8:00 a.m.: Gates open; Saturday thru Thursday
11:00 a.m.: Gates open Friday
11:00 p.m.: Midway closes daily

Friday, August 21
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Club Booths must be in place
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.: Ag Hall Exhibits Move in
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Livestock Move-In and Weigh-In
12:00 Noon: Ag Hall Judging and Fine Arts Judging
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Livestock Move-In and Weigh-In

Saturday, August 22
7:30 -10:30 am.:Floral Entries Move-In
9:00 a.m.: Fair Opening Ceremony (Main Show Arena)
9:00 a.m.: Crowning of Junior Fair Royalty (Main Show Arena)
9:00 a.m.: Horseshoe Pitching Contest
10:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Rabbit Show – Strausbaugh Arena
10:00 a.m.: Horse Barn Q&A Meeting -Horse Bleachers
12:00 Noon: First Floral Judging
1:00 p.m.: 4-H Horse Practice Show-Schooling for Shakes
3:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Horse Barn Meeting – Horse Bleachers
3:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Auction @ Pavillion
3:00-4:00 p.m.- Sunny Sips of Summer (Wine Tasting @ Pavillion)
5:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Beef Cattle Show – Show Arena
– KOI ATV & Truck Drags-FREE Grandstand/$10 Infield
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Rides Open
7:00 p.m.: Catholic Mass-Senior Pavillion
Time TBA: All American Petting Zoo-Pig Races

Sunday, August 23
8:30 a.m.: Devotion Main Show Arena
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Poultry Show – Strausbaugh Arena
9:00 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pulls – Infield
9:00 a.m.: Old School Garden Tractor Pulls – Infield
9:00 a.m.: Horseshoe Pitching Contest
10:00 a.m.: Cloverbud Show-n-Tell-Show Arena
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: OSU Extension Office Hours- Stop by the OSU Tent by Jr. Fair Flagpole, Scavenger Hunt, Kid Activities, Horticulture Questions.
12:00 Noon: Krazy Kahoot! Activities – Show Arena
12:00 Noon: Michigan Mini Horse Pulls-Jr. Fair Horse arena
1:00 p.m.: Straw Loading Contest – Infield – Sponsored by Ayersville FFA
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Rides Open
2:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Kid’s Pedal Pull – Show Arena – $2 Entry – Sponsored by Tinora Young Farmers
5:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Swine Show – Show Arena
6:00 p.m.: Rough E Rodeo – Bucking Bulls and Barrel Racing
6:00 -10:00 p.m.: Rides Open
Time TBA: The Steamers Thrill Show
Time TBA: All-American Petting Zoo-Pig Races

Monday, August 24
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Goat Show: Strausbaugh Arena
2:00 p.m.: Swine Showdown – Show Arena (entries due by 8:00 p.m. Sunday)
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Rides Open
6:00 p.m.: Presentation of Colors – Grandstand
6:10 p.m.: Parade of Junior Fair Youth Organizations
6:10 p.m.: Introduction of 2026 Junior Fair Royalty
6:10 p.m.: Cloverbud Graduation – Grandstand
6:10 p.m.; Antique Tractor Parade
7:00 p.m.: Show of Bands – High School Parade of Bands followed by Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch
Time TBA: All American Petting Zoo-Pig Races
Time TBA: The Steamers Thrill Show

Tuesday, August 25
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Sheep Show – Show Arena
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show Pleasure/Riding
5:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show-Contesting
6:00 -10:00 p.m.: Rides Open
6:00 p.m.: NW Show Down Pull-In Beef Show – Show Arena (weigh-in 2:00-5:00p.m.)
6:00 p.m.: Decorated Animal Contest – Strausbaugh Arena
6:00 p.m.: Live Local Christian Music – Grandstand (FREE)
6:00-8:00 p.m. – Horse Photos-by Announcer Stand
Time TBA-All American Petting Zoo-Pig Races
Time TBA -The Steamers Thrill Show

Friday, September 4, 2026
Sponsored By: Gerald Grain Center
9:00 a.m.: Gates Open
9:00 a.m.: Judging Agriculture, Fruits, Vegetables, Canned Goods
9:00 a.m.: Out of Field & Antique Tractor Pulls – Grandstand
10:00 a.m.: ALSA Open Llama and Alpaca Show – Spangler Arena
10:00 a.m.: Judging Poultry Open – Poultry Barn
5:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Auction – Veterans’ Pavilion
6:00 p.m.: Judging Beef Breeding – Junior Fair & Open Class – Spangler Arena
6:30 p.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony – Veterans’ Association – Grandstand
6:30 p.m.: NTPA Sanctioned Tractor and Truck Pulls – Grandstand
7:30 p.m.: Dairy Goat Milking Contest – Goat Barn

