Allen County Fair Specialty Town Money Saver | August FOM 2021

President’s Welcome Message

Magazine Dedication

Fair Schedule

Map of Fairgrounds

General Fair Information & Ride Specials

Sponsors of the Fair

Discount Ride & Ticket Sales

Taste of the Fair

Hall of Fame

Walk of Honor Inductees

Banners, Trophy, & Plaque Sponsors

Planter & Flower Sponsors

Jr. Fairboard Members

4-H Silent Auction

Jr. Fair Livestock Auction

2020 Jr. Fair Livestock Buyers List

Carcass Show

Project Pumpkin

Photo of the Day Contest

Band Show

Baton & Flag Corp Competition

Cheerleading Competition

Demolition Derby

Harness Racing

Lima Area Concert Band

KOI Drags

Buckeye Power Truck Pull

Brad Paisley Concert with special guest Mackenzie Porter

White Tiger Discovery Free Entertainment

Grandstand Plaza Stage Entertainment OSU

2021 ALLEN COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brad Core, President

Doug Hilty, Vice President

Brook Stepleton, Treasurer

Welcome to the 2021 Allen County Fair

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Allen County Fair would like to formally invite you to the 171st Allen County Fair. The Governor has lifted the health orders and most Ohio fairs are returning to normal fairs like we all enjoyed in 2019. The Allen County Fair is no exception. We will be having a full traditional fair that is open to everyone. The Board and Staff have been working very hard to prepare for the 2021 Allen County Fair.

Brock Ackerman

Alice Bennett

Jake Clum

Bill Flarida

Mark Goecke

Tyler Humphrey

Tom Koenig

Randy Kohli

Brian Langhals

Jennifer Mason

Kerry Mason

Bill Miron

David Nusbaum

Bob Phillips

Jessica Schaad

DJ Smith

The highlight of the fair will be the showcase of youth projects and the competitions that these young people engage in during the week of the fair. The Brad Paisley Concert is sure to be an event to remember as well. The 2021 Allen County Fair will also be packed full of free entertainment all over the grounds and a whole host of food vendors that will be preparing all the favorites.

On another note, the Board of Directors is currently seeking a new Fair Manager. If you know of anyone that you believe would excel in that area, please have them contact Ohio Means Jobs, Allen County Office for more information. We hope to have a new Fair Manager in place shortly following the fair to focus on preparation for the 2022 Allen County Fair. In the meantime, the Staff and Board of Directors are fulfilling the duties of that position.

In closing, I would like to thank the members of the Allen County Agricultural Society for electing me to serve on the Board of Directors a little over 2.5 years ago. Serving on the Board has been an enjoyable experience. I would also like to thank the membership for supporting the transformation of the Board of Directors over the past 2 years. This transformation has been very positive, in my opinion, and has lead to a Board that is open to discuss change that is needed to ensure the continued success of the Allen County Fair for years to come. I would also like to thank the Board of Directors for having confidence in my leadership and thus electing me to serve as President of the Allen County Agricultural Society this year.

I hope to see everyone at the 2021 Allen County Fair!

Sincerely,

Brad J. Core President

Fair Magazine DedicaTion

This year’s Fair Magazine is dedicated to two of our Allen County Fair Vendors, Helms Cane Rack for almost 70 years at the fair and Strickland’s Funnel Cakes for over 40 years at the fair. Congratulations!

Helms cane rack

Cane racks are definitely one of the oldest games at a county fair and The Helms Cane Rack has been a staple at the Allen County Fair, dating all the way back to 1951. When the Allen County Fair was brought here from Delphos to the current location, Darrell’s parents, James and Treva Helms, rented the grounds for their cane stand. That stand and location is still used by the Helms Family today. You can’t miss the location as it is located where the midway splits, near the Farm Bureau Tent on the fairgrounds. James retired in 1981 and Darrell and Judy Helms took over and operated the cane stand from 1982 till their retirement in 2019. The cane stand is now operated by their sons, Eric and Darren Helms, with help from their sons.

strickland's funnel cakes

Hello friends and family at the Allen County Fair! My name is Buddy Strickland, of Strickland’s Funnel Cakes, which sits next to the Allen County Pork Producers in front of the Grandstand. I came to the Fair in the early 1980’s, and within the many years I have been coming, I have made many friends. (The Metzger Family, the Hoy Family, and the Reed Family), along with many more.

I return to the Allen County Fair because

of being Family orientated, you couldn’t ask for a better place to be. I truly enjoy the 4-H, the auctions, and the kids and their accomplishments. Thank you for having me all these years, and really look forward to many more to come.

Buddy Strickland, Strickland’s Funnel Cakes

Fair Schedule subject to change. (Complete Fair Schedule at allencofair.com)

Sunday, August 15

Tuesday,

Thursday,

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Saturday, August 21

LIMA MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM and YOUR HOMETOWN LIMA STATIONS DAY

7 am - 8 am Weigh-in for ALL Jr. Fair Market Steers

8 am - 8 pm JR. FAIR OFFICE OPEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

9 am - 3 pm Antique Tractor Exhibits Due - Roschman Park Area

10:00 am Open Class Bees, Honey, Seeds, Grains, Hay, Vegetables, Fruits Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.

10:00 am Jr. Fair Poultry Meat Pen Judging - Rabbit Barn

12 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

1:30 pm Kewpee Classic Open Prospect Steer & Heifer Show - Show Arena

2:00 pm Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship - Rabbit Barn

2:30 pm Allen County Horse Council NPBA Speed Show - Schmidthorst

& Fine Arts Bldg.

1:00 pm Open Class First Flower Show - Youth Activities Bldg.

2 pm - 7 pm Market Hogs Weigh-In

2 pm - 7 pm Llamas/Alpacas Check-in

2 pm - 9 pm Check-in time for All Other Jr. Fair Livestock Exhibits - enter Gate 6 - State Rt. 117

4:00 pm 171st ALLEN COUNTY FAIR OPENS

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - Grandstand Plaza Stage

4 pm - 9 pm Open scales for Market Sheep and Goat Weigh-in

4 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

7:00 pm Pony Measurements taken at Announcer’s Stand - Schmidthorst Pavilion

7:30 pm LIMA AREA CONCERT BAND (FREE CONCERT) - GRANDSTAND

Sunday, August 22 WOOF BOOM RADIO and SUPERIOR CREDIT UNION DAY

Monday, August 23 - YOUTH DAY

3:30 pm Jr. Fair Breeding Sheep Show - Show Arena

4:00 pm Best Dressed Bovine (Dairy) Contest - Show Arena

5:00 pm Open Class Favorite Pasta Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.

6:30 pm Open Class Dairy Breeding Show and Dairy Pee Wee Showmanship - Show Arena

6:30 pm HARNESS RACING (Dunlap-Renner Memorial Pace) - GRANDSTAND

7:00 pm Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship followed by Jr. Fair Dairy Show - Show Arena

7:00 pm Jr. Fair Equestrian Achievement Test - Schmidthorst Pavilion

Tuesday, August 24 PEPSI DAY

($2.00 Off Gate Admission with Can of Food - 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. - One can per person - Food donated to West Ohio Food Bank.)

