In 2023, the Wood County Agricultural Society is proud to announce the 150th annual Wood County Fair. This historic event is scheduled to take place from July 30 - August 6, 2023 in Bowling Green, Ohio. For eight days every summer over 100,000 people attend the long-standing tradition of the Wood County Fair. This tradition has supported many of the county’s youth and community members by providing exhibitions, education and entertainment that create a sense of pride in our communities, county and state. The fair has helped create lasting memories for countless people and strives to continue making memories for future generations.

Schedule:

Thursday, July 27, 2023

5:00 - 8:00pm: Fine Arts Intake
6:00 - 9:00pm: FFA Shop and Crop Intake

Friday, July 28, 2023

8:00am: Campers may begin moving in
9:00am: FFA Shop and Crop Judging
3:00 - 5:00pm: Beer and Wine Intake
5:30pm: Beer and Wine Judging

Saturday, July 29, 2023

8:00am: Craft/Hobby Judging
8:00am: Fine Arts Judging
8:00am: Photography Judging
8:00am: IT/Model Judging
9:00 - 11:00am: Rabbit Weigh in
9:00 - Noon: Sewing/Canning Intake
11:00am: Rabbit and Poultry Barn Meeting
11:00am: Dairy Goat and Breeding Goat Check in on the track
Noon: Sewing Judging
12:00-2:00pm: Poultry Weigh in
1:00pm: Canning Judging
1:00pm: Goat barn meeting Sheep Show arena
Goat Weigh in
2:30pm: Lamb Barn meeting and weigh in
2:45pm: Swine Barn Meeting
3:00pm: Swine Weigh in
6:45pm: Beef Barn Meeting Pavilion
7:00pm: Beef Weigh in
7:00pm: All Horses in Place
7:30pm: Horse Department Meeting - Main Horse Arena

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Opening Day

VETERANS DAY

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag
Free Admission for Veterans and Active-Duty Military with ID

8:00am: Gates Open
8:00-11:00am: Flower Show I intake - Home and Garden
9:00am: Jr. Fair Market Goat Show - Pavilion
9:00 - Noon Grange Intake - Grange Building
10:00am: Rabbit Showmanship - Rabbit Barn
11:30am: Jr. Fair Horse Groom and Clean Contest - Horse Arena
Noon: Grange Judging - Grange Building
Noon: Flower Show Judging - Home and Garden
12:30pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
2:00pm: Jr. Fair Horse FUN SHOW - Horse Arena
3:00 - 7:00pm: Voices of Harmony Quartet(s) - Strolling Entertainment
4:00 - 6:00pm: 150th Celebration Reception - Pavilion Conference Room
6:00 - 8:00pm: Woodworkers Guild Demonstration
6:15pm: Post Everlasting - Grandstand
7:00pm: Opening Ceremonies - Grandstand
7:30pm: Jr. Fair Parade/King and Queen Coronation - Grandstand
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Monday, July 31, 2023

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
8:00 - 10:00am: Baking Intake - Home and Garden
8:00am: Swine Showmanship - Pavilion
8:30am: Jr. Fair Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn
10:00am: Jr. Fair Market Swine Show - Pavilion
10:30am: Baking Judging - Home and Garden
11:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Team Tournament - Horse Arena
Noon - 11:00pm: Rides Open
2:00pm: Jr. Fair Horse Sms Sweepstakes Qualifier, Jr. Fair Draft, Ground Roping,Driving, Stakes and Keyhole - Horse Arena
2:00pm: Story Time - Elephant Ear Stand Shelter
5:00pm: Bake Goods Auction - Home and Garden
5:00pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
6:00pm: Peewee Swine Show - Pavilion
6:00 - 8:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Demonstration
7:00 - 10:00pm: Eric Sowers Concert - Grove Concert Stage - Sponsored By Franks Fries
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am: Swine Release
9:00am: Tractor Operator’s Contest - Infield
9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse English Show - Horse
10:00am: Jr. Fair Dairy/Performance Goat Show
11:00am: Barn Games - Pavilion Area
2:00pm: Story Time - Elephant Ear Stand
3:00 - 11:00pm: Rides Open
5:00pm: Jr. Fair Sheep Showmanship and Market Lamb Show - Sheep Arena
5:30pm: Ticket Booth Opens
6:00 - 8:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
7:00pm: Multi Vehicle Demo Derby - Grandstand
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

KIDS DAY/DARE DAY

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Ranch Show - Horse Arena
10:00am: Open Class Beef Pavilion
11:00am: Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship - Pavilion
Noon - 11:00pm: Rides Open
Noon: Culinary Intake - Home and Garden
1:00pm: Cooking Judging/Tasting - Home and Garden
2:00pm: Story Time - Elephant Ear Stand
4:00pm: Open Rabbit Show - Rabbit/Poultry Barn
5:30pm: Ticket Booth Opens
6:00pm: Beef Show - Pavilion
6:00 - 8:00pm: NWO WoodWorkers Guild Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
7:00pm: Demolition Derby - Grandstand
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Thursday, August 3, 2023

SENIOR DAY/QUILT DAY

Sponsored By Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio,

State Bank, Wood County Hospital, Wood Haven Health Care
Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag
Free Admission for Seniors age 65+

8:00am: Gates Open
8:00 - 11:00am: Flower Show II Entries - Home and Garden
8:30am: Jr. Fair Poultry Show - Poultry Barn
8:00-10:00am: Quilt Day Entries - Pavilion Conference Room
9:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Western Show - Horse Arena
9:00am: Jr. Beef Breeding Pavilion
9:00am: J.D. Owen Musical Entertainment - Free Tent
10:00am: Beef/Dairy Beef Feeder Show - Pavilion
10:00am: New Moon Band - Free Tent
9:00am: PeeWee Goat Show - Goat Area
10:00am: Open Goat Show - Goat Area
11:00am: Whitehead - Classic Rock Group - Free Tent
11:00 - 7:00pm: Quilt Show - Pavilion Conference Room
Noon: Senior Luncheon - Free Tent
Noon: Flower Show Judging - Home and Garden
12:30pm: Extra Stout - Musical Group - Free Tent
1:30pm: Night Sessions Big Band - Musical Group - Free Tent
1:30pm: How to Prepare a Quilt for Long Arm Quilting Demonstration – Pavilion Conference Room
2:00pm: Story Time - Elephant Ear Stand
3:00 - 11:00pm: Rides Open
3:30pm: Jr. Fair Horse Poles and Barrels Show - Horse Arena
3:30pm: Beginning Applique Quilting Demonstration - Pavilion Conference Room
4:00pm: Ring of Dreams Show - Pavilion
5:00pm: Ticket Booth Opens
5:30pm: Feather Weight Machines, Quilting Demonstration - Quilt Foundry - Pavilion Conference Room
6:00 - 8:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
7:00pm: Cheer Competition - Grandstand
7:00 - 10:00pm: Hay Rock Concert - Grove Concert Stage- Sponsored by Franks Fries
8:00pm: Quilt Pick Up
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Senior Citizen’s Day:

Entertainment Sponsored by: Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio,State Bank, Wood County Hospital, Wood Haven Health Care

9 – 9:50am: J.D. Owen, Classic Rock, Country, Blues, Oldies, and Motown Findlay, OH Coffee and Donuts sponsored by Brookdale of Bowling Green First Come First Served
9:50 – 10am: Welcome and Opening Address National Anthem by J.D. Owen
10 – 11am: New Moon Band, Blues Rock/Folk band Toledo, Ohio
11 – 11:10am: Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)
11:10 – 12:10pm: Whitehead Classic Rock of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, Current and Classic Country Sylvania, Ohio
12:10 – 12:30pm: Lunch Address
Lunch sponsored by: Bridge Home Health and Hospice, Hanneman Family Funeral Homes, Paramount Elite an Affiliate of Promedica, St. Clare Commons, Waterford at Levis Commons
Lunch Menu: Stacked Turkey or Ham, cold beans, heritage coleslaw, melon salad, Rice Krispie treat and water.
12:30 – 1:15pm: Extra Stout, Irish, Country, Folk, Rock ‘n’ Roll Northwest, Ohio
1:30 – 2:30pm: Night Sessions Big Band Northwest Ohio
2:30pm: Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win)

