150th
Meigs County Fair
“Spotlighting 150 years of Memories”
2013 MEIGS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
http://www.themeigscountyfair.com
Gates Open Daily at 7:00 a.m. and Close at 11:00 p.m.
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
12:30 p.m. Domestic Arts Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg
1:00 p.m. Amateur Photography Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg
2:00 p.m. Amateur Painting Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg
3:00 p.m. Baking and Canning Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg
5:00 p.m. Grange Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg
Sunday, August 11, 2013
7:00 a.m. Market Hog Weigh In
9:00 a.m. Market Sheep and Goat Weigh In
10:00 a.m. All Dairy & Beef Market Weigh In
11:00 p.m. Market Rabbit Weigh In
11:30 p.m. Market Poultry Weigh In
3:30 p.m. Shade River Cook Out for all Junior Fair Exhibitors
6:00 p.m. All other non market animals must be on grounds
6:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Parade – Race Track
Followed by Opening Ceremonies
Scholarship Presentation and the
Meigs County Junior Fair King & Queen Contest
Monday, August 12, 2013
“HENDRIX HEATING & COOLING DAY”
“BAUM LUMBER COMPANY DAY”
9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair 4-H Horse Show – Horse Arena
10:00 a.m. Little Miss & Mister Contest – Hill Stage
10:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
12:00 p.m. Flower Show Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg
1:00 p.m. Open Class Dairy Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
1:00 p.m. Hay Show – Conservation Corner
1:30 p.m. Horticulture Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg
2:00 p.m. Mike Powers, Ohio State Parks – Conservation Corner
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
4:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Board Service Auction – Ridenour Family
Livestock Arena
5:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Sheep Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Suzie Prange – “Status of Black Bears & Bobcats in Meigs County” – Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Tug A Truck – Pull Track
6:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Goat Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
7:00 p.m. Belles & Beaus Western Dance Club – Hill Stage
7:00 p.m. Lawn Mower Demo Derby – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Car Demo Derby - Grandstand
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
“SWISHER DRUG STORE DAY”
**Kid’s Day**
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Poultry Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
Followed by Open Class Poultry Show
10:00 a.m. Kids Crafts – Conservation Corner
12:00 p.m. ELECTRONICS GIVE AWAY – Hill Stage
1:00 p.m. Open Class Beef Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
Followed by Jr. Fair Beef Breeding Show
1:00 p.m. Open Class Poultry Show – Small Arena
2:00 p.m. Kid’s Games – Small Arena
2:00 p.m. Kaabe Shaw, ODNR – Conservation Corner
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
5:00 p.m. One Way Ticket (gospel) – Hill Stage
5:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Steer Show –Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
5:15 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Feeder Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
5:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Commercial Feeder Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Bob Placier “Owls of Southeastern Ohio” – Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Steer Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull – Pull Track
6:00 p.m. Open Horse Show – Horse Arena
7:00 p.m. Gloryland Believers – Hill Stage
7:00 p.m. Rodeo – Grandstand
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
“OHIO VALLEY ANIMAL CLINIC DAY”
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Market Hog Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
12:00 p.m. 4-H Flower Show – Junior Fair Bldg
2:00 p.m. Carrie Crislip – Conservation Corner
3:00 p.m. Clover Clues – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
3:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
6:00 p.m. Perry Brannan – “Helping Hand for a Healthy Woods” – Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Cloverbud Graduation – Hill Stage
8:00 p.m. Jason Scott Hook & The Backwoods Boys – Hill Stage