8 am - 8 pm JR. FAIR OFFICE OPEN

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

8:00 am Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Rabbit Pens & Single Fryer Judging followed by ARBA Rabbit Showmanship - Rabbit Barn

8:00 am Farrow to Finish followed by Jr. Fair Swine

Showmanship, FOLLOWING LUNCH BREAK Open Class Best Dressed Pig Contest, Women’s Showmanship, Men’s Showmanship, Pee Wee Showmanship, Champ of Champ Showmanship and Open Class Market Hog Show - Show Arena

9:00 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion

9:00 am Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Showmanship followed by Dairy Breeding & All Other Breeds Show - Sheep Show Arena

12 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

1:00 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Goat Show - Sheep Show Arena

4:30 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Lamb Show - Show Arena

6:30 pm HARNESS RACING (Ohio Ladies Pace)(Allen County Super Trot) - GRANDSTAND

7:00 pm Seams Sew Fine Style Show - Youth Activities Bldg.

8:00 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Steer Show - Show Arena

Wednesday, August 25

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU DAY ($5.00 Gate Admission 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

8 am - 8 pm JR. FAIR OFFICE OPEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

8:00 am Jr. Fair Breeding Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn

8:00 am Open Class Sheep Breeding Show, Market Lamb Show, Showmanship and Fleece Show - Sheep Show Arena

8:30 am Jr. Fair Beef Steer Showmanship followed by Jr. Fair Breeding Beef Show, Including Feeder Calves - Show Arena

9:00 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion

1:00 pm Open Class Beef Pee Wee Showmanship - Show Arena

4:00 pm Llamas/Alpacas Costume Contest - Sheep Show Arena

4 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

7:00 pm CHEERLEADING COMPETITION - GRANDSTAND

7:00 pm Jr. Fair Goat Fun Show - Sheep Show Arena

7:00 pm Jr. Fair Market Steer Show - Show Arena

Thursday, August 26 - SENIOR CITIZEN’S DAY (FREE Gate Admission for Seniors 60 years and over until 6 p.m.)

KEWPEE HAMBURGERS and UNITEDHEALTHCARE DAY

8 am - 8 pm JR. FAIR OFFICE OPEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

9:00 am ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL - GRANDSTAND INFIELD

9:00 am Jr. Fair Rabbit Judging Contest - Rabbit Barn

11:00 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Costume Class - Schmidthorst Pavilion

12 pm - 5 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDE SPECIAL - $15

12 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

1:00 pm Open Class Third Flower Show - Youth Activities Bldg.

1:00 pm Open Class Table Scapes Judging (Classes 11-15Y) - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.

4:30 pm JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK AUCTION - Show Arena (Rabbits and Chickens)

7:00 pm KOI DRAG RACING - GRANDSTAND

Friday, August 27 - VETERAN’S DAY

(FREE Gate Admission for Veteran’s until 6 p.m.) THE UNION BANK CO.

Saturday, August 28

PREMIER

OFFICE OPEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

9:00 am Jr. Fair Champion of Champions Showmanship - Show Arena

10:00 am 7th Annual Equine “Country” Club Bud Lauck Memorial “Retro” Horse Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion

12 pm - 5 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDE SPECIAL - $15

12 pm - 11 pm (Weather Permitting) RIDES OPEN ON MIDWAY

1 pm - 7 pm FINAL DAY - ALL JR. FAIR PREMIUM VOUCHERS must be picked up and cashed in - Jr. Fair Photo ID required

2:00 pm Jr. Fair Dog Show - Show Arena

2:30 pm Wood Carving Auction - Grandstand Plaza Stage

7:00 pm Champions of Champions Speed Event - Schmidthorst Pavilion

7:00 pm BUCKEYE POWER TRUCK PULL - GRANDSTAND

11:00 pm 171st ALLEN COUNTY FAIR CLOSES

Sunday, August 29

7-11 am JR. FAIR OFFICE OPEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPEN

7-11 am Jr. Fair Booth Tear-down and All Home Ec., Special Projects and Crop & Shop and Girl Scout exhibits must be removed - Youth Exhibits Bldg.

7-11 am All Open Class Exhibits must be removed

Wednesday, September 1

6:00 pm Doors Open JR. FAIR CARCASS SHOW Keystone Meats 3585 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio

We salute all of the Allen County Fair participants. You have worked hard on your exhibits and projects.

Now is the time to showcase your hard work and dedication.

May you have Blue Ribbon Days!

Gate Admission

MEMBERSHIP PASS - Admits one adult to the fairgrounds for all nine days of the fair. Does not include rides or grandstand events. Also entitles member to vote at the annual election of Directors, according to the rules of the Society. Membership Passes are available to Allen County residents ONLY, who are 18 years old or older. A Photo ID with current address required to purchase. Last Day of Sale Sat., August 14.

Membership Cost

$30.00

SEASON & CHILD SEASON PASSES - Admits one person to the fairgrounds for all nine days of the fair. Does not include rides or grandstand events. Available to all Allen County residents and out-ofcounty residents. NO VOTING RIGHTS.

On Sale until Aug. 19

Season Pass (Ages 10 & over) $30.00

Child Season Pass (Ages 7-9) $15.00

Starting Aug. 20

Season Pass (Ages 10 & over) $35.00

Child Season Pass (Ages 7-9) $20.00

DAILY GATE ADMISSION - Admits one person to the fairgrounds daily. Does not include rides, grandstand events or re-entry.

Ages 7 Years & Over $7.00

6 Years & Under FREE

Parking

1. All parking on the fairgrounds is FREE of charge.

2. Vehicles, except Police and Emergency Units, are NOT permitted on the midway or exhibit areas between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight during any day of the fair.

3. General parking areas are located on the north, west sides of the fairgrounds between State Route 309, State Route 117, and the inner boundary fence.

4. Parking within the southern two-thirds of the fairgrounds will be assigned by parking permits and/ or as available for general parking. Parking permits must be hung on the rear view mirror of the vehicle and visible at all times.

5. All vehicles displaying a HANGING parking permit will only be authorized to enter the designated gate and park in the designated lot that is printed on the permit. The tag MUST be displayed from the rear view mirror inside the vehicle at all times.

6. All parking, both general and assigned, will be controlled by fairground security and/or parking directors.

7. VEHICLES PARKING ILLEGALLY MAY BE TOWED TO THE IMPOUND LOT. A FEE OF $35 WILL BE REQUIRED FOR RELEASE OF THE VEHICLE.

8. Gate numbers or letters are depicted on the map displayed in this publication on page 7.

9. Handicap Parking is available on the fairgrounds at five locations. At Gate 1 north of the Gospel Singing Tent, at Gate 2 north of the Merchants Building and at Gates 3 and 4, south of the Grandstand and Racetrack, Gate W, west of the fairgrounds behind Walmart.

