Welcome to The Midway

The amusements for the Houghton County Fair are provided by "Schmidt Amusements"
Ride on Ferris Wheel only cost a buck on opening day
above - the midway from the Ferris Wheel
above - from near top of Ferris Wheel - a birds-eye view of favorite amusement rides
views of midway  from above, and friendly Hawker at ground level pictured below
above - hey Dad look no hands!  In background a crowd favorite the "Demon Loop"
ride tickets only one dollar per ride on opening day
Tilt O' Whirl still whirling! Plan lunch for afterwards
After 60 years the Bumper Cars still produce the same exciting smiles!!!
 

The Jason and Bob Juggling Show Outside Roving

 

The Great Lakes Timber Show

The Great Lakes Timber Show - a real crowd pleaser. If you want to see this terrific show get there early as seats fill up quickly. Otherwise, you'll be part of the standing room only spectators!
What's he making any way?
lifetime supply of mini chairs after a couple whacks with the chainsaw
Proof that practice makes perfect
Bulls-Eye !
above - a few seconds and this log will be history!
above - John demonstrates one man saw with Piranha tooth pattern
above two against one,  is that fair?
above - -Let the games begin!
faster and faster someone must go!
above - action gets tough
above -  rock and roll who will go for swim
Opps!
 

Motocross

Fans gather to watch motocross racers
This a fair not a circus, here guys  fly through the air without a trapeze