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June 8 -13
Marne, MI
I-96 exit 23
just 10 minutes northwest
of Grand Rapids
Adult admission still just $3
Ages 10 & under Free
Carnival opens Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 pm
provided by Elliott’s Amusements
New Grandstand Events
Tuesday: Unique Motorsports Night of Destruction
Wednesday: Faster Educator Challenge
Thursday: Battle for the Berlin Belt - MMA Round 1
Friday: Michigan Truck and Tractor Pullers
Saturday: Night of Speed Spectacular
New Food Booths - plus the ones you love
And the favorites return
Great Lakes Timber Show
Barnyard Express
Berlin Fair Mission Statement:
With an emphasis on youth and agriculture,
we provide the community with a financially
sound fair that educates, entertains, and allows
for community involvement with a wholesome
family atmosphere.
A Special Thanks to the
Friends of the Fair
Allendale Animal Hospital
Josh Westgate
Beuschel Sales Inc.
Northern Physcial Therapy
Byron Center Meats
Ottawa Excavators
Consumers Concrete Western Greens Country Club
Thank you for your donations
Aunt Millie’s
Burnips Equipment Co.
Carr Family
Chulski’s Salt Service
Contract Electric Inc.
Coopersville Hardware&Farm Ser.
DeWys Manufacturing
Ensings Water Softeners
Greenmark Equipment
Groenink’s Elevator & Hardware
Kent Equipment
L-P Tree Service
Meijer, Inc.
Motman’s Greenhouses
Ottawa County Farms Landfill
Ottawa Excavators, Inc.
Putt’s Electric
SaniSweep, Inc.
Sobie’s Meat
West Michigan Veterinary Service
Wolf Creek Landscaping
and our EVENT SPONSORS
Accurate Truck Repair
My Personal Credit Union
Allendale Tru Value
Option 1 Credit Union
Best Drug
Ottawa Excavators
Fabulous Floors West Michigan
Fleet & Custom Pros
Weller Truck Parts
Floyd’s Outdoor Power
Wilbur Ellis
Family Farm and Home WZZM 13
Greenmark Equipment of Kent City
Kendall Electric
Meijer
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MARNE, MI 49435
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Printing paid for in part by:
616.677.3999 PHONE
616.677.3990 FAX
Thank you to all of the fair advertisers and sponsors. Please
thank these businesses for their support when you use their
products and services. The Berlin Fair receives no state or
federal funding and is operated by the non-profit Berlin
Fair Association. Become a member today. Information is
available in the fair office.
All times and events are subject to change
without notice. For the latest information,
please check the website, www.berlinfair.org.
Carnival Ride Specials
Ride the Rides
Win a Car**
Tuesday
5 pm - 10 pm
wristband $18 - $2 coupon available*
Wednesday
3 pm - 10 pm
wristband $18 - $2 coupon available*
Thursday 3 pm - 10pm
wristband $18 - $2 coupon available*
Friday
1 pm - 11pm
wristband $20 - $5 coupon available*
Saturday 1 pm - 11pm
WellerRepairables.com
wristband $20
is a proud supporter of the
Individual ride coupons available. Height and weight restrictions apply.
Buy an armband on any day
during the fair and receive a free
ticket for the car drawing. Drawing
REPAIRABLES
will be held on Saturday at 6pm.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
REPAIRABLE WRECKS
Donated by: Weller Repairables
AUTOS • PICKUPS • RV’S • MOTORCYCLES
*See details at the Cadillac display
View at www.WellerRepairables.com
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2522 Burlingame Ave. SW (just north of 28th St.)
(616)
538-5001
* Coupon locations will be published on the fair website, FaceBook , and Twitter
** Drawing will be for a used car and will be given away as is, where is. If winner is under 18 years of age someone over 18 must accept
the car on their behalf. Winner is responsible for applicable taxes and registration fees.
Entertainment included with your fair admission:
Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo: Michigan’s largest traveling animal exhibit - offers fun to everyone,
no matter what age. Come see exotic animals from around the globe, explore the reptile exhibit with over
40 species, enter the walk-in bird aviary or take a camel ride. There’s also a petting zoo with over 40 animals. Open daily from noon till dusk. Sponsored by: Best Drug
Great Lakes Timber Show: The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood
chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family
humor. Sponsored by: Allendale Tru Value, Green Mark Equipment of Kent City,& Ottawa Excavators
Barnyard Express: Farmer John uses a varity of animals and large posters to explain that most food
comes from the farm. A fun filled interactive explaination of where your food comes from to delight children of all ages. Sponsored by: Family Farm and Home of Allendale and Sparta, Fabulous Floors West
Michigan, and Fleet & Custom Pros
Friday, May 30
New Coopersville Office!
8:00 am
-4-H Horse Show
Friday June 5
4:00 pm
6:30 pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm -4-H Dog Show
-4-H Cat Show
-4-H Still Exhibit Judging
Sunday June 7
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Proud Berlin Fair Sponsor!
Serving local families since 1951
Better rates, fewer fees
Super convenient banking options
More ATMs than big banks
Five area offices
Helpful advice, resources
Open to Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan residents
We’ll help you switch!
Noon - 6:00 pm 3:00 - 6:00 pm 4:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm
-Open class entries accepted
-4-H and Open Class Livestock
and Poultry exhibits accepted
-Livestock Pictures Taken
-Weigh-in 4-H and FFA livestock
Steers
-Lambs and hogs
8:00 pm Berlin Fair Praise Night
Free admission - West Parking Lot - Gate D
A free will offering will be accepted
Ice Cream Social following
the conclusion of the Hymn Sing.
Marne American Legion, Post 376
Veterans helping Veterans for 62 years!
Post meeting 1st Wednesday of each Month @ 7:00PM
1469 Arthur Street
Marne, MI 49435
For Hall Rental Information call Joe at (616)677-1451
Monday June 8
8:00 - 10:00 am
9:00 - 11:00 am
8:00 - Noon
11:00 am
- Livestock Weigh-in 4H & F.F.A.
- Weigh-in Market Rabbits
- Open Class Entries Accepted
- Livestock Pictures Taken
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm 8:00 pm
- 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Judging
- 4-H Beef Judging following
- Beer Tent Opens - Building 24
Drink Specials 5-7pm
- Bingo Tent Opens
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- Horse Speed Events
- Great Lakes Timber Show
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hosted by St. Mary’s church
Adult Beverage Tent
in Building 24
Opens at 5 pm Monday Wednesday
4 pm Thursday - Saturday
Happy Hour 5-7 Daily
$1 Beer / $2 Alternatives
CHC
Coopersville Heating & Cooling, LLC
Mark Janose or Don Janose
616-837-1312
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Remember the delicious chicken served at the
Berlin Fair? Well, we’re rested and ready to get
cooking again. Lamont Christian School will be at
the chicken building during the fair. Come join us!
The dinner menu will include
Our famous grilled chicken
Potato salad
Baked beans
Roll/butter
Beverage
We will also be serving breakfast
and sandwiches at lunch.
www.berlinfair.org
Tuesday June 9
Noon - 8:00pm Admission Special
Sponsored by My Personal Credit Union
$2 Gate Admission with non-perishable food
donation. All donations will go to
Coopersville Cares.
Towing & Flatbed Service
Move inoperable vehicles with ease and efficiency when you
call our towing service. We have all the necessary equipment,
including a flatbed truck, to perform light- and heavy-duty
towing wherever you need your vehicle to go.
Roadside Assistance
Count on us for fast, professional roadside assistance when
your car has left you in a bind. Whether you need a jump start,
have a flat tire, or have locked your keys in your car, our team
is the one to call. Proudly serving Coopersville, Allendale, &
surrounding Areas
Contact us with any questions you may have about our
towing and roadside assistance services.
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
- Exhibit Buildings Open
- Judging 4-H Rabbits,
followed by Open Rabbits
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- Carnival Opens
$18.00 wristbands (coupons available)
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm 8:00 pm
- Beer Tent Opens (Drink specials 5-7)
- Bingo Tent Opens
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- 4-H Lamb Judging
- Horse Show: Speed Events
- Fire Department Demonstrations
-Great Lakes Timber Show
Grandstand:
Unique Motor Sports
Night of Destruction
7:00 pm
Ages 8 and up $7, ages 7 and under Free
Sponsored by: Kendall Electric
Grandstand admission is in addition
to $3 gate charge for all events.
No Glass or Alcohol may be brought in.
