2008 MEIGS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
http://www.themeigscountyfair.com
Gates Open Daily at 7:00 a.m. and Close at 11:00 p.m.
“The Magic of Stephen Knight” http://www.ohiomagic.com/
Sponsored each day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
by “POWELLS FOODFAIR”, Pomeroy, Ohio
Saturday, August 9, 2008 Sunday, August 10, 2008
12:00 p.m. Amateur Painting Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg. 7:00 a.m. Market Hog Weigh In
12:30 p.m. Domestic Arts Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg. 9:00 a.m. Market Sheep and Goats Weigh In
1:00 p.m. Amateur Photography Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg. 10:00 a.m. All Dairy & Beef Market Weigh In
2:00 p.m. Amateur Painting Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg. 11:30 a.m. Market Rabbits Weigh In
3:00 p.m. Baking & Canning Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg. 11:30 a.m. Market Chickens Weigh In
5:00 p.m. Grange Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg. 4:00 p.m. Shade River Ag Cook Out – Livestock Arena
5:15 p.m. Junior Fair Parade – Race Track
Followed by Opening Ceremonies and the
Meigs County King and Queen Contest
6:00 p.m. All other non market animals must be on grounds
Monday, August 11, 2008 Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Sponsor of the day – “KAWASAKI MOTORSPORTS Sponsor of the day “DETTWILLER LUMBER CO.”
Kiddie Day (All Children 12 and under admitted UNTIL NOON for free, HANDSTAMP to ride will cost $5.00)
7:00 a.m. Gates Open 7:00 a.m.. Gates Open
9:00 a.m. Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show – Horse Arena 9:00 a.m. Junior Fair Poultry Show – Small Arena
9:00 a.m. Little Miss and Mister Contest – Hill Stage followed by Open Class Poultry Show
10:00 a.m. Junior Fair Dairy Show – Livestock Arena 10:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull – Pull Track
12:00 p.m. Flower Show Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg 1:00 p.m. Open Class Beef Show followed by
1:00 p.m. Open Class Dairy Show – Livestock Arena Junior Fair Beef Breeding – Livestock Arena
1:00 p.m. Hay Show – Soil & Water Conservation Booth 2:00 p.m. Kid’s Games – Small Arena
1:30 p.m. Horticulture Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg 4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena 5:00 p.m. Junior Fairy Dairy Steer Show – Livestock Aean
5:00 p.m. Junior Fair Board Auction – Livestock Arena 5:15 p.m. Junior Fair Dairy Market Feeder Show – Livestock Arena
5:30 p.m. Junior Fair Goat Show – Livestock Arena 5:30 p.m. Commercial Feeder Steer Show – Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Junior Fair Sheep Show followed by 6:00 p.m. Junior Fair Market Steer Show – Livestock Arena
Open Class Sheep Show – Livestock Arena 7:00 p.m. Open Horse Show – Horse Arena
6:30 p.m. ATV Pull – Pull Track 6:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage
7:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage 8:00 p.m. “Meigs County Idol” – Hill Stage
7:30 p.m. Truck and Car Demo Derby - Grandstand 11:00 p.m. Gates Close
9:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sponsor of the Day “RIDENOUR GAS and SUPPLY” Sponsor of the Day “RIDENOUR GAS and SUPPLY”
Senior Citizen Day (All Seniors admitted free until 2:00 p.m.)
7:00 a.m. Gates Open 7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. Junior Fair Market Hog Show – Livestock Arena 9:00 a.m. Junior Fair Rabbit Show – Small Arena
12:00 p.m. 4-H Flower Show – Junior Fair Bdg. 11:00 a.m. Bingo – Grange Bldg
3:00 p.m. Kid’s Scavenger Hunt – Hill Stage 12:00p.m. Flower Show Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena 2:00p.m. ______– Hill Stage
4:00 p.m. Junior Fair Dairy Goat Show – Livestock Arena 4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
6:00 p.m. Cloverbud Graduation – Hill Stage 5:00 p.m. 4-H Style Reveue_ - Hill Stage
7:00 p.m. “Forgiven Again” – Hill Stage 6:00 p.m. Truck & Tractor Pull – Pull Track
7:30 p.m. Draft Horse Pull – Pull Track 7:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage
8:00 p.m. “Trent Tomlinson” – Grandstand 11:00 p.m. Gates Close
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Friday, August 15, 2008 Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sponsor of the Day “ Sponsors of the Day “BAUM LUMBER COMPANY & HENDRIX HEATING & COOLING
Kiddie Day (All Children 12 and under admitted UNTIL NOON for free, HANDSTAMP to ride will cost $5.00)
All Senior Citizens admitted for half price $4.00 (1/2) until NOON
