Todd Chance and The Playlist
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Elephant ears, lemonade shake-ups, and cotton candy can be considered standard fare as the season of fairs and festivals is in full swing. Whether you come for the food or for the fun, check out these three options from The Playlist and invite your carnival-loving crowd out for a good time.
Kent County Youth Fair
The opening ceremony of the 2013 Kent County Youth Fair is at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Kent County Fair Grounds, 225 South Hudson, Lowell. Then, from Aug. 5-10, it’s a nonstop schedule of carnival rides, bingo, tractor pulls, and live entertainment all surrounding livestock judging and sales.
Country singer Mandy Alexander, a bluegrass music concert, and a youth talent show are some of the highlights of this year’s festivities.
Fair hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. with most of the barns closing at 10 p.m. There is no admission fee but there is a charge for parking ($6/day or $18/week). A full schedule of events and coupons for rides can be found at kcfg.org.
Coopersville Summerfest
Aug. 5-10 is also the time frame for the Coopersville Summerfest in downtown Coopersville, 289 Danforth St.
Car, tractor and quilt shows, derby races and pie contests are listed on the schedule. Highlights include the 23rd annual Del Shannon Car Cruise, a talent show and KidsFest.
The Coopersville Marne Railway will offer 90-minute, round-trip vintage train rides from historic downtown Coopersville to the village of Marne.
Some events start as early as 7 a.m. with most ending by 10 p.m. Summerfest does not charge a fee for admission but some events have a ticket price. You can see a full schedule of events and prices on its Facebook page.
Zeelmania Street Fair
Every Monday night in August the community of Zeeland is hosting a family-friendly festival on Main Street between Church and Elm called the Zeelmania Street Fair that focuses on healthy living.
Activities are held between 6 and 8 p.m. and are all free.
The activities offered at Zeelmania will change weekly and include a rock climbing wall, healthy cooking demonstrations, an outdoor zumba class, and more.
The fair is presented by The City of Zeeland, Zeeland Chamber of Commerce, and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. More information can be found at feelthezeel.com.
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