From the Demolition Derby, Truck Pulls, Truck Drags, and always changing entertainment, there's something for everyone to see at the Defiance County Fair.

Fair Schedule:

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Senior Fair:

8:00 AM Gates Open
7:30 AM Floral Entries Move-in (until 10:30 AM)
9:00 AM Crowning of Royal Court
9:00 AM Horseshoe Pitching Contest ($10)
11:00 AM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races 3 Shows Daily
12:00 PM First Floral Judging
1:00 PM Rides Open (1-5PM; 6-10PM)
3:00 PM Baked Goods Auction
3:00 PM Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
4:00 PM Sips of Summer Wine Tasting
5:00 PM  KOI ATV & Truck Drags
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

9:00 AM Crowning of Royalty
10:00AM Jr. Fair Rabbit Show-Strausbaugh Arena
3:00 PM Jr. Fair Dog Show-Sr. Citizens Pavilion
3:00 PM  Horse Barn Meeting-Horse Bleachers
5:00 PM  Jr. Fair Beef Cattle Show-Show Arena

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Senior Fair:

8:00 AM Gates Open
9:00 AM Horseshoe Pitching Contest ($10)
11:00 AM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races - 3 Shows Daily
1:00 PM Rides Open (1-5PM; 6-10PM)
1:00 PM  Straw Loading Contest
2:00 PM  Kids Pedal Pull (Show Arena)
2:00 PM  Marc Dobson: One Man Band - Multiple Shows Daily
3:00 PM  Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
5:00 PM Xtreme Cheer Competition
11:00 PM  Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

9:00 AM Jr. Fair Poultry Show- Strausbaugh Arena
9:30 AM Cloverbud Pledge Demo-Show Arena
10:00 AM Cloverbud Graduation-Show Arena (2nd Graders)
10:30 AM Cloverbud Show-n-Tell
Noon Krazy Kahoot! Activities-Show Arena
1:00 PM   Straw Loading Contest
1:00 PM 4-H Practice Show-Schooling for Shakes
2:00 PM Kid's Pedal Pull-Show Arena - $2.00 Entry
5:00 PM Jr. Fair Swine Show-Show Arena

Monday, August 21, 2023

Senior Fair:

8:00 AM Gates Open
12:00 PM Exotic Petting Zoo - 3 Shows Daily
2:00 PM Marc Dobson: One Man Band - Multiple Shows Daily
2:00 PM Blacksmith Artwork until 8PM
4:30 PM  Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
6:00 PM Rides Open (6-10PM)
6:00 PM Presentation of Colors (Grandstand)
6:10 PM  Parade of Junior Fair Youth
Introduction of 2023 Fair Royalty
Antique Tractor Parade
7:00 PM Show of Bands
Immediately Following Bands: Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

8:00 AM Jr. Fair Goat Show (All Classes)-Strausbaugh
1:00 PM Open Class Swine Show-Show Arena
6:00 PM Presentation of Colors-Grandstand
6:10 PM Parade of Jr. Fair Youth Organizations
Introduction of 2023 Royalty                       
Antique Tractor Parade
7:00 PM Show of Bands
4-H/Fairview Young Farmers Pig Catch

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Senior Fair:

8:00 AM Gates Open
12:00 PM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races-3 Shows Daily
2:00 PM Blacksmith Artwork until 8PM
3:00 PM Marc Dobson: One Man Band - Multiple Shows Daily
4:30 PM Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
6:00 PM Rides Open (6-10:00 PM)
6:00 PM NW Show Down Pull-In
Open Beef Show (Weigh in 2-5:00 PM)
6:00 PM Decorated Animal Contest (Strausbaugh)
6:30 PM Harness Racing (First Night)
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

9:00 AM.Jr. Fair Sheep Show-Show Arena
6:00 PM  NW Show Down Pull-In Beef Show-Show Arena (Weigh-in at 2-5:00pm)
6:00 PM Decorated Animal Contest-Strausbaugh

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Senior Fair:

7:30 AM Floral Entries Move-in (until 10:30 AM)
8:00 AM Gates Open
9:00 AM Sr. Citizens Registration & Coffee w/ a Cop
10:00 AM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races - 3 Shows Daily
10:00 AM Financial Advisor
Senior Insurance
Yoga Stretching
11:00 AM Marc Dobson: One Man Band - Multiple Shows Daily
12:00 PM Lunch Seniors over 60
12:00 PM Second Floral Judging
12:00 PM Blacksmith Artwork until 6PM
1:00 PM Senior Entertainment until 2PM
2:00 PM Bingo @ Pavillion
4:00 PM Veteran Dinner - Veterans & family
4:30 PM Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
6:00 PM Rides Open (6-10:00 PM)
6:30 PM Harness Racing (Second Night)
7:00 PM Mutton Bustin (Show Arena)
7:30 PM NW Ohio Premier
Market Lamb & Goat Pull-in (Strausbaugh)
11:00 PM Midway Close

