Wayne County Fair events for September 8
9 a.m.......Flag Raising (Pavilion)9 a.m.......Open Flower Judging (Buss Hall)9 a.m.......Jr. Dairy Judging Contest (Coliseum) The first animal judging of the day and of the fair will be with 4-H and FFA members competing as the judges and they write down placements of animals in the show ring. Teams of four members each will compete in two divisions, junior for participants under 15 years old...
Wayne County Fair events for September 9
10 a.m....... Pony and Draft Horse Hitches (Grandstand) This is the largest one day hitch show in the state of Ohio. Visitors are treated to 22 classes, starting with carts all the way up to six-horse hitches. Watch Grade Draft, Belgian, Percheron and Haflinger ponies show off their style and their talents. The grand finale has up to nine te a.m.s of six-hitch draft horses.10 a.m....... Church...
Wayne County Fair events for September 10
Wayne County Schools DayAll the Wayne County schools give their students the day off just so they can come out to the Wayne County Fair. Every school-age child and teenager will get a free gate admission ticket to enjoy the day at the fair. Plus, the amusement rides open early for everyone. It's a great day of fun, food, g a.m.es and community. 8 a.m....... Jr. Market L a.m.b and Showmanship Show...
Wayne County Fair events for September 12
8 a.m....... Jr. Rabbit Show (Show Arena) Open to 4-H and FFA members, ages 8 to 18, the junior rabbit show has a wide variety of breeds. There are 15 classes judged for breed characteristics and how close the animal fits the breed. There are awards for junior and senior bucks and does. Last year this show had more than 300 rabbits. 8 a.m....... Jr. Pygmy Goat Show (Carter Building)9 a.m...
Wayne County Fair events for September 11
Stroller Day - Noon - 4 p.m. (only kiddie rides open until 4 p.m.)It's never too early to start becoming a lifelong fair attendee. Those youngsters in strollers get their own special time at the fair to have their parents or grandparents wheel them around the animals and displays or let them ride on the Kiddie Land rides. It's a special time and a special place for those special little ones. 8...
Wayne County Fair events for September 13
Senior Citizens Day - 65 years and older admitted free until 4 p.m.The school kids had their day and the moms and preschoolers in strollers had their day. This day is reserved for senior citizens 65 and over. Admission is free until late afternoon. It is also the last day of the fair. Take a stroll through the displays and watch a few shows. Or, come out and enjoy the morning and afternoon with...
Wayne County Fair opens Sept. 8
Wayne County residents mark the end of summer by getting the kids ready to go back to school and gearing up for the Wayne County Fair. This year the fair opens on Saturday, Sept. 8 with a full schedule of agricultural shows, top-of-the-line music entertainment, a few new grandstand shows, food, amusement rides, art and antique displays and a whole lot of fun.The abundance of agriculture in Wayne...New Junior Fair royalty to be crowned at Wayne County Fair
Every year junior fair members anxiously await news of who will be selected as the years fair royalty. Members of the junior fair ages 16 and over are nominated and voted on by their peers on the Junior Fair Board. Royalty includes King, Prince, Queen and Princess. The nominees are narrowed down to the top 16, then the top 10 and the final four are announced and crowned during the coronation...High school band performances a Wayne County Fair favorite
Its one of those long held traditions that create a wow factor for everyone that comes to listen. Local high school bands play on stage in the grandstand at the Wayne County Fair every year. The event highlights the musical and performing talents of 10 bands from around the county. Starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 10, a different band will play every 15 minutes until 11:30. Thats the same day as...