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At the fair: Friday, Aug. 23 schedule of events

It’s Ladies Day at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair today, Friday, Aug. 23. Gates open at 8 a.m. for this special event and 10 a.m. for general admission. Rides begin at 1 p.m. Here’s the schedule of events: 8 … Read more

At the fair: Lisa makes her pig-showing debut

Before the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair opened its gates to visitors, I went in search of the friendliest pig on the fairgrounds. And, although there were lots of swine to pick from, “my” pig needed to be special. One … Read more

At the fair: Thursday, Aug. 22 event schedule

The gates open at 10 a.m. and the rides begin at 1 p.m. and it’s also senior day at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair on Thursday, Aug. 22. 10 a.m. diary cattle judging in the Multi-Purpose Arena 11 a.m. … Read more

At the fair: Goats strut their stuff

  Here are the results from Wednesday’s goat show. Grant Bater – senior showmanship winner, champion pigmy goat Brianna Loucks – intermediate showmanship winner. Emily Weaver – junior showmanship winner. Megan O’Day – novice showmanship winner. Allison Bellairs – grand … Read more

At the fair: Don’t miss Ladies Day Friday

All fairs have great traditions and Chelsea Community Fair has many of them, but for all you ladies out there, Friday’s special Ladies Day is one that’s not to be missed. Admission into the fairgrounds is $5 that morning and … Read more

At the fair: Wednesday, Aug. 21 event schedule

Here’s the schedule of events at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair for Wednesday, Aug. 21. Gates open at 10 a.m., rides begin at 1 p.m. 9 a.m. goat judging noon feeder calf judging in the Multipurpose Arena 2 p.m. … Read more

Rabbits and poultry take center stage at the fair

Lots of chickens and plenty of bunnies arrived at the Chelsea Community Fair on Monday night in preparation for the rabbit and poultry show on Tuesday. Here are the winners: Rabbit Meat Pen Champion: Allison Bellairs Rabbit Pen Champion: Samantha … Read more

At the Fair: Tuesday, Aug. 20 schedule of events

Gates open at 10 a.m. at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair today and the rides begin at 5 p.m. Nature’s Creation of Life building open all day 8-noon livestock arrive 9 a.m. rabbit judging begins 11 a.m. poultry judging … Read more

Fair Queen contestants cut ribbon at main gate

The four fair queen candidates, Morgan Kern and Kelsey Olberg from Chelsea and Emily Morris and Katie Hicks from Dexter attended the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the 76th annual Chelsea Community Fair with guest of honor Chelsea Mayor Jason … Read more

Chelsea Community Fair: tips from the herb judge

In the ag area at this year’s 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair, the number of cuke and apple entries were larger than last year. However, the number of tomato and pepper entries were down. But the selection of herbs facing … Read more