2008 MEIGS COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
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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
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. 11:00 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. 1:00 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament – Barn Area
3:00 p.m. Shade River Ag Cook Out – Livestock Arena
5:15 p.m. Jr. 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
7:00 p.m. Meigs County Ministerial Association - Grandstand
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. Jr. Fair 4-H Horse Show – Horse Arena 9:00 a.m. Jr. 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. Jr. Fair Dairy Show – Livestock Arena 1:00 p.m. Open Class Beef Show followed by
12:00 p.m. Flower Show Judging – Thompson Roush Bldg Jr. Fair Beef Breeding – Livestock Arena
1:00 p.m. Open Class Dairy Show – Livestock Arena 2:00 p.m. Kid’s Games – Small Arena “Sponsored by Pepsi”
1:00 p.m. Hay Show – Soil & Water Conservation Booth 4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena
1:30 p.m. Horticulture Judging – Coon Hunters Bldg 5:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Steer Show – Livestock Arena
4:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull – Small Arena 5:15 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Market Feeder Show – Livestock Arena
5:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Board Auction – Livestock Arena 5:30 p.m. Commercial Feeder Steer Show – Livestock Arena
5:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Goat Show – Livestock Arena 6:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Steer Show – Livestock Arena
6:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Sheep Show followed by 6:00 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull – Pull Track
Open Class Sheep Show – Livestock Arena 6:00 p.m. ______- Hill Stage
6:00 p.m. ATV Drag Racing – Pull Track 7:00 p.m. Open Horse Show – Horse Arena
6:00 p.m. “Still Standing” - 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. Jr. Fair Market Hog Show – Livestock Arena 9:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show – Small Arena
12:00 p.m. 4-H Flower Show – Junior Fair Bldg. 10:30 a.m. Bingo – Grange Bldg
3:30 p.m. Clover Clues – 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. Jr. 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 Revue - 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 6:00 p.m. Barbershop Quartet - 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 “ Home National Bank” 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. Jr. 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. Jr. 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
7:00 p.m. “Rising Action” - 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. ATV & 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 1 Bingo Page 50
Corporate Sponsors Page 3 Senior Fair Premium List Page 51
Price of Admission Page 4 Department II – Horse Pulling Contest Page 52
Reserve Parking Page 4 Department III – Dairy Cattle Page 53
Winter Storage Page 4 Department IV – Beef Cattle Page 54
Director’s List Page 5 Department V – Sheep Page 55
Reserve Seating Page 5 Department VI – Poultry Page 56
Entertainment Page 6 Department VII – Horticulture Page 57
General Rules Page 9 Department VIII – Flowers & Plants Page 58
Camping Rules Page 10 Department IX – Domestic Arts Page 61
Constitution Page 11 Department X – Amateur Painting Page 63
By Laws Page 12 Department XI – Amateur Photography Page 64
State of Ohio, Department of Agriculture Page 13 Department XII – Baking & Canning Page 65
Junior Fair Premium List Page 15 Department XIII – Grange Exhibit Page 67
Junior Fair Board Page 15 Department XIV – Hay Show Page 67
Junior Fair Eligibility Page 15 Department XV – Harness Racing Page 68
Junior Fair General Rules Page 17 Department XVI – Pretty Baby Contest Page 69
Market Livestock Rules Page 19 Department XVII – Little Miss & Mister Contest Page 70
Horse Project Information & Rules Page 25 Department XVIII – Kiddie Tractor Pull Page 70
4-H Classes Page 27 Department XX – Antique Farm Equipment Display Page 71
Dairy Giveaway Page 32 Department XXI – Open Horse Show Page 72
Girl Scouts General Rules & Projects Page 37 Department XXII – ATV Pull Page 73
Junior Grange Exhibits Page 43 Department XXII – Youth Garden Tractor Pull Page 73
Boy Scouts General Rules & Projects Page 44 Department XXII – ATV Drag Racing Page 73
FFA General Rules & Projects Page 45 Department XXIII – Antique Tractor Pull Page 75
Meigs County “Idol” Contest Page 46 Department XXIV – Truck & Tractor Pulls Page 75
Junior Fair Parade Page 47 Department XXV – Truck & Car Demo Derby Page 76
King & Queen Contest Page 48 Department XXVI – Tough Track Contest Page 77
Prince & Princess Contest Page 49
Pet Show Page 50
2008 CORPORATE SPONSORS
The Meigs County Fair feels fortunate to have the following businesses willing to assist us in bringing family entertainment to our fair patrons. Please join us in showing our gratitude by letting them know this on their designated day.
MONDAY
KAWASAKI MOTORSPORTS CENTER, GALLIPOLIS, OHIO
TUESDAY
DETTWILLER LUMBER COMPANY, POMEROY, OHIO
WEDNESDAY
RIDENOUR GAS and SUPPLY CO., CHESTER, OHIO
THURSDAY
RIDENOUR GAS and SUPPLY CO., CHESTER, OHIO
FRIDAY
HOME NATIONAL BANK, RACINE, OHIO
SATURDAY
BAUMLUMBER COMPANY, CHESTER
HENDRIX HEATING & COOLING, TUPPERS PLAINS, OHIO
“The Magic of Stephen Knight”
POWELL’S FOODFAIR, POMEROY, OHIO
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
Prices of Admission
Admission will be charged at the gates at 7 A.M. each day of the Fair.
GENERAL ADMISSION $7.00 Monday- Thursday
$8.00 Friday - 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-- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 1:00 till 4:30. Closed 1 1/2 hour, 6:00 'Til 11:00.
Tuesday & Saturday 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.
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.
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
Darwin 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
MEMBERSHIP TICKETS
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.
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 or golf carts allowed on grounds without permission of the Meigs County Agricultural Society. 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
Meigs County Agricultural Society Officers -- 2008
Ed Holter President
Wes Karr Vice President
Ken Buckley Treasurer
Debbie Watson Secretary
DIRECTORS 2008 DIRECTORS 2009 DIRECTORS 2010
Steve Swatzel Pomeroy, Ohio Ed Holter Pomeroy, Ohio Tom Pullins Pomeroy, Ohio
Bob Calaway Pomeroy, Ohio Brian Windon Pomeroy, Ohio Wes Karr Racine, Ohio
Mike Parker Pomeroy, Ohio Jane Fitch Long Bottom, Ohio David Burt Pomeroy, Ohio
Kenny Buckley Syracuse, Ohio Ron Hensley Chester, Ohio Karen Werry Racine, Ohio
David Watson Pomeroy, Ohio Buddy Ervin Racine, Ohio Brian Collins Long Bottom, Ohio
Brent Rose Racine, Ohio
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Hal Kneen Pomeroy, Ohio
Cassie Turner Pomeroy, 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."
In fact, Trent was involved in every aspect of song selection and production on his album which is unusual for a new artist. That level of involvement is testament to his ability to turn the long hard road to stardom to his advantage. Although, he had written songs for Emerson Drive and Blue County, among others, Trent's career had amounted to a frustrating series of publishing deals until he had a breakthrough about two years ago. He was writing at Cal IV Entertainment, a Music City publishing company, when, "I kind of found myself," Trent says. "I basically admitted the truth about who I am and what I am, my demons and insecurities -- the ones that I run from on a day-to-day basis -- and began putting them into my songs."