty of our agricultural harvest.
