We are excited to bring exciting and family-friendly events to Van Wert County!
Check out what’s coming up next! Download our event flyer to your phone to stay in the know all year long!
4th Annual Kevin “Pea-Vine” Anspach Memorial Horse Show
June 2-3, 2023
- Guaranteed Added $$
- Event is Rain or Shine
- Class payback is 60% with 5 to Fill Class with 6 or more entries – NO REFUNDS
- Camping – $25/weekend
- Stalls – $20/weekend (must bring your own shavings)
Download flyer below for schedule and additional event details

Flat Track Motorcycle Racing
June 3, 2023
Amateur motorcycle racers with classes that include 50cc, 65cc, 85cc, Supermini, 2501m, 450am, Open am, Open Vintage, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, Open Singles, Open Money and Hooligan National Race.
*$10 admission. Concession Stand available

Freedom Truck Meet – Hosted by Cole Motors
June 16-18, 2023
Fun for the whole family! Show and shine, dirt drags, monster truck rides, burnout contest, Dyno, cruise route, DJ, on-site camping, power wheels racing, food vendors, meet & greets and more! A portion of the proceeds gets donated to Riley Children’s Cancer Foundation. Learn more about this event by visiting colemotorstruckmeet.com/
*Admission Price varies with options
Carry in coolers are allowed. Alcohol is allowed, but no glass of any kind. General admission passes will get you anywhere on the grounds other than the pits. A separate $10 pit pass must be purchased and waiver signed at the events sign up table. Use common sense! We are here to have a good time, but anyone caught doing burnouts, donuts, or any other form of reckless driving on the grounds will be told to leave immediately. Revving engines is 100% ok! Quiet time on the grounds will be from 12:00am to 6:00am. Waiver & Release Liability By reference of the Cole Motors Freedom Truck Meet.
By reference of the Cole Motors Freedom Truck Meet. By use of this ticket and attendance at the Van Wert County Fair, Holder (on behalf of Holder and any minor accompanying Holder) acknowledge and assumes all risks and dangers incidental to the Van Wert County Fair as it relates to contracting COVID-19. Holder agrees that none of the Van Wert County Fair, Fair Board members, Junior Fair Board members, the participating exhibitors, and any other Van Wert County Fair owners, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, customers, purchasers, independent contractors, licenses, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, successors and assigns, or the Van Wert County Agricultural Society (the “Release Parties”), shall be responsible or liable or liable for the Holder or result of such risks or dangers.
BY ATTENDING THE VAN WERT COUNTY FAIR, HOLDER (ON BEHALF OF HOLDER AND ANY MINOR ACCOMPANYING HOLDER) IS DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES. IF HOLDER DOES NOT WISH TO OR IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO GRANT ALL THE RIGHTS, RELEASES AND WAIVERS SET FOURTH IN THIS TICKET ON BEHALF OF ANY ACCOMPANIED MINOR(S) OUT OF THE FAIRGROUNDS
Open class all vehicles allowed. Burnouts will be stationary on the big cement pad directly in front of the grandstands and not on the tiny POS pad like it was in 2020. Each vehicle will be timed and given up to 1 minute once stationary on the burn out pad. Judging will consist of 4 pre chosen judges that will have score cards on a 1-10 scale and those scores will be added together and tallied. The top 3 scores will place and be paid out accordingly. Rules subject to change. No passengers allowed.
Dirt Drag Daily Driver Street Class Rules
Each truck will be allowed 2 practice runs before competition racing starts. Competition will either be bracket style or round robin double elimination. Professional style Christmas tree lights.
This class is meant to be for daily driver trucks and SUVs.(Tech officials will have all rights to remove any trucks from the class that they deem not to be a daily driver) Trucks must be street legal that have valid plates and registration. Dot approved tires, all lights must be in working order, Ladder/traction bars are allowed. Tuners and aftermarket exhausts are allowed, Factory turbo/turbos and superchargers are allowed. No nitrous or any other injected power adders are allowed. Removal of headlights or any other body components before racing is prohibited. Passengers are allowed. Seatbelts must be worn for every person in the vehicle. Rules are subject to change.
DIRT DRAG MODIFIED CLASS RULES
Each truck will be allowed 2 practice runs before competition racing starts. Competition will either be bracket style or round robin double elimination. Professional style Christmas tree lights.
This class is meant to be for modified street/strip trucks and SUVs.(Tech officials will have all rights to remove any trucks from the class that they deem not to be fit for the class) Trucks must be factory full bodied but hollowed beds and stripping interior etc. to cut weight is allowed. Current plates or registration is not required. Dot approved tires, all lights must be in working order, Ladder/traction bars are allowed. Tuners and aftermarket exhausts are allowed, Turbos and superchargers are allowed. Nitrous and other injected power adders are allowed. Passengers are allowed. Seatbelts must be worn for every person in the vehicle. Rules are subject to change.
More classes may be added depending on demand.

Old Fashioned Farmer Days
June 29-July 1, 2023
Featuring Minneapolis Moline tractors and equipment, B.F. Avery Tractors, Simplicity Garden Tractors.
Look forward to antique tractor pulls, camping, live music, car show, garden tractor pulls, a flea market, kiddie and adult pedal pulls, food vendors, animal land, machinery demonstrations and more! Visit www.oldfashionedfarmersdays.com.
*Paid Admission

Flat Track Motorcycle Racing
July 22, 2023
Amateur motorcycle racers with classes that include 50cc, 65cc, 85cc, Supermini, 2501m, 450am, Open am, Open Vintage, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, Open Singles, Open Money and Hooligan National Race.
*$10 admission. Concession Stand available

Railroad Heritage Weekend – Model Railroad Show & Swap
July 29-30, 2023
- Vendor tables
- Operating Layouts
- Food Court
- Over 200 vendor tables are available.
- Admission:
- $6 for Adults
- $8 for two-day admission
- Children 12 and under are FREE!
- Free stuff for the kids
- Handicap accessible
*Paid Admission

127 Garage Sale
August 3-6, 2023
The World’s Longest Yard sale. People set up all over, from all over, selling items and treasures! We have over 200 vendors that are set up at our over 350 vendor locations, with open locations remaining for new coming vendors. During this event, we offer camping spots for vendors and travelers!
The World’s Longest Yard Sale
The 127 Yard Sale is commonly referred to as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale”. That’s because it really is the longest yard sale in the world. To be exact, it’s 690 miles long and the route travels through 6 states; Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. The majority of the route follows Highway 127 from Addison, MI in the north to Chattanooga, TN in the south. From Lookout Mountain, GA to Gadsden, AL the route switches to Lookout Mountain Parkway. Both are scenic drives allowing you to appreciate the beautiful countryside of these states all while enjoying the fun and excitement of The World’s Longest Yard Sale.
*Free Admission
