Schedule:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022

8:00am: Fair Officially Opens
10:00am: Midway Opens
10:00am - 7:00pm: Hog Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Hog Barn
11:00am: Commercial Building Opens Wine Judging Ag Building
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Beef and Feeder Weigh - In - Jr Fair Beef Barn
1:00pm: Farm Product Judging - Ag Building
2:00pm: Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Judging - Admin Building
3:00pm - 9:00pm: School Exhibit Opens - Red School Building
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Rabbit Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Rabbit Barn
6:00pm: All Jr. Fair Exhibits to be in place
6:00pm: Baked Goods Judging - Admin Building
6:15pm Flag Raising - Grandstand
6:30pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
6:30pm: Official Grand Opening - Grandstand
7:00pm: FFA Barnyard Challenge/ 4 - H games - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena
9:00pm: Horticulture Judging - Ag Building
9:00pm: Canned Goods Judging - Ag Building
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
10:00pm: Administration Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Landing at Gate 2
6:00pm: 2-The-Extreme Power Wheel Drags

Midway Entertainment Tent
5:00pm and 7:00pm: Comedy Bob

On the Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show

South Entertainment Tent
7:00pm: Dueling Pianos

Grandstand
6:30pm: Harness Racing

Farm Focus Arena
7:00pm: Barnyard Challenge
7:00pm: Comedy Bob strolling

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - SENIOR CITIZENS AGE 60 and OVER FREE UNTIL 4:00 PM

8:00am - 10:00am: Broiler and Roaster Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Poultry Barn
10:00am: Midway Opens
10:00am: Free Donuts for Seniors - Music Pavilion
10:00am - 12:00pm: Turkey Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Poultry Barn
11:00am: Commercial Building Opens
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Sheep Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Sheep Barn
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Goat Weigh - In - Jr Fair - Goat Barn
3:00pm - 9:00pm: School Exhibit Opens - Red School Building
6:00pm: Swine Showmanship and Farrow to Finish - Jr Fair - Farm Focus
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
10:00pm: Administration Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Landing at Gate 2
6:00pm: Marianne Fredrick – Dog Training

Midway Entertainment Tent
5:00pm and 8:00pm: Comedy Bob
7:00pm: VW Community Band

On the Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show

South Entertainment Tent
9:00pm: Old Geezzerrr DJ/Karaoke

Grandstand
6:30pm: Cheerleading Competition

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

HAPPY VETERANS DAYS! VETERANS FREE!

8:00am: Gates and Admin Building Open
8:00am: Sheep Performance Scan - Jr Fair - Beef Barn
9:00am: Beef Performance Scan - Jr Fair - Beef Barn
8:30am - 5:00pm: Veteran’s Service Office Opens - Paddock Area
9:00am: Turkey Show - Jr Fair - Sheep Arena
10:00am: Midway Opens
11:00am: Commercial Building Opens
11:00am: Veterans Day Program - Paddock Area
12:00pm: FFA Crop and Shop Judging - Jr Fair - Ag Building
1:00pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
3:00pm - 9:00pm: School Exhibit Open - Red School Building
6:00pm: Sheep Show - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena
6:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull Sign Up - Admin Building Area
7:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull - Landing at Gate 2
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
10:00pm: Admin Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Landing at Gate 2
12:00pm: SupaFun Band
7:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull

Music Pavilion
6:00pm: Randy Long

On the Grounds
Throughout Day
Blacksmith
Travis Mettler/Cracker Jack
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo

South Entertainment Tent
8:00pm: Act3 Band

Grandstand
1:00pm: Harness Racing
7:00pm: Tug-a-truck

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

8:00am: Gates and Admin Building Open
9:00am: Senior Fair Horse Show - Sr. Horse Arena
9:00am: Pleasure Horse Show - Jr Fair - Sr. Horse Arena
9:00am: Poultry Show - Jr Fair - Sheep Arena
10:00am: Midway Opens
11:00am: Commercial Building Open
11:00am: Dairy Show - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena
1:00pm - 6:00pm: Singles 100 Shoe Tournament - Horseshoe Court
2:00pm: Goat Show - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena
2:00pm: Following Goat Show - Animal Dress up contest
3:00pm - 9:00pm: School Exhibit Open - Red School Building
4:00pm: Rabbit Show - Jr Fair - Rabbit Barn
7:30pm: Area Invitational Showman of Showmen - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
9:00pm: 5th Quarter Sign up - Jr Fair Building
10:00pm: Admin Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Music Pavilion
7:00pm: The Nelons

Landing at Gate 2
12:00pm - 5:00pm: Vendor Olympics

Midway Entertainment Tent
11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm: Whiz Bang
1:00pm: Mark’s Ark
9:00pm: 5th Quarter

On The Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show
Blacksmith
Wood Carver
Travis Mettler / Cracker Jack
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show