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Veterans’ Day
Veterans & Spouses Admitted FREE into the Fair
Sponsored By: Fulton County Processing
7:30 a.m.: Dairy Goat Milking Contest – Goat Barn
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Hog Show – Sale Arena
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse & Donkey Show – Osthimer Horse Arena
11:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show (Dairy then Beef) – Spangler Arena
11:00 a.m.: FREE Ham and Bean Dinner for Veterans – Veterans Pavilion
11:30 a.m.: Harness Racing with Pari-Mutuel Wagering – Grandstand (FREE)
6:00 p.m.: Classic Car Display – Sale Arena
6:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Steer Show – Spangler Arena
6:30 p.m.: Junior Fair King and Queen Crowning – South Stage
7:00 p.m.: Pickup Truck Pulls & Tri-State Mini Tractor Pulls – Grandstand
7:30 p.m.: The Heart of Rock & Roll – Huey Lewis and The News Tribute Band – South Stage (Free)
7:30 p.m.: Catholic Mass Service – Gospel Building
7:30 p.m.: Dairy Goat Milking Contest – Goat Barn

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Sponsored By: Northwest State Community College
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show – Osthimer Horse Arena
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Poultry Show – Sale Arena
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Rabbit Show – Spangler Arena
10:00 a.m.: Sojourners Quartet – Gospel Building (Free)
1:00 p.m.: Corn Hole Contest – Registration: Noon – Park Area
1:00 p.m.: Golden Wedding Party – Veterans’ Pavilion
2:00 p.m.: Free Throw & 3 Point Basketball Shooting Contest – Sale Arena
4:00 p.m.: Michigan Miniature Horse Pull – Spangler Arena
4:00 p.m.: Good News Guys – Gospel Building (Free)
4:00 p.m.: Jr. Fair Dog Show – Veterans Pavilion
7:00 p.m – Crowder & Jeremy Camp – Grandstand
7:00 p.m.: Bits & Harness Pony Pull – Spangler Arena

Monday, September 7, 2026
Sponsored By: Miller Bros. Construction, Inc.
8:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Goat Show – Spangler Arena
11:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Breeding/Market Lamb Show – Sale Arena
12:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Dairy Cow Show – Spangler Arena
12:30 p.m.: Judging Open Dairy Cow – Spangler Arena (to follow Jr. Fair)
1:00 p.m.: Versatility Horse Show – Osthimer Horse Arena
1:00 p.m.: Corn Hole Contest – Mixed Doubles – Registration: noon – Park Area
1:00 p.m.: Pee Wee Sheep Showmanship – Sale Arena – immediately following conclusion of Jr. Fair Sheep Show
4:00 p.m.: Line Dancing with “Kick the Dust Up with Kim” – Veterans Pavilion
5:30 p.m.: Citizens – Gospel Building – (FREE)
6:00 p.m.: Post N’ Rails Pleasure & Contesting – Ages 8 & Under – Osthimer Horse Arena
6:00 p.m.: Legends & Livestock – Spangler Arena
7:00 p.m.: Dylan Scott & Cooper Alan – Grandstand

Open Class, Livestock, Entry Deadline – Thursday, August 6th at 7 p.m.
Open Class, Non-livestock, Entry Deadline – Monday, August 10th at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
8:00 -11:00 a.m.: Hog Veterinary Inspection – hogs will be checked on trailer before unloading
10:00-12:00 Noon: HOG Scales OPEN – Breeding & Market to Weigh in
12:00 Noon-5:00 p.m.: Rabbits & Poultry to Move in
12:00 Noon-5:00 p.m.: Cattle, horses, goats, & sheep – All other large animals to begin move in
1:00-7:00 p.m.: Floral Hall Check-in (except Open Class Pies and Flower Shows)
3:00-7:00 p.m.: Rabbit & Poultry Scales OPEN – Market Rabbits & Market birds to Weigh in
4:00-7:00 p.m.: Move-In Barbeque fundraiser – near Pork Stand
5:00 p.m.: ALL LIVESTOCK IN PLACE
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Cattle Scales OPEN – Market Steers & Feeders to Weigh in
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Goat & Sheep Scales OPEN – Market animals to weigh only
6:30 p.m.: Jr Fair King & Queen Coronation & Introduction of Court – Ag Hall
7:00 p.m.: FFA Project judging – Ag Hall
7:30 p.m: Veterinary Inspection begins in all animal areas (except hogs) – Jr Fair exhibitors must be present

