August 11-16 2014 - Berrien County Youth Fair

August 11-16
2014
www.bcyf.org
Berrien County Youth Fair
Gates 1 & 2 - 9122 US Hwy. 31
Gate 3 - 4261 E. Shawnee Rd.
P.O. Box 7
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Fair Office - 269-473-4251
Ticket Hotline - 1-877-772-5425
Fax - 269-473-4203
Email - bcyf@bcyf.org
Sunday, August 10
2:00 pm ~ Equine Versatility 4-H Contest
(Equine Complex)
6:30 pm ~ BCYF Prince & Princess Contest
(Grandstand)
7:30 pm ~ BCYF King & Queen Contest
(Grandstand)
Monday, August 11
Sponsored By
6:30 - 8:30 am ~ Weigh-in & Registration of
Tractors
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; All Halter Classes,
Driving (Equine Complex)
9:00 am ~ Garden/Farm Tractor Pulling Contests
(Grandstand)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Showmanship,
Market, Pens of Two and Doe & Litter (Rabbit Tent)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Goats; Showmanship,
Special Needs, Boer Goats & Market Classes (Show
Arena)
11:00 am - 8:00 pm ~ Law Day (Mall Area)
12:00 pm Noon ~ Judging of Llamas/Alpacas;
ALL Performance & Special Needs Classes (Jack
Dean Ring/Equine Complex)
3:00 pm ~ Judging of Sheep; All Classes (Show
Arena)
4:00 pm ~ Judging of Cats; All Classes (Dog/Cat
Tent)
6:00 pm ~ 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 7-10 year
old competition (Building #34)
6:30 pm ~ Judging of Swine; Showmanship (Show
Arena)
In the Grandstand.......7:00 pm
Super Farm Tractor, 2 W/D & 4 W/D
Truck and Super Stock Combo
Ticket Price: $11.00 each reserved OR general
admission seating!
Welcomed
by:
Tuesday, August 12
Sponsored By
Today is KIDS DAY! All children thru high
school get in the gates FREE!
8:00 am ~ Swine Herdsman’s Quiz
(Show Arena)
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Fitting/Show-
manship & Western Riding, Western Performance
(Equine Complex)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Swine; Market Classes
(Show Arena)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Crossbreeds &
Pets, Show Rabbits (Rabbit Tent)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Poultry; Showmanship &
Market Classes (Poultry Tent)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Judging of Litter Barrels
(Craft Building)
10:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Rally Classes
(Dog Tent)
11:00 am ~ Dance Arts Performers (Mall Stage)
1:00 - 4:00 pm ~ Fun with Curious Kids Museum (Building #34)
1:00 pm ~ Home Ec. Food Awards (Mall Stage)
All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners
3:00 pm ~ Frozen T-Shirt Contest..sponsored by
The Herald Palladium (Mall Area)
4:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Disabled Exhibitors
(Dog Tent)
6:00 pm ~ Horticulture Contest
(Youth Memorial Building)
6:00 pm ~ 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 11-14
year old competition (Building #34)
6:00 - 8:00 pm ~ Jack Adams and the
Sunburnt Band (Mall Stage)
In the Grandstand.......1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 pm
Circus Continental
Ticket Price: FREE!!!
Welcomed
by:
Wednesday, August 13
Sponsored By
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; W/T Horsemanship,
Pleasure, Horsemanship & Western Pleasure, Reining
(Equine Complex)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Beef; Begins with showmanship (Show Arena)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Jr. Handling (Dog Tent)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Poultry; Show Classes (Poultry
Tent)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Rabbits; Costume (Rabbit
Tent)
11:00 am - 6:00 pm ~ Michigan Blood
Centers Blood Drive (Building #34)
1:00 pm ~ Judging of Pocket Pets; (Rabbit Tent)
1:00 pm ~ Home Ec. Clothing Awards (Mall Stage)
All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners
2:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Agility (Dog Tent)
3:00 pm ~ Style Show (Home Ec. Building)
3:30 pm ~ Flower Awards (Mall Stage)
All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners
4:00 pm ~ Judging of Goats; Dairy, Pack & Cart
(Show Arena)
5:00 pm ~ Joy Bringer’s Bell Choir (Building #34)
6:00 pm ~ BCYF Alumni Horse Show
(Equine Complex)
6:00 pm ~ House of David vintage baseball vs.
