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: Open May of 2026
BEEF & SHEEP
For questions regarding beef and sheep classes, details, and online sign-up contact Lake Odessa Fair Board.
All animals must be registered online prior to the fair by 06/23/2026.
Beef Show Schedule: Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 9AM
Beef check in will be Friday, June 26, 2026 from 6:30AM to 8:00AM. If coming, just for the day to show is $20.00 per head entry fee.
Sheep Show Schedule: Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 3PM
Sheep check in will be Friday, June 26, 2026 from 12:30PM - 2:00PM. If coming, just for the day to show is $20.00 per head entry fee.
Premiums paid to all exhibitors; exhibitors stalling animals for fair week receive a premium bonus.
Day of showman will be showing ”off the trailer.”
DAIRY
For questions regarding classes and show details contact Lake Odessa Fair Board
All animals must be registered online prior to the fair.
Dairy Show Schedule: Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 9AM
Dairy check-in will be Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 6:30AM-8:00AM.
Dairy FEEDER Show Schedule: Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 12PM
Dairy FEEDER check-in will be Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 10AM.
Premiums paid to all exhibitors; exhibitors stalling animals for fair week receive a premium bonus.
Day of showman will be showing ”off the trailer.”
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.
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: Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 4PM
Check-In Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 2PM-3:30PM.
Held at the Show Arena
Cost to show is $20/head.
Must register online in advance
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).