10. The Allen County Fair is not responsible for items left in vehicles.

Poor Jack SPECIAL Ride Prices

ALL DAY RIDE WRISTBAND - $25.00

12 Noon till 11:00 pm (Weather Permitting)*

*On Friday, August 20, Wednesday, August 25, Friday, August 27, Rides will open at 4:00 pm and operate until 11:00 pm (Weather Permitting)

WRISTBAND SPECIALS - $15.00

Monday, August 23 .................. 12 Noon - 5:00 pm

Thursday, August 26 ................. 12 Noon - 5:00 pm

Saturday, August 28 .................. 12 Noon - 5:00 pm (Weather Permitting)

office hours

July 26 through August 19 9 am to 5 pm (Mon. - Fri.)

Saturday, August 14 8:30 am to 12 pm

August 20 through 28 8 am to 8 pm (Fair)

August 29 7 am to 11 am

August 30 and after 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

thank you to our day sponsors

Friday, August 20th

R.D. Jones Excavating and Spallinger Millwright

Saturday, August 21st

Lima Memorial Health System and Your Hometown Lima Stations

Sunday, August 22nd Woof Boom Radio and Superior Credit Union

Monday, August 23rd Chief Supermarket

Tuesday, August 24th Pepsi

Wednesday, August 25th Convention & Visitors Bureau

Thursday, August 26th Kewpee Hamburgers and UnitedHealthcare

Friday, August 27th The Union Bank Co.

Saturday, August 28th Premier Bank and Sign Pro Imaging

EVENT AND PROGRAM SPONSORS

Kewpee Band Show

Kewpee Classic

OSU Alumni Band

Jr. Fair Ribbons

Sr. Fair Ribbons

Grandstand Plaza Stage

Cheerleading Competition

Taste of the Fair

Jr. Fair/Open Class Premium Book

Jr. Fair Photo IDs

Golden Age Day

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Harness Racing

The T 102 Jr. Fair

Livestock Auction

Jr. Fair Livestock Auction

Ninja Experience

Fair Passes

Demolition Derby

New Country

Project Pumpkin

AED Safety

EVENT AND PROGRAM SPONSORS

Midway Wolves of the World

Capital Improvements

Max's Trader Days and Water Dog Races and Rebel Run

Baton & Flag Corp

Official Golf Cart Company of the Fair

Competition

Jr. Fair Barn Games

Jr. Fair Scavenger Hunt

Golden Age Day

LIMA SHEET METAL

Welding & Fabrication

"Thinking Stainless" for over 40 years

Almost Anything from Metal

FOR ALL OF YOUR WELDING, FABRICATION, & SPECIALITY NEEDS

pre sale discount tickets

Season Passes - $30.00 ($35.00 value)

CHILD season Passes - $15.00 ($20.00 value)

POOR JACK AMUSEMENT PRE SALE RIDE VOUCHERS

$20.00 ($25.00 Value)

ALL DAY RIDE WRISTBAND

Rides open at 12 Noon - 11:00 pm each day except on Friday, August 20th, Wednesday, August 25th, and Friday, August 27th. Rides will open at 4:00 pm and operate until 11:00 pm. (Weather Permitting)

Available at the following business

Locations:

(August 1st through August 19th)

• Kewpee Hamburgers

• Chief Supermarket

• Citizens National Bank

• The Union Bank Co.

• Superior Credit Union

• Allen County Fairgrounds

PARKING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS IS ALWAYS FREE!

Tuesday, August 24 NOON - 8 PM

senior citizen's day

Thursday, August 26th

Seniors 60 and over will be admitted free until 6:00 p.m. at the Allen County Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 26th. Join us at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Gospel Singing Tent for the Golden Age Day Parties where we celebrate and honor you with music, snacks, and beverages.

Monday, August 23rd youth day

• The Allen County Conservation Club will once again be offering a free fishing derby for kids through the age of 15 years old on Monday, August 23rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Pond in Roschman Park. The Conservation Club supplies all the bait and fishing poles for the kids who participate and all the kids have to do is show up and have a good time by catching the biggest fish in the pond. Prizes will be given for the biggest fish caught in each of the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-9 year olds, 10-12 year olds and 13-15 year olds.

• The Petting Zoo will extend their hours and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Roschman Park.

• Children Choosing Christ will be in the Gospel Singing Tent from 11:00 am to 6:00 p.m. with activities for the kids.

• Poor Jack Amusements is offering a $15 ride wrist band from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. and an All Day Wristband for $25 from 12 Noon to 11:00 p.m. (weather permitting).

• The Allen County Jr. Leaders and D.A.R.E. will be co-sponsoring Youth Day Activities at 2:00 p.m. in the Picnic tent located at the North end of the fairgrounds. Any kids 12 years and under are welcome to attend. Enjoy free activities and games. Sign up to win a FREE bicycle!

veteran's day

Friday, August 27th

On Friday, August 27th, we are honoring all military veterans. All veterans will be admitted free until 6:00 p.m. at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Come and enjoy a veteran’s programs at 12 Noon followed by a ham and bean soup, hot dogs and cornbread lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the picnic tent, located behind the Gospel Singing Tent as we say thank you for your service to our country.

2021 Allen County Jr. Fairboard

Sr. Fairboard 4-H Advisors

Bob Phillips, Tom Koenig, David Nusbaum, Jessica Schaad, Jake Clum, Jennifer Mason

Jr. Fairboard 4-H Advisors

Gary Austin, Kelli Cosart, Jodi Croft, Kreg Rex, Joyce Zwiebel

Jr. fair 4-h educator - Kelly Coble

Jr. Fair COORDINATOR - Joanne Rex

Jr. Fairboard Ag. Education Advisor - Ryan McMichael

Jr. Fairboard Girl Scout Advisor - Kathy Valenti

Jr. Fairboard BOY Scout Advisor - Fara Ewing

Jr. Fairboard President - Cierra Ackerman

Jr. Fairboard Vice President - Anna Knauss

Jr. Fairboard Secretary - Tyler Arheit

Jr. Fairboard Treasurer - Isabella Conley

Jr. fairboard representatives

2021 - Cierra Ackerman, Tyler Arheit, Cole Austin, Zach Zweibel, Rosemary Carman, Michaela Cosart, Addison Jones, Jared Shea

2022 - Amari Junkins, Anna Knauss, Eli Okuley, Zane Rex, Hunter Sidle, Caleb Stechschulte, Eden Troyer

2023 - Aisleen Boday, Brady Shea, Cadence Richard, Cheyanne Pack, Dakota Lewis, Emma Core, Hunter Reprogle, Isabella Conley, Megan Baughman, Adrianna Rutherford, Gabi Croft, Caurina Janev

2024 - Mitchel Hawk, Kilee Shaffer, Chloe Sharp, Kira Sharp, Brody Roof, Abby Stechschulte, Delaney Jones, Tyler Craig, Claire Oatman