Blossomtime Queens (Yellow Parking Lot)
6:00 pm ~ 98.3 “The Coast” Talent Show 15-18 year
old competition (Building #34)
6:00 pm ~ Lake Effect Jazz Band (Mall Stage)
7:00 pm ~ Citadel School of Dance (Building #34)
7:00 pm ~ Style Show (Home Ec Building)
??? ~ After Equine Judging - PEP Exercise Time (Jack
Dean Ring)
In the Grandstand.....7:00 pm
Scotty McCreery
with special guests Cook & Belle
Ticket Price: $43, $33, $22
Presented by:
Welcomed by:
Thursday, August 14
Sponsored By
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat
Horses/Ponies, W/T Eq. and W/T Eng. Pleasure, Pony Eq. &
Pleasure, Crossrails and Hunter/Jumper (Equine Complex)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Dogs; Obedience (Dog Tent)
9:30 am ~ Judging of Dairy; All Classes (Show Arena)
9:30 am ~ Small Animal Auction
Rabbits followed by Poultry (Rabbit Tent)
11:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ Michigan Blood Centers Blood
Drive (Building #34)
12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Taylor Winnell (Mall Stage)
1:00 pm ~ Horticulture Awards (Mall Stage)
All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners
2:30 pm ~ Craft Awards (Mall Stage)
All Champion & Reserve Champion Winners
2:30 pm ~ “Salads, Salads & More Salads” Demonstration by Diane Fisher (Home Ec. Bldg. #16)
3:00 pm ~ Judging of Dogs; Costume (Dog Tent)
3:00 pm ~ Pedal Pull Contest (South End of Commercial
Buildings)
Today’s Pedal Pull is open to boys or girls based
on the child’s weight. Entry forms are available 1 hour
prior to the contest at the South end of the commercial
buildings. Sponsored by Buchanan Feed Mill & Country
Heritage Credit Union Weight groups are as follows
Class 1: 35 lbs. - 45 lbs.
Class 2: 46 lbs. - 55 lbs.
Class 3: 56 lbs. - 65 lbs.
Class 4: 66 lbs. - 75 lbs.
3:00 pm ~ Judging of Llamas/Alpacas; Showmanship &
Costume (Show Arena)
3:30 pm ~ Judging of Goats; Pygmy & Other Breeds,
Costume (Show Arena)
4:00 pm ~ “Smocking” Demonstration by Kelsey & Kimberly Clear (Home Ec. Bldg. #16)
5:00 pm ~ Judging of Equine; PEP Exhibitors, Riding &
Showmanship (Equine Complex)
6:00 pm ~ Hired Hands (Mall Stage)
7:00 pm ~ Square Dance Demonstrations (Building #34)
In the Grandstand.....7:00 pm
Travis Tritt
Ticket Price: $38, $27, $16
Welcomed by:
Friday, August 15
Sponsored By
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Jr. & Sr. Trail (Equine
Complex)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Equine; Dressage (Equine
Complex)
9:00 am ~ Large Animal Auction; Sheep, Quart of
Milk, Goats (Show Arena)
10:00 am ~ Overall Small Animal Showmanship
Sweepstakes (Dog Tent)
11:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ Senior Day/Exhibits and
Demonstrations (Building #34)
12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Large Animal Auction;
Grand Champion Gallon of Milk followed by Beef
(Show Arena)
12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Taylor Winnell (Mall Stage)
1:30 pm ~ Pinewood Derby Race (Youth Memorial
Building)
1:30 pm ~ “Edible Images & Lace” Demonstration
by La Candy Shoppe (Home Ec. Bldg. #16)
2:00 pm ~ Large Animal Auction; Swine (Show
Arena)
2:30 pm ~ Kids on Stage - singing group (Mall
Stage)
4:00 pm ~ “Purses, Bags & Totes” Demonstration
by Wanda Farr (Home Ec. Bldg. #16)
4:00 pm ~ Suncoast Singers (Mall Stage)
4:30 -6:00 pm ~ Towne & Country Quilters &
Berrien Springs Library Quilters (Home Ec. Bldg.
#16)
6:00 pm ~ Winners of 98.3 “The Coast” Talent
Shows (Building #34)
7:00 pm ~ Patrice School of Dance (Building #34)
In the Grandstand......6:30 pm
“Big Hair at the Fair” featuring
Winger, Firehouse and Gun Shy
Ticket Price: $22, $16, $11
Welcomed by:
Saturday, August 16
Sponsored By
8:30 am ~ Judging of Equine; Gymkhana (Equine
Complex)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Youth Tractor Operators
Contest (Show Arena)
9:00 am ~ Overall Large Animal Herdsman Quiz
(Show Arena)
9:00 am ~ Judging of Communications Classes
(Youth Memorial Building)
10:00 am ~ Judging of Baked Fruit Pie Contest
(Bldg. #34)
11:00 am ~ Lil’ Rock Cheerleaders (Mall Stage)
12:00 pm (Noon) ~ Overall Large Animal
Showmanship Sweepstakes (Show Arena)
12:30 - 2:15 pm ~ Ol’ Style (Mall Stage)
2:30 pm ~ Ag-Olympics (Show Arena)
5:00 pm ~ Communications Awards (Home Ec.
Building)
5:45 pm ~ Parade of Champions (Ends in Show
Arena)
7:00 pm ~ Southwest Michigan Scholarship Program - performances by Miss & Teen SWMI (Building #34)
~FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY~
PLEASE...NO FOOD OR DRINK, PACIFIERS OR
TOYS ALLOWED IN ANIMAL AREAS. WASH YOUR
HANDS WHEN YOU LEAVE AN ANIMAL BARN.
2015 Fair Dates:
August 17-22, 2015
Special thanks to all our heroes
(near and far) we salute you!
In the Grandstand......7:00 pm
Bullmania with special concert guest
DeWayne Spaw
Ticket Price: $9 and $11
Presented by:
Brookfield
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Welcomed by:
Youth Fair Gate Admission:
Adults, Day Pass ~ $7.00
Children (5-12), Day Pass ~ $4.00
65 & Over, Day Pass ~ $5.00
Adult Season Pass ~ $20.00
Child Season Pass ~ $10.00
65 & Over Season Pass ~ $13.00
Entrance Gates CLOSE at 10:00 pm
Fair Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
During Fair Week: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
FREE PARKING ON THE FAIR GROUNDS!!
Directions to the Fair:
From South Bend (South) ~ Approx 1/2 hour
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Follow US 31 North to the US 31 Bypass just
South of South Bend
Take the US 31 bypass North into Michigan
Continue on US 31 bypass to exit 13 (Berrien
Springs)
Turn left at the end of the exit ramp (Snow Rd.)
Continue on Snow Rd. approx. 2 miles to Shawnee Rd.
Make a HARD LEFT at Shawnee Rd.; Fairgrounds entrance approx. 1 mile on right
From Chicago (West) ~ Approx. 2 hours
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I-94 East to Exit 16 (Bridgman)
Turn right at bottom of exit ramp (Red Arrow
Hwy.)
Go to STOP light, turn right (Lake St./Shawnee
Rd.)
Continue on Shawnee Rd. for about 12 miles;
Fairgrounds entrance on left
From Kalamazoo (East) ~ Approx. 1 hour
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I-94 West to Exit 30 (Napier to US 31)
Turn left at top of exit ramp
Follow approx. 2 miles to US 31 South
Approximately 8 miles - Exit 15 (Berrien Springs)
Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, then an
immediate left onto Red Bud Trail.
