140th Annual Armada Fair: Closing Weekend Schedule

Now in its 140th year, the Armada Fair is one of the state's last true country fairs.

Featuring livestock, prize produce, a tractor pull and dozens of rides and games on the carnival midway, fair festivities continue through Sunday, Aug. 19.

To get to the fairgrounds from Hall Road, take North Avenue (becomes Fulton Street) to East Main Street, past 32 Mile Road. Turn right on East Main Street and continue to Fair Street. Make a left on Fair Street and follow the signs for parking. The fair is located at 74280 Fair St.

Here's a schedule for the fair's closing weekend:

Saturday, Aug. 18

• 8 a.m. – Armada Fair/Animal Oasis Opens
• 9 a.m. – Open Rabbit Show (Rabbit Barn)
• 10 a.m. – 4-H Saddle Horse Show (Horse Arena)
• 11 a.m. – R.A.E.T.A. Demonstrations, Sawmill, Threshing, Antique Hay Baler (Antique Tractor Area)
• Noon – Carnival Opens
• 1 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
• 2 p.m. – Animal Fashion Show (Grove Area)
• 4:30 p.m. – R.A.E.T.A. Demonstrations, Sawmill, Threshing, Antique Hay Baler (Antique Tractor Area)
• 5 p.m. Corn on the Cob Eating Contest (Grove Area)
• 6 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

Sunday, Aug. 19

• 8 a.m. – Armada Fair/Animal Oasis Opens
• 10 a.m. – Open Saddle Horses (Horse Arena)
• 11 a.m. – R.A.E.T.A. Demonstrations, Sawmill, Threshing, Antique Hay Baler (Antique Tractor Area)
• Noon – Carnival Opens, Armada Community Choir (Grove Stage), Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Rhythmic Grace (Grove Stage)
• 4:30 p.m. – R.A.E.T.A. Demonstrations, Sawmill, Threshing, Antique Hay Baler (Antique Tractor Area)
• 6 p.m. – Last Blast - Free admission, free parking, rides at two for the price of one

Admission Prices

• Adults – $8
• Kids 9-12 – $2
• Kids 8 and under - Free
• Grandstands – General seating starts at 5 p.m., free
• Parking – Each time you enter the grounds, $5
• Big Rock's Mega Ride Pass – $50