BOY Scouts - Gage Myers

Girl Scouts - Brittany Goodman

FFA - Allen East - Devan Foster, Madeline Myers

FFA - ELIDA - Shyanne Dahill

FFA - Lima Senior - Noah Edwards, Zach Zwiebel

ffa - spencerville - Kayley Kimmet, Evan Core

Anna Knauss VICE PRESIDENT Bluffton

Cierra Ackerman PRESIDENT Bluffton

Isabella Conley TREASURER Ft. Jennings

Tyler Arheit SECRETARY Lima Senior

Michaela Cosart Allen East

Cole Austin Allen East

Rosemary Carman Allen East

Evan Core Spencerville

Aisleen Boday Allen East

Gabi Croft Spencerville

Megan Baughman Spencerville

Emma Core Spencerville

Tyler Craig Shawnee

Shyanne Dayhill Elida

Jared Shea Allen East

Zach Zwiebel Lima Senior

Gage Myers Elida

Addison Jones Allen East

Amari Junkins Bath

Eli Okuley Bluffton

Zane Rex Allen East

Hunter Sidle Allen East

Dakota Lewis Lima Senior

Cheyanne Pack Elida

Adrianna Rutherford Allen East

Noah Edwards Lima Senior

Brittany Goodman Bath Devan Foster Allen East

Mitchel Hawk Allen East

Delaney Jones Allen East

Caurina Janev Elida

Kayley Kimmet Spencerville

Madeline Myers Allen East

Claire Oatman Columbus Grove

Hunter Reprogle Elida

Brody Roof Columbus Grove

Cadence Richard Homeschool

Brady Shea Allen East

Kilee Shaffer Bath

Chloe Sharp Spencerville

Kira Sharp Spencerville

Abby Stechschulte Columbus Grove

Caleb Stechschulte Columbus Grove

Eden Troyer Elida

Jr. Fairboard president's welcome

Hello!

Welcome to the 2021 Allen County Fair!

I am Cierra Ackerman, your 2021 Jr. Fairboard President! This is our year! I am so excited to continue our outstanding fair, especially after the pandemic. I have been a member of 4-H and have attended the fair for as long as I can remember. The fair and everyone involved, has shaped me to who I am today and I am so thankful for all the opportunities it has brought me. The fair is my family and I am very happy to say so.

Our junior fairboard is composed of some pretty great leaders! 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts make up our board. I cannot remember a time throughout the years where hard work and dedication has shown weakness. Each and every member show exuberance and hard work. Throughout this past we have worked together and have combined our skills to help make the fair the amazing place that it is. You can catch us in action at livestock shows,

Junior Fair events, and doing miscellaneous tasks around the fairgrounds.

I am so proud not only of the junior fair board, but each and very person involved with the fair. I am proud to serve the Allen County Fair and I hope you are as well. The Allen County Fair is a great place to be, and you can easily see the pride and dedication in every person. We have a rich tradition here and come from humble circumstances, so let’s keep it up! As your Jr. Fairboard President, I welcome you to the 2021 Allen County Fair! I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you there!

Yours truly, 2021 Jr.

2020 jr. fair royalty Court

Fairboard President

Cierra Ackerman

Cierra Ackerman - Queen, Evan Core - King

Cole Austin - Prince, Michaela Cosart - Princess

T102 Jr. fair livestock auction

The Allen County T102 Junior Fair Livestock Auction is the highlight of the fair for many Junior Fair Exhibitors. The number of businesses and individuals supporting the Jr. Fair Exhibitors continued to be strong with 585 buyers at the 2020 auction. A gallon of milk, 180 market hogs, 62 steers, 95 lambs, 60 pens of rabbits, 131 pens of chickens, and 60 goats were sold. The tremendous support shown by this group of individuals and businesses resulted in premiums over and above the market price which were a very respectable $330,249.25. This tremendous community support of the Jr. Fair Livestock Auction is sincerely appreciated. Special thanks goes out to The Union Bank Company, Allen County 4-H Council and OSU Extension who clerked the auction, the ring men who donated their time, and fairgrounds staff for their fine efforts in the operation of the auction.

Stop in to the Jr. Fair Office at the Allen County Fairgrounds for information on becoming a buyer, or encourage your junior fair member to exhibit a market animal and become part of the T102 Junior Fair Livestock Auction. Auction dates this year are Thursday, August 26th at 4:30 p.m. for the Rabbits and Chickens and Friday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. for Goats, Lambs, Llama/Alpaca Fiber, Cow Milk, Goat Milk, Beef, Dairy Beef Steers and Hogs.

We look forward to the continued support from our buyers and anticipate another successful event in 2021.

top ten supporters 2020 jr. fair livestock auction

2020 buyers

4-K Tire

7th St Deli

Adams Automatic

Adaptive Medical Marketing

Advantage Cleaners

Affordable Seamless Gutters & Downsputs LLC

AG Boogher & Son

AG Credit

Alan & Ruth Hefner & Family

Alan Begg & Family

Alan Davis Insurance Agency

Alice Bennet

All Phase Electric

All Temp

Allan Davis Insurance

Allen County Fabrication

Allen County Farm Bureau

Allen Hughes Septic Tank Service, LLC

Allen Tire Service

Althaus Brothers

Amanda Animal Hospital

American Legion Post 191 Spen-

cerville

Ameriprise Financial

Ameriprise Financial-Jenn

Moenter

Anderson Tractor Supply

Area Energy & Electric

Avonelle Burgei

A-Z Portion Meats

B&G Equipment Service

B&G Recycling, Inc.

B&L Produce Farm

Badertcher Farms

Baird & Associates

Baked To Perfection

Barb Suever and Brandon Suever

Barrett Stone

Barry Swallow

Bassett Farms

Bayliff Funeral Home

Beaverdam Fleet Service/Northwest Towing

Beining Contractors

Ben Hohenbrink

Ben Sehlhorst

Beth Seibert, Allen Co. Commissioner

Bev Lugibihl

Bill and Barb Kroeger

Bill Bowersock & Family

Binkley Excavation

Block Insurance

Bluffton Dari Freeze

Bluffton Golf Course

Bluffton News

Bluffton Paving Inc

Bluffton Precast Concrete

Bluffton Slaw Cutters - c/o Bob

Sehlhorst

Bluffton Stone Company

Bo Emerick

Bob & Karlyn Holt

Bob and Deb Elwer

Bob Cat of Lima

Bobby Snyder

Bowers Family Show Lambs

Bowersock Bros VFW 6772

Brad & Angie Richardson

Brad & Cathy Stuber

Brandehoff Jewelers

Brauen’s Gourds

Brian Hilty

Bridging to Balance

Bruce & Carole Okuley

Bubba C’s

Buckeye Commercial Body

Buckland Acres Bistro

Buettner Farms

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Bunge North America

Burkholder Excavating LLC

Busy B Realty

C & J Agriservice

Cameo Beauty Salon

Canal Health Mart Pharmacy

Capps Farm

Caster Auto Restoration

Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral

Home

Cherry’s Farm Market

Cherry’s Propane Service LTD

Chief Supermarket - Delphos

Chief Supermarket- Lima

Chiles & Son Laman Bluffton

Chapel

Chris Gerstner

Christopher Laue

Circle K- Delphos

Citizens National Bank of Bluffton

C-J Agri-Service

CJ’s Pizza

Clay Erman

CM Farm & Apiary

Colonial Surface Solutions

Colonial Golf Course

Columbus Grove Family Dentistry

Connie and Henry Morscheck

Consolidated Appraisal Services

Core Consulting, Engineering & Surveying

County Line Ag. Svc./Kent Feed/

Pioneer Seed

County Line Auto Wrecking

County Line Investments

CPC Contracting LLC

Craig & Marilyn Shaw

Creek Bottom Farms

Creps & Miller Tax Consulting

Creps Insurance Agency

Crooked Branch Farm Nigerian

Dwarf Goats

Cummins Farms

Custom Agri Systems

Custom Computer Services

CW Repair

D & D Distributing

D & D Grain

D & K Pulling

Dahlinghaus Ventures

Dairy Haus

Dairy Hut

Dale’s Concrete

Dan & Cindy Kimmet

Dan Siefker and Family

Dancer Logistics Inc.

