Events
2013 GRANDSTAND EVENTS
Monday
Unique Motorsports
"Night of Destruction"
Limited Build Stock Demo Derby ('78 and Newer), Off Road Demo Derby "Bump and Run" (compact & big car), Garden Tractor Demo Derby and Burn Out Competition. WE NEED LOCAL PARTICIPATION! Sign up at Unique Motor Sports.
Brought back by popular demand – Holland's own Chet & Tom Prins and his jet engine truck "Desert Storm" which completely destroys cars!
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Sponsored by A&B Farm, INC./ Holland Equipment Services

Tuesday
Wolverine Futurity
"Harness Racing"
Top horses and drivers will compete for estimated purses of $200,000. Harness Racing has been a main attraction at many county fairs since the 1800's, when friends and neighbors would race to see who had the fastest horse. Originally run on city streets, these contests found a welcome home on fairgrounds as popularity grew. Experience the grand tradition at the Ottawa County Fair!
Sponsored by Macatawa Bank

Wednesday
Michigan Truck And Tractor Pull
"Tractor Pull"
With 3 Truck Classes, including 8,000 Trucks, Hot Diesel Trucks and 4 Tractor Classes, including 9,300 Super Farm & 12,000 Field Tractors. This is the event you will not want to miss!
Thursday
SJO Motorcross
"Supercross Series"
One of the Premier Motor Sports Events in Michigan returns for its 18th year at the Ottawa County Fair. SJO, home of the Michigan State Fair Supercross Series, has riders from 4 years of age to over 40 racing bikes from 80cc to the big 250cc on a specially designed course with jumps and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the night.
Sponsored by Burnips Equipment Company

Friday
Tonny Petersen's
"Hell Drivers"
"Top Stunt Drivers"
From legendary thrill show drivers comes a brand new production for a brand new decade. Complete with precision driving of brand new automobiles, high speed reverse spins, deliberate crashes, and tricky two wheel driving, Tonny Petersen and his team of Hell Drivers deliver the best in thrill show entertainment.
Sponsored by Crown Motors

Saturday
Unique Motorsports
Off Road Show
"Fastest Show on Dirt"
Spectators will see action & entertainment provided by some of the fastest Mud Trucks in West Michigan. The Mud will fly...We guarantee it!
Sponsored by Carpet Bonanza

Whispering Pines
Mobile Zoo
www.whisperingpinesmobilezoo.com
Monday - Saturday: Noon - 9p
Petting Zoo
Exotic Animals
Reptile Trailor
Camel Rides
Sponsored by the Mapleview Animal Hospital
Flower Show
All Week
July 22 - July 27, 2013
Big Rock Amusements
"Thrilling Midways"
Michigan's Cleanest and Brightest midways! Big Rock will be bringing their thrilling and fun rides for all ages! Learn more...
4-H Shows/Auctions

All Week
Monday
1:00pm –
4HMarket Goat Show - Show ring, Followed by the 4-H Lamb Show - Show Ring
4:00pm – 4H Hog Show – Show Ring
Tuesday
8:30am – 4H Dairy Show – Show Ring
9:00am – Rabbit Judging – Behind Poultry Barn
2:00pm – Poultry Judging – Behind Poultry Barn
4:00pm – Feeder Calf Show – Show Ring Followed by: 4H Beef Show - Show Ring
Wednesday
8:00am – 4-H Horse Show – East Parking Lot
10:00am – Cat Show – Show Ring
Thursday
8:30pm – Dog Show – Dog Park
6:00pm – 4-H Livestock Auction – Show Ring
Friday
8:00am – Goat Show – Show Ring
7:00pm – Super Showmanship – Show Ring
Saturday
10:00am – 4-H Donkey Show - Show Ring
7:00pm – All Livestock is released
Ladies Day