Junior Fair:

9:00 AM Jr. Fair Horse Show (All Classes)
Contesting begins at 5:00 PM
9:00 AM Jr. Fair Dairy Show-Show Arena
10:00 AM Defiance County FFA Chapter Ag. Olympics-Infield
Noon: Krazy Kahoot! Activities-Show Arena
4:00 PM   Blue Ribbon Classic-Animal & Me Show
7:00 PM Mutton Bustin-Show Arena
7:30 PM NW Ohio Premier Market Lamb & Goat Pull In Show- Strausbaugh (weigh in 5-7pm @ Goat Barn)

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Senior Fair:

8:00 AM Gates Open
10:00 AM Open Class Fun Goat Show
10:00 AM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races - 3 Shows Daily
10:00 AM.4-H STEM: Cool Science Activities (until noon, Multipurpose Bldg.)
10:00 AM Coloring w/ Royal Court ( until 11:00 AM Multipurpose Bldg.)
10:00 AM Clowns & Face Painting (until 2PM, under grandstand)
12:00 PM Kids Crafts to Go (Multi-Purpose Bldg)
12:00 PM Kids Prize Raffle (Regristration 12-4:30pm under Grandstand
1:00 PM Rides Open (1-5PM;6-10 PM)
1:00 PM Horsing Around with Molly (Horse Arena)
2:00 PM Soil & Water Conservation District- Kids Activity (Multipurpose Bldg.)
2:00 PM  Blacksmith Artwork until 8PM
4:30 PM Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
4:45 PM Kid’s Raffle Drawing
5:00 PM Feeder Calf Auction/Support Price (Show Arena)
6:00 PM Junior Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship (Show Arena)
6:30 PM Harness Racing (Third Night)
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

10:00 AM Open Class Fun Goat Show
10:00 AM.4-H STEM: Cool Science Activities-Multi Purpose Building (until noon)
10:00 AM.Coloring with the Royal Court (until 11AM)
12:00 PM   Kids Crafts to Go-Multipurpose Bldg.
1:00 PM Horsin' Around with Molly (until 3PM)
Stick horse racing, lassoing, and meet Molly
2:00 PM Soil and Water Conservation District Activities Animal Tracks-Multi-Purpose Building
4:45 PM Kid’s Raffle Drawing-Grandstand
5:00 PM Feeder Calf Auction/Support Price - Show Arena
6:00 PM Junior Fair Sweepstakes Showmanship Contest (Strausbaugh Arena)
7:00 PM 4-H Horse Fun Show-Horse Arena

Friday, August 25, 2023

Senior Fair:

11:00 AM Gates Open
9:00 AM Junior Fair Livestock Sale
2:00 PM Blacksmith Artwork until 8PM
12:00 PM Exotic Petting Zoo/ Pig Races - 3 Shows Daily
4:30 PM Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily
6:00 PM Rides Open  (6-10:00 PM)
6:30 PM  Demolition Derby
$15 Grandstand; $20 Infield
7:00 PM Sr. Fair Entries, Merchants and Ag Hall Exhibits Released (until 8:30 PM)
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

9:00 AM Junior Fair Livestock Sale
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM All Animals Released
 
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Senior Fair:

6:00 AM Jr. Fair Project Release (still)
Ready Go Dog Show & Farmer Travis - Multiple Shows Daily          
10:00 AM BEST in NW 4-H Club ADGA Show
12:00 PM Exotic Petting Zoo/Pig Races - 3 Shows Daily
1:00 PM Rides Open (1-5; 6-10PM)
5:30 PM Truck Pulls - $15 Infield
11:00 PM Midway Closes

Junior Fair:

6:00 AM Jr. Fair Still Project Release
10:00 AM Best in Northwest ADGA Dairy Goat Show (Strausbaugh Arena)

Fair Date: August 19 - 26, 2023

Gates Open:
Saturday thru Thursday- 8:00am
Friday & Second Saturday- 11:00am
Midway Closes Daily-11:00pm

Location: Defiance County Fairgrounds, 530 South Main Street, Hicksville, OH 43526

Gate Admission:
Adults (13 and up): $5
Students (12 and under): Free

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