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Monkey Grinder
Location: On the grounds, throughout the day. You won't want to miss this unique site to see! Prepare to be entertained.
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Location: On the grounds, throughout the day. Jungle Island Zoo, LLC provides a traveling petting zoo service, animal educational programs, reindeer promotions, live nativity scenes, pony rides, camel rides, and other favorites. A gemstone mining sluice is also available for rent upon request. Ben Osting, president of Jungle Island Zoo, LLC and his wife Kim, have over...
The Great American Side Show
Location: On the grounds, throughout the day The Great American Sideshow Company is proud to present The Palace of Illusions Sideshow, an authentic historic sideshow recently restored and now touring the United States at fairs, festivals, and other special events. Featuring a breathtaking hand painted 110′ long bannerline of vintage sideshow art draws massive crowds...
Comedy Bob
Comedy Bob
Location: Midway Entertainment Tent Bob Abdou, also known by his stage name Mr. Puppet has been a full-time entertainer since 1996. Mr. Puppet is a ventriloquist, puppeteer, humorist, and educator.
Harness Racing
Harness Racing
Location: The Grandstand MEMBER OF THE OHIO FAIR RACING CONFERENCE Phone: Entries & Race Day (614) 984-9515 Online: Entries Also Available Through USTA or on our website www.vanwertcountyfair.com Speed Committee: Roger Wilkin 419-233-1067 Race Secretary/Clerk of Course: Bill Peters Presiding Judge: Paul Combs Starting Gates: Mike Woebkenberg Charter: Tracee Hathoway Photographer: Conrad Photos 3 DAY...
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SENIOR DAY
Senior Citizens get in free until 4:30 PM. Senior program at 10:00 am in the music pavilion and free donuts!
Comedy Bob
Comedy Bob
Location: Midway Entertainment Tent Bob Abdou, also known by his stage name Mr. Puppet has been a full-time entertainer since 1996. Mr. Puppet is a ventriloquist, puppeteer, humorist, and educator.
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Paint with Ginger + Coffee
Paint with Ginger + Coffee
Location: Midway Entertainment Tent Sip & Paint of Van Wert Area Playing with Paint is held in Van Wert and the surrounding area on a regular basis. Kids welcome! Family friendly! Together, we paint and create! Weekly classes and private parties. All supplies are included for a finished fun art piece. 90% social time! Takes...
SupaFun Band (Stroll)
SupaFun Band (Stroll)
Location: Landing @ Gate 2 and strolling the grounds SupaFun is a 3-4 piece roving party band that brings the fun, and then some! Our material includes TV & movie theme songs, cartoon music, pop songs, OSU Buckeye songs, holiday classics, classical, Dixieland, polka, and other SupaFun ditties. SUPAFUN BAND IS: Smiles Davis, trumpet, vocals &...
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Livestock Shows – Horse & Poultry
Livestock Shows – Horse & Poultry
Location: Sr. & Jr. Horse Show, Sr Horse Arena Location: Jr. Poultry Show, Sheep Arena
Whiz Bang
Whiz Bang
Location: Midway Entertainment Tent Dr. Dave has the unique ability to take complex scientific concepts and explain them in a simple entertaining manner. When Dr. Dave covers the audience in toilet paper to help teach them about flight they really start to get excited. Weaving history, geography and math into his demonstrations of scientific principles,...
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Whiz Bang
Whiz Bang
Location: Midway Entertainment Tent Dr. Dave has the unique ability to take complex scientific concepts and explain them in a simple entertaining manner. When Dr. Dave covers the audience in toilet paper to help teach them about flight they really start to get excited. Weaving history, geography and math into his demonstrations of scientific principles,...
The Grandstand Concert – Girl Named Tom
The Grandstand Concert – Girl Named Tom
Location: The Grandstand Concert programmed by Van Wert Live Returning to Van Wert by popular demand, Girl Named Tom will headline the Van Wert County Fair concert at The Grandstand on Saturday, September 3 at 8:00 PM. Presented by Jim and Mary Pope, this Labor Day Weekend feature will provide the additional capacity to meet...
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Livestock Shows – Open Horse Show & Jr Fair Rabbit Showmanship
Livestock Shows – Open Horse Show & Jr Fair Rabbit Showmanship
Location: Open Horse Show, Jr Horse Arena Location: Jr Fair Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Barn
Zion Church
Zion Church
Location: Music Pavilion ZCU is a small church with a big heart. You will be surrounded by loving people who care about everyone. Our goal is to grow people in their faith and train members of the community to serve God and His people.
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Livestock Shows – Jr Fair Swine Market & Breeding Gilt Show
Livestock Shows – Jr Fair Swine Market & Breeding Gilt Show
Location: Farm Focus Arena Jr Fair Swine Market & Breeding Gilt Show
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Northwest Ohio Trader Days
Trader days is a full house of food, crafts, antiques, collectibles, clothes, guns, tools, water dog trials and more! Car show with door prizes and live music! Golf cart rentals are available. Be sure to enter at gate 5. Food vendors: Bare Bones BBQ CK's Mexican & More JD's Twisted Pig Limber Lost Diner MGLE
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Bluegrass Festival
Multiple bands, food and concessions, corn hole tournament, wagon rides, raffles, kids activities, and pony poker. Pets are allowed on leash! Camping available. *Paid Admission price varies – weekend pass available!