Dave Krohn

Dave Siefker

David Sherrick & Family

Degen Excavating

Delphian Social Club

Delphos Ace Hardware

Delphos Animal Hospital

Delphos Bowling & Recreation

Delphos Herald

Delphos Insurance Company LLC

Delphos Rental Corporation

Dennis & Nancy Fricke

Denny Phalen

Detriot Balancing

Dewit Choripractic

Diamond Manufacturing

Dick Clark Real Estate-Dick Clark

Diller’s Flooring & Interiors

Ditto Brothers Farms

DJS Performance

Dominion East Ohio Gas

2020 buyers

Don & Janice Derringer

Donna Burgei’s Family

Don’s Custom Exhaust

Doris Buettner

Doty’s Repair Shop and Wheel

Alignment

Double A Trailer Sales INC.

Dough Hook

Dr. Jason Kessen DVM

Dr. Ron Ringwald

Duffy Quarry

Dukes Liquor Store

DYE Real Estate & Land Co- Rick

Reindel

Dye Real Estate and Land Co-

Chad Wright

E&R Trailer Sales

Eastgate License Bureau LLC

Eastside Insurance

Ed Brown Insurance Agency

Ed Reichenbach State Farm Ins

Eddie & Bev Shepler

Egbert Livestock

Elevator Service Inc.

Eley Excavating Inc.

Elgin Service Center

Elida Building & Contracting

Elida Machine and Tool

Elite Naturescapes

Ellerbrock Chiropractic Physician

Ernie Lewis

Evans Marathon

Family Eye Care Clinic of Bluffton

Farm Credit Mid America

Farmer Boy AG

Fat Jack’s Pizza

Feldner Mortuary Service

Fennig Homan Agri Business

Ferguson Insurance Agency

Findlay Implement Co.

Finishing Touch-Betsy Calvelage

First Financial Bank

First National Bank

First National Bank - Pandora

Florence Livestock

FOPA #8 George P Quatman

Lodge

Fords Garage

Fort Jennings State Bank

Frank Krouse

Fraternal Order of Police Lima

Lodge 21

Friedrich Concrete

Friends of 4-H

Friends of Amanda Ag

Gallaspie Drainage & Excavating

Gary & Ginny Hempleman

Gary Hawk

Gary Lugibihl Excavating

Gene & Jean McCluer

George’s Garage

Gerald and Georgia Keller Stone

Hauling

Gerald Fischer, Accounting

Gerdeman T. V.

German Mutual Insurance

Gessners Produce

Gilden Inusrance Agency

Glandorf Feed Co

Goecke Farms

Greg Titus

Greg Wright-Polled Herefords

Greve Chrysler-Plymouth-DodgeJeep, Inc

Guardian Lima, LLC

H&M Machine Inc

H.G. Violet

Habeggers Garage

Halker Drywall and Plastering

Hancock County Tire

Happy Valley Farms

Happy Yolks LLC

Harley & Hal Jackson - Auctioneers

Harold & Tammy Hutchinson & Family

Harry J Reynold American Legion

Post 191

Harter & Schier Funeral Home

Harvest Grain Company

HCF Management Inc

Heffner Show Cattle

Hefner’s Dairy Barn

Heidt Veterinary Hospital

Congratulations

Ruth Adgate 4-H Scholarship winners are Rosemary Carman and Haley Prine.

Allen County Agricultural Society Scholarship winners are Michaela Cosart, Zachary Zwiebel, Addison Jones and Courtney Goodman

4-H Horse Council Scholarship winners are Evan Core and Amber Hardeman.

Hellman Nomina CPA

Hemker Grain Inc.

Heritage Cooperative- Harrod

Heritage Veterinary Clinic

Hickey-Morris Insurance Agency

Hillbilly Truck Pulls

Hohenbrink Builder

Holmes Improvements

Honey Run Apiaries

Hope Lodge #214

Horses Sanitation Service

Huggy Bear Campground

Humphrey Agri Marketing

Husky Oil Operations Limited

In Memory of Louis & Millie

Elwer, John Goedde, and Donna

Holdgrove

Indian Trail Garden Center

Irish Electric Motor Service

Irvin & Rosie Moenter

Jack & Deb Miller

Jack Shotton

Jackie Siebert

James & Lena Blair

James Hefner

Janice Warnecke in Memory of

Herb Warnecke

JB Pipe Puller LLC

Jeff and Dianne Althaus

Jennifer Hull

Jennings Creek Pumping

Jennings-Gomer Equity

Jim & Cindy Hefner & Family

Jim & Darlene Pohlman

Jim and Janet Trentman

Jim Dickman Insurance

Jim Long

Jim Rode and Family

Jim Yargers Body Shop

JoAnn Smith H&R Block

Joe and Jennifer Brenek

Joe Burgei

Joe Owen Auctioneer

Joe Wright & Family

John & Betty Howard

John & Gayle Marshall

John Janev

John McCullough

Jones Show Cattle LLC

Jostpile Farms

Journal News

K & C Ag Services

K & L Ready Mix

K&M Tire

Kahle Company

Kah’s Meats

Kale Trucking Inc

Katie & Ryan Kruse

Keith Rockhill

Kelley Rental Homes, LLC

Kelly Coble

Ken Lugibihl Auto & Truck Sales

Ken Siefker Trucking

Ken Stabler

Kenmark Propane

Kenn-Feld Group, LLC

Kern’s Chevy Buick GMC

Kevin Desmond

Kewpee Inc

Keystone Meats

Kibbee’s Carry Out

Kiene Recreation

Kill Hay & Straw

King Bros Truck Center

King Brother Truck Center

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply

Kiwanis Club of Delphos

Knippen Chrysle-Dodge Jeep Ram

Knippen Ralph Beck’s Hybrids

Koester Electric Inc.

Koogler Refuse Service Inc

Krendl Machine

L & S Seeds

L. Joe Wright & Family

LaKing Trucking

Landeck Tavern

Leatherwood Farms

Lee Construction

Lee Kinstle - Buick - GMC

Lee’s Consessions

Legacy Farmers Cooperative

Leiber’s Garage

Lelan Smith Insurance Services

Inc.

Liberty National Bank

Lima Building Trade

Lima Pallet Company Inc

Lima Sheet Metal

Lima Tank Wash

Lugibihl Ice Cream

Lugibihl, Gary - Excavating

Lyle Henry

M Charlotte Cosart

M&M Hauling

M&R Plumbing & Heating

Mainline

Marc Gaff

Mark & Colleen Hefner

Master Mowers Landscape

Matt Bowers Auctioneer

Matt Treglia Allen County Sheriff

Matthew Jordan DDS

Max’s Trader Days

McSpen Farms

Meijer, Inc.

