ESCANABA — CARLY PEARCE, the new voice of country, takes the stage at the U.P. State Fair on Monday, August 12. Carly Pearce is a 27 year old who grew up in a small town in Kentucky. At the young age of 11, Pearce fronted a Bluegrass band to perfect harmonies.
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Micheau elected to Michigan Fair Association board of directors
ESCANABA — Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and Management Agent for the Upper Peninsula State Fair, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions during the organization’s 134th Annual Convention in Grand Rapids.
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Upper Peninsula State Fair strives to provide a quality event
ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State opened Monday night and continues through Sunday. U.P. Fair Board President Phyliss French of McMillan in Luce County say they have been working all year to present a quality fair.
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U.P. State Fair numbers hit by rain, flooding but up dramatically Sunday
ESCANABA — Heavy rains drastically affected the two days of the Upper Peninsula State Fair that typically have the largest attendance yet overall numbers in August were only down 13 percent from the previous year.
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Dove release delights visitors at U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA – A crowd started to gather at the poultry barn when the announcer at the U.P. State Fair mentioned that there would be a release of white doves.
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The Dairy Barn comes to life early at the U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA — Activity at the Dairy Barn at the Upper Peninsula State Fair starts long before fairgoers start to arrive. Milk Superintendent Ed McBroom starts getting the milking equipment before daybreak. He talks about the dairying process at the fair.
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U.P. State Fair exhibitor with cystic fibrosis surprised at livestock auction
ESCANABA – A 16-year-old hog exhibitor at the Upper Peninsula State Fair with cystic fibrosis was surprised at the fair’s livestock auction Saturday when bidders teamed together to support him and his family against the disease.
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Keeping judge’s eye important when showing animals at U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA – A lot goes into showing animals at the Upper Peninsula State Fair. The kids train on show techniques and work with their animal in preparation for the fair.
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Twin lambs born at U.P. State Fair Miracle of Life
ESCANABA – Two new lambs were born at the U.P. State Fair last night. A crowd gathered at the Miracle of Life pavilion to watch Jenny give birth to twins. Katie Bell, a Michigan State University veterinarian student, said the lambs are doing great.
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Progress being made, Snyder tells luncheon at U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA – Gov. Rick Snyder told members of the Delta Chamber of Commerce Thursday that Michigan has made major progress over the past several years. He spoke at a luncheon at the U.P. State Fair. He said Michigan went through a difficult time calling it the lost decade.
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