Continue on Red Bud Trail to first STOP sign
(Shawnee Rd)
Turn left. Fairgrounds entrance on left approx.
1 mile
*Dates and Times in brochure are subject to change*
In the Grandstand
Monday ~ Super Farm Tractor, 2W/D & 4 W/D
Truck and Super Stock Combo
7:00 pm
Welcomed by:
Tuesday ~ Circus Continental
1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 pm
Welcomed by:
Wednesday ~ Scotty McCreery w/ special guests
Cook & Belle
7:00 pm
Sponsored by:
Welcomed by:
Thursday ~ Travis Tritt
7:00 pm
Welcomed by:
Friday ~ “Big Hair at the Fair” featuring
Winger, Firehouse and Gunshy
6:30 pm
Welcomed by:
Saturday ~ Bullmania w/ special concert guest
DeWayne Spaw
7:00 pm
Sponsored by:
Brookfield
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Welcomed by:
As a reminder....The Berrien County Youth
Fair enforces a NO SMOKING policy. There
is NO smoking allowed on the fairgrounds
except in designated parking lots.
Wonders of Birth
(Building #8)
Building Sponsored by:
Visit the many species of mother and baby animals, species facts, action birthing photos and
videos! Building Hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm daily
Ag-Expo (Building #34)
This building features agricultural
organizations and businesses with
ag-related displays of their commodities.
Join in on the kids activities daily that educate
and promote agriculture through hands-on activities. You can also bring non-perishable food items
for the 4-H Club food drive. Also on Tuesday, be
sure to visit and color a portion of our Monster
Mural from 11 am - 6 pm! Sponsored by Portage
Prairie United Methodist Church, Friends for Berrien Springs (Korn Dog booth), Netterfield’s, Hot
Wisconsin Cheese and Uncle Fred’s Food & Photos.
Building Hours: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm daily
Historical Building (Building #13)
BCYF Salutes our Heroes! The
historical building will exhibit history and memorabilia from Berrien County
firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, military,
and emergency relief agencies. Come help honor
our local heroes in Building #13 Monday thru
Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm.
USA Building
Unlimited Special Attractions
(Building #34)
Jam-packed with
entertainment of all kinds!
Dancers, singers, talent shows, kids’ day activities,
bell ringers, square dancing, showcase of 60 & over,
a pie contest and more! Check the daily schedules
for event times! Lakeland HealthCare - Center for
Health Enhancement will also be doing educational presentations on various health topics such as
nutrition, heart health, preventing diabetes and
other important health issues. Dates and times to
be determined.
Building hours: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm daily
Fundraisers
How can you help out
at the BCYF
throughout the year?
Year round the BCYF raises money for the Youth
Exhibitor Premium Fund. The fund helps pay for
the premium money that is paid to each exhibitor
for their exhibits shown here during Fair week. Here
are a few ways YOU can help in the efforts:
• August 13, 2014 ~ Alumni Horse Show
Want to feel like an exhibitor again? Miss your showing
days? Join us as the adults of BCYF rally together to
compete in the second annual Alumni Show. This year’s
show features EQUINE! Sign up is in both the Entry
& Horse Entry Office, must be signed up by Tuesday,
August 12. $25 entry fee/nomination; $40 for buyout
of nomination. Each “exhibitor” must secure their own
horse and show supplies and sign a release waiver.
• Now - September 30 ~ Commemorative
BCYF Calendar
Purchase a 2015 Commemorative BCYF Calendar!!
Exhibitors are pre-selling these calendars which feature
pictures from exhibitors and their families, their exhibits,
and the experiences here during Fair week. Calendars
are $15 each and will be delivered around Thanksgiving. This is a great stocking stuffer for any Fair family
and includes all the important dates for exhibitors and
Fair families!
• October 11, 2014 ~ Mom2Mom Sale
Join us as we host our second annual Mom2Mom sale!
Rent a booth and sell your gently used children’s items
including clothing, toys, supplies, etc. Or just come and
shop! $25 table rental fee; $40 craft space/home sales
vendor. $2 admission (kids free)
• March 7, 2015 ~ Dinner/Dance
Let’s party! Our 4th annual Dinner Dance! This night
includes dinner and dancing. Also featured are silent
and live auctions for items donated by area businesses!
Ticket sales are limited- get yours now! $35 single/$60
couple/$240 for a table of 8. This is a 21+ event! More
information to follow.
• June 25-28 2015 ~ BCYF Garage Sale
BCYF Garage Sale! Rent a space to sell your unwanted
items during the BS/EC Village wide garage sales. No
need to make the extra effort to clean out your garage
and get your space ready for a sale, just rent a spot
with us! $25 for 2 days; $40 for 4 days.
Mall Entertainment is performed on our Al
Barbott Memorial Stage located in the mall
area. Check the schedule for daily events!
Sponsored by
Rides wristband days are EVERY DAY!
Brought to you by:
Discounted wristbands for $15 from
July 1 - August 8 at designated Honor Credit
Union locations. Find the one closest to you at
www.honorcu.com
Wristband Fair Week Prices:
Monday-Thursday: $20 Friday-Saturday: $22
Classic K9 Show - Free Shows Daily!
Sponsored by
Top dogs and trainers from all over the USA and
Canada come to compete and entertain.
The show is choreographed to music
and mixed with comedy and special
effects. Located across from
Building #34 (USA/Ag-Expo Building)
Courtesy Shuttles
Sponsored by: Country Heritage Credit Union
and United Federal Credit Union
Shuttle Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
There will be special golf carts providing a shuttle
service from various points throughout the fairgrounds to assist fair visitors who need a little
extra assistance getting from one location to another. Shuttles will stop at designated locations,
which will be marked with a sign. Free Tram Service will be provided daily from 6:00 pm to 10:00
pm from the Yellow and Red Parking Lots
Fair Week Hours
Rides Area: 6 pm to Closing (Monday)
11 am to Closing (Tues. - Sat.)
Youth Exhibit Buildings: 10 am - 10:30 pm
Fair Office: 8 am - 11 pm (Mon.-Sat.)
Food Vendors: 11 am - 11 pm (Mon. - Sat.)
*a few open for breakfast*
Commercial Exhibits: 11 am - 10:30 pm (Mon. Fri.) 11 am - 11 pm (Sat.)
Trophy Room: 8 am - 10 pm (Mon. - Sat.)
11 am - 2pm (Sun. August 17)
Thank you to our
2014 sponsors!!!
Champion Sponsors
*Honor Credit Union
*Indiana Michigan Power
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*Midwest Family
Broadcasting
Buchanan Feed Mill
F IT WALKS CRAWLS FLIES
OR SWIMS WE CAN FEED IT!
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PECIALTY
• BEEF CATTLE FEED • POULTRY FEED • SHEEP
Portage
Prairie
United
Methodist
Church
FEED • HOG FEED • HORSE FEED
Reserve Champion Sponsors
*United Federal Credit Union
Best In Class Sponsors
*New Country 99.9
*GreenStone Farm Credit Services
*Lakeland Healthcare
*Chemical Bank
*Look Insurance
*Brookfield Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
*Wade Shows
Blue Ribbon Sponsors
*Country Heritage Credit Union
*Roma’s Pizza in Bridgman
*GreenMark Equipment
*J.P. McCrumb Woodshavings
*Buchanan Feed Mill
*Portage Prairie United Methodist Church
*Friends for Berrien Springs
*Netterfield’s
*Hot Wisconsin Cheese
*Uncle Fred’s Food & Photos
*DeVries Insurance Agency
*Confidential Services, Inc.
*Berrien County Farm Bureau
Brookfield
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Berrien County Youth Fair
P.O. Box 7
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
269-473-4251
www.bcyf.org
August 11-16, 2014
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