Tonight at the Mecosta County Fair, four individuals will compete on the racetrack for charity in the Sulky Celebrity Race.

The race will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tonight's racers and represented charities are:

• Karen Acker-Maxey, representing Our Brother’s Keeper
• Joe Beers, representing God’s Helping Hands
• Ben Fath, representing Currie Comfort Home
• Jeanna Watts, representing St. Peter’s Lutheran School

The first-place winner will donate 40% of the total donation recieved to their chairty of choice. Second, third, and fourth place will each donate 15%. The remaining 15% will go to the racer's charity that sells the most tickets.

Last year's winner was Jerry Aldrich, representing St. Peter's Lutheran School.

An infield party will accompany the race, starting at 4:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy music, appetizers from Cranker's Brewery and Restuarant, and a cash bar from local establishments. All proceeds from the part will support local nonprofit organizations. Tickets to the party cost $25 and are required for entry. Kids under 18 may also attend for $10. The party will continue through the evening's harness races.

Prizes will be given out to the best dressed at the party.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheCelebritySulkyRace.