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NEXT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

harvest happenings, dairy barn emporium, apple festival

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is pleased to announce the fifth annual Harvest Happenings event to take place October 18th and 19th, 2024 in conjunction with the Apple Festival and Dairy Barn Emporium. 

The 5th Annual Harvest Happenings event will be held on Friday October 18, 2024 from 11:00am-9:00pm and Saturday October 19, 2024 from 9:00am-4:00pm.  

The fairgrounds will be full of craft vendors, food vendors, seasonal produce, and more. These events are free admission and parking, fun for the whole family. 

Vendor forms available under the “Non-Fair Events” tab at the top of the page. 

2024 Fair Schedule

Opening Day

Sponsor of the Day

Gospel Tent
7:00 PM
Tribute Quartet

Midway Tent
7:00 PM
Indiana Wild

Landing @ Gate 2
1:00 – 8:00 PM
Hawk Haven Good Dog Training

On the Grounds
Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Tactical Force Laser Tag

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

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

Department Judging
9:00 AM
Farm Products, Horticulture, & Canned Goods
11:30 AM
Cut Flower & Potted Plants First Show
5:00 PM
Baked Goods

Curfew: Midnight

Senior Citizens Day

Seniors get in free until 4:00 PM

Sponsor of the Day

Gospel Tent
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Entertainment by Noah Back Sponsored by Van Wert Manor
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FREE BINGO for Seniors Sponsored by Van Wert County Council on Aging and Hearth & Home 

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 Presented by CHP Home Care & Hospice
Blood Pressure Checks
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
Tactical Force Laser Tag

Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Entertainment Stage
6:00 PM
Bluegrass

Grandstand
6:00 PM
Cheerleading Competition

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

Curfew: Midnight

Veterans Day

Sponsor of the Day

Midway Tent
5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Indiana Wild

Landing @ Gate 2
7:00 PM
Kiddie Tractor Pull

On the Grounds
Multiple Shows
Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM

Throughout Day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
First Bite Fishing
Tinsmith
Tactical Force Laser Tag

Paddock Area
11:00 AM
Veterans Day Program

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

Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent
7:30 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

Friday

Sponsor of the Day

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

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Whiz Bang @ 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM 

Gospel Tent
7:00 PM
Divinity Trio

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
First Bite Fishing
Tinsmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carver

Horseshoe Tournament
1:00 PM
Singles 100 Shoe Tournament

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

Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent
8:30 PM
Wastin Neon

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)
7:30 PM
Jr Fair: Area Invitational Showman of Showmen Contest

Curfew: Midnight

First Responders Day

Sponsor of the Day

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

Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Stage
7:00 PM
Trinity and Ronnie & Kim Booth

Landing @ Gate 2
2:00 PM
Jeep Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Whiz Bang @ 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 PM

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Performance Dogs of Ohio @ 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 PM
Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM
3:00-7:00 PM Science Central

3:00 PM Highschool Marching Bands

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
First Bite Fishing
Tinsmith
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

Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent
TBD
Cornhole Tournament
TBD
OSU Football Bash

Grandstand
7:00 PM
Jess Kellie Adams
Kaitlyn Schmit & Friends

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
3:00 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

Department Juding
11:00 AM
Cut Flower & Potted Plants Second Show
4:30 PM
Charcuterie Board & Ohio Wine

Curfew: Midnight

Sunday

Sponsor of the Day

Gospel Tent
10:00AM
Zion Christian Union Church

Landing @ Gate 2
1:00 PM
Car Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 1:00, 3:00, 5:00

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Performance Dogs of Ohio @ 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 PM
Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM
3:00-7:00 PM Science Central

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
First Bite Fishing
Tinsmith
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

Advanced Insurance Group Outdoor Entertainment Stage
6:00 PM
Consumed By Fire

Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent
8:00 PM
Dueling Pianos

Grandstand
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Van Wert County Farm Bureau Farmer for a Day
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
4:30 PM
Senior Fair: Van Wert County Market Lamb Show
5:00 PM
Senior Fair: “Open to the World” Market Lamb Show

Curfew: Midnight

Monday

Sponsor of the Day

Gospel Tent –  Sponsored by Rod & Kelly of Cooper Grain Farms LLC
11:00 AM
Children Choosing Christ
4:00 PM
Trinity, Steve & Lisa Adams, and Jim Fader

Landing @ Gate 2
2:00 PM
Motorcycle Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
Multiple Shows
Animal Magic @ 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 PM 

On The Grounds
Multiple Shows
Performance Dogs of Ohio @ 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 PM
Family Fun Circus Show @ 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 PM
3:00-7:00 PM Science Central

Throughout day
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
First Bite Fishing
Tinsmith
Bear Hollow Wood Carver

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

Wallace Plumbing Beer & Entertainment Tent
5:00 PM
Wood Carver Auction

Grandstand
12:00 PM
Harness 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

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