7:00 a.m. Gates Open 7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show 8:00 a.m. Roll Call for Market Livestock Members
9:00 a.m. Junior Fair Pet Show – Small Arena 9:00 a.m. Pretty Baby Contest – Hill Stage
10:00 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull of Champions – Small Arena 10:00 a.m. Market Rabbit Sale – Livestock Arena
2:00 p.m. Junior Fair Awards Program – Livestock Arena 10:40 a.m. Market Poultry Sale – Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Truck Pull – Pull Track 11:30 a.m. Market Goat Sale – Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage 12:00 p.m. Harness Racing – Race Track
9:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage 12:15 p.m. Market Lamb Sale –Livestock Arena
11:00 p.m. Gates Close 1:15 p.m. Dairy Sweepstakes – Livestock Arena
1:30 p.m. Dairy Market Steer Sale – Livestock Arena
2:00 p.m. Market Hog Sale – Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. Market Steer Sale – Livestock Arena
4:30 p.m. Commercial Feeder Sale – Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Chain Saw Contest
6:00 p.m. Mud Volley Ball – Horse Arena
6:00 p.m. Youth Garden Tractor Pull – Pull Track
7:00 p.m. Tough Track Contest – Grandstand
7:30 p.m. Karaoke with Kip – Hill Stage
11:00 p.m. Gates Close
INDEX
Schedule of Events Page 2
Prices of Admission Page 4
Camping Rules Page Department VII – Horticulture – Farm Crops Page 49
Season Pass Information Page 4 Department VIII – Flowers & Plants Page 51
Directors List Page 4 Department IX – Domestic Arts Page 54
Junior Fair Premium List Page 10 Department XI – Amateur Photography Page 54
Basic Market Livestock Rules for 2008 Page 11 Department XII – Baking & Canning Page 55
Girl Scout General Rules Page 23 Department XIII – Grange Page 56
Map of Fair Grounds Page 34 Department XIV – Hay Show Page 56
Pet Show Page 43 Department XV – Harness Racing & Racing Promotion Page
Junior Grange General Rules Page 43 Department XVI – Pretty Baby Contest
Boy Scout General Rules Page 43 Department XVII – Little Miss and Mister Contest Page
FFA General Rules Page 44 Department XVIII – Kiddie Tractor Pull Page
Senior Fair Premium List Page 45 Department XX – Antique Tractor Display Page
Entry Form Page 45 Department XXI – Open Horse Show Page
Department II – Horse Pulling Contest Page 45 Department XXII – ATV Pull Page
Department III – Dairy Cattle Page 47 Department XXIII – Antique Tractor Pull Page
Department IV – Beef Cattle Page 47 Department XXIV – Truck & Tractor Pulls Page
Department V – Sheep Page 49 Department XXV – Demo Derby Page
Department VI – Poultry Page 49 Department XXVI – Tough Track Page
Prices of Admission
Admission will be charged at the gates at 7 A.M. each day of the Fair.
GENERAL ADMISSION $7.00 Monday- Saturday
Children under 2 years admitted FREE at gates.
Parking Autos and Vehicles...... FREE
SEASON TICKETS $15.00
MEMBERSHIP TICKETS $16.00
FREE Grandstand, FREE Rides--ride all mechanical rides as many times as you want after paying Gate Admission.
SCHEDULE OF RIDES--Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. and Saturday 1:00 till 4:30. Closed 1 1/2 hour, 6:00 'Til 11:00. Wednesday 12:00 'Til 5:00. Closed 1 hr. 6:00 'Til 11:00. Holders of Membership Season or 4-H 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).
GATES: Ken Buckley, Chairman, Ed Holter, Wes Karr
NO DOGS allowed on fairgrounds.
RESERVED PARKING IN SPECIFIED AREAS $25.00/WEEK
Pay privilege and picking of site at Secretary's office Saturday, August 2, 2008
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 16, 2008. Parking Committee: Buddy Ervin, Superintendent – Bob Calaway, Brent Rose & Mike Parker
NO ATV vehicles allowed on grounds. NO Livestock trailers left in grounds
Winter Storage Space Available
Boats, RV, Campers, Jet Ski, etc.
October – April
$4.00/per foot for inside storage
$2.00/per foot for open span storage
$1.00/ per foot for open storage but inside the fence
Contact any fair board director for more information
Purchase your membership tickets early. Make your entries early.
Deadlines for entries are as follows: All departments 4:00 P.M. August 2.
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 1 and 2, 2008
TELEPHONE:
FAIR OFFICE: 740-992-6954
RACE OFFICE : 740-992-4052
Website: www.themeigscountyfair.com
CONCESSIONS MANAGER – Mike Parker
GATE MANAGER – Ken Buckley
CAMPING RULES -- Camping Committee: Tom Pullins, Superintendent - Kenny Buckley, Mike Parker, Wes Karr and Dave Burt.