Friday, August 4, 2023

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
8:30am: Poultry Showmanship - Poultry Barn
10:00am: Jr. Fair Horse Trail in Hand, Trail and Ranch Trail - Horse Arena
10:00am: Dairy Show - Sheep Arena
11:00am: Carcass Show - Pavilion
11:00am: Youth Floral Challenge - Home and Garden Building
2:00am: Story Time - Elephant Ear Stand
3:00 - 11:00pm: Rides Open
4:00 - 5:45pm: Pedal Pull Sign Up - Sheep Arena
5:00pm: Jr. Fair Horse Versatility Class - Horse Arena
5:30pm: PeeWee Beef Show - Pavilion
6:00pm: Pedal Pull - Sheep Arena
6:30pm: 4-H Bake Off Auction – Pavilion Conference Room
6:00 - 8:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
8:00pm: Craig Morgan/Easton Corbin Concert - Grandstand
Midnight: Fairgrounds Close

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
8:00am: Jr. Fair Breeding Sheep Show - Sheep Arena
10:00am: Feeder Calf Auction - Pavilion
10:00am: PeeWee Horse and Horseless Horse Classes - Horse Arena
10:00am: Antique/Farm Stock Tractor Pull - Infield
10:00am: PeeWee Lamb Show - Sheep Arena
11:00am: Open Sheep Show - Sheep Arena
Noon: Water Ball Tournament - Jr. Fair Building Parking Lot
Noon - 11:00pm: Rides Open
Noon - 2:00pm: Pie and Cheesecake Intake - Pavilion Conference Room
2:00 - 4:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Demonstration - Fine Arts Building
2:30pm: Pie Judging - Pavilion Conference Room
3:30pm: Open Class Horse and Pony Speed Show - Horse Arena
4:00 - 5:00pm: NWO Woodworkers Guild Kids Toolbox Class - Fine Arts Building
5:00pm: Pie and Cheesecake Auction – Pavilion Conference Room
5:30pm: Showmanship Sweepstakes - Pavilion
6:00pm: Mini Rod/Truck Pull - Grandstand/Infield
6:30pm: Baby Land Auction - Sheep Arena
8:00 - 10:00pm: Jr. Fair Dance - DJ Doug Michaelis - Pavilion Parking Lot
8:00 - 11:00pm: Riverbend - Grove Concert Stage - Sponsored by Franks Fries
Midnight: Fairgrounds Close

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Daily Chainsaw Carving Show and Free Laser Tag

8:00am: Gates Open
9:00am: Open Class Horse and Pony Performance Show - Horse Arena
10:00am: Catch-A-Pig - Harness Racing Tent Area
10:00am: Garden Tractor Pulls - Infield
Noon - 9:00pm: Rides Open
1:00 - 6:00pm: Election of Directors - Jr. Fair building
2:00pm: Princess Tea - Pavilion Conference Room - Sponsored by LeGalley Insurance
2:00 - 4:00pm: The Jolly Gabbers (Irish Trio) - Free Tent
3:00pm: Chainsaw Auction - Sheep Arena
4:00pm: Livestock Showcase and Sale - Pavilion
5:00-7:00pm: Grange Release - Grange Building
6:00pm: The Scramble - Grandstand
8:00pm: Flower Show Release - Home and Garden
9:00pm: Livestock Released
11:00pm: Fairgrounds Close

Monday, August 7, 2023

5 – 7pm: Pick up of all Fine Arts Building Items
8pm: ALL CAMPERS OUT

Date: July 30 - August 6, 2023

Location: Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 West Poe Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402.

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