General Gate Admission Policies

To ensure a safe environment for all patrons, the Kalamazoo County Agricultural Society Board of Directors have approved the following polices to be enforced during the Kalamazoo County Fair. To maintain a family atmosphere at such time, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department has been directed to act as agents to enforce these policies on behalf of the Board of Directors.  A full implementation plan has been created by the Sheriff’s Department in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. 

• Youth Admissions Policy:  All youths under the age of sixteen (16) years must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian, twenty-one (21) years or older, to be admitted to the Kalamazoo County Fair after 5p.m.  Anyone age sixteen (16) years and over may be asked to show a valid driver’s license for proof of age in order to be permitted to the fair without a parent or guardian.  Any young adult age sixteen (16) through twenty (20) without a valid driver’s license and not accompanied by a parent or guardian may not be permitted after 5p.m.  One parent or legal guardian may escort up to four (4) youths, and at least one of the youths must be the child of the parent or legal guardian.  Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the actions of the escorted youths.  Exceptions and challenges to this policy will be satisfied at the discretion of Fair Management.
   

• Dress Code:  The wearing or displaying of clothing or insignias which are likely to provoke / embroil / intimidate the general public or cause open conflict is prohibited.
   

• Disruptive Activity:  Any individual(s) who engage in unlawful activity such as intimidation, flashing signs, engaging in criminal activity and / or committing overt acts to cause disruption or incite disorder while attending the Kalamazoo County Fair will be removed from the event. They may be issued a trespass notice as well as any appropriate criminal charges, if applicable.
   

• Security:  All containers, packages, persons, and vehicles are subject to search upon arrival at the Kalamazoo County Fair.  The following items are not permitted on the fairgrounds by attendees:
   

  •  Alcoholic beverages.

  • Concealed weapons (with or without permit with the exception of sworn Police officers).

  • Dogs or pets other than guide dogs except when confined and leashed within the campgrounds or unless they are a part of an authorized act or exhibit.

  • No bikes, skateboards or rollerblades.

Signage to be placed at all entrances: