2009 Events
Special Days
Children's Day Tuesday, July 28
Children's Day is all about the kids! Bring them along for a fun filled day.
Ladies' Day Wednesday, July 29
With the 4-H Style and Talent Show, Container Gardening, Antique Dealer Display and other ladies day events, you'll be sure to have a good time!
Retiree's Day Friday, July 31
It's time to kick back and relax and have a good time at the Ottawa County Fair! Featuring the Retirees' Horseshoe Tournament, Free Cookies, Pie and Ice Cream and other events
Lunch At The Fair
Free Admission Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, July 31 from 11:30 to 1:00. Come out and join us for lunch, vendor Specials Each Day!
2009 Grandstand Events
See schedule page for times and dates
Unique Motor Sports
With events like the Off Road Shootout and Demo Derby, Unique Motor Sports brings the thunder and excitement of the dirt track to Holland. Don’t miss the Powder Puff Derby, and the First Annual Ottawa County Fair Burn Out Contest.
Harness Racing
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!
SJO Motorcross
One of the Premier Motor Sports Events in Michigan returns for its 15th 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.
Lawnmower Racing
The Michigan Lawn Mower Racing Association is bringing their unique brand of racing to the fair. With their blades removed, some of these mowers can reach speeds of 60 MPH mowers on the course. Watch these guys turn a weekend chore in to a competitive sport!
Ryan Pelton - Elvis Impersonator
Fresh from his recent role as Elvis in the latest Dakota Fanning movie “Hound Dog”, Ryan Pelton bring his love of entertaining, and his new Teddy Bear Gun to the fair. Presenting classic Elvis songs with a stage presence to match, Ryan’s show is sure to please your inner Elvis fan.
2009 Free Entertainment Stage Events
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Scott Spears and The Wild Woodys
Since November 1984, Scott Spears and The Wild Woodys have been playing their own brand of Rockabilly music to appreciative audiences and loyal fans at clubs, festivals, and concerts young and old alike! Anyone with half a boogie bone in their body will instantly attach their hips to their rockabilly rhythms. Come out to the fair and see and hear this bands awesome live stage show.
Delilah DeWylde And The Lost Boys
Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys march to the country shuffle of a bygone era; before country was on FM radio, before country artists had personal trainers, and most certainly, before country sounded like rock and roll with fiddle. Mixing self penned songs with old country hits, Delilah and the Lost Boys come out on stage looking and sounding like a 45 year step back in time.
West Shore Chorus
Come out and hear The West Shore Chorus of Sweet Adelines International perform in Barbershop style harmony. The Chorus is made up of an adventurous group of women of all ages. The group is based in Grand Haven, but their members hail from all over West Michigan.
Pirate Island
Pirate Island is a brand new, interactive theater experience for children and their families. Audience members become the stars as we costume them up and narrate through an adventure complete with magic, intrigue and high seas mutiny—all for the treasure of PIRATE ISLAND!
"Uncle Charlie" VanderMeer
Uncle Charlie takes a break from his radio drama programs "Keys for Kids" and “Storytime” to visit the Ottawa County Fair with his wooden friend Wally, bringing their children’s program full of ventriloquism, dramatized stories and Gospel Magic with "tricks that teach".
The Patchwork Pear
Mat and Deb Emerick present the colorful pieces of their "patchwork" variety act. Deb plays guitar and banjo, and sings while Mat provides "moving pictures" through mime, juggling, and more. Fun for all ages, don’t miss the "Pear"!
2009 Special Attractions
The Michigan Wall
Presented by Chapter 73 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, The Michigan Wall is a portable memorial to the 2648 Michigan men and women who lost their lives in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Location books are provided to facilitate the finding of names on the wall. The memorial will be on display all week.
Wade Shows
Founded in 1912, Wade Shows has been providing the best in carnival entertainment for more than 93 years. Consistently ranked in the top 5 by the industry, Wade brings a commitment to provide the most customer friendly midway in the country to the Ottawa County Fair, with a selection from more than 100 rides and attractions. Don’t miss the fun, games and food!
This year's rides will include
- Merry-Go-Round
- Tilt-A-Wheel
- Scrambler
- Bumper Cars
- Yo-Yo
- # 16 Ferris Wheel (biggest single wheel made!)
- Sky Wheel (double wheel)
- Alpine Bobs (Himalaya)
- Pirate Ship
- Ring of Fire
- Cliff Hanger
Kids Rides
- Baby Scrambler
- Crazy Sub
- Dragon Wagon (Kids Coaster)
- Dumbo Ride
- Helicopter
- Dizzy Dragon
- Train
- Inflated Bounce
- Slide
- Glass House