Wednesday
11:00am to 12:00 – Bowermans Blueberries to tell us about the super blueberry!
12:00 to 12:30pm – Zeeland Recreation wants our muscles to be strong and healthy so they'll
present the benefits of swim and weight lifting.
12:30 to 1:00pm Parkhurst Chiropractic - Dr. Carla is doing her presentation on Womens issues and aging.
1:00 to 1:30pm – Gazelle Sports is going to instruct us how to select the proper athletic
shoe and bra, and will also have one on one assessments for you.
1:30 to 2:30pm – Tulip City Beauty College
will give tips on hair and make up and skin care for all ages.
And following our presenters…
We will have 'ladies only' BINGO
Sponsored by Van Wieren Hardware
Childrens Days

Tuesday
10:00am – Registration for Pedal Pulls
10:00am-12:00noon – Emergency Vehicle Display
11:00am – Pedal Pulls Begin
2:00 pm – Wood Workshop
2:00 pm – Ronald McDonald Magic Show
3:00pm – Pie Eating Contest
12noon-9:00pm – Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo
Sponsored by Macatawa Bank
Senior's Day

Friday
10:30 - 11:30 am – FREE Pie from Russ'
FREE Cookies from Freedom Village
FREE Ice Cream from Hudsonville Ice Cream
FREE Water from Holland Hospital
10:30 - 11:30am – Blood Pressure, Health Screenings
11:00am – Horseshoe Tournament
11:30am – Farmers Market "Ask the Farmer"
12:00pm – Barbershop Quartet - Featurning "Ah! Men"
Jim De Jonge - 1st Tenor
Gary Gramer - 2nd Tenor
Jeff Peerbolt - Baritone
Roger Allan - Base
Bob Batistini - Piano
1:30pm Senior’s – FREE Bingo
7:00pm – Free Bingo, Entertainment Stage
Senior's day is sponsored by
Holland Hospital & Macatawa Bank
Pie by Russ' Restaurant
Ice Cream by Hudsonville Ice Cream
Cookies by Freedom Village
2013 Free Entertainment Stage Events
Bingo at Community Stage

Lots of Free Prizes
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday @ 7:30pm
Dont miss out on the fun! Great prizes, fun for the whole family!
Cal Klokkert as:

JOHNNY CASH!
Tuesday and Thursday @ 7:30pm
Non Fair Week Events
Blessing of the Bikes

Blessingofthebikes.com
Start the riding season with a Blessing for a safe year. Promote a sense of community & fellowship among riders. Check their website for information about 2013's Blessing.
Camping

The Ottawa County Fairgrounds has been the official Tulip Time campsite since 1960. We offer sunny or shaded lots with 30 amp electrical hook-ups to all sites, and water is available to many sites.
For travel trailer group info., call Rick Clapp at 616.399.4904 for more details and availability.
Group Picnics/Gatherings

We offer a spacious private setting of 60 acres, shaded picnic area that can handle 100 -10,000 people. There are state of the art bathroom facilities on the grounds. The fairgrounds are available throughout the summer months.
For more information about group and/or company picnics, call 616-399-4904.
Winter Storage

Need a spot to store your boat, car, travel trailer, jet ski or other miscellaneous Items? We store over 200 items in our 10 buildings from September to April. For more information, call Phil Speet at 616-836-8669.
About Us
Here are a few links that will give you a better understanding of who we are and what we stand for.
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4-H Events & Information
Check out all you need to know about Ottawa County 4-H right here. Questions and answers, auction information and show and auction schedules.
4-H Auction / Questions & Answers»
Check out our 2013 4-H Events/Auctions»
Concession/Vendor Requirements & Forms
Here you will find our source for printable and on-line vendor and concessions applications, & our 2013 Camping form.
Concession and Vendor Requirements »
Download Concessions Application PDF »
Download Vending Application PDF »
Download Camping form PDF»
On-line Vendor Application »
On-line Concessions Application »
Support
Question or Comments? Please contact us for more information.
PO Box 8102
Holland, MI 49422-8102.
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