We invite you to attend the
152nd Van Wert County Fair
August 27-September 3, 2008!


Food, entertainment, rides, games,
exhibits, animals, horse racing,
camping...fun for everyone!


152nd
VAN WERT
COUNTY FAIR

2008 FAIR DATES
AUGUST 27-
SEPTEMBER 3

























Van Wert County Fair General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONTACT INFORMATION
FAIR OFFICE HOURS
JUNIOR FAIR OFFICE (During the fair)
SHERIFF'S OFFICE (During the fair)
FAIR ADMISSION TICKETS
RESTRICTIONS
RIDE PRICES & SCHEDULE
EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS
TELEPHONES
WHEELCHAIR/HANDICAP SCOOTER RENTAL
PICNIC AREA
RESTROOMS/SHOWERS
FIRST AID
DIAPER CHANGING & FEEDING


 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
JUNIOR FAIR OFFICE: (During the fair)



North Side of Farm Focus Arena
Junior Fair Show Information
Junior Fair Livestock Sale Information



SHERIFF'S OFFICE: (During the fair)



419-238-4479 (Fairgrounds # ONLY)
Near Fair Office at Gate #2 (Main Entrance)

Lost & Found
DARE Information
Van Wert County Fair
1055 S Washington St
Van Wert, OH 45891

Tel:  419-238-9270
Fax:  419-238-6408
Office email:


Webmaster email:

FAIR OFFICE HOURS:

Normal Office Hours:
Monday-Friday ----- 8:30am-4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday ----- Closed


From Mon July 28, 2008
until the fair begins:

Monday-Friday ----- 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday ----- 9:00am-12 Noon
Sunday ----- Closed


SUNDAY, AUG 24, 2008
(Sunday before fair begins):
Sunday ----- 1:00pm-5:00pm

During Van Wert County Fair
(Aug 27-Sep 3, 2008):
Monday-Saturday ----- 9:00am-7:30pm
Sunday ----- 12 Noon-6:00pm


 

FAIR ADMISSION TICKETS:

ATTENTION!
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES &
SEASON TICKETS
MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE
5:00PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008.
These tickets will NOT be sold after the fair begins.

Where to Get Van Wert County Fair SEASON Tickets

  • Tickets on sale at the following locations on July 28, 2008.

  • This list subject to change before that date.
    Please check back before going to purchase tickets.



FREE --- CHILDREN 8 YEARS OF AGE & UNDER


$16.00 --- MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE:
 AVAILABLE 02/01/2008
Persons 9 years & older
Good for admission all week.
Purchase only at Fair Office by
Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 5:00pm EDT.
(Voting privileges for Van Wert County
Agricultural Society Directors on the last day of the fair.)



$16.00 --- INDIVIDUAL SEASON TICKET:
 AVAILABLE 07/28/2008
Persons 9 years & older
Good for admission all week.
Purchase at various locations throughout the county (see list)
before 5:00pm, Wed Aug 27, 2008. No voting privileges.


$6.00 --- SINGLE VISIT ADMISSION TICKET:
Persons 9 years & older
Purchase at outside gates during the fair
beginning Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 5:00pm.
No voting privileges.

MEMBERSHIP (VOTING) CERTIFICATES
AVAILABLE AT FAIR OFFICE ONLY.


 

BLUE:  Premium Books & Season Tickets available at these locations.
ORANGE:  Premium Books ONLY available at this location.
BLACK:  Season Tickets available at these locations.
 

VAN WERT
Century Trading Co
Chamber of Commerce
Collins Fine Foods
Derry's Health Mart
Flat Lands Supply Inc
Kennedy Kuhn Inc
Partee Shop
The Sportsman
Tyler's Short Stop
Van Wert County Fair Office
Van Wert Party Mart

CONVOY
Hall Lumber

DELPHOS
Delphos Discount Drugs
United Equity Elevator

ELGIN
Mercer Landmark

GLENMORE
Mercer Landmark

GROVER HILL
Sanderson's Meats

JONESTOWN
Hemker Grain

LANDECK
Caballero’s Tavern

MIDDLE POINT
Huggy Bear Campground
Pure Line Foods (No Tickets)

Ramblers Roost Truck Stop

OHIO CITY
Chuffer's Express
Jones Plumbing

ROCKFORD
D & L Classic Woodworking

SCOTT
Scott Variety Store

SPENCERVILLE
United Equity Elevator

WILLSHIRE
Becky's Village Restaurant

WREN
Wrenco Trophy


 

RESTRICTIONS:

For the safety of all visitors, the following restrictions (including, but not limited to the following items)
are enforced during the fair at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds:

  • NO DOGS except for dogs used as seeing-eye dogs and dogs entered in a show.