7:30 p.m. Motor Cross – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Draft Horse Pull – Pull Track
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Thursday, August 15, 2013
“RIDENOUR TV, APPLIANCE & GAS SERVICE DAY”
**Senior Citizen Day**
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
10:30 a.m. Bingo – Grange Hall – Annex
11:00 a.m. Paulette Harrison – Cloggers – Hill Stage
12:00 p.m. Flower Show Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg
12:00 p.m. Harness Racing with Para Mutual Betting
2:00 p.m. Jeff Cramer – Watercraft Officer – Conservation Corner
2:00 p.m. Pinewood Derby – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
3:00 p.m. Alpaca Show – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. Showman of Showman Contest – Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
6:00 p.m. Eric Household “Coyote and Black Vulture Predation” Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Minute to Win It – Small Arena
6:00 p.m. Truck & Tractor Pull – Pull Track
7:00 p.m. Riverside Cloggers – Hill Stage
8:00 p.m. OMTPA Modified Tractor Pull – Pull Track
9:00 p.m. “Bobaflex” – Grandstand
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Friday, August 16, 2013
“HOME NATIONAL BANK DAY”
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
10:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show
9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Pet Show – Small Arena
11:00 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull of Champions – Small Arena
1:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Awards Program & 4-H Style Review – Ridenour Livestock Arena
2:00 p.m. Don Swatzel – Fisheries Biologist –Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Mike Greenlee “Management Recommendations for Quality Fish in Small Ponds” – Conservation Corner
6:00 p.m. Frog Jumping Contest – Small Arena
6:00 p.m. Truck & Tractor Pull – Pull Track
7:00 p.m. Within This Empire (Heavy Rock) – Hill Stage
9:00 p.m. Amix – Hill Stage
8:00 p.m. “Arrival” The Journey Tribute - Grandstand
8:00 p.m. “Femme” The Pat Benatar Tribute – Grandstand
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
“RIDENOUR TV, APPLIANCE & GAS SERVICE DAY”
**Kids Day**
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7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. Roll Call for All Market Livestock Members
9:00 a.m. Pretty Baby Contest – Hill Stage
10:00 a.m. ATV Drag Racing – Pull Track
10:00 a.m. Livestock Sale Begins –
Ridenour Family Livestock Arena
12:00 p.m. ELECTRONICS GIVEAWAY – Hill Stage
1:00 p.m. ATV & Youth Garden Tractor Pull - Pull Track
2.00 p.m. R. T. Stewart, author “Poachers Where my Prey” Conservation Corner
4:00 p.m. The Hooks (rock) – Hill Stage
6:00 p.m. Mike Tonkovich “Unraveling Some of the Mysteries of Deer Harvest Regulations” – Conservation Corner
7:00 p.m. Mud Volley Ball Contest – Horse Arena
7:00 p.m. Tough Track Contest – Grandstand
7:00 p.m. Karaoke with Kip – Hill Stage
10:00 p.m. Fireworks – Pull Track
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
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Purchase your membership tickets early. Make your entries early.
Deadlines for entries are as follows: All departments 4:00 P.M. August 3, 2013.
No entries will be accepted after this date.
The Secretary will be at the Fair Board Office from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. August 2 & 3, 2013
TELEPHONE:
FAIR OFFICE: 740-992-6954
RACE OFFICE: 740-992-4052
Website: www.themeigscountyfair.com
CONCESSION MANAGER – Danny Davis
GATE MANAGER – Mike Parker
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Prices of Admission
Admission will be charged at the gates at 7 A.M. - close each day of the Fair.
GENERAL ADMISSION $8.00 Monday- Saturday
Children under 2 years admitted FREE at gates. Must pay to ride
Parking Autos and Vehicles.......................... ..FREE
SEASON TICKETS …………………….. $16.00
MEMBERSHIP TICKETS……………… $17.00
FREE Grandstand, FREE Rides--ride all mechanical rides as many times as you want after paying Gate Admission.
GATES: Mike Parker, Chairman, Ed Holter, Wes Karr
SCHEDULE OF RIDES
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
1:00 until 4:30. Closed 1 1/2 hour, 6:00 until 11:00
Tuesday & Saturday
12:00 until 5:00. Closed 1 hr. 6:00 until 11:00.
Holders of Membership, Season or Junior Fair Tickets can ride
by paying $5.00 at Ride Office on Monday – Saturday.