Mel Butterfield & Son Insurance

Memorial Park Cemetary

Mercy Health

Metzgar Financial Services

Metzger Popcorn Co.

Michael Miller Auctioneer & Real Estate

Michelle & Tom Graham

Mid American Cleaning

Mid Ohio Energy Cooperative

Mike & Noreen Smith

Mike & Sue Steiner

Mike Caprella

Mike Miller

Mike Reindel Auction Service LLC

Mike Taber

Mike Williams

Miller Corral

Miller Farms Beef Sales

Mirons LLC

Mitch & Cindy Smith

Moore Tree Service

Mox Nursery

MPH Insurnace Agency

Murphy Tractor & K&N Ground Works LLC

Mushroom Graphics

My Place Restaurant

Myers Bulldozing

National Lime & Stone-Joe Watson

Nationwide Ins-John Wagner

Navy Gold LLC

Norm Capps for County Commissioner

North Western Ohio Field & Stream Assoc

Northwest Physical Therapy

Nutrein Ag. Solutions

Nutrien

Nutrien Ag Service - Ottawa

Nutrien Ag Solutions- Dunkirk

NW Ohio Security

Ohio Means Jobs - Allen

2020 buyers

Omer’s Alignment

Orthopedic Inst. Of Ohio

Ottawa Oil Company

Pandora Grain & Supply

Parker Farms

Patti Fleck

Pepsi

Perry Auto

Phil Kleman

Philip Codding

Pine Crest Pork

Pine Korner Farm

Pine Lane Farms, LLC

Pingle Exteriors

Pioneer Seeds- Dennis Krites

Pioneer Seeds- Kevin Homan

Pitsenbarger Auto Supply

Pohlman Builders

Pohlman Farms LTD

Post Agri-Service

Powell Company

Praxair

Precision Planting-Dennis & Scott

Moenter

Premier Bank

Premier Equipment & Contracting, LLC

Premier Insulation Contracting

Premier Patching

Quality Construction

Quality Welding & Fabrication

Quest Federal Credit Union

Quick As A Wink Printing

R & I Farms LLC

R.D. Jones Excavating

Raabe Ford-Lincoln

Rabo AgriFinance

Randy & Kathy Ackerman

Randy & Missy Mason

Randy & Pam Businger &Family

Randy Kohli

Raymond James Financial Services

Redline Equipment

Regula Farms

Reichenbach & Steiner CPAs

Reindel Farms

Reliable Plumbing and Heating

Richard & Kathy Hutchinson

Richard and Gera Bixel

Richard Boehr Real Estate Com-

pany

Richardson Brothers Farms

Rick & Deb Reindel

Rick & Kathy Keller & Family

Rick Hellman

Riley Creek Mercantile

Riley Creek Pharmacy

Rising River Cattle Co.

Robb Overpass Auto Sales

Robert & Janet Hutchinson

Robert E Miller

Robey Mowing

Robinson Investment

Rodabaugh Bros Meats

Rode Farms

Rodoc Leasing Sales & Service

Romey & Vanemark Attorneys at Law

Ron & Mary Steiner

Ron and Scott Parr

Ron Spencer Real Estate

RRR Tire Service

Rudolph Foods Co., Inc.

Rustic Café

Ryan & Amanda Butterfield

S&K Landeck Tavern

S&S Volvo & GMC Truck

S.D. Products

S.I Distributing

Sandy Hellman

Sante Fe Srvices

Sara’s Sassy Pants

Savidge Paint & Repair

Schmitt Massa&Lloyd Insurance

AgcyLCC

Schwartz Family

Scott Basinger & Samuel Diller

Attorneys

Scott Elwer

Scott Miller Trucking

Scott Myers

Searfoss Farms

Shaw Custom Drainage

Shawn & Mikki Kennedy

Shawn Doty Family and Jamie

Turner Family

Shawnee Ace Hardware

Siefker Real Estate and Auction

Service

Siefker Sawmill

Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer & Regula

CPA, Inc.

Siferd Profesional Services

Silver Pond

Simplified Flooring

Skyline Chili

Slab JAC Solutions

Slusser Contracting

Smith’s Realty Professionals

Snack Attack Vending

Sorensen Insurance

Southgate Lanes

Spallinger Combine Parts

Spallinger Millwright

Spectrum Physics

Spencerville Quick Stop

Spencerville Service Club

Spencerville Young Farmers

Stacy Louth LMT

Stan & Kim Kill

State Farm Insurance-Dodie Seller

Stechschulte Farms

Steiner & Granger Financial Srvcs

Steve and Bonnie Buettner

Steve Butcher

Steve Emerick

Steve Warnecke

Stites Bellefontaine Oh

Stites Grocery and Catering

Stolly Insurance

Stoneybrook Freedom Farms

Stoops Freightliner

Stratton Auto Sales

Stu Thorp

Suever Seed & Feed

Sunny Creek Farms

Sunrise Cooperative

Sunset Farm

Superior Credit Union Supply

Suter Produce Inc

SW Concrete & Construction

Swiss Country Market

Tabler’s Drive Thru

Tecno Poultry

Ted’s Market

Texas Roadhouse

The Cutting Edge/Betsy Sherrick

The Delphos Area Browns Backers

The Kenfeld Group-Van Wert

The Pizzeria - Pandora

The Union Bank Company

Thermal Technology Inc

Thermo King of Delphos

Thom Craig & Family

Thomas E Bayliff Funeral Home

Thompson Seed Farm

Tim & Tina Haniford

Tim Kahle & Tony Kahle

T-N-T Auto Body

TNT Farms

Toby & Mary Strayer

Todd & Jennifer Mason

Tom & Eileen King

Tom & Liz Bacome

Tom Agler Livestock

Tom Ahl Family Dealership

Tommy Tire Sales

Tony & Joyce Gratz

Topp Chalet

Town & Country Flowers

Travis & Leslie Jones

Tree Tech of Ohio LLC - Andy

Davis

Trevor & Keri Jones

Tri County Driving School- Eric

Fritz

Troy & Sara Jones & Family

TSC

Junior Fair carcass show

Turner Industrial Sales

Two Men & Tools LLC

Two Story Investments

U.S. Bank

Uncle Al’s

Union Bank of Columbus Grove

United Equity, Inc.

United Producers

Unverferth Manufacturing/Kill

Brothers Division

Vanamatic

Vancrest Health Care Center

Vetter Builders Supply Co.

Vetters ServiStar Lumber

VFW Post 3035

Village Cut & Curl

Walter Paxson & Family

Water Equipment

WDG Accounting & Tax Service

Webb Insurance Inc

Weber Materials

Wellman Seeds

Wenger Insurance

Westrich Furniture

White’s Honda Toyota of Lima

Wien Mechanical Services

Wild Mustang Pizza &Wings

William Begg

William C. Emerick, Attorney at Law

Williams Excavating

Winegardner Farms

Winegardner Petroleum

Wingfield Crop Insurance

Wittler Farms

Wood Creations

Wren’s Service Center

Zeller Farms

The Allen County Carcass Show is one of the biggest in the state of Ohio, in terms of carcasses on display. The carcasses are graded and placed for award purposes by The Ohio State University Meat Judging Team.

