The Wayne County Fair will celebrate its 65th year Aug. 10-13 when it opens at the fairgrounds on Quirk Road in Van Buren Township, north of the I-94 North Service Drive.
The event brings a little bit of country to suburban Wayne County residents.
The fair is run by an all-volunteer board who has planned an array of events sure to include something for everyone. There will be free gate giveaways every day for the first 50 children 12 and under.
Monster Truck rides are set daily to provide great fun for all ages at $5 per person.
The Wayne County Fair Association was established in 1946 and the objective has been to promote and advance the interest of agriculture, horticulture, household arts and develop youth education through 4-H projects, training and demonstrations.
Throughout the week of fair, the 4-H youth will show and exhibit their animals and other projects. Their week at fair will include caring for their animals, answering visitor’s questions and participating in a livestock auction where they can sell their animals.
This year the Wayne County Fair will be “Going Green” with a $24,000 grant sponsored by the Michigan Soybean Council for the Green Fair Project.
This grant will help the fair with much-needed improvements and repairs through the use of soybean-based products such as insulation, paint, printing products, roofing, and cleaning products.
Board member Cheryl Toms said, “We hope to incorporate many more green projects for educational and practical uses throughout the fairgrounds. The Wayne County Fair is grateful for being one of the seven county fairs selected to receive this grant.”
The fun begins on Wednesday, Aug. 10, with Family Day. Parking is $1 and plenty of activities are set for the whole family. Animal shows, kids’ games provided by Belleville Rotary, and carnival rides with $10 pay one price or $1 rides (starting at 4 p.m.). The night tops off with the Off Road Enduro Figure 8 Races with $5 admittance. Children four and under get in free for all arena events.
Thursday’s activities include animal shows, carnival $12 pay one price. The Mighty Monster & Tough Truck Show starts at 7 p.m. with $10 admittance.
Friday is Romulus Day with the Romulus Rotary sponsoring games and contests, carnival $15 pay one price, followed by a Night of Destruction including Demolition Derby, Quad Drag, Burnout Contest, and Garden Tractor Demo Derby.
On Saturday, the Junk Yard Dogs Fly Ball Exhibition starts at 2 p.m., and the fun Mud Bog Exhibition excitement starts at 7 p.m. with $10 admittance.
The Wayne County Fair Association provides many services and activities throughout the year for the public. The association runs a campground close to many local attractions such as Greenfield Village and Museum, Yankee Air Force Museum, and several popular shopping centers. The fairgrounds also provide building and grounds rentals appropriate for many activities. Many other youth activities such as Project Red, provides continuing education through agriculture.
For more information contact the fair at 734-697-7002 or check the website waynecountyfairgrounds.net .