DUE TO A FIRE DESTROYING BARN 42 THE FAIRGROUNDS IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
OUR OFFICE WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTILL POWER AND INTERNET CAN BE RESTORED.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION ON MAY 2nd IS STILL PLANNED
2023 Fair HAY BALE CONTEST
Rules and Regulations
Fair Dates: September 17-23, 2023
• Open to anyone -groups, clubs, individuals.
• Must submit the entry form at the bottom of this page by September 15, 2022.
• Decorated hay or straw round bales must be brought in and set up on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.
• Judging: Saturday, September 16, 2023
• Must be removed no later than Tuesday, September 26, 2023
• We will set the bales, you must stabilize to avoid tipping or rolling. Anything deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be removed.
• Entries will be placed throughout the fair at our discretion.
• No lights or illumination.
• Entries cannot be larger than 12 feet wide and 15 feet long.
• Prize money: 1st place -$100; 2nd place -$75; 3rd place -$50; 4th place -$25.
• Any questions, please call Mindy Timm at (269) 816-2343.
***Entry forms must be received back to the Fair Office no later than September 15, 2023***
Click here to view and print off your entry form for the 2023 St. Joseph County Grange Fair Hay Bale Contest.