  • NO LASER POINTERS.

  • NO CATS OR EXOTIC PETS.

  • NO SMALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES, such as (but not limited to) golf carts, 3-wheelers, or 4-wheelers
    without prior authorization from the Fair Manager. Wheelchairs and handicap-type carts are not restricted.

  • NO VEHICLES, including CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS, BICYCLES, and NON-HANDICAP SCOOTERS
    allowed in the midway section of the fair while the midway is operating, without the permission of the Superintendent of Police & Parking. Vehicles must be parked in appropriate designated parking areas. This does not apply to emergency or fire vehicles.
     

 

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society shall not assume responsibility of any accident, injury, damages, illness, death, or any other casualty that may occur on the fairgrounds to any exhibit, concession, contestant, entry, individual, general public, vehicle, or property, but shall use to the best of its availability all resources of safety and protection in order to safeguard the public.

See General Rules in Premium Book for further rules and information.

 


 

RIDE PRICES & SCHEDULE:

Visit

to view ride ticket & bracelet prices & schedule.

Check out their pre-fair discount packages!


 

EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS DURING FAIR
NON-RACEHORSE ANIMALS:
Van Wert Veterinary Clinic
Dr Paul Kleman, Dr Phil DuVall
11251 Van Wert Decatur Rd
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-2434

Non-Racehorse vet not on grounds.
RACEHORSES:
Dr Jason Kessen
840 Ohio St
Delphos, OH 45833
419-692-5946
Racehorse vet on grounds
ONLY
during horseracing events.
Individual needing assistance must contact veterinarian.   Fairgrounds not responsible for contacting veterinarians.

 

TELEPHONES:




2 Public Telephones are available
for use on the west side of the Fair Office
during the fair. Local, Toll-Free, Credit Card,
Collect, & 911 calls may be made
using these phones.

WHEELCHAIR/HANDICAP
SCOOTER RENTAL:




Wheelchair & Handicap scooter rentals are
available at the P & R Medical Connection booth in the Commercial Building during the fair. Daily or weekly rentals available.

PICNIC AREA:




A Picnic Area is located southwest of the
Horseshoe Court, west of the
Senior Fair Horse Arena.
Several picnic tables are available
for use in this area.


 

RESTROOMS/SHOWERS:


Restrooms available
all over the fairgrounds
during the fair.

Junior Fair Building:
North end (Handicap accessible Restrooms)
South end (Restrooms & Showers)

Commercial Building:
North end (Handicap accessible Restrooms)

Directly northwest of Agricultural Building:
(Handicap accessible Restrooms & Showers)

Barnyard Babyland:
East end (Restrooms & Showers)

Near Ticket/Treasurer's Office:
South across road near creek (Restrooms)

Grandstand:
Restrooms for those inside Grandstand area

 

FIRST AID:


Northeast side of Commercial Building
Personnel available when Commercial Building is open.
Sponsored by Van Wert County Health Department.
www.vanwertcountyhealth.org

COMMERCIAL BUILDING HOURS:
Wed Aug 27 --- 5:00pm-10:00pm
Thu Aug 28 --- 12 Noon-10:00pm
 Fri Aug 29 --- 12 Noon-9:30pm
Sat Aug 30 --- 10:00am-10:00pm
Sun Aug 31 --- 12 Noon-10:00pm
Mon Sep 1 --- 10:00am-10:00pm
Tue Sep 2 --- 9:00am-9:00pm
Wed Sep 3 --- 10:30am-9:00pm

DIAPER CHANGING & FEEDING:


North End of Junior Fair Building
Sponsored by Van Wert County Homemakers
& Community Education Council.

HOURS:
Wed Aug 27 --- 6:00pm-9:00pm
Thu Aug 28 --- 6:00pm-9:00pm
Fri Aug 29 --- 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sat Aug 30 --- 1:00pm-10:00pm
Sun Aug 31 --- 1:00pm-10:00pm
Mon Sep 1 --- 1:00pm-10:00pm
Tue Sep 2 --- 6:00pm-9:00pm
Wed Sep 3 --- 1:00pm-6:00pm

©2008   Van Wert County Fair     1055 S Washington St     Van Wert, OH 45891     419.238.9270     August 27 - September 3, 2008