8-31-2023 9:27pm

Saline Community Fair Fun Continues

Nancy Thelen Contributor

It has been a great week at the fair so far so make plans now to join in the fair fun.

Friday, September 1 is Seniors Day and Ladies’ Day and features special admission prices for senior citizens who are free until 1 p.m. Another Admission Perk for Friday is that anyone wearing Saline School Gear will receive a $5 discount, paying $5 admission. The day starts off with a Euchre tournament at 9:00 a.m., the Pony Pull at 10 a.m. and Barn Games for Ages 2 to 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twist and Shout the Clown will also be performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ladies’ Day program and Recognition of Senior Citizens begins at 1 p.m. and the RFD Boys will be providing the entertainment. Rides open at 1 p.m. on Friday. The third annual Saline Community Fair Dog of the Year contest had 18 entries and the top five dogs competed for the People’s Choice Award. The top five dogs will be introduced at 5:30 p.m. The 2023 Saline’s Got Talent Contest begins at 6:30 p.m. and will offer great awards. (Pre-registration required). The grandstand show on Friday evening at 7 p.m. will feature the Super Kicker Rodeo along with singer DeWayne Spaw. The Master Livestock Showman Contest, along with alumni showmanship classes, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Gate admission includes the grandstand shows this year.

Saturday, September 2 is Heroes’ Day/Family Day, with Military, First Responders, and Health Care Professionals admitted free with credentials. The Youth Dairy Show will begin at 10 a.m. Twist and Shout the Clown will be performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Heroes’ Day program begins at noon and will include a light lunch and entertainment. A Pedal Power Pull for both youth and adults will begin at noon and the Antique Tractor Pull and Farm Stock Tractor Pull and Truck Pull starts off the grandstand events at 10 a.m. The evening grandstand show is the Super Stock and Modified Tractor and Truck Pull which begins at 7 p.m. At the other end of the fairgrounds under the open pavilion, fairgoers can enjoy the Ann Arbor Saline Music Center Rocks! performances from 6-8 p.m. Entertainers are Geezer, Brinlee Way and Lads of the Lost. Another full day of family fun. All rides will open at 1 p.m. The Beer Barn will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight. Another full day of family fun.

For a complete schedule of the fair activities through September 4 visit www.salinefair.org. You are also invited to follow the fair on facebook at Saline Community Fair or call the fair office during the fair at 734-429-1131. Please also join us in thanking and supporting the many businesses and individuals who help to make the fair possible through many hours of volunteering, financial and in-kind support, and many other donations. These partnerships and the support of the community make a significant difference. “Mooove On Over To The Saline Community Fair!”