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Other Fairground Events




Old Fashioned Farmers Days
June 30th - July 3rd, 2011 at the Fairgrounds
Event Hours
Thur: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm

For more information, please visit the Old Fashioned Farmers Association
or call Bill at (419)495-2600 or Ron at (419)363-3259.




Poker Run & Concert
July 4th, 2011 in the Commercial Building
3:00pm, $5.00 Per Person / 12 & Under Free!

For the benefit of the Van Wert County Fair, there will be a poker run and concert held in the Commercial building. If you've never been to a poker run before be sure to come out and see what it's all about! In addition there will be dinners, bike shows, t-shirts, and a 50/50 drawing. For more information call Robert at (419)605-2919.




Railroad Heritage Weekend
July 16th - July 17th, 2011 in the Commercial Building
Event Hours
Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 3:00pm

This event is a must for railroad buffs. The Van Wert County Historical Museum presents its Railroad Heritage Weekend featuring model railroad layouts, demonstrations, O/HO Gauge modular setup, railroad related entertainment, food and beverages. For more information, call Jan at (419)238-4207 or snapshotjan@embarqmail.com or Larry at (419)203-5779.




Hamfest
July 17th, 2011 in the Agricultural Building
Opens at 8:00am, $5.00 per person

This is an event supporting the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club. There will be electronics, radio gear, computers, software, and accessories on display. For more detailed information about this event please visit www.w8fy.org and click on "Hamfest" link on the left side.




Crossroads Festival Yard Sale
August 3rd - August 6th, 2011 in the Commercial Building
Sale Hours
Wed - Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm or later

Come join the celebration of Van Wert's Crossroad Festival weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds!

Wednesday is your opportunity to get a jump start on the Highway 127 and Lincoln Highway yard sales. There will be a Craft/Garage Sale in the Commercial Building. There will be food vendors that will have a variety of food, and some food vendors will also be serving breakfast for those who need to get on the road. Don't forget that this is the only town in the USA in which US 127 and Lincoln Highway cross. So come and enjoy the fun and people!

If you have items you would like to sell and would like to rent a table, please call Ann Marshall at (419)238-4551 or the Fairboard Office at (419)238-9270.




Fall Fright Festival
October 29th, 2011 in the Commercial Building
This is an event that's fun for all ages! Held before Van Wert City Trick or Treating, this event features costume judging, games, free donuts & cider, and more! For more information please visit https://sites.google.com/site/fallfrightfestival/ or contact Elizabeth at (419)203-5368.