Marne, MI

New DatesJuly 4 - 9

And the favorites return

New Food Booths - plus the ones you love

Celebrating

161 years -

Longest

running fair in

Michigan

New Grandstand EventsWednesday: SJO MotocrossThursday: Unique Motor Sports Night of DestructionFriday: Michigan Truck & Tractor PullersSaturday: Saturday Night Races

Carnival opens Tuesday, July 5 at 5:00 pm provided by Skerbeck Family CarnivalNew Rides

Barnyard ExpressGreat Lakes Timber Show

I-96 exit 23 just 10 minutes northwest

of Grand Rapids

Adult admission still just $3Ages 10 & under Free

A Special Thanks to theFriends of the Fair

Allendale Animal Hospital Consumers Concrete Beuschel Sales Inc. Northern Physcial TherapyBrouwer Tree Service Ottawa Aggregates Inc.Byron Center Meats Ottawa County Farm BureauCenterPointe Concrete Phil Brown Welding

and our EVENT SPONSORSAccurate Truck Repair My Personal Credit UnionContract Electric Option 1 Credit UnionCrossbid LLC River City Insurance GroupFleet & Custom Pros SerenityFamily Farm and Home Weller Self ServeGreenmark Equipment of Kent City Kendall Electric Weller Truck PartsKoop & Burr Insurance WZZM 13 Meijer Western Michigan Fleet Parts

Thank you for your donationsAAA Lawn CareBurnips Equipment Co.Chulski’s Salt ServiceContract Electric Inc.Coopersville Hardware&Farm Ser. Ensings Water Softeners Greenmark Equipment Horvath DesignKent EquipmentLP Tree Service

Berlin Fair Mission Statement:With an emphasis on youth and agriculture, we provide the community with a financially sound fair that educates, entertains, and allows for community involvement with a wholesome family atmosphere.

All times and events are subject to change without notice. For the latest information,

please check the website, www.berlinfair.org.

Meijer Inc.Motman’s Greenhouses Ottawa County Farms Landfill Putt’s Electric SaniSweep, Inc. Sobie’s MeatStehouwer MeatsWest Michigan Veterinary Service Wolf Creek LandscapingWZZM 13

Printing paid for in part by:

Thank you to all of the fair advertisers and sponsors. Please thank these businesses for their support when you use their products and services. The Berlin Fair receives no state or federal funding and is operated by the non-profit Berlin Fair Association. Become a member today. Information is available in the fair office.

Ride the RidesWin a Car**

Buy an armband on any day during the fair and receive a free

ticket for the car drawing. Drawing will be held on Saturday at 6pm.

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Donated by: Weller Self Serve

Carnival Ride Specials Tuesday 5 pm - 10 pm Wednesday 3 pm - 10 pm Thursday 3 pm - 10pm Friday 1 pm - 11pm Saturday 1 pm - 11pmWristband $20, online coupon must be printed

prior to July 4, 2016. Visit www.berlinfair.org Height and weight restrictions apply.

**Drawing will be for a used car and will be given away as is, where is. If winner is under 18 years of age someone over 18 must accept the car on their behalf. Winner is responsible for applicable taxes and registration fees.

Entertainment included with your fair admission:Whispering Pines Mobile Zoo: Michigan’s largest traveling animal exhibit - offers fun to everyone, no matter what age. Come see exotic animals from around the globe, explore the reptile exhibit with over 40 species, enter the walk-in bird aviary or take a camel ride. There’s also a petting zoo with over 40 ani-mals. Open daily from noon till dusk. Sponsored by: Serenity

Great Lakes Timber Show: The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Sponsored by: Koop & Burr Insurance

Barnyard Express: Farmer John uses a varity of animals and large posters to explain that most food comes from the farm. A fun filled interactive explaination of where your food comes from to delight chil-dren of all ages. Sponsored by: Family Farm and Home of Allendale, River City Insurance Group

Friday, June 24 8:00 am -4-H Horse Show

Friday, July 1 4:30 pm -4-H Dog Show6:30 pm -4-H Cat Show3:00 - 7:00 pm -4-H Still Exhibit Judging

Sunday, July 3Noon - 6:00 pm -Open class entries accepted3:00 - 6:00 pm -4-H and Open Class Livestock and Poultry exhibits accepted4:00 - 6:00 pm -Weigh-in 4-H and FFA livestock Steers6:00 - 8:00 pm -Lambs and hogs

8:00 pm Berlin Fair Praise Night Sponsored by Contract Electric

Free Admission - West Parking Lot - Gate DA free will offering will be accepted

Ice Cream Socialfollowingthe conclusion of the Hymn Sing

New Coopersville Office!

