Van Buren Youth Fair 

55670 CR681 Hartford, MI. 49057

Fair Office Phone: (269) 621-2038

2025 VAN BUREN YOUTH FAIR. 

PLANNING IS UNDERWAY JULY 20 TO 25, 2026. 

Van Buren Youth Fair Royalty Contest. Click Here for more information

All youth exhibiting an animal at the Van Buren Youth Fair are required to complete YQCA or PQA Plus and/or BQA depending on age no later than June 15, 2026, and submit the certificate to Janice Zerbe, rajzerj@msu.edu by this date. CLICK HERE for more info.

Carnival Rides will begin on Tuesday July 21th 2026 at 3pm

CLICK HERE to get your Unlimited Ride Mega Bands!

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Monday is Veterans Day

Join us on Monday for Veterans Day at the Van Buren Youth Fair!
We are proud to offer FREE gate admission for all veterans all day long as a thank you for your service! 

Sponsored in part by:

Monday Night Entertainment

Farm Stock Tractor Pulls

Sponsored in part by :

Monday, July 20, 2026

Registration starts at 3 p.m. with pull starting at 6 p.m.

This Hillside Event is FREE with paid main gate general admission.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Tethered Balloon Rides 7:00 PM

Free Viewing

Adults Ride $TBD

Youth Ride $TBD

Tuesday Night Entertainment

Hartford NTPA

Sponsored in part by:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7 p.m.

Admission:  All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission

Pit Passes All Ages $20.00 each

Kids Day

Is sponsored In Part By:   

(18 and under free admission until 5pm)

Michigan State University Extension is partnering with the Van Buren Youth Fair to offer Exploration at the Fair on Wednesday, July 16th from 10am until noon the MSU Extension will be offering hands on educational activities around different program areas. The first 200 youth ages 5 to 12 years old along with an adult to visit each station will receive a free ride band for that day. Ride bands are sponsored by John Tapper Automotive.

Bike Giveaway

Registration for the Bicycle Giveaway is Wednesday from

11:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. in 4-H Building

Drawing for winners is at 2:00 P.M. in the Community Tent

Wednesday Night Entertainment

To be announced

Sponsored in part by:

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 p.m.

Admission:  All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission

 Thursday Night Entertainment

Country Night

Waylon Hanel
&
Season 17 winner of The Voice Jake Hoots

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 p.m.

Admission:  All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission

Friday Night Entertainment

Flying Star Rodeo

Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Steer Roping & Wrestling.

Sponsored In Part by:    

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Admission:  All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission

Stick Around after the rodeo for fireworks starting at dusk!

Saturday Night Entertainment

TNT Bump & Run plus Demo Derby

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Admission:  All Ages Free with Paid Gate Admission

$20.00 Pit Passes Sold Separately!