
A message from the President of the board

Kathy McCollow
Board President
On behalf of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society we welcome you to the 166th Van Wert County Fair, August 30th through September 5, 2022.
It has already been a very busy calendar year for the Fair Board with many events happening on the grounds even before the fair. We enjoyed a successful Reverse Raffle and Spring Fest and look forward to many other attractions that will be held on the ground after the fair, such as the Northwest Ohio Trader Days, Open Beef Show, Bluegrass Festival, Harvest Happenings, Apple Festival, Dairy Barn Emporium, and capping off the end of the year with a Winter Wonderland in coordination with the 4-H Exchange Club.
A first for the board this year was the addition of 3 more members to bring our total board to 18 strong. This has not only helped to diversify the board but also gives us more physical help to accomplish all the tasks that go with putting on a successful fair. It is also important to thank all of you, our exhibitors and patrons that have so graciously supported us this year. We look forward to entertaining you with additional rides, games, live entertainment and of course…fair food!!
We salute our 4-H advisors and extension leaders for all their work, for it is our mission to educate and preserve our agricultural roots through youth and our community. We have between 350-450 kids in the 4-H program and FFA. This number is up substantially from 2021 and we are grateful for leaders and parents that make this possible. There was also a new horse club started this year with approximately 20 members. We are thrilled to see growth in this area!
Among many of our grounds improvement projects, you will see that the fence along Washington street is almost complete. As we continue to improve our grounds we will keep you informed with opportunities for individual and community financial support.
Thank you for helping us make Van Wert County fair one of the premier fairs in the state of Ohio. We greatly appreciate all of your support. Come out and enjoy the fair!
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2022 Fair Schedule
Landing @ Gate 2
6:00 2-The-Extreme Power Wheel Drags
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
Comedy Bob
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
South Entertainment Tent
7:00 Dueling Pianos
Grandstand
6:30 Harness Racing
Farm Focus Arena
7:00 Barnyard Challenge
Senior Day Seniors Citizens get in FREE until 4:30pm
Music Pavilion
10:00 Senior Program
Landing @ Gate 2
6:00 Dog Training
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
Comedy Bob
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
6:30 VW Community Band
South Entertainment Tent
Old Geezer
Grandstand
6:30 Cheerleading Competition
Livestock Shows
6:00 Jr. Swine Showmanship
and Farrow to Finish
Veterans Day Veterans get in FREE
Landing @ Gate 2
12:00 SupaFun Band
7:00 Kiddie Tractor Pull
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout Day
Black Smith
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
South Entertainment Tent
5:00 Act3 Band
Grandstand
1:00 Harness Racing
7:00 Tug-a-truck
Livestock Shows
9:00 Jr. Turkey Show
6:00 Jr. Sheep Show
Music Pavilion
7:00 The Nelon’s
Landing @ Gate 2
12:00 – 5:00 Hoop Shoot Olympics
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
Whiz Bang
Mark’s Ark
Wood Carver
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show
Blacksmith
Monkey Grinder
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
9:00 5th Quarter
South Entertainment Tent
7:00 Diamond Back
Grandstand
6:30 OSTPA Pulls
Livestock Shows
9:00 Sr & Jr Horse Show
9:00 Jr Poultry Show
11:00 Jr Dairy Show
2:00 Jr Goat Show
4:00 Jr Rabbit Show
7:30 Area Invitational
Showman of Showmen
Music Pavilion
1:00 Children Serving Christ
5:00 St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Landing @ Gate 2
4:00 Jeep Rally
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
Whiz Bang
Mark’s Ark
Wood Carver
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show
Blacksmith
Monkey Grinder
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
South Entertainment Tent
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm OSU Football Bash
Grandstand
8:00 Concert
Livestock Shows
8:30 Jr Beef Show
9:00 Sr & Jr Ponies & Draft Horses
10:00 Sr Rabbit Show
11:30 Jr Dairy Feeder Show
12:00 Goat Show
3:30 Cattleman’s Futurity & Open Beef Show
3:30 Jr Horse Contesting
Music Pavilion
10:00 Zion Church
10:00 Whitehouse Church
1:00 Children Serving Christ
5:30 Colby James
7:00 Rhett Walker
Landing @ Gate 2
12:00 Car Show
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
David Anthony Magician
Marks Ark
Wood Carver
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show
Blacksmith
Monkey Grinder
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
South Entertainment Tent
Old Geezer
Grandstand
1:00 Motocross
8:00 ABAR Rodeo
Livestock Shows
9:00 Open Horse Show
9:00 Jr Rabbit Showmanship
11:30 Jr Rabbit Breeding Show
4:00 Ryan Trentman Memorial Swine Show
4:45 Van Wert County Market Lamb Show
5:30 Open to the World Market Lamb Show
Music Pavilion
2:00 Masters Own
5:00 Trinity
6:00 The Booth Brothers
Landing @ Gate 2
12:00 BMX Stunt Show
Midway Entertainment Tent
Throughout day
Mark’s Ark
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show
Blacksmith
Woodcarver
South Entertainment Tent
4:00 Colt & Crew
Grandstand
12:00 Thoroughbred Races
6:30 Demolition Derby
Livestock Shows
8:30 Jr Swine Market & Breeding Gilt Show
10:00 Open Sheep Show
2:00 Sr Fair Dairy Show
5:00 Showman of Showmen