Harry Shutt, along with his wife Myrna and son Scott, owners of Kewpee Hamburgers, have been instrumental in the growth and excellence of the show. Harry has always referred to the carcass show as the ‘Grand Finale’ of the Fair, an educational opportunity for the exhibitors to see what they have accomplished from their projects this past year.

Join us on Wednesday, September 1st with doors opening at 6:00 pm at Keystone Meats, have a ‘Kewpee’ hot dog and officially close the 2021 Allen County Fair.

project pumpkin

and/or making drawings of their pumpkin for a demonstration, harvesting and more, children and their families will experience first-hand agricultural education.

Cloverbud member families will be given pumpkin seeds and instructions on how to plant them. We chose pumpkins because children will have fun watching this little seed mature into their own personal pumpkin this fall. The families have been encouraged to also proudly display their pumpkin projects at the Allen County Fair in a special display area.

Teaching food production to future generations is a great legacy. By thinking creatively we can start children on the path to agricultural sustainability for future generations.

Our overall goal is that Project Pumpkin is actually a STEM project where we have integrated a variety of activities that ultimately results in new skills being learned. Through learning activities such as planting, caring for the plant, calculating when the plants should be watered, taking photos

The display will also have educational pieces regarding agricultural sustainability and how to get started with their own gardening projects. Both Project Pumpkins and the general public will be educated through this display.

Thank you to our sponsors Rudolph Foods and Furry Tail Farm. Project Pumpkin will be on display all week during the fair in the Youth Exhibits Building. Be sure to stop by and get your picture taken!

white tiger Discovery

This program exhibit has many daily activities such as daily feeding times, keeper conservation talks, and public participation. The public will be able to observe the keepers while feeding and handling the tigers which is an event that guest will not soon forget, and will also further spark the conservation interest in these magnificent animals. Be sure to bring your cameras!

The “ White Tiger Discovery” is a special education and outreach exhibit that features hands on, interactive programs with the Keepers. The conservation and education programs promote and excite people to the many conservation issues involving the last five remaining species of tigers in the wild.

The Royal White Tiger has been extinct from the wild since 1958, but in 2010, India has started a program to re-introduce them back to the wild. The first White Tiger that came to the United States, was in 1960, and was presented to President Eisenhower at the White House (which then went to the National Zoo) as a gift from India. Currently there are just under 60 of these magnificent animals on exhibit in the large scale zoo’s in the United States, and it is believed just over 400 are in captive in the world.

Come see the White Tigers Friday, August 20th through Friday, August 28th daily during the fair at the North end of the fairgrounds, near the Gospel Tent. A small admission fee is required for the show.

Monday, Aug 23 – Fish

Tuesday, Aug 24 – Turtles

Wednesday, Aug 25 – Butterflies and Moths

Thursday, Aug 26 – Frogs and Toads

Friday, Aug 27 – Pond Study

Monday, 8/23: Fish

Fun to watch, fun to catch, even fun to learn about! Experience some local fish up-close and learn about their interesting adaptations!

Tuesday, 8/24: Turtles

Does a turtle have a backbone? What about teeth? How long can they live? Slow it down and answer these questions and more with some live turtles!

Wednesday, 8/25: Butterflies and Moths

We know and love the monarch, but there are more incredible insects like them with fascinating stories and magical life cycles. Come engage with some of the most beautiful creatures around!

Thursday, 8/26: Frogs and Toads

With more than a dozen different types in Ohio, frogs and toads say more than ribbit! Come down by the bank and join the froggy chorus while you learn about what makes these animals amazing!

Friday, 8/27: Pond Study

Ever wonder what else lives in the lakes, rolls in the rivers, or putters in the ponds?? Aquatic critters are more than just fish food, they are totally cool! Stop by to help collect and experience these exciting animals!

Ninja experience

Prepare yourself for high flying, jaw dropping, in your face action with the Ninja Experience in this hilarious audience participation and an intense obstacle course including a 15 foot warped wall. You don’t want to miss this show! The Ninja Experience will quench your thirst for comedy and danger as our Ninjas take it to the extreme. Come on out to the Allen County Fair and see some big stunts, amazing special effects and the Ninja Obstacle Course. The Ninja Experience will be located at the North Midway from Friday, August 20th through Saturday, August 28th with three shows daily.

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3 Shows Free Daily!

wolves of the world

Wolves of the World show presents the mystical enigmatic wolf, a whole pack in fact, performing right before your eyes.

The Sandlofer family explains about the history of wolves. They recount the story of how these rescued wolves are raised in captivity and display the traits of the wolf packs, including the alpha male and female and how they interact. The show even features a hero wolf, who saved a young girl from drowning, showing the wolves to be intelligent, empathetic animals

Sharon has trained the fiercely independent animals to perform before audiences, a feat rarely accomplished in a touring show. Audience members sometimes drive for hours to see the wolves perform live. This is a show unlike any other.

At the conclusion of the show, audience members are invited into the wolves habitat where they actually have the chance to watch the wolves being fed.

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Shows

jungle island zoo

Jungle Island Zoo, is an “extremely entertaining and excitingly educational exotic animal encounter”! They feature numerous rare and unusual animals from around the world. Visitors can observe, pet, and feed the “critters” at their leisure and unlike scheduled shows, “everyone gets a front row seat”! Young and old alike are fascinated with the “hands on” exposure to animals most have only seen on television or in distant zoo enclosures. The zoo is family operated; their staff is clean, friendly, and knowledgeable. Attendants are always available to provide interesting and fun facts or to answer questions one-on-one.

Photos with the babies are offered (at an additional cost) for those wanting a memento of their visit. Special feed is available (for a small fee) at the entrance. Hand sanitizing stations are provided as well. Colorful and attractive pens, informative signs, spacious walkways and clean surroundings lend to the petting zoo’s overall magnetism. Jungle Island Zoo will be located in Roschman Park from Friday, August 20th through Saturday, August 28th and is open daily. Admission is free to the zoo.

Open Daily!

bear hollow wood carvers

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers bring the excitement of the full-throttle art form to events across the nation. Their shows are performed by the top carvers in the country and the audience gets a front row seat as the carvers transform a log into an amazing sculpture. As a log is selected, the chain saw starts and everyone will watch in amazement while the artist creates a beautiful work of art.

Bear Hollow Wood Carvers are from French Lick, IN and their carvers have performed for Nascar, Professional Bull Riders Association, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Extreme Home Makeover, Daytona Bike Week, Harley Davidson, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Bear Hollow will be returning to the Allen County Fair Roschman Park area from Monday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 28th. The carvings will be auctioned off on Saturday, August 28th at 2:30 p.m. on the Grandstand Plaza Stage.

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Busy B Realty is proud to be a part of the 2021 Allen county Fair

Come visit our booth located just North of the Rabbit Barn. T-shirt give away to children , until supplies last. Child must be present.

