The Clare County Fair is back from Sunday, July 20 to Saturday, July 26, and promises a week filled with classic fair entertainment, local music, thrilling events, and 4-H exhibitions. From gospel to mud bogs, demolition derbies to high-wire acts, this fair has something for everyone.
Highlights of the Clare County Fair 2025:
- Opening Day Music (Sunday, July 20):
- The Vander Veens gospel group from Harrison kick off the fair with their inspiring harmonies.
- Rides & Mega Bands:
- Ride bracelets available online only.
- MEGA band for unlimited rides all week: $90 (must purchase by Saturday, July 19).
- Daily wristband prices:
- Tuesday (Kid’s Day): $20 pre-sale, $25 on-site
- Wednesday–Friday: $30 per day
- Thursday pre-sale: $20 (24 hrs in advance)
- Harness Racing (Grandstand):
- Wednesday at 4 p.m.
- Thursday at 1 p.m.
- Friday at 12 p.m.
- Tickets: $8 adults / $3 kids
- Demolition Derby (Tuesday, 7 p.m.):
- Includes Youth, Powderpuff, Stock, and Powerwheels (ages 3–10) divisions
- Riders must pre-register at least 1 hour before
- Live Music Lineup:
- Wednesday: Woodman Unplugged (Father-son acoustic duo)
- Thursday: Big Smile (Local classic rock band at the Beer Tent)
- Bicycle Giveaways:
- Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m.
- Must be present to win
- Sponsored by Witbeck’s (Tuesday) & Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home (Thursday)
- Mud Mitten Mud Bog (Friday, 7 p.m.):
- High-octane truck action at the Grandstand
- Super Kicker Rodeo (Saturday, 7 p.m.):
- Bull riding and barrel racing for a taste of the Old West
- Pirates of the Columbian Caribbean Aerial Show (Tues–Thurs):
- Thrilling free high-wire show with stunts and aerial feats
- 4-H Animal Exhibitions (Daily):
- Rabbits, roosters, lambs, goats, horses, bees, and more
- Support youth learning real-life skills through animal care and agriculture
Come experience community, tradition, and excitement at the Clare County Fairgrounds — a full week of summer fun and memories in the making!

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