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
7:00 a.m.: Gates Open
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Fair Office Open
8:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Poultry Show – Small Animal Arena
8:00 a.m.: Open Class Farm Products Judging – Ag Hall
8:00 a.m. Open Class Youth Vegetables Judging – Ag Hall
8:30-11:30 a.m.: Flower Show 1 exhibits due – Floral Hall
9:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Swine Show – Event Center
9:00 a.m.: Open Class Baked Goods Judging – Floral Hall
9:00 a.m.: Open Class Art: Youth & Adult Judging – Floral Hall
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Model Trains Running – Depot
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Christopher MtCastle aka “Uncle Monty” – Gazebo Entertainment
11:00 a.m.-Dusk Historical Area Open
12:00 Noon: 4H Booth Judging – 4H Building (Building still open to public)
12:30 p.m.: Open Class Flower Show 1 Judging – Floral Hall
2:00 p.m.: Open Class Photography Judging – Floral Hall
2:00-4:00 p.m.: Gazebo Entertainment – TBD
4:00 p.m.: “Where Freedom Takes Root: A Floral Celebration” – A Flower Show Design Presentation by Judge Cathleen Nelson – Ag Hall
4:00-5:30 p.m.: Open Class Swine Show Check-In – Event Center Show Arena
5:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Auction – Ag Hall
5:00 p.m.: Open Class Craft Show Judging – Floral Hall
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Paul Sulpizio – Gazebo Entertainment
6:00 p.m.: Cheerleading Competition – Grandstand
6:00 p.m.: Open Class Swine Show – Event Center Show Arena
6:30 p.m.: Farm Bureau Square Dance/Line Dance – Ag Hall
8:00-10:00 p.m.: Tater & Ruben – Gazebo Entertainment

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Ohio Ag Net remote broadcast will be in the livestock area.
(Sponsored by Truland Equipment)
7:00 a.m.: Gates Open
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Fair Office Open
9:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Horse Show: – Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Rabbit Show: – Small Animal Arena
9:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Sheep Show – Event Center
9:00 a.m: Open Class Antiques Judging – Floral Hall
9:00 a.m.: Open Class Canned Good Judging – Floral Hall
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.: Woodcarving by Ice Creations – location TBD
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Model Trains Running – Depot
11:00 a.m.-Dusk: Historical Area Open
11:00 a.m.: Draft Horse Pull registration (Michigan Dyno Association) – Infield
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ethan Timm – Gazebo Entertainment
12:00 Noon: Farm Bureau Photo Contest Entry Deadline at the Farm Bureau display area, see the Farm Bureau Ag Hall schedule for categories
1:00 p.m: “Full Pull Friday” – Draft Horse Pull (Michigan Dyno Association) – Grandstand
2:30-4:30 p.m.: Johnny Rod – Gazebo Entertainment
2:30-5:30 p.m.: Truck Pull Registration – Infield (Drivers’ meeting – 5:30 pm)
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Jackpot Market Goat & Sheep Show Check-In – Event Center Show Arena
6:00 p.m.: “Full Pull Friday” – Truck Pull – Grandstand
6:00 p.m.: Jackpot Market Goat & Sheep Show – Event Center Show Arena
7:00-10:00 p.m.: Seventy 80 Band – Gazebo Entertainment

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
7:00 a.m.: Gates Open
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m: Fair Office Open
8:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Goat Show – Event Center
9:00 a.m.: Field Stock Tractor Registration – In-field
9:00 a.m.: Jr. Fair Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.: Open Class Needlework Judging – Floral Hall
9:45 a.m.: Open Horseshoe Pitching registration – Log Cabin Site (South End)
10:00 a.m.: Open Horseshoe Pitching – Log Cabin Site (South End)
10:00 a.m.: Field Stock Tractor Pull – Grandstand
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: Woodcarving by Ice Creations – location TBA
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Model Trains Running – Depot
10:30-11:00 a.m: Salsa drop-off – Canned Goods area of Floral Hall
10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon: Homemade Ale, Lager, (Beer) & Wine entries open – Ag Hall
11:00 a.m.: Dusk Historical Area Open
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Malcomb Spence – Gazebo Entertainment
12:00 Noon: Salsa Taste Off – Floral Hall (see Div. L – Canned Goods for rules)
1:00-5:00 p.m.: Homemade Ale, Lager, (Beer) and Wine Judging – Ag Hall
2:00-4:00 p.m.: Malcomb Spence – Gazebo Entertainment
4:00 p.m.: Dog Show – Agility, Rally & Showmanship – Livestock Arena
5:00 p.m.: Open Class Crafts Judging – Floral Hall
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Gazebo Entertainment – TBD
5:30 p.m.: NTPA Grand National Tractor & Truck Pulls – Grandstand

