YOUTH & EXHIBITORS
Youth & Exhibitors may click on the button below to register for the Lake Odessa Fair. If you have any questions about registration or classes please contact the appropriate person.
Registration: Now Open
BEEF & SHEEP
For questions regarding beef and sheep classes, details, and online sign-up contact Lake Odessa Fair Board.
Beef Show Schedule: Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 9AM
Beef check in will be Friday, June 26, 2026 from 6:30AM to 8:00AM.
Sheep Show Schedule: Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 3PM
Sheep check in will be Friday, June 26, 2026 from 12:30PM - 2:00PM.
Premiums paid to all exhibitors.
Registration Fee: $15/head (fee waived if you are stalling your animal @ the fair for 5 days).
Day of showman will be showing ”off the trailer.”
Must register online in advance by 6/22/26.
DAIRY
For questions regarding classes and show details contact Lake Odessa Fair Board
Dairy Show Schedule: Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 3PM
Dairy check-in will be Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 12:30PM-2:00PM.
Dairy FEEDER Show Schedule: Thursday, June 25, 2026 following the Dairy Show
Dairy FEEDER check-in will be Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 12:30PM-4:00PM
Premiums paid to all exhibitors.
Registration Fee: $15/head (fee waived if you are stalling your animal @ the fair for 5 days).
Day of showman will be showing ”off the trailer.”
Must register online in advance by 6/22/26.
HORSE
For horse show information, contact Maddie Neeb at (616) 443-9288.
All animals must be registered online prior to the fair by 06/23/2026.
Speed Show: Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 6PM
Open to youth 18 and under, as of 01/01/26.
Events include pole bending, cloverleaf, flag race, speed & action.
4-H Rules Apply.
HELMETS REQUIRED.
Pleasure Horse Show: Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 9AM
Pleasure classes open to 7-18 year olds, leadline classes open to 6 and under.
Coggins uploaded at time of entry.
Must register in advance.
RABBITS
For rabbit show information, contact Katie Holcomb (616) 477-1289.
All animals must be registered online prior to the fair by 06/23/2026.
Rabbit Show Schedule: Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 4PM
Check-In Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 2PM-4PM.
Held under the Blue Tent
Cost $1 for showmanship, $2 per breed class.
4-H rules for showmanship and ARBA rules for breed classes.
Must register online in advance by 6/22/26.
GOAT
For goat show information, contact Lake Odessa Fair Board
All animals must be registered online prior to the fair by 06/23/2026
Goat Show Schedule: Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 9AM
Check-In Thursday, June 27, 2026 from 7:00AM -8:00AM.
Held at the Show Arena
Premiums paid to all exhibitors.
Registration Fee: $15/head (fee waived if you are stalling your animal @ the fair for 5 days).
Must register online in advance by 6/22/26.
STILL EXHIBITS
For still show information, contact Lynette Foltz, 248-837-5683.
Join us May 14th @ Lake Odessa Library from 6-7pm for Silent Auction Marketing Meeting. RSVP by clicking the button below.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 craft check-in scheduled 12PM-4PM.
Monday, June 22, 2026 craft check-in scheduled 5PM-8PM.
Judging will take place Tuesday-Wednesday with the barn open after the Grand Parade for youth to see their ribbons.
See the fair book for Exhibit Barn Hours & Events.
New in 2026, the Lake Odessa Fair is replacing Youth Still Exhibit Premiums with Fair Bucks ( money redeemable at any vendor at the 2026 Lake Odessa Fair), raffle prizes ( you will receive raffle good to opportunities to win an assortment of cool prizes) and an Exhibit Silent Auction. (See flyer for more details).