Berrien County Youth Fair

Welcome to BCYF.org

BCYF.org is the official website of the Berrien County Youth Fair, in Berrien Springs Michigan. For over 50 years, families have made a tradition out of attending the Berrien County Youth Fair. With its rich history, thousands continue to flock to one of the largest county fairs in the Midwest. The Berrien County Youth Fair has continuously ranked among the top fairs and festivals in Michigan.

Annual Pie Baking Contest

WHO: Berrien County Residents

Two Divisions: Youth (Ages 12 - 21) Adult (22 and older/includes senior citizens)

(Age on day of the contest, August 21, 2010)

WHAT: Baked Fruit Pie -- Single, Double, Lattice Crust, or Crumb Topping

Must use at least one fruit, fresh or canned (but no canned filling or mixes)

WHEN: Saturday of the Fair, August 21, 2010

Registration begins at 9:30 am. Judging starts at 10:00 am.

WHERE: USA/Ag-Expo Building #34, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds

WHY: To promote the fruit industry and the Berrien County Youth Fair's USA/Ag-Expo Building activities.

DEADLINE: August 1, 2010 – All written entries and recipes are due in the Fair Office.

Download the form by clicking here

2010 Fair Theme

Fair Theme: A Treasure Chest of the County's Best

Fair Dates: August 16 - 21, 2010

Upcoming Events

07-30-2010 12:00 PM - 08-01-2010 08:00 PM
Tri-State Pinto Show (#2)

08-01-2010
Still Exhibits Registration Deadline

08-02-2010 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Fairboard Meeting

08-06-2010 12:00 PM - 08-08-2010 08:00 PM
Ranch Horse Association Show #3

08-08-2010 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
4-H Fun and Schooling Horse Show

08-12-2010 03:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Craft Early Entry

08-14-2010 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Cleaning Bee

08-15-2010 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Entry Day

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Pie Baking Contest

The BCYF Annual Pie Baking Contest is open to youth and adults. Entry deadline is August 1st. For more details download an Pie Entry Form today!

Youth Talent Contest

Share your talent at the BCYF Youth Talent Contest. This event is open to youth ages 7 to 18. For more information download the Talent Contest Entry Form.

Fairweek Brochure

Now is the time to start planning your schedule for the 2010 Berrien County Youth Fair. Download the Fairweek Brochure.

Grandstand Tickets

Tickets for Grandstand Shows are available online. Click Here.

Latest Announcements

Fish Fry Press Release 2010 July 23 Fish Fry Details Here Read more...

AEP Donation to Expo Arena AEP Foundation Makes Donation to Expo Arena Read more...

New Fair Manager BCYF Board Announces New Fair Manager Read more...

Grandstand Lineup Announcement The BCYF Entertainment Committee is proud to announce this year's Grandstand Entertainment Line-up: Read more...

BCYF Wins Nine Awards The Berrien County Youth Fair was awarded several communication awards, including ‘Best of Show’ for the second year in a row, at the 125th annual Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE) Convention. Read more...

2nd Annual Fish Fry Friday, July 23 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Event to take place on the fairgrounds. Read more...

Rides Wristbands

Rides Wristbands are available online.