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Senior Health Day at the County Fair is Wednesday, August 14, where older adults, age 60 and over, receive free admission to the fair sponsored by Bronson, Borgess, Oaklawn, and the Regional Health Alliance. Be prepared to show your ID at the gate. The infor- mation fair in the Belcher Building is available from 9am-pm.
Remember, while you are making memories and reliving memories, when you visit the County Fair to drink plen- ty of water, wear a hat, and apply sun- screen. Enjoy the Calhoun County Fair, a wonderful summer tradition!
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VETERAN’S DAY AT THE CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR
County Veterans Affairs that includes a sandwich, chips, and a drink.
A flag raising ceremony will be conducted next to the Fair Office (720 Fair Street, Marshall, 49068) at noon by the American Legion.
County Fair time is almost upon
us! If you’re ever lucky enough to be on Jeopardy and one of the categories is “U.S. County Fairs,” one of the questions might be, “Operating since 1848, this county fair is the oldest in the state of Michigan.” If your thumb is the quickest on the buzzer, you just might want to respond with, “What is the Calhoun County Fair in Marshall, Michigan?” The first Calhoun County Fair was actually held on November 5, 1839, with the goal of educating local farmers about new technology that was available.
If you have worn or frayed flags that need to be retired, you can bring them with you and drop them off at the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs table and we will ensure that they’re retired with a proper ceremony.
On Monday, August 12, the fair
will be holding a day to honor and celebrate Veterans. All Veterans and active duty personnel will be allowed into the fair at no cost. Organizations that are dedicated to assisting Veterans will be located in the Belcher Building. Regardless if you’re
seeking benefits, or if
you’re just looking for
a service organization
to join, you should
be able to find what
you’re looking for!
The CareWell Kiosk,
which is a mobile
health and education
service (also a great
place to cool down),
will be present.
Veterans will be able
to get a free meal at
the Fredonia Grange
courtesy of Calhoun
If you have any questions regarding benefits for Veterans or their families, please don’t hesitate to call our office or stop by and visit us. Calhoun County Veterans Affairs can be reached at (269) 969-6735. We are located on the third floor of the Toeller Building at 190
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SENIOR PROGRAMS
Helen Guzzo, Special to Senior Times
CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR SENIOR DAY IS AUGUST 14
The Calhoun County Fair, held at the fairground in Marshall, is Michigan’s oldest county fair, first held in 1848.
It starts this year on Saturday, August 10 with free Antique Tractor Pulls at 10am in the Grandstand and ends on Saturday night, August 17 with a ticket- ed Demolition Derby at 6:30pm.
All older adults, age 60 and over, are invited to stay for a free lunch. Please RSVP for lunch by calling Senior Times at (269) 979-1412 x308. Last year over 400 seniors attended the lunch event staying to dance and sing with karaoke. After lunch, the oldest man and woman attending will be crowned the senior King and Queen of the Fair.
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Monday, August 12 is Veteran’s Day at the Fair where all Veterans receive free gate entry to the fair. Just show your Military Active or Veteran’s ID card at the gate. Please join organizers for the Veterans Flag Ceremony at noon by the Fair office on August 12. The Belcher Building will be full of vendor displays of interest to Veterans from 9am-1pm.
The Calhoun County Fair is a great time for seniors of all ages to come out and relive the days of yesteryear: eat yummy corndogs, French fries, and ele- phant ears; check out the horses, cattle, rabbits, chicken/ducks, llamas, and pigs in the animal barns; and watch youth involved in 4-H proudly display all that they have learned managing animals and creating crafts. Calhoun County Senior Services shares office space with Michigan State University Extension, which sponsors and organizes 4-H
for the County, and they have been busy preparing for the fair all summer. Students and parents prepare all year
to show their skills and produce at the County Fair.
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Senior Day at the County Fair features an old-fashioned sing-along, bingo, and free lunch under the big tent next to the Belcher Building from 9am-1pm, sponsored by Senior Times, Calhoun County Senior Services, and CareWell Services SW.
Senior Times and Sweetwater Donuts start the morning with coffee and
donut holes near the Community Tent.
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Calhoun County Fair
Veteran's Day Monday
August 12, 2019
Flag Ceremony at noon by the Fair Office
720 Fair Street, Marshall, MI 49068
Belcher Building will be filled with Vendors!
Admission is FREE Calhoun County
all day for veterans. Veterans Affairs Office
Show your veterans ID
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Come on down and enjoy a day at the fair.
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