South Entertainment Tent
8:00pm: Last Call Saints

Grandstand
6:30pm: OSTPA Pulls

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

8:00am: Gates and Admin Building Open
8:30am: Beef Show - Jr Fair - Farm Focus
9:00am: Senior and Junior Ponies and Draft Horses - Sr Horse Arena
9:00am: Senior Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn
9:00am: Midway Opens
9:00am: Double Elimination, Single Horseshoe Handicap Tournament - Horseshoe Court
11:00am: Commercial Building Opens
11:30am: Dairy Feeder Show - Farm Focus Arena
12:00pm: Open Goat Show - Sheep Arena
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Kids Dream Day - Grandstand
1:00pm - 10:00pm: School Exhibit Open - Red School Building
2:00pm: Potted Plants Judging - Admin Bldg
3:30pm: Horse Contesting - Jr Horse Arena
3:30pm: Cattleman’s Futurity - Farm Focus Arena
4:00pm: Open Beef Show - Farm Focus Arena
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
10:00pm: Admin Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Music Pavilion
1:00pm: Children Serving Christ
6:00pm: St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Landing at Gate 2
2:00pm: Jeep Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm: Whiz Bang
1:00pm: Marks Ark

On The Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show
Blacksmith
Wood Carver
Travis Mettler / Cracker Jack
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show

South Entertainment Tent
6:00pm – 10:00pm: OSU Football Bash

Grandstand
8:00pm: Girl Named Tom concert programmed by Van Wert LIVE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

8:00am: Gates Open
9:00am: Van Wert County Open Horse Show - Jr Horse Arena
9:00am: Rabbit Showmanship - Jr Fair - Rabbit Barn
10:00am: Midway Opens
11:30am: Rabbit Breeding Show - Jr Fair - Rabbit Barn
12:00pm: Commercial Buiding Open
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Kids Dream Day - Grandstand
1:00pm - 10:00pm: School Exhibit Open - Red School Building
1:00pm: Animal Dress Up Contest - Farm Focus Arena
Horseshow Doubles Tournament - Horseshow Court
2:00pm: Trentman Showmanship - Farm Focus
3:00pm: Open Market Lamb Weigh - In Sheep Barn
4:00pm: Trentman Memorial Open Swine Show - Farm Focus
4:45pm Van Wert County Market Lamb Show - Sheep Arena
5:00pm: Milk Mustache Contest - Jr Fair - Sheep Arena
5:30pm: “Open World” Market Lamb Show - Sheep Arena
9:00pm: Commercial Building Closed
10:00pm: Admin Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Music Pavilion
10:00am: Zion Church
1:00pm: Children Serving Christ
5:30pm: Colby James
7:00pm: Rhett Walker

Landing at Gate 2
12:00pm: Car Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
10:00 AM – 12:30pm: The Forge Christian Ministry
3:00pm and 7:00pm: David Anthony

On The Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show
Blacksmith
Wood Carver
Travis Mettler / Cracker Jack
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show

South Entertainment Tent
7:00pm: Old Geezzerrr DJ/Karaoke

Grandstand
1:00pm: Motocross
8:00pm: ABAR Rodeo

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

8:00am: Gates and Admin Building Open
8:30am: Swine Show - Jr Fair - Farm Focus
10:00am: Open Sheep Show - Sheep Arena
10:00am: Midways Open
11:00am: Commercial Building Opens
12:00pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
1:00pm - 10:00pm: School Exhibit Open - Red School Building
2:00pm: Sale Bill Changes Due - Jr Fair - Jr Fair Office
2:00pm: Senior Fair Dairy Show - Farm Focus Arena
5:00pm: Wood Carver Auction - Jr Fair Building
5:00pm: Showman of Showmen - Jr Fair - Sheep Arena
6:00pm: All Non Sale Jr Fair Projects Released
9:00pm: Commercial and Admin Building Closed
Midnight: Curfew – Fair Closed

Music Pavilion
2:00pm: Masters Own
5:00pm: Trinity
6:00pm: The Booth Brothers

Landing at Gate 2
12:00pm: BMX Stunt Show

Midway Entertainment Tent
3:00pm and 7:00pm: David Anthony

On The Grounds
Throughout day
Monkey Grinder
Jungle Island Petting Zoo
Circus Side Show
Blacksmith
Wood Carver
Travis Mettler / Cracker Jack
Cincinnati Circus Stunt Show

South Entertainment Tent
4:00pm: Green De Villes

Grandstand
12:00pm: Harness Racing
6:30pm: Demolition Derby

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

8:00am: All Exhibits Released
9:00am: Jr. Fair Livestock Sale - Jr Fair - Farm Focus Arena

Date: August 30 - September 5, 2022

Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 South Washington Street
Van Wert, OH 45891.

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