Rules and Policies
General Fairgrounds Rules
- The St. Joseph County Fair Association, its agents, volunteers, and employees shall not be held liable in case of injury to exhibitors, concessionaires, or the public on the grounds of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair.
- Every possible protection and courtesy will be extended to all by the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. The Board/Association shall not be responsible for any loss of exhibits, animals, or equipment in case of fire, theft, and vandalism, or from loss of any other cause.
- No person will be permitted to solicit on the fairgrounds except at contracted concession or commercial rented spaces.
- No person will be permitted to post or display signs, distribute handbills or merchandise except under fair contract.
- No pets will be allowed on the fairgrounds, except in the camping areas with a permitted camper. Pets CANNOT be away from camping areas.
- NO DOGS ALLOWED IN THE LIVESTOCK BARNS OR AREA AROUND THE BARNS. Exception: Assistance Animals
- NO pets (except assistance animals)
- NO alcohol allowed on the grounds. Contact the Fair office for exceptions
- NO laser lights
- NO off -road personal motorized vehicles or bicycles permitted on the grounds.
Golf Cart/ATV/Off-Road Vehicles Policy:
Any Electric or Motorized (Golf Cart, 4-Wheeler, Gator, or Side-by-side) Vehicle hereinafter “ATVs”) will not be allowed except under the following circumstances:
- All ATVs on the fairgrounds during the published Fair dates of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair shall require a permit at a cost determined by the Board and purchased at the fair office before they may be operated on the grounds.
- The permit shall only be issued upon presentment of proof of current liability insurance that shall remain in place for the duration of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair, with a policy minimum of $1,000,000.
- Operators must be 16 years or older with a valid driver’s license and shall be covered under the individual permit holder’s liability insurance.
- The permit must be displayed on the ATV and be visible from the front.
- Occupants are limited to the number of people consistent with available seating.
- Lights on the front and rear of proper intensity must be operating after dark.
- Operation is limited to the specified hours and locations as provided at the time of issuance of the permit. A map will be given to each person showing the routes allowed to travel.
General Permits:
- General permits are issued for any general use.
- Special routes shall be designated to be used for the livestock area. Hours shall be 6:00 am to 8:00 am for use in delivering feed/supplies to livestock barns. See Map: Red Lines for Livestock Only.
- Operators must use extreme caution and minimal speed during operation.
Vendor Permits:
- Green permits are designated for Commercial Vendors and Concessionaires.
- Operators may drive to their unit location for delivery of supplies until 10:00 am and after 10:00 pm during open Fair days.
- Operators must use extreme caution and minimal speed during operation.
Any violation of these rules may result in the removal of the ATV from the fairgrounds, and/or revocation of the permit, or criminal sanctions for trespassing.
Exception: battery-powered wheelchairs and/or battery-powered three-wheeled scooters are permissible for those with medical needs.