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
6:30-10:00 a.m.: Beef Cattle on-site registration – Event Center scales
7:00 a.m.: Gates Open
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Fair Office Open
9:45 a.m.: Henry Co. Horseshoe Pitching registration – Log Cabin Site (South End)
10:00 a.m.: Henry Co. Horseshoe Pitching Tournament – Log Cabin Site (South End)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m: Woodcarving by Ice Creations – location TBD
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.: Model Trains Running – Depot
10:00 a.m.: Open Class Draft Horse Farm Wagon Hitch Judging – Grandstand
10:00 a.m.: Community Church Service, conducted by the Peace Reformed Church – Ag Hall
11:00 a.m.: Beef Cattle Show – Event Center Show Arena
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Gazebo Entertainment – TBD
11:00 a.m.-Dusk: Historical Area Open
12:00 Noon: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Registration – Veterans’ Entertainment Tent
12:00 Noon: Farm Bureau Largest Ripe Tomato Contest entries open – Ag Hall
1:00 p.m.: Jr. Fair Horse Fun Show – Horse Arena
1:00 p.m.: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull – Veterans’ Entertainment Tent
1:00 p.m.: FFA State & American Farmer Degree and FFA Advisor recognition – Ag Hall
1:30 p.m.: Best of Henry County Awards presented – Ag Hall
2:00 p.m.: Ag Hall of Fame Presentation – Ag Hall
2:00 p.m: Corn Hole registration – Log Cabin Site (South End)
2:30 p.m.: Corn Hole Tournament – Log Cabin Site (South End)
2:55 p.m.: Largest Tomato Contest entries close, judging begins at 3 p.m. – Ag Hall
3:00-4:00 p.m.: Genoa Legion Band – Gazebo Entertainment
4:00 p.m.: Largest Tomato Contest winner announced – Ag Hall
4:30-5:45 p.m.: Napoleon Community Band – Gazebo Entertainment
6:00 p.m.: Tomato Festival Parade and Pageant – Grandstand (Starting time uptown)
PRIVATE Event: American Legion refreshments after the parade – Veterans’ Entertainment Tent
8:00 p.m.: Flower Show 1 exhibits released – Floral Hall (must be out by 11 a.m. Monday)
8:00-10:00 p.m.: Andi Jo – Gazebo Entertainment

Friday July 24
4:30-8:30 p.m..:Poultry check in~ Kiwanis Building
6:30-8:30 p.m.: Rabbit check-in ~ Rabbit Barn

Saturday, July 25
8:00 a.m.: All Poultry judged ~ Kiwanis Building

Sunday, July 26
Queen’s Day
5:00 a.m. :- 8:00 a.m.: 4-H Swine Check-In
8:30 a.m. :- Check-in for All Dog Classes ~ Dairy Arena
8:30 a.m.: 4-H Rabbits ~ Show Barn
9:00 a.m. :Dog Costume Class ~ Dairy Arena
9:30 a.m.: Dog Agility & Obedience ~ Dairy Arena
10:00 a.m.: Sand Creek Community Church Service
11:00 a.m. :- Chicken BBQ ~ 4-H Center
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Car and Bike Cruise In
By Noon: Beef Breeding Check-in
By Noon: Sheep Breeding Check-in
By 1:00 p.m.: Dairy Check-in
1:00 p.m. :- Parade – Free
2:00 p.m.: Michigan Pedal Pullers ~ Grandstand
3:00 p.m.: 4-H Poultry Flying Contest ~ Dairy Arena
4:00 p.m.: Princess Walk ~ Free
4:00 p.m.: 4-H Call-A-Goat Contest ~ Dairy Arena
4:00 p.m.: 4-H Sheep Lead Class ~ Show Barn
6:00 p.m.: Earl Kelly Memorial NTPA Tractor Pull ~ Grandstand
6:45 p.m.: Opening Ceremony – Free
7:00 p.m.:Queens Pageant ~ Bandshell – Free

Monday, July 27
No Midway
9:00 a.m. :- 4-H Sheep Showmanship & Market ~ Show Barn
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Judging ~ Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Beef Breeding ~ Beef Exercise Arena
9:00 a.m.: Light Horse & Pony – Halter
2:00 p.m.: Goat Judging ~ Show Barn
4:00 p.m.: 4-H Performing Arts/Project Runway ~ Free ~ Bandshell
7:00 p.m.: Figure 8 Car & Truck Demo – Grandstand
8:00 p.m.: 4-H Lip Sync Battle ~ Bandshell – Free

Tuesday, July 28
Senior Citizens’ Day
All persons 65 or Older admitted free with proof of age
8:30 a.m. :- 4-H Market Swine Judging ~ Show Barn
9:00 a.m. :- 4-H Horse & Pony Judging ~ Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.: Dog Handling & Rally ~ Dairy Arena
9:00 a.m.: 4H Dog Show
9:00 a.m.: Light Horse & Pony – Trail
1:00 p.m. :- Lenawee Department on Aging – Bandshell – Free
2:00 p.m.: Elvis ~ Bandshell ~ Free
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. :- 4-H Goat Obstacle Course – Dairy Arena
2:30 p.m.: Gramberry Jam ~ Bandshell ~ Free
5:30 p.m.:Dairy Feeder Adult Showmanship Class
5:00 p.m.: Light Horse & Pony – Speed
5:30 p.m.: Warehouse Cloggers
7:00 p.m.- Adrian City Band ~ Bandshell ~ Free
7:00 p.m.: KOI DIRT DRAGS ~ Grandstand
7:00p.m.: Cloverbud Poultry Showmanship – Kiwanis Building
8:30 p.m.: Tommy Sargent ~ Bandshell ~ Free

