Have a Moo-velous Time at the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair
Yee-haw! What kid doesn’t love animals? From cows to horses to snakes, the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair has it all.
Prepare to be blown away by a medley of animal shows, a magician, character visits, climbing walls, inflatables, a civic theatre performance, and even a magical balloon guy.
Are you ready for it?
Kalamazoo County Youth Fair Highlights
The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair is full of 4-H fun. From horse showmanship to pig shows, your kids are going to love mooing and neighing along with their favorite animals.
Saturday is for the kiddos and it will be farm-tastic! With climbing walls, inflatables and superhero training, the Family Festival has plenty of activities to keep those kids giggling all day long.
Read on for the fair’s schedule, parking and inside scoop on Saturday’s jam-packed family activities:
KCYF Dates & Times
August 6 -10, 2024
- Aug 6 – 7: 9 AM – 7 PM (4-H Animal Shows)
- Aug 8 – 9: 9 AM – 4 PM (4-H Animal Shows)
- Aug 10: 9 AM – 6 PM (Family Festival)
Location
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo MI 49048
Kalamazoo County Youth Fair Schedule
The KCYF team is hard at work packing in lots of activities for SWMI families. Plan for 4-H animal shows Tuesday through Friday, culminating with the big Family Festival on Saturday:
TIP: Check their website for the latest schedule; times and activities are subject to change.
Tuesday Through Friday is Packed with 4-H Fun
Cheer on your fellow Kalamazoo kids (we’re not talking about the goats!) by attending a 4-H show at the beginning of the week.
The Kalamazoo County Youth Fair brings 200+ farm animals to the Expo Center including cows, sheep, goats, pigs and horses.
Experience the culmination of a year’s hard work and dedication to agriculture and responsible animal husbandry by stopping by Friday for the 4-H livestock auctions.
Saturday is Family Festival Day
Saturday’s festivities have something for everyone, with favorite characters, performances, food, and family friendly experiences:
- Princess Shows and Meet & Greets with Elsa, Belle, & Cinderella
- Superhero Training with Black Panther & Spiderman
- Magic Show
- Reptile and Exotic Pet Show
- Petting Farms
- Magical Balloon Guy
- Civic Theatre Performance
- Local Dance Performances
- Free Book Giveaway
- 4-H Animal Show
- Plus food vendors including Ibison Concessions, Honey Bunnies Gourmet Waffles and The Missing Link
(characters may vary)
📷: Olivia & Grace Co
Admission*
| Tuesday – Friday (Aug 6 – 9) | Saturday (Aug 10) |
|---|---|
| $5 per vehicle $2 per person (walk-ins or vehicles with 8+ people) 5yrs & under walk-ins are FREE | $15 per vehicle $5 per person (walk-ins or vehicles with 8+ people) 5 yrs & under walk-ins are FREE |
| Weekly Pass (Aug 6 – 10) |
|---|
| Cost: $20 per vehicle |
*cash only at the gate
Your Summer Isn’t Complete Without the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair
Don’t miss this opportunity for such big family fun and education.
This youth fair is a blue ribbon day for your family to learn about animals, enjoy fun activities, and eat delicious festival food.
Let’s mooooove!
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