Schedule

August 10, 2023

5:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m : Early entry of Crafts only.

August 11, 2023

7:00 p.m : BCYF Royalty Contests

August 13, 2023

6:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m : Health Check/weigh-in, Beef, Dairy & Swine at their barns.
7:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m : Health Check - Equine
7:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m : Health Check/Weigh in, Goats, Sheep & Llamas/Alpacas
8:00 a.m : Health Check/weigh-in, to 1:00 p.m. All Rabbits & Poultry
8:00 a.m – 12:30 p.m : Equine Entry in the Horse Complex
8:00 a.m : Entry Office Open – Rabbits, Poultry, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Llamas/Alpacas, Beef, & Dairy to 2:00 p.m. - All Dogs, Cats & Pocket Pets verify classes
2:00 p.m : Still Exhibits Entry
8:00 p.m : (Home Ec., Crafts, Hort., Flowers & Variety)
2:30 p.m : 8:00 p.m. - Entry Office Open – For Stills
4:00 p.m : Versatility Contest (Equine 4-H)
All afternoon - Judging of Still Exhibits

August 14, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging - Equine, All Halter Classes, Driving
8:30 a.m : Judging – Goat Showmanship, Special Needs, Myotonics, Boer Goats, Market Classes
9:00 a.m : Judging – Rabbits; Showmanship, Market Single and Pens of Two, Doe & Litter, Crossbreeds & Pets
1:00 p.m : Judging - LlamalShowmanship, Performance and Special Needs
2:00 - 2:45 p.m : Cat Health Check.
3:00 p.m : Judging – Cats, All classes Bldg. 34)
4:00 p.m : Judging – Sheep

August 15, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging – Equine; Fitting/Showmanship & Open Ranchmanship & Open Ranch Trail
8:30 a.m : Judging – Beef, beginning with Showmanship
9:00 a.m : Judging – Rabbits;, Show Rabbits
9:00 a.m : Judging – Poultry; Showmanship  and Market Classes
9:00 a.m : Dog Health Check
10:00 a.m : Judging – Dog Rally (Inclusive) Classes
12:00 p.m : Awards Program - Food (Mall Stage) All Champ. & Res. Champ. winners
2:15 p.m : Judging – Dogs, TR/NTR Costume
4:00 p.m : Judging – Dogs NTR Obedience & Agility
4:30 p.m : Judging– Dairy Goat, Cart & Obstacle Goat classes, Goat Costume
6:00 p.m : Horticulture Contest (Youth Mem. Bldg.)

August 16, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging - Equine; Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Discipline Rail-Eng/Western, Hunter/Jumper, Crossrails, Mini/Pony in Hand Jumping–Open  Mini/Pony
8:30 a.m : Judging – Dairy
9:00 a.m : Dog Health Check (if not checked on Tues.)
9:00 a.m : Judging – Poultry, Show Classes
9:00 a.m : Judging – Rabbits; Costume
10:00 a.m : Judging – Dogs; Jr Handling (Inclusive)
12:30 p.m : Judging – Goats, Other Breeds classes, Pygmy classes, Pet Wethers
12:00 - 12:45 p.m : Entry & Health Check – Pocket Pets
12:00 p.m : Awards Program – Clothing (Mall Stage) All Champ. & Res. Champ. winners
1:00 p.m : Judging – Pocket Pets
1:00 p.m : Judging – Llamas/Alpacas; (show arena) Costume, Jackpot, Leaping, Limbo and Paper Chain
1:30 p.m : Style Show – (Mall Stage) following awards
2:00 p.m : Dog TR Obedience
3:30 p.m : Awards Program – Flowers (Mall Stage) All Champ. & Res. Champ. winners
5:00 p.m : Judging, Equine; Flags & Cloverleaf classes

August 17, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging, Equine; Horsemanship, Pleasure & Western Riding
8:30 a.m : Judging, Showmanship, Swine Market classes (Breeds 1st)
9:00 a.m : Dog Health Check (if not done Tues. or Wed.)
9:30 a.m : Auction –Rabbits then Ch. Eggs, Turkeys and Chickens
10:00 a.m : Judging – Dogs; TR Agility
12:00 p.m : Awards Program – Horticulture (Mall Stage) All Champ. & Res. Champ. winners
1:30 p.m. : Scent Work classes ( Dogs)(inclusive)
3:00 p.m. : Pedal Pull Contest – South end of commercial

August 18, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging – Equine; In Hand Trail, Jr & Sr Trail
8:00 a.m : Judging – Equine; Dressage
9:00 a.m : Auction – Sheep, Quart of Milk & Goats
10:00 a.m : Sweepstakes - Overall Small Animal Showmanship (Location TBD)
12:00 p.m : Auction – Grand Champion Gallon of Milk
12:00 p.m : Auction – Beef
12:00 p.m : Awards Program – Crafts (Mall Stage) All Trophy winners
1:30 p.m : Pinewood Derby Race (YMB)
2:00 p.m : Auction – Swine
6:00 p.m : After Equine Judging -PEP exercise time (Jack Dean Ring)

August 19, 2023

8:00 a.m : Judging – Equine; Gymkhana (except Flags & Cloverleaf classes – see Wed. p.m.)
9:00 a.m : Judging Youth Tractor Operators Show Arena
9:00 a.m : Judging–Communications Classes - YMB Awards following last class
9:00 a.m : Still Exhibit Auction – Under small animal auction tent
12:00 p.m : Baked Fruit Pie Contest Awards (Bldg. 34)
12:00 p.m: Sweepstakes – Overall Large Animal Showmanship – (Show Arena)
2:00 - 5:00 p.m : Pick up Premium Checks at Entry Office (and cashed) (exception – Equine classes)
2:30 p.m : Ag-Olympics (Show Arena)
4:00 p.m : Judging – Equine, PEP Exhibitors, Riding & Showmanship Classes
5:45 p.m : Parade of Champions
7:00–10:00 p.m : TROPHY RELEASE
11:30 p.m : Release of Rabbits, Dairy and all Mkt Animals terminal livestock leaving by commercial haulers (see page 11)

August 20, 2023

7:00 - 11:00 a.m : Release of All Livestock (Poultry till 9 a.m.)
8:00 a.m : Barn cleaning for Rabbit Exhibitors
9:00 a.m : Horticulture, Flowers, Crafts, to 1:00 p.m. Home Economics, Variety & Trophies
All (including Equine) Premium Checks may be picked up at
Entry Office on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (and cashed)

Date: August 10 - 12, 2023

Location: Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds , 9122 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan

Admission:
Youth Fair Gate Admission:
Adults Day Pass - $8.00
Children (6-12). Day Pass - $5.00
65 & Over Day Pass - $5.00
Military Day Pass - $5.00
Adult Season Pass - 28.00
Child Season Pass - $12.00
65 & Over Season Pass - $14.00
Military Season Pass - $14.00

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