The owners of all delivery vehicles entering grounds will be required to purchase a season ticket admitting drivers and vehicle. (Only one driver to a vehicle) ALL DELIVERIES must be made prior to 11:00 a.m. and trucks may enter only at designated delivery gate (Dog Pound Gate).
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Senior Citizen Day – THURSDAY – All Senior Citizens admitted free until 2:00 p.m. with Golden Buckeye Card.
**Kid’s Day – All children 12 and under admitted UNTIL NOON for free, HANDSTAMP to ride all day will cost $5.00.
BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR FAIR SEASON TICKETS EARLY!
PRICE $16.00 -- NON-TRANSFERABLE
Season passes can be purchased at the business establishments listed below. These tickets entitle you to gate admission and free parking for your car during the entire fair. Tickets can also be purchased at the Gates Monday – Thursday of the fair and at the Secretary's Office on grounds after paying admission at gate. NO REFUNDS of any kind.
Season Passes can be purchased for $16.00 at:
Baum Lumber Co., Chester, Ohio Reed’s Country Store, Reedsville, Ohio
TNT Pit Stop, Middleport, Ohio Dettwiller Lumber Company, Pomeroy, Ohio
Swisher Drug Store, Pomeroy, Ohio Gloeckner’s Restaurant, Pomeroy, Ohio Rutland Department Store, Rutland, Ohio Darwin Grocery, Rt. 681, Darwin Connie’s Corner, Langsville, Ohio Farmers Bank, Pomeroy, Ohio
Taz’s Marathon, St. Rt. 7, Pomeroy, Ohio Farmers Bank, Tuppers Plains, Ohio
Home National Bank – Racine King Hardware - Middleport
OSU Extension - Meigs County Office, Pomeroy, Ohio McDonald’s, Pomeroy, Ohio
MEMBERSHIP TICKETS
Membership tickets for admission & voting privilege are $17.00. Membership tickets may be purchased from any Fair Board member and are on sale at The OSU EXTENSION - MEIGS COUNTY OFFICE, 117 E. Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, Ohio. Membership tickets can also be purchased at the Secretary’s Office on grounds after paying admission at the gate. MEMBERSHIP TICKETS ARE SOLD ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS, MEIGS COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY - NOT TO A COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION. No Refunds.
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NO DOGS or PETS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS
RESERVED PARKING IN SPECIFIED AREAS
$25.00/WEEK
Pay privilege and picking of site at Secretary's office Saturday, August 3, 2013
Parking cost does not include entry onto the grounds. You may reserve the same spot for next year by paying before close of fair on Saturday, August 17, 2013.
Parking Committee: Buddy Ervin, Superintendent
Tom Pullins, Brent Rose
NO ATV, UTV, golf carts, or any other type of recreational vehicle allowed on grounds without permission of the Meigs County Agricultural Society.
NO Livestock trailers may be left on grounds
Winter Storage Space Available
Boats, RV, Campers, Jet Ski, etc.