Wednesday June 10
Senior Citizens
Sponsored by Marz Collsion Services
62 and older get in Free all day
Free coffee and donuts for seniors from 9 - 11 am
8:00 am
11:00 am
3:00 pm
- Open Draft Horse Entries Accepted
- Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open
- Carnival Opens
$18.00 wristband for all day (coupons available)
2:00 pm
- Kids activity in Building 24
Build a Puppy Buddy and learn about dog safety
with the West Michigan Humane Society
4:00 pm
- Judging 4-H and F.F.A. Hogs
4:00 pm
- 4-H Poultry Judging
4:00 pm
- 4-H Demonstrations
4:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
5:00 pm
- Beer Tent Opens (Drink specials 5-7 pm
$1 beer/$2 Alternatives)
6:00 pm
- Bingo Tent Opens
6:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
6:30 pm 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
- Fire Department Demonstrations
- Great Lakes Timber Show
Grandstand:
Faster Educator
Challange
Let our business be your ADVANTAGE
Ages 8 and up $10, ages 7and under Free
Ad antage
Fleet Parts & Service
Parts / Accessories
Fleet Maintenance / Road Service
Phone: (616)997-0022
Fax: (616)997-2440
920 O’Malley Dr. Coopersville, MI 49404
sales@advantagefleet.us
BROUWER TREE SERVICE, LLC
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Complete Tree Removal
Land & Lot Clearing – Hydro Stumping
Brush Moving – Wood Recycling
Shredded Wood Mulch
40 Years of Experience – Insured
4653 Gibbs NW…………784-7086
Collision Repair and 24hr Towing
-Flatbed services -Accidents
-Lock Outs
-Jump Starts
-Breakdowns
-Tire Changes
Battery Replacement
Auto Watch program w/repair
Paint camera matching Frame and structure repair
Dupont Painting System w/ Bake Booth
Suspension Repair
Ernie’s Lil’
Market
* Beer
* Cards
* Booze
* Snacks
* Food
* Wine
14630 State St.
Marne, MI 49435
Building community partnerships...
GROW
Thursday June 11
Disability Awareness Day
Sponsored by Option1 Credit Union
11:00 am-2pm-Disability Awareness Day - Lunch provided
in Building 24 by Sobie Meats and Aunt Millie’s. Please
bring RSVP tickets for admittance. Carnival Rides for special
needs individuals will run from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
12:00 pm
- Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open
2:00 pm
- Judging Pony and Draft Horse, Halter
Classes, Open Horse, Cart & Hitch Class
(Short dinner break before Cart & Hitch Class)
3:00 pm
- Carnival Opens
$18.00 wristbands all day (coupons available)
4:00 pm
- Beer tent opens (Drink specials with Auction
Buyer Number 4-7 pm, Happy Hour 5-7 pm)
4-H and F.F.A. Livestock Sale:
4:00 pm
- Beginning with 4-H and F.F.A. Feeder
Calves; followed by Rabbits, Lambs,
Cheese, Steers & Hogs.
4:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
6:00 pm
- Bingo Tent Opens
6:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
6:30 pm
- Fireman/Rescue Demonstration
8:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
LOCAL SUPPORT–
Together we are working to assure
success for today’s generation and
beyond. Last year alone, GreenStone
provide more than $200,000 to local
youth development programs.
7:00 pm
Grandstand:
Battle for the Berlin Belt
MMA /Round 1
All Ages $15
Call us today in Grand Rapids
at 616-647-0030
www.wmvs.com
www.greenstonefcs.com
www.berlinfair.org
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Carrie Olson
Alpine Branch Manager
616.205.0314
toll-free 888.775.6687
colson@choiceone.com
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great communities. When we help
you, our community grows too.
We are your local choice.
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Friday June 12
Kids’ Day sponsored by
10:00 am-12:00 pm -Kids Coloring Contest - Sponsored by My Personal Credit Union and Option1 Credit Union
located near Building 24
11:00 am
- Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 pm
- Pedal Pull Registration Sponsored by Wilbur Ellis
12:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
- Carnival Opens
$20.00 wristbands for all day starting at 1:00pm
- Pedal Pulls – prizes provided by Meijer
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- Judging Open Class Goats, followed by 4-H goats
- Bike Giveaway *at the Great Lakes Timber Show stage - two bikes to be
given away courtesy of Meijer.
*Tickets will be passed out just before raffle.
