The last half of July is the busiest time of the entire summer. Over the next couple of weeks there are 25 different fairs and festivals in the West Michigan area.
Ottawa County Fair entertainment returns for July 19-25
The Ottawa County Agricultural Society (OCAS) voted during the April board meeting to move forward with the Ottawa County Fair at the Oak Harbor Fairgrounds that will run from July 19-25. With better guidance from the state and a full year of people working under mask and social distancing rules, the board felt it was possible to return to a full fair this summer.
“This was a tough decision, with positives and negatives on both sides of the vote. Outside of public safety, the most important item to consider was the financial impact of the pandemic and the restrictions on the fair,” said OCAS Board President Sherri Kleinhans. “We are confident we can put on most fair events while following the state’s health orders.