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Monday, July 48:00 - 10:00 am - Livestock Weigh-in 4H & F.F.A.9:00 - 11:00 am - Weigh-in Market Rabbits8:00 - Noon - Open Class Entries Accepted 4:00 pm - 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Judging - 4-H Beef Judging following6:00 pm - Beer Tent Opens - Building 24 Drink Specials 6-7pm6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:30 pm - Horse Speed Events8:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show

Adult Beverage Tent in Building 24

Opens at 6 pm DailyHappy Hour 6-7 Daily

$1 Beer / $2 Alternatives

www.berlinfair.org

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INSPECTED

Grandstand admission is in additionto $3 gate charge for all events.

No Glass or Alcohol may be brought in.

Tuesday, July 5 Noon - 8:00pm Admission Special Sponsored by WZZM 13$2 Gate Admission with non-perishable food donation. All donations will go to Coopersville Cares.10:00 am - 4H Dairy Show3:00 pm - Exhibit Buildings Open 4:00 pm - Judging 4-H Rabbits, followed by Open Rabbits 4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show5:00 pm - Carnival Opens $20.00 wristbands6:00 pm - Beer Tent Opens (Drink specials 6-7)6:00 pm - Bingo Tent Opens6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:00 pm - 4-H Lamb Judging followed by Doug Uzelac with sheep herding demonstration6:30 pm - Horse Show: Speed Events6:30 pm - Fire Department Demonstrations8:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show

Towing & Flatbed ServiceMove inoperable vehicles with ease and efficiency when you call our towing service. We have all the necessary equipment, including a flatbed truck, to perform light- and heavy-duty towing wherever you need your vehicle to go.

Roadside AssistanceCount on us for fast, professional roadside assistance when your car has left you in a bind. Whether you need a jump start, have a flat tire, or have locked your keys in your car, our team is the one to call. Proudly serving Coopersville, Allendale, & surrounding Areas

Contact us with any questions you may have about our towing and roadside assistance services.

BINGO STARTS AT 6:00 Tuesday - Friday

hosted by The 4th Degree Knights Of Columbus

Steve’s AutomotiveSERVICE CENTER INC.

1372 Comstock, Marne, MI 49435HONEST REPAIR FACILITY FOR

YOUR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE NEEDSComputer Diagnostics and Repair Engine Repair and Replace-mentEngine Tune Up and Performance Front End and SteeringBrakes and Braking Systems Electrical SystemsHeating and Air Conditioning Fuel System CleaningTransmission Fluid Flus Coolant System FlushTransmission Service and Replacement

ASC and State Certified Mechanics

All Makes, Models, and Fleet Vehicles WelcomeSteve Curie - Master Mechanic/Owner

Wednesday, July 6Senior Citizens Day

Sponsored by Crossbid LLC

62 and older get in Free all day Free coffee and donuts for seniors from 9 - 11 am

8:00 am - Open Draft Horse Entries Accepted10:00 am - Judging 4-H and F.F.A. Hogs11:00 am - Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open3:00 pm - Carnival Opens $20.00 wristband for all day2:00 pm - Kids activity in Building 24 Build a Puppy Buddy and learn about dog safety with the West Michigan Humane Society4:00 pm - 4-H Poultry Judging4:00 pm - 4-H Demonstrations4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:00 pm - Beer Tent Opens (Drink specials 6-7 pm $1 beer/$2 Alternatives)6:00 pm - Bingo Tent Opens6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:30 pm - Fire Department Demonstrations 8:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show

7:00 pm Grandstand: SJO Motocross

Pits $10; Grand Stand: Adults $10, Kids 10 and under $5 Brought to you by: Berlin Raceway

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Battery Replacement Auto Watch program w/repairPaint camera matching Frame and structure repairDupont Painting System w/ Bake Booth Suspension Repair