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- Beer Tent Building 24 Opens
- Bingo Tent opens hosted by St Mary’s
- Great Lakes Timber Show
- Draft ‘Barnyard’ Horse Pulls – in horse arena (free show)
- Karaoke with Absolute Entertainment in beer tent “Building 24”
RPM Machinery
3763 Perry Street
Hudsonville, MI
Phone: (616) 371-7250
Fax: (616) 371-7248
www.RPMMachinery.com
info@RPMMachinery.com
Grandstand
Michigan Truck & Tractor Pullers
Sponsored by Weller Truck Parts and Accurate Truck Repair
Ages 8 and up $7, 7 and under Free
Kids Coloring Contest
Come and design your ‘best day at the fair’ picture. The winning entry will be on the cover
of the 2016 Fair Book. In addition to their artwork being on the cover of the Fair Book, the
winner will receive two week long passes for the 2016 fair. Meet us at the tent near the
commercial buildings Friday 11-2:00, for entry sheet, crayons, and further information.
Contest sponsored by My Personal Credit Union and Option1 Credit Union
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Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control
Wyoming, MI 49509
Core Aeration—Mole Control
Please call…
616-677-4000 or
go to www.aaalawncare.com
Mosquito Control
Perimeter Pest Control
Flea & Tick Control—Ant Control
1500 Gezon Prkwy SW
for a FREE estimate.
616-724-2000
Now Hiring
Saturday June 13
Veteran’s Day
Free gate all day for Veterans Sponsored by: WZZM 13
10:00 - 2:00 Carload Special Fair Admission $5 per car
10:00 am
11:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
-4-H Dairy Judging followed by
Open Dairy Judging
-Draft Horse Fun Show
-Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open
- Great Lakes Timber Show
-Carnival Opens
$20.00 wristband for all day rides
2:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
2:00 pm
- 4-H Super Showmanship
3:00 pm
- Lakeshore Garden Tractor Pullers
Come watch the exciting modified tractors to see who
can pull the most weight. Included in fair admission.
Sponsored by Floyd’s Outdoor Power
3:00-5:00 pm - Feeder calves and dairy released
(no animals will be released between
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
4:00 pm
- Beer Tent Building 24 Opens
4:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
6:00 pm
- Bingo Tent Opens
6:00 pm
- Great Lakes Timber Show
Tennis Ball Raffle following the Timber Show
Purchase $5 tennis balls all week in the fair office
Prizes include a handcrafted Table by
6:00 pm
- Drawing for car
6:30 pm
Grandstand
Night of Speed Spectacular
Ages 8 and up $10, ages 7 and under Free
7:30pm
- Beer tent Building 24 ~ live music by
9:00 pm
- 4H and Open animals released
The Brothers Strong
Steve’s Automotive
SERVICE CENTER INC.
1372 Comstock, Marne, MI 49435
HONEST REPAIR FACILITY FOR
YOUR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE NEEDS
Computer Diagnostics and Repair
Engine Tune Up and Performance
Brakes and Braking Systems
Heating and Air Conditioning
Transmission Fluid Flus
Transmission Service and Replacement
Engine Repair and Replacement
Front End and Steering
Electrical Systems
Fuel System Cleaning
Coolant System Flush
ASC and State Certified Mechanics
All Makes, Models, and Fleet Vehicles Welcome
Steve Curie - Master Mechanic/Owner
(616) 677-1155
Make the
Switch
Experience the Credit Union advantage!
800.323.2129
Option1cu.org
VOOGT FARMS
Angus Cattle
Gary & Shirley Voogt
2831Hayes Street
Marne, MI 49435
email: gvoogt@iserv.net
Farm: (616)677-3680
Gary Cell: (616)862-4158
Fax: (616)677-0676
www.voogtfarms.com
COOPERSVILLE HARDWARE & FEED
‘HELPING YOU FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR’
364 Main St Coopersville, MI 49404
~HARDWARE
Ph. 837-8051
Hours: M-F 7:30am-8:00pm Sat: 7:30am-5:00pm
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www.coopersvillehardware.com
~SCREEN REPAIR
~ GARDENING SUPPLIES
~POOL MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS
~ CUSTOM KEYS
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Bringing Growth, Ingenuity
and Experience to Market
SERVICES
Variable Rate/GPS Application
Certified Crop Advisors
PRODUCTS
Actives | Adjuvants | Field Technology
Plant Nutrients | Seed Technology
Wilbur-Ellis brings growing knowledge to small growers,
large producers and plant specialists through local
interaction and one-on-one customer service.
For more information, contact your local
Wilbur-Ellis representative.
GRANT, MI
231-834-5689
Toll Free: 866-573-6134
277 South Maple Street
Grant, MI 49327
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SPARTA, MI
616-887-8333
4160 10 Mile Road NW
Sparta, MI 49345
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