Trailers, Tents & Campers--(1 Week)...... $125.00
1. Absolutely no wastewater (gray water) is to be discharged from campers or tents. It must be held in an approved holding tank.
2. No campers spotted UNTIL AFTER NOON SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008 and must be removed by 12:00 noon the following Sunday.
3. Pay privilege and pick spot at Secretary's Office on Saturday, August 2, 2008 prior to the fair. NO Earlier.
4. Camping cost does not include entry onto the grounds.
5. You may reserve the same spot for next year if paid by close of fair on Saturday, August 16, 2008.
6. Everyone must purchase a fair ticket over 2 years of age staying in camper.
7. Only one tent per space
8. 18 feet of space is allotted to each camper. Awnings, tables, cars, etc. must be kept within assigned area.
9. Quiet hours begins at 12:30 a.m. Please consider others. A disturbance may cause you to be evicted from the grounds.
10. The person whose name appears on the register must occupy camping spots.
11. YOU MAY NOT SUBLET YOUR SPOT. Any violation may cause you to lose your spot.
12. Pets must be on leash if outside camper.
13. No pets permitted inside fenced fairgrounds (except Pet Show entries on day of show (Must be on leash).
14. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PERMITTED ON GROUNDS.
15. You must have a camper or tent on lot. Can NOT be used solely as a parking space.
16. ANY VIOLATION MAY CAUSE YUO TO LOSE YOUR SPOT.
BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR FAIR SEASON TICKETS EARLY!
PRICE $15.00 -- 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. Membership tickets entitle you to vote or file for the Board of Directors of the Society. Season tickets, are for commercial exhibitors or non-residents of Meigs County. Tickets can also be purchased at the Secretary's Office on grounds after paying admission at gate. NO Refunds.
Membership tickets for admission & voting privilege $16.00. 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 SOLD ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS - NOT TO A COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION.
Season Passes can be purchased for $15.00 at:
Baum Lumber Co. Chester, Ohio Reed’s Country Store, Reedsville, Ohio
TNT Pit Stop, Middleport, Ohio Dettwiller Lumber Company, Pomeroy, Ohio
Swisher-Lohse Pharmacy, Pomeroy, Ohio Hill’s Citgo, Racine, Ohio
Gloeckner’s Restaurant, Pomeroy, Ohio Rutland Department Store, Rutland, Ohio
??????? Grocery, Rt. 681, Darwin By the Way Country Store, Langsville, Ohio
B & R Market, Syracuse, Ohio Farmers Bank, Pomeroy, Ohio
Taz’s Marathon, St. Rt. 7, Pomeroy, Ohio Farmers Bank, Tuppers Plains, Ohio
OSU Extension - Meigs County Office, Pomeroy, Ohio
Meigs County Agricultural Society Officers -- 2008
Ed Holter President
Wes Karr Vice President
Ken Buckley Treasurer
Debbie Watson Secretary
DIRECTORS 2008 DIRECTORS 2009
Steve Swatzel Pomeroy, Ohio Ed Holter Pomeroy, Ohio
Bob Calaway Pomeroy, Ohio Brian Windon Pomeroy, Ohio
Mike Parker Pomeroy, Ohio Jane Fitch Long Bottom, Ohio
Kenny Buckley Syracuse, Ohio Ron Hensley Chester, Ohio
David Watson Pomeroy, Ohio Buddy Ervin Racine, Ohio
DIRECTORS 2010 EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Tom Pullins Pomeroy, Ohio Hal Kneen Pomeroy, Ohio
Wes Karr Racine, Ohio Cassie Turner Pomeroy, Ohio
David Burt Pomeroy, Ohio
Karen Werry Racine, Ohio
Brian Collins Long Bottom, Ohio
Brent Rose Racine, Ohio
Financial Statements can be viewed by making an appointment with the Secretary of the board at 740-985-4372. These are on file in the Secretary’s Office.
RESERVE SEATING AVAILABLE
Reserve seating is available for the
“TRENT TOMLINSOM”
concert on Wednesday, AUGUST 13, 2008 AT 8:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person, please call 740-985-4372 for more information.
TrentTomlinsom
Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. "My songs," he says simply, "are real-life situations with kick-ass guitar." "It's 'open a beer, sit in a lawn chair, let's have a party' country," he says of his music. "At the same time, the songs are saying, 'I have the ability to love you, to understand,' and at the end of the day all that matters is Mama and Daddy and going to heaven. That pretty much sums everything up. "Trent honed his music to perfection in countless demo studios over the years. "I've had five publishing deals," he says. "I've practically lived in the studio, creating and honing a sound of my own. And it turns out that five of the songs on the album record are actually my demos -- Lyric Street loved them so much as is that we just went in and re-sang and tweaked a little, instead of re-recording."