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MARNE LIONS “Serving needs in our

community since 1963”

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at the

Interurban Depot Café, Marne, MI

Become Involved…..Become a Marne Lion! Find us on Facebook

Thursday, July 7 Disability Awareness DaySponsored by Adventure Credit Union

11:00 am-2pm -Disability Awareness Day - Lunch provided in Building 24 by Sobie Meats and Stehouwer’s Frozen Food. Please bring RSVP tickets for admittance. Carnival Rides for special needs individuals will run from 1:00pm to 3:00pm11:00 pm - Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open12:00 pm - Judging Pony and Draft Horse, Halter Classes, Open Horse, Cart & Hitch Class (Short dinner break before Cart & Hitch Class)3:00 pm - Carnival Opens $20.00 wristbands all day4:00 pm 4-H and F.F.A. Livestock Sale: - Beginning with 4-H and F.F.A. Feeder Calves; followed by Rabbits, Lambs, Cheese, Steers & Hogs.6:00 pm - Beer tent opens (Drink specials 6-7)6:00 pm - Bingo Tent Opens6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:30 pm - Fireman/Rescue Demonstration8:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show

7:00 pm Grandstand: Unique Motor Sports Night

of DestructionAges 8 and up $7, ages 7and under FreeSponsored by Kendall Electric

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Friday, July 8

Kids’ Day sponsored by 11:00 am - Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open12:00 pm - Judging 4-H Goats, followed by Open goats12:00 pm - Pedal Pull Registration Sponsored by Greenmark Equipment12:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show1:00 pm-3:00 pm -Kids Coloring Contest - Sponsored by My Personal Credit Union and Adventure Credit Union located near Building 241:00 pm - Carnival Opens $20.00 wristbands all day/ $1 Kids rides from 1pm-4pm1:00 pm - Pedal Pulls – prizes provided by Meijer 2:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show3:30 pm - Bike Giveaway *at the Great Lakes Timber Show stage - two bikes to be given away courtesy of Meijer. *Tickets will be passed out just before raffle.4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show6:00 pm - Beer Tent Opens (Drink specials from 6-7)6:00 pm - Bingo Tent opens hosted byThe 4th Degree Knights of Columbus6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show 7:00 pm - Draft ‘Barnyard’ Horse Pulls – in horse arena (free show)7:30 pm - D.J. Ted Corner in beer tent “Building 24”

Kids Coloring ContestCome and design your ‘best day at the fair’ picture. The winning entry will be on the coverof the 2017 Fair Book. In addition to their artwork being on the cover of the Fair Book, the winner will receive two week long passes for the 2017 fair. Meet us at the tent near the commercial buildings Friday 11-2:00, for entry sheet, crayons, and further information. Contest sponsored by My Personal Credit Union and Adventure Credit Union

7:00 pm GrandstandMichigan Truck & Tractor Pullers

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Saturday, July 9

Veteran’s Day Free gate all day for Veterans Sponsored by: My Personal Credit Union

10:00 - 2:00 Carload Special Fair Admission $5 per car

10:00 am - Open Dairy Judging11:00 am - Draft Horse Fun Show11:00 am - Commercial and Exhibit Buildings Open11:00 am - Great Lakes Timber Show1:00 pm -Carnival Opens $20.00 wristband for all day rides2:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show2:00 pm - 4-H Super Showmanship3:00 pm - Flat River Antique Tractor Pull Located by the North fence area Included in fair admission.3:00-5:00 pm - Feeder calves and dairy released (no animals will be released between 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)4:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show5:00 pm - Still Exhibit Auction 6:00 pm - Beer Tent (Drink specials 6-7)6:00 pm - Bingo Tent Opens 6:00 pm - Great Lakes Timber Show

Tennis Ball Raffle following the Timber Show Purchase $5 tennis balls all week in the fair office

Prizes include a handcrafted Table by

6:00 pm - Weller Auto Car Raflle

7:30pm - Beer tent Building 24 ~ live music by Christ Kishman & The Real Deal8:00 pm - 4H and Open animals released

Marne American Legion, Post 376

Veterans helping Veterans for 63 years!

Post meeting 1st Wednesday of each Month @ 7:00PM 1469 Arthur Street Marne, MI 49435

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