Wednesday, July 29
Veterans’ Day
Veterans admitted FREE upon showing proof of service
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Horse & Pony Judging – Show Barn
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Dairy Judging – Dairy Arena
9:00 a.m.: 4-H Market Beef Judging – Show Barn
9:00 a.m.: Light Horse & Pony – English Rail
10:00 a.m.: Light Horse & Pony – Dressage
11:00 a.m.: Veterans’ Luncheon ~ Bandshell ~ Free
2:00 p.m.: Rides Open
2:30 p.m.: TBA ~ Bandshell ~ Free
4:00 p.m.: Queens’ Talent Review ~ Bandshell ~ Free
5:00 p.m.: 4-H Small Animal Sale – Show Barn
5:00 p.m.:Light Horse & Pony – Walk Trot Speed
7:00 p.m.: Figure 8 Car & Truck Demo – Grandstand
7:00 p.m.: Electrik Mayhem- Bandshell – Free

Monday, July 13
3:30 p.m.: Parade
4:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Brew-off
5:30 p.m.: Junior Poultry Show

Tuesday, July 14
Kid’s Day
10:00 a.m. Junior Horse Show
11.00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Kid’s Day Activities
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Babyland
12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.: Youth Learn to Drive Go Karts
5:00 p.m.: Junior Goat & Sheep Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Brew-off
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Youth Learn to Drive Go-Karts
6:00 p.m.: Egg Hunt
6:00 p.m.: Wine Making

Wednesday, July 15
Senior & Veterans Day
10:00 a.m.: Junior Horse Show
10:00 a.m. Junior Rabbit Show
11:00 a.m.: Open Horse & Pony Show
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Senior & Veterans Activities
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Babyland
5:00 p.m.: Junior Cattle Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Brew-off
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: 4-H Alumni Night
7:00 p.m. – Dirt Go Kart Racing
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Celebrity Livestock Show

Thursday, July 16
Fair without Limits Day
10:00 a.m.: Junior Horse Show
11:00 a.m.: Open Show Flower Arranging
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Fair without Limits Activities
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Babyland
1:00 p.m.: Limitless Livestock Show
5:00 p.m.: Junior Swine Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Brew-off
6:00 p.m.: Plant Bingo
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Girls Night Out w/Line Dancing

Friday, July 17
9:00 a.m: Showmanship Sweepstakes
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Babyland
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Burger Review Guy Burger Fest
12:00 Noon: Junior Horse Show
1:00 p.m.: Junior Livestock Auction
4:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.: Brew Off
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: Night Market
5:30 p.m.: Open Swine Show
7:00 p.m.: Dirt Bike & Quads Racing
8:30 p.m.: New Frontier: Journey Tribute

Saturday, June 6
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Move-In
8:00 a.m.: 12:00 Noon – Grange Entries – Grange Building
9:00 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull – Grandstand
11:30 a.m.: Livestock Weigh-In – Livestock Barn
3:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Barn Meeting ~ Show Arena
7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Grandstand

Sunday, June 7
8:00 a.m.: Vet Checks – Livestock Barns
10:00 a.m.: Church Service – Senior Pavilion
12:00 Noon.: Antique Machinery Check-In – Secretary’s Office
– Junior Fair Dog Show – Jacob’s Building
2:00 p.m..: PAS Horse Show – Horse Arena
– Kick Ball Tournament – Back Lawn
3:00 p.m. – Entries Close for Open Goat & Sheep Show – Online
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Lego Contest Check-In- Extension Building
3:30 p.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull – Outside Extension Building
4:00 p.m.: FFA Still Project Judging – Extension Building
5:00 p.m.: Tucker Rodkey, Gospel Artist – Senior Pavillion
– Open Goat & Sheep Show – Show Arena
6:00 p.m. – KOI Drag Racing – Grandstand
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.: 10 Talents – Senior Pavillion
9:00 p.m.: Family Movie Night – Charlotte’s Web – Senior Pavillon

Monday, June 8
9:00 a.m. – Junior Fair Goat Show – Show Arena
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.: Acres of Fun – Extension Building
12:00 Noon: Rabbit Showmanship and Breeding – Jacob’s Building
– Van Wert Area Playing with Paint – Extension Building
3:00 p.m.: Mike Bishop, Hypnotist – Senior Pavilion
4:00 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
5:00 p.m.: Harness Racing – Grandstand
– Prince/Princess & Junior King & Queen Contest – Show Arena
– Mike Bishop, Hypnotist – Senior Pavilion
6:00 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
– Parade Line-Up – Youth Leadership Building
6:30 p.m.: Parade
7:00 p.m.: Coronation – Show Arena
7:30 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
8:00 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament – Show Arena
– Mike Bishop, Hypnotist – Senior Pavilion

Tuesday, June 9
Senior Citizen Day & Veterans’ Day
8:30 a.m.: Senior Citizen Day – Extension Building
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Showmanship – Horse Arena
– 4-H Cloverbud Show & Tell – Youth Leadership Building
12:00 Noon: Elvis Show (Senior Entertainment) Extension Building
1:00 p.m.: Poultry Show – Poultry Barn
– 4-H Clothing Judging – Youth Leadership Building
1:30 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
3:00 p.m.: Magic of Eli – Senior Pavillion
– Mini Cheer Practice – To Be Determined
3:30 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
4:00 p.m. – 4-H Clothing Style Review & Awards – Youth Leadership Building
– Veteran’s Day Bean Supper – Extension Building
5:00 p.m.: Magic of Eli – Senior Pavillion
– Harness Racing – Grandstand
5:30 p.m.: The Wonderdog Show – Front Lawn
6:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Swine Show – Show Arena
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Line Dancing Lessons – Senior Pavillion
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Open Dance Floor – Senior Pavillion

Friday, June19
9:00 a.m. – Fair Office Opens
6:00 p.m. – Fair Office Closes

Saturday, June 20
7:00 -10:00 a.m. – Race Horse Entries – Speed Office
8:00 a.m. – Junior Fair Equine may begin arriving
9:00 a.m. -Fair Office Opens
4:00 p.m. – Parade Forms by Arrowhead Park
6:00 p.m. – Fair Parade
Junior Fair after parade Silent Auction Set-up
8:00 p.m. – Fair Office Closes

Sunday, June 21
6:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon: Junior Fair animals may arrive on Fairgrounds
7:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Race Horse Entries – Speed Office
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon -Junior Fair Rabbit & Poultry Weigh-in before penning
11:00 a.m. – Fair Office opens
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – 4-H Club booth set-up – Advisors put up club placing ribbons in booth – Event Center;
12:00 Noon. – Junior Fair all non-livestock entries must be in place – Event Center
Equine, Poultry & Rabbits must be in place on the fairgrounds.
12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. – Culinary, Needlework, Antiques, Art & Agriculture entries to Event Center
1:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Hogs, Sheep, Goats & Cattle must be in place on the fairgrounds;
Junior Fair office opens
1:15 p.m. – Junior Fair Barn Meeting for all Livestock (Main Show Arena)
2:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Swine Weigh-in – North & South Hog Barns);
Junior Fair Goat & Lamb Weigh-in – Goat & Sheep Barn
3:30 p.m. – Junior Fair Dairy & Crossbred Feeder Calf Weigh-in – South Hog Barn;
Junior Fair Beef Feeder Weigh-in, followed by Dairy Steers and Market beef Weigh-in – North Hog Barn
5:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Office Closes
6:00 p.m. – Fair Office Closes

Monday, June 22
Veteran’s Day
All veterans admitted FREE all day
Sponsor: Putnam County Veterans Services
7:00 a.m. – Gates Open
8:00 a.m. – Junior Fair Office Opens;
Junior Fair Goat Show – Main Show Arena
9:00 a.m. – Fair Office Opens:
Junior Fair Horse/Pony Showmanship & Performance Classes – Horse Arena
12:00 Noon – Opening Ceremony – East side of Event Center
3:30 p.m. – Family Fun Circus
4:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Sheep Show – Main Show Arena
5:00 p.m. – Junior Fair Office Closes;
Baked Goods Auction -Event Center
6:00 p.m. – Family Fun Circus
6:30 p.m. – Veterans Tribute – Grandstand
7:00 p.m. – King & Queen Coronation – Grandstand
7:15 p.m. – Marching Band Spectacular – Grandstand
8:30 p.m. – Family Circus Fun
9:00 p.m. – Fair Office Closes
11:00 p.m. – Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, June 23
Kid’s Day
All children 16 and under admitted FREE until 4:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – Gates Open
8:00 a.m. – Junior Fair Office Opens;
Junior Fair Dairy Feeder, Crossbred Feeder and Dairy Steer Show – Main Show Arena
8:30 a.m. – Junior Fair Poultry/Fowl Show – Rabbit/Poultry Show Arena
9:00 a.m. – Fair Office Opens; Speed Office Opens
10:00 a.m. – Open Class Flower Show Judging – Event Center
11:00 a.m. Cloverbud Recognition -Entertainment Tent
1:30 p.m. – Kiddie Tractor Pull – Grandstand
2:00 p.m. – Family Fun Circus
3:00 p.m. – Bicycle Give-A-Way – Grandstand
4:00 p.m.- Kid’s Day Admission Ends; Junior Fair Beef Feeder, Beef Breeding & Market Beef Show – Main Show Arena
5:00 p.m. – Kid’s Day Ride Special Ends
Junior Fair Office Closes; Harness Racing – Grandstand; Family Fun Circus
6:00 p.m. – Little Mister & Miss Putnam County Fair – Entertainment Tent
7:00 p.m. – 4-H Style Review Show -Entertainment Tent;
Delicious Desserts Challenge – Event Center
8:30 p.m. – Family Fun Circus
9:00 p.m. – Fair Office Closes
11:00 p.m. – Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, September 1
Sponsor of the Day: Tekni-Plex | Admission is $5
Throughout the day: Jungle Island Petting Zoo On the grounds