October – April
$6.00/per foot for inside storage
$4.00/per foot for open span storage
$2.00/ per foot for open storage inside the fence
Contact any Fair Board Director for more information
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Meigs County Agricultural Society Officers -- 2013
Ed Holter President
Wes Karr Vice President
Ken Buckley Treasurer
Debbie Watson Secretary
DIRECTORS 2013 DIRECTORS 2014 DIRECTORS 2015
Tom Pullins Long Bottom, Ohio Steve Swatzel Pomeroy, Ohio Ed Holter Pomeroy, Ohio
Wes Karr Racine, Ohio Mike Parker Pomeroy, Ohio Brian Windon Pomeroy, Ohio
David Burt Pomeroy, Ohio Kenny Buckley Syracuse, Ohio Jane Fitch Long Bottom, Ohio
Karen Werry Racine, Ohio Bob Calaway Pomeroy, Ohio Ron Hensley Long Bottom, Ohio
Brent Rose Racine, Ohio Dave Watson Pomeroy, Ohio Buddy Ervin Racine, Ohio
Sam Evans Racine, Ohio Larry Life Racine, Ohio Danny Davis Rutland, Ohio
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Hal Kneen Meigs/Athens Ag/NR Educator
Michelle Stumbo 4-H Educator
Tim Simpson Meigs FFA
Jenna Gilliam Southern FFA and Junior Fair Coordinator
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Financial Statements can be viewed by making an appointment with the Secretary of the Board at
740-985-4372. The Financial Statements are on file with Secretary
CONSERVATION CORNER
(located in the Grange Building)
2013 FAIR SCHEDULE
Presented By
The Ohio Division of Wildlife
Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District
Monday August 12
2-6 pm Mike Powers, Ohio State Parks Southeast District Manager
6pm Suzie Prange- ODNR, Division of Wildlife – “Status of Black Bears and Bobcats in Meigs County”
Suzie serves as the state’s furbearer biologist, wildlife research biologist and also monitors threatened and endangered forest wildlife species, such as black bears and bobcats.
Tuesday August 13
10-12 Kids Crafts- Join Jenny Ridenour, Meigs SWCD and Lindsay Rist, ODNR-Division of Wildlife for some fun kids crafts.
2-6 pm Kaabe Shaw, ODNR-Division of Mineral Resources Management, Environmental Specialist
6pm Bob Placier- Hocking College – “Owls of Southeastern Ohio”
Bob is an instructor in the School of Natural Resources at Hocking College, where he teaches Ornithology (study of birds) and Dendrology (woody plant ID). His special interest is the effects of forest management on birds.
Wednesday August 14
2-6 pm Carrie Crislip, USDA-NRCS, District Conservationist
6pm Perry Brannan- ODNR, Division of Forestry – “A Helping Hand for a Healthy Woods”
An introduction to the service forestry program and how it can help you, the owner of wooded land.
Perry is the ODNR Service Forester serving Meigs, Jackson, Gallia, and Lawrence Counties since 2006.
Thursday August 15
2-6 pm Jeff Cramer, ODNR-Division of Watercraft, Watercraft Officer
6pm Eric Householder- USDA APHIS-Wildlife Services Technician – “Coyote and Black Vulture Predation”
Looking at the identification of damage as well as how to reduce or eliminate losses on livestock.
Eric is a 12 year veteran of the agency and an expert on coyotes and black vulture damage. He is a lifetime hunter, trapper and woodsman and is considered by many to be the top man to call for livestock predation in Ohio. Eric is devoted to helping farmers learn the proper tools to protect their livestock from wild and domestic predators.
Friday August 16
2-6 pm Don Swatzel, ODNR-Division of Wildlife, Fisheries Biologist
6pm Mike Greenlee- ODNR, Division of Wildlife – “Management Recommendations for Quality Fish in Small Ponds”
Mike is the Fish Management Supervisor at the District Four Headquarters in Athens. He started with the Division of Wildlife in 1990 as a fisheries biologist and was promoted in 2013 to the fish management supervisor for the district.
Saturday August 17
2-6 pm R.T. Stewart, Retired Undercover Wildlife Officer and the recent author of "POACHERS WERE MY PREY"
He will sign copies of his book.
6pm Mike Tonkovich Ph.D.-ODNR, Division of Wildlife–“Unraveling Some of the Mysteries of Deer Harvest Regulations”
Mike was the Deer Project Leader in Ohio since 1995 and was recently promoted to Deer Program Administrator
His professional interests are integrating human psychology, sociology, and economics into deer management.
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GENERAL RULES
The Meigs County Agricultural Society reserves the right, the final and absolute right, to interpret these rules and regulations, to settle and determine all matters and questions. It further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by these rules and to withdraw all premium offerings and/or expel and/or ban individuals from the property in all departments should an emergency exist and circumstances demand it. The Meigs County Agricultural Society will have the final say. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS