Upcoming Events
Spring Carnival
Skerbeck’s Carnival is coming to town! Come and enjoy the carnival! Early bird specials on wristbands. Ride all day for one low price!
May 8-11 2025!
Check out their website for more details:
https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/events/2025/greenvillespringcarnival
I hope you can come to the fairgrounds and have some Springtime fun!
Flying Star Rodeo
Flying Star rodeo has been putting on outstanding family entertainment for 30 years. We continue to strive to be the best in the business year after year! Tickets can be purchased in advance and more info found HERE.
2025 Montcalm County Fair
Come join the fun and all the events at the 2025 Montcalm County Fair!
4-H Still Exhibit Auction
Come support 4-H’ers as they sell everything from baked goods to woodworking projects. Auction takes place in the Ash Building.
Horse and Pony Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Reining
Takes place at the Horse Arena
Poorman Pullers Mini Modified Tractor Pulls
Modified garden tractor pulls. Tickets can be purchased in advance and more info can be found HERE.
Flat River Antique Tractor Pull
Tickets can be purchased in advance and more info can be found HERE.
Horse and Pony Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat Equitation and English Pleasure
Takes place at the Horse Arena
Special Needs Day Event
Special Needs Day is open to any youth or adults with special needs and one helper/caretaker. Pre-registration is required. Carnival Rides with no music or lights will be provided for free during the event. A sensory play area will be available and a lunch voucher to the Lion’s Club/4-H Concession Stand will be given to all participants. Pre-register HERE
Please meet at the Sensory Play Area in the Small Animal Barn Greenspace to check in.
4-H Livestock Auction
Takes place at the Livestock Arena. For more information, check out the buyer brochure.
Reading for Rides
Bring your completed registration form to the carnival area on Kids Day at the Montcalm County Fair to redeem the free rides.
The application can be found HERE. (coming soon)
Reading is fun, but it is also an important life skill, vital for the transiton of youth to adulthood. In partnership with local libraries, Greenville Community Foundation and many local sponsors, “Reading for Rides” is an opportunity for children 12 years old and under to be rewarded for reading. In order to receive their reward, the “Reading for Rides” application needs to be completed (including the titles of the 5 books read for each child) and redeemed during Kids’ Day at the Montcalm County Fair on Friday, June 27th starting at 10 a.m. The application can be found HERE. Upon doing so, recipients will be able to ride carnival rides from noon-4pm at the Montcalm County Fair – for FREE! Participants are encouraged to bring a book for the book exchange and take a new one home.
Performing Arts and Style Show
Come support 4-H members and their talents. Takes place in the Ash Building.
Showmanship Sweepstakes
Watch the best of the best compete for the overall showmanship award in the Livestock Arena
Unique Motor Sports Demolition Derby
Ticket Prices: Adults are $15 and kids 10 and under are $6.
Daily parking is $10 per car so come early and enjoy the fair!
Mega Raffle
Join us for Mega Raffle Night! Doors open at 6pm. Free entry (raffle ticket not needed)! There is also a Silent Auction, Food and Drinks, DJ Entertainment! Come join the fun!
Montcalm County Fair Association Annual Meeting
All MCFA Members are welcome to vote. In order to vote at the meeting, membership must be completed by September 27, 2024. Membership can be purchased here. There will be 5 fairboard positions available for vote. If you are interested and would like your name added to the nominations, please reach out to Sunni Haglund at haglun10@msu.edu.
Brian Plank Memorial Classic
Brian Plank Memorial Classic
Date: October 12, 2024
Check-in:
October 11: 6 PM to 7 PM (Early Check-in)
October 12: 7 AM to 9 AM
Location: Montcalm County Fairgrounds, Livestock Arena
Type: MI Show Sanctioned Show
Central Michigan Pulling Truck Pulls
Ticket Prices: Adults are $15 and kids 10 and under are $6.
Daily parking pass is $10 per car so come early and enjoy the fair!
Reading for Rides
Reading is fun, but it is also an important life skill, vital for the transition of youth to adulthood. In partnership with local libraries, Greenville Area Community Foundation and many local sponsors, “Reading for Rides” is an opportunity for children 12 years old and under to be rewarded for reading. In order to receive their reward, the “Reading for Rides” registration form needs to be completed (including the titles of the 5 books read for each child) and redeemed during Kids’ Day at the Montcalm County Fair on Friday, June 23rd. Upon doing so, recipients will be able to ride carnival rides from 12-4pm at the Montcalm County Fair on Friday, June 23rd – for FREE! Come early to enjoy other Kids Day festivities happening around the fairgrounds starting at 10 a.m. Reading can grow on you too! Registration forms can be found at your local library, online registration is closed.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Greenville Area Community Foundation, Oberlin Group Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, Home Works, Howard City Veterinary Services, Dean’s Excavating, Double A Lawn Care, Family Fun Tyme Amusements
Kids Day!
There will be learning and fun for kids all around the fairgrounds. Ride rides, see animals, eat fair food, learn and play!
Food Truck Face Off
Come for Kid’s Day and have lunch or come for the Truck Pulls and have dinner! Enjoy the fair and eat great food!
Special Needs Day
Registration has been closed for this event. Youth and adults with special needs are welcome to join us for carnival rides with no music or lights, lunch and a magic show!
Rides are free for individual with special needs and one assistant/caretaker/helper.
Since this is our first year, we will not be offering booths to vendors. We want to make sure our first year is successful and will evaluate that option for next year.
Carnival Rides: 10am to noon
Lunch at noon
Magic Show at 12:30
Parking is $10 per car for the day
Micro Wrestling Federation
Tickets starting at $11.99. Purchase tickets in advance, no guaranteed day-of sales.
For tickets and more information click here.
Daily parking is $10 per car so spend the day and enjoy the rest of the fair!