8:00 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony – Landing @ Gate 2
9:00 a.m.: Farm Products & Horticulture Judging – Ag Building
10:00 a.m.: Midway Opens
11:30 a.m.: Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Judging – First Show
5:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Judging
6:00 p.m.: Official Grand Opening – Grandstand
6:00 p.m.: Van Wert Elementary Jumpin’ Jammers – Landing @ Gate 2
6:00 p.m.: Community Praise & Worship- Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Entertainment Stage
6:30 p.m.: Harness Racing – Grandstand
7:00 p.m.: FFA Barnyard Challenge / 4-H Games – Farm Focus Arena
Midnight – Curfew – Fair Closed

Wednesday, September 2
Senior Citizens Day | Senior Citizens FREE Until 4:00 p.m.
Sponsor of the Day: CHP Home Care & Hospice
Throughout the Day: Jungle Island Petting Zoo – On the Grounds

8:00 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony-Landing @ Gate 2
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Senior Program; free donuts and coffee, senior topics, special prizes, blood pressure checks – Gospel Tent
11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m.: Lunch Break – check out the fair! -Gospel Tent
12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m.: Free Bingo – Sponsored by Van Wert Council on Aging- Gospel Tent
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Karaoke with Old Geezer- Gospel Tent
6:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Swine Showmanship & Breeding Gilt Show – Livestock Shows
6:00 p.m.: Cheerleading Competition – Grandstand
6:30 p.m.: Van Wert Area Community Concert Band- Veterans Service Commission Family Entertainment Tent
Midnight – Curfew – Fair Closed

Thursday, September 3
Veterans Day | All Veterans Receive FREE Admission
Sponsor of the Day: First Federal of Van Wert
Throughout the Day on the Grounds: Jungle Island Petting Zoo, Mobile Arts Glass Blower

8:00 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony-Landing @ Gate 2
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Turkey Show
11:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Van Wert Area playing with Paint by Ginger Rahrig- Artisan Tent
11:00 a.m.: Gibson’s Barnyard BBQ Veteran’s Day Lunch-Veterans Service Commission Family Entertainment Tent
5:00 p.m.: Ham & Beans served by the Veterans Service Commission-Veterans Service Commission Family Entertainment Tent
6:00 p.m.: Veterans Day Program – *open to anyone to attend* -Veterans Service Commission Family Entertainment Tent
6:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Sheep Show
7:00 p.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull – Landing at Gate 2
7:00 p.m.: Band Show – Grandstand
Midnight – Curfew – Fair Closed

Friday, September 4
Sponsor of the Day: Superior Credit Union
Throughout the Day on the Grounds: Jungle Island Petting Zoo, Mobile Arts Glass Blower, Bear Hollow Wood Carver, Butterfly Encounter, Farmer Travis

8:00 a.m.: Flag Raising Ceremony- Landing @ Gate 2
8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair Poultry Show
9:00 a.m.: Senior Fair Open Horse Show
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Pleasure Show
11:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Dairy Show
1:00 p.m.: Singles 100 Shoe Tournament – Horseshoe Court
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Pottery and Mosaics with the Wassenberg – Artisan Tent
1:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Goat Show
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Science Central – VWC Veterans Service Commission Family Entertainment Tent
4:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Rabbit Show (Meat Pen, Doe & Litter, Single Fryer, Rooster)
6:00 p.m.: 2-the-Extreme Power Wheel Drags – Landing @ Gate 2
6:30 p.m.: Trinity – AIG Outdoor Entertainment Stage
6:30 p.m.: Van Wert County Fair Pull- Grandstand
7:00 p.m.: Greater Vision – AIG Outdoor Entertainment Stage
Midnight – Curfew – Fair Closed

Free Daily North Midway Entertainment & Activities:
Patriot Games Laser Tag, Hot Diggity Dogs & More Show, All American Petting Zoo, Pig Races, Wood Carver

Saturday, September 12
Veterans’ Day – 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. : Junior Fair Opening Ceremony – Show Pavilion
9:00 a.m.: U.S. Flag Raising Ceremony – Infield
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Goat Show – Show Pavilion
10:00 a.m.: Junior Fair FFA Project in place in Gillette Building
12:00 Noon: Flower Show Judging – Gillette Building
1:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Poultry Show – Show Pavilion
2:00 p.m.: Horticulture Judging – Gillette Building
2:00 p.m.: Royal Gathering
4:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Auction – Under Grandstand
4:00 p.m.: Crowning of Fair Royalty – Thaman Building
7:00 p.m.: Rough E Rodeo – Grandstand

Sunday, September 13
8:30 a.m.: Church Service – Show Pavilion
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Swine Show – Show Pavilion
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show – Horse Arena
1:00 p.m.: Rides Open – Armbands $25
4:00 p.m.: Kids Fishing Derby – Pond
7:00 p.m.: Bellamy Bros. & The Isaacs – Grandstand

Monday, September 14
Kids Day – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair Sheep Show – Show Pavilion
9:00 a.m.: 3:00 p.m. – Kids Day Events- See Fair Book
11:00 a.m.: Rides Open – Armbands $25
2:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Beef Show – Show Pavilion
5:00 p.m.: Kids Bike Giveaway – Grandstand
7:00 p.m.: High School Band Show – Grandstand

Tuesday, September 15
Senior & Disability Day – 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Dairy Show – Show Pavilion
12:00 Noon: Junior Fair Rabbit Show – Show Pavilion
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.: Band Nashville Station – Activity Pavilion – Sponsored by Parkview Care Center
5:00 p.m.: Rides Open – Armbands $25
6:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Animal & Me Program – Show Pavilion
7:00 p.m.: Horse Pulls – Grandstand

Sunday, August 2
Veterans and Active Duty Military/ and First Responders Day
Sponsored by Wood County Veterans Service Center
Admission for Veterans and Active Duty Military and First Responders
Midway Madness, Pony Rides, Train Rides, Roaming Entertainment Throughout the Day
No rides in Operation
8:00 a.m.: Fair Opens
8:00 a.m.: Baking Intake – Home & Garden Building
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Market Goat Show
9:00 a.m.: Open Class Horse & Pony Performance
9:00 a.m.: Grange Coloring Contest Intake
9:00 a.m.: Flower Show #1 Intake – Home and Garden Building
12:00 Noon: Harness Racing
12:30 p.m.: Baking Judging – Closed to Public
1:00 p.m.: Kids Stick Horse Racing Check-in
1:00 p.m.: Coloring Contest Judging
5:00 p.m.: Baked Goods Auction
5:30 p.m.: Post Everlasting
6:00 p.m.: Firefighter Years of Service
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Wood Workers Guild Demonstration
7:00 p.m.: Jr. Fair Parade / Opening Ceremony
8:30 p.m.: King and Queen Crowning (Time may vary)
11:00 p.m.: Fairground Closes

Monday, August 3
Midway Madness, Chainsaw Carver, Rides open at 3,
Pony Rides, Roaming Entertainment
8:00 a.m.: Fair Open
8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair Swine Show
11:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Team Tournament
2:00 p.m.: Story Time
3:00 p.m.: Rides Open
5:00 p.m.: Harness Racing
6:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Horse-Stakes and Keyhole
6:00 p.m.: Pee Wee Swine Show
6:00 p.m.: Midway Madness (Location Between Fine Arts and Liberty Civic Building)
6:00-8:00 p.m.: Woodworkers Guild Demonstration
8:30 p.m.: Weiner Dog Derby
11:00 p.m.: Fairground Closes

Tuesday, August 4
Senior Day, All Seniors 60+ get in Free
Daily Shows, Chainsaw Carver, Sea Lions, Birds of Prey, Pony Rides, Roaming Entertainment,
Rides Open at 3
8:00 a.m.: Fair Opens
8:00 a.m.: State Fair Swine Released
8:00 a.m.: Quilt Show Entries Accepted
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse English Show – Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.: Tractor Operator- Infield
9:00 a.m.: Senior Day Musical Act – Free Tent
9:30 a.m.: Dairy and Performance Goat Show
10:00 a.m.: Senior Day Musical Act-Free Tent
11:00 a.m.: Senior Day Musical Act -Free Tent
11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.: Quilt Show Open – Pavilion
12:00 Noon: Junior Fair Rabbit Show – Sheep Show Arena
12:00 Noon: Senior Luncheon
12:45 p.m.: Senior Day Musical
1:30 p.m.: Quilt Day Demonstration
1:45 p.m.; Senior Day Musical Act
2:00 p.m.: Story Time – Fine Arts
2:30 p.m.: Quilt Day Demonstration
3:00 p.m.: Rides Open
5:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Sheep Show and Showmanship- Pavilion Show Arena
6:00 p.m.: Midway Madness
6:00-8:00 p.m.: Woodworker’s Guild Demonstration – Fine Arts Building
7:00 p.m.: Chris Michaels Concert – Turn 2 of Infield
8:00 p.m.: Quilt Pick-up
11:00 p.m.: Fairground Closes

Wednesday, August 5
Kids / Dare / Steam Day
Rides Open at Noon
Kids Ride Special 12-5 p.m.
Daily Shows: Chainsaw Carver, Midway Madness, Sea Lions, Birds of Prey, Pony Rides, Roaming Entertainment
8:00 a.m.: Fair Opens
8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair Poultry Judging – Poultry Barn
9:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Ranch Show – Horse Arena
10:00 a.m.: Junior Fair Beef Showmanship,
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. – Penta STEAM Day Activities – Free Tent
11:00 a.m.: Great Meal Make-Off- Home and Garden Building
12:00 Noon: Rides Open
2:00 p.m.: Story Time – Fine Arts
4:00 p.m -7 p.m.: 4H Day Crafts, Prizes & Games -Pavilion
6:00 p.m.: Junior Fair Market Beef Show
6:00 p.m.: Cheerleading Competition – Grandstand
6:00-8:00 p.m.: Woodworker’s Guild Demonstration – Fine Arts Building
11:00 p.m.: Fairground Closes