Fair Schedule:

August 29, 2023

Gospel Tent
7:00 PM
Gold City Quartet

On the Grounds
Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

The Grandstand
6:00 PM
Grand Opening Ceremonies
6:30 PM
Harness Racing

South Entertainment Beer Tent
7:00 PM
Dueling Pianos

Farm Focus Arena
7:00 PM
FFA Barnyard Challenge / 4-H games

Curfew: Midnight

August 30, 2023

Gospel Tent
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Senior Dance with Melvin Mullins
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
FREE BINGO for Seniors

Landing @ Gate 2
6:00 PM
Pig Races

Midway Entertainment Tent
8:45 AM
Free Coffee & Donuts for Seniors
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Senior Program
7:00 PM
Van Wert Area Community Concert Band

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

On the Grounds
Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder

South Entertainment Beer Tent
7:00 PM
Saw Crush

Grandstand
6:30 PM
Cheerleading Competition

Livestock Shows
6:00 PM
Jr Fair: Swine Showmanship & Breeding Gilt Show

Curfew: Midnight

August 31, 2023

Landing @ Gate 2
7:00 PM
Kiddie Tractor Pull

On the Grounds
Multiple Shows
Ready Go Dog Show @ 3:00, 5:00, 7:00
Magic of Farming w/ Farmer Travis @ 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00

Throughout Day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Man
Blacksmith

Paddock Area
11:00 AM
Veterans Day Program

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

South Entertainment Beer Tent
6:00 PM
Trivia

Grandstand
12:00 PM
Harness Racing
7:30 PM
Confederate Railroad Concert

Livestock Shows
9:00 AM
Jr Fair: Turkey Show
6:00 PM
Jr Fair: Sheep Show

Curfew: Midnight

September 1, 2023

Landing @ Gate 2
6:00 PM
2-the-Extreme Power Wheel Drags

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 12:30, 2:30. 5:00
The Blooms @ 1:00*, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00*
*strolling

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Ready Go Dog Show @ 3:00, 5:00, 7:00
Magic of Farming w/ Farmer Travis @ 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00
Whiz Bang @ 1:30, 3:30, 5:30

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder
Blacksmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carvers

Horseshoe Tournament
1:00 PM
Singles 100 Shoe Tournament

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

South Entertainment Beer Tent
8:00 PM
Kaitlyn Schmit and the Move

North Outdoor Entertainment Stage
7:00 PM
The Browns

Grandstand
6:30 PM
OSTPA Pulls

Livestock Shows
9:oo AM
Senior Fair / Open Horse Show
Jr Fair: Horse Pleasure Show
Jr Fair: Poultry Show
11:00 AM
Jr Fair: Dairy Show
2:00 PM
Jr Fair: Goat Show
4:00 PM
Jr Fair: Rabbit Show (Meat Pen, Doe & Litter, Single Fryer, Roaster)

Curfew: Midnight

September 2, 2023

Gospel Tent
6:00 PM
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mass

Landing @ Gate 2
2:00 PM
Jeep Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 12:30, 2:30, 5:00
The Blooms @ 1:00*, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00*
*strolling

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Ready Go Dog Show @ 1:00, 3:00, 6:00
Magic of Farming w/ Farmer Travis @ 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 7:00
Whiz Bang @ 1:30, 3:30, 5:30

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder
Blacksmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carvers

Horseshoe Tournament
10:00 AM
Double Elimination, Single Horseshoe Handicap Tournament

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

North Outdoor Entertainment Stage
2:00 PM
Bluegrass Concert

South Entertainment Beer Tent
10:30 AM
Cornhole Tournament
3:00 PM
OSU VS INDIANA Football Bash

Grandstand
7:30 PM
Eli Young Band + Jana Kramer Van Wert LIVE

Livestock Shows
8:30 AM
Jr Fair: Beef Show
9:00 AM
Senior & Junior Ponies & Draft Horses
10:00 AM
Senior Fair / Open Rabbit Show
11:00 AM
Jr Fair: Dairy Feeder Show
12:00 PM
Senior Fair / Open Goat Show
3:30 PM
Jr. Fair: Dairy Feeder Sale
3:45 PM
Senior Fair / Open Cattleman’s Futurity
4:00 PM
Senior Fair / Open Beef Show
5:00 PM
Horse Contesting

Curfew: Midnight

September 3, 2023

Gospel Tent
10:30AM
Zion Christian Union Church
Multiple Shows
Michael Misko Magic @ 12:00, 2:00, 5:00

Landing @ Gate 2
1:00 PM
Car Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 12:30, 2:30, 5:00
The Blooms @ 1:00*, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00*
*strolling

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Ready Go Dog Show @ 1:00, 3:00, 6:00
Farmer Travis @ 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 7:00

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder
Blacksmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carvers

Horseshoe Tournament
1:00 PM
Horseshoe Doubles Tournament

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

North Outdoor Entertainment Stage
6:30 PM
7eventh Time Down

South Entertainment Tent
7:00 PM
Green de Villes

Grandstand
1:00 PM
Motocross
8:00 PM
ABAR Rodeo

Livestock Shows
9:00 AM
Van Wert County Senior Fair / Open Horse Show
Jr Fair: Rabbit Showmanship
11:30 AM
Jr Fair: Rabbit Breeding Show
2:00 PM
Trentman Memorial Showmanship
4:00 PM
Trentman Memorial Open Swine Show
4:45 PM
Van Wert County Market Lamb Show
5:00 PM
Senior Fair / “Open to the World” Market Lamb Show

Curfew: Midnight

September 4, 2023

Gospel Tent –  Sponsored by Rod & Kelly of Cooper Grain Farms LLC
11:00 AM
Children Choosing Christ
4:00 PM
Trinity & Friends

Landing @ Gate 2
4:00 PM
Motorcycle Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 12:30, 2:30, 5:00
The Blooms @ 1:00* 4:00, 6:00, 8:00*
*strolling

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Ready Go Dog Show @ 1:00, 3:00, 6:00
Magic of Farming w/ Farmer Travis @ 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 7:00

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Jessee Moore – Monkey Grinder
Blacksmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Auction @ 5 PM – Jr. Fair. Bldg.

Midway opens at 10:00 am
Commercial Building opens at 11:00 am

North Entertainment Stage
Varying Times
Michael Misko Magic
Michael Bishop Hypnotist

South Entertainment Tent
3:00 PM
Music Bingo
Live DJ to follow

Grandstand
11:00 AM
Harness Racing
3:00 PM
Thoroughbred Racing
6:00 PM
Demolition Derby

Livestock Shows
8:30 AM
Jr Fair: Swine Market Show
10:00 AM
Senior Fair / Open Sheep Show
2:00 PM
Senior Fair / Open Dairy Show
5:00 PM
Jr Fair: Showman of Showmen Contest

Curfew: Midnight

Fair Date: August 29 - September 4, 2023

Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds - 1055 South Washington Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Gate Admission:
Persons 12 years of age and under - Free
Individual Membership - $30.00
Individual Season Ticket - $25.00
Individual Youth Season Ticket - $10.00
Single Day Ticket - $10.00

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