Are you looking for a home, interested in listing a home, looking for someone to manage your rentals but don’t know where to start?? If so stop on over our Agents are ready and willing to help. We can even print properties off for you while you enjoy the fair.

Busy B Realty Treating your family, like they are our own

THIS IS WHAT GREAT CARE LOOKS LIKE.

We know when you’re not feeling well, every second counts. With an average ER wait time of less than 15 minutes, you can see a doctor quickly. Find the current ER wait time at limamemorial.org.

GRANDSTAND PLAZA STAGE

karaoke on the plaza stage

Gilbert Entertainment is not your average Karaoke/DJ service. The owner/host, Jason Gilbert, not only has a strong focus on giving quality of sound production, but also a commitment to quality of performance. Their DJ service specializes in Oldies, Classic Rock, Country, and any music that makes people smile. Their unique Karaoke service has an “anything goes” attitude that makes every singer feel welcome.

Come and join in the fun with Gilbert Karaoke on Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26th at 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday, August 28th at 8:00 p.m. for three great nights of karaoke in the plaza.

Shifferly road

Presented by: iHeartRadio

The Bluffton, Ohio based band, Shifferly Road, has quickly become one of the region's most in-demand bands, and it's easy to see why. Four remarkable vocalists backed by amazing musicians, doing what they love to do. They have carefully selected songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and forward

to the present. Everything from Classic Rock & Modern Country to current hits.

Shifferly Road will be performing on the Grandstand Plaza Stage on Friday, August 27th at 8:00 p.m.

GRANDSTAND PLAZA STAGE

Deuces wild

Presented by: iHeartRadio

The Deuces Wild Band is a country and rock band from Delphos, OH. The band plays a wide variety of music from Classic Country like George Jones, to current country of Florida Georgia Line. They also play some Lynyrd Skynyrd along with other old-time rock n roll songs. They will be taking requests throughout the evening. For the ones yelling “Free Bird!”, they will not let you down. Deuces Wild will be performing on the Grandstand Plaza Stage on Tuesday, August 24th at 8:00 p.m.

GRANDSTAND PLAZA STAGE

magic man tj hill

Magic Man TJ Hill started performing magic at the age of 10, experimenting with small tricks from the local magic shop, The Cuckoos Nest. Surrounding himself with magic made him better and plugged himself into the community at large. He earned himself the title “Official Magician of the Pittsburgh Penguins” and has performed at various venues, radio, newspaper and television appearances.

After thousands of successful performances all over the country, he still holds strong to respecting the beautiful art of close up and stage magic, hoping someday to become a true....MAGIC MAN!!

Magic Man TJ Hill will be performing on the Grandstand Plaza Stage from Friday, August 20th through Monday, August 23rd with 3 shows daily.

Proud Sponsor of the Allen County Jr. Fair Livestock Auction!

Shows Three Daily!

GRANDSTAND PLAZA STAGE

Juggler Niels Duinker

Crowds around the world, from Europe to Asia, from Las Vegas to Dubai have experienced the wonder and excitement of Niels Duinker live.

Comedy juggler Niels Duinker holds 8 Guinness World Records. Niels first thought of becoming a successful international performer when he was 12 years old, and well before the end of his teenage years, his dream had become a reality. With a bag full of tricks of clubs, machetes, and even jokes are kept flying effortlessly in this fast and funny variety show that has delighted audiences. The one thing most likely to drop will be your own jaw!

Come see Niels Duinker on the Grandstand Plaza Stage from Tuesday, August 24th through Saturday, August 28th with 3 shows daily.

Fastest Delivery in Town!

Shows Three Daily!

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KEWPEE SHOWCASE OF BANDS

The annual Kewpee Showcase of Bands sponsored by Kewpee Hamburgers will open the fair on Sunday, August 22nd in the Grandstand. This event will showcase area musical talent from Allen and the surrounding counties and we welcome the opportunity to support area youth in their musical endeavors.

This year’s host band is The Lima Central Catholic Marching Thunderbirds under the direction of David Buckholdt. Join them and the other schools for an evening of great entertainment. The show will begin at 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 22nd. General Admission tickets are $5.00 for ages 7 and up, children 6 and under are free.

the OSU Alumni BAND

The OSU Alumni Band is back! The Active Band consists of members of the Alumni Club who wish to play and perform on a regular basis. The Active Band rehearses twice a month at the Steinbrenner Band Center in Ohio Stadium, and makes 10-12 appearances in Ohio each year from marching in parades to performing formal stage concerts.

They will be performing on Sunday, August 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandstand prior to the Kewpee Showcase of Bands. Admission to the band show and alumni band is $5.00 for ages 7 & up, children 6 and under are free. Don’t miss out on this exciting performance here at the fair.

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BATON & FLAG COMPETITION

Each year the routines get more intricate and competitors demonstrate more talent at the Baton Twirling & Flag Corp Competition, sponsored by Max’s Trader Days and Water Dog Races. These contestants practice many hours under skilled instructors to perfect their routines for this annual competition.

Area squads can compete in categories of Majorette Squad, Feature Twirler, Rifles, Flag Corps, Feature Flags, Dance Team, and Dance Twirl Team. The judges determine scores based on specific technique, maneuvering, and overall effect by examining the routine’s difficulty, variety, speed, originality, and uniformity of action.

Don’t miss this exciting Baton & Flag Corp Competition on Sunday, August 22nd at 1:00 pm in the Grandstand. Admission is free!

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CHEERLEADING COMPETITION

Cheerleading squads from Allen and surrounding counties will enter this annual competition to see who will take home the coveted first place trophy This year’s competition will feature a Jr. High Division, a High School Division and a Youth Midget Football Division.

The annual Cheerleading Competition, sponsored by Reineke Family Dealership, will be held on Wednesday, August 25th in the grandstand.

In 2019, the Wildcats from Bath took home 1st Place honors in the Jr. High Division and the Bulldogs from Elida won 1st Place honors in the High School division. The Allen East Wolves took home 1st Place in the Youth Midget Football Division. The overall Spirit Award, the school with the most spirit throughout the evening, went to Bath Schools. Come on out on Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 pm in the Grandstand. Admission is $5.00 for ages 7 and up. Children 6 and under are free.

demolition derby

Would you allow yourself to be placed into a cement ring where everyone else wants only one thing--to destroy you? Well folks, in the Allen County Fair Demolition Derby, sponsored by 107.5 WZRX, individuals will have the opportunity to do just that. Many entrants begin working on their car or truck a year in advance only to have them destroyed in one short but fun evening at the Fair. Each competitor must customize his or her vehicle

following the strict list of safety regulations for the derby, with the hopes of being the last one standing. So come on out to the Demolition Derby on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 pm in the Grandstand. Don’t miss out on the Kid’s Power Wheels Derby before the Demolition Derby begins that evening. Infield passes are $15.00 for all ages. General Admission tickets are $8.00 for ages 7 & up and children 6 & under are free.

The Allen County Fair has one of the fastest tracks and best facilities, not to mention some of the fattest purses offered among Ohio’s harness racing circuit. The competition is among the best in Ohio, and each year Allen County’s speed program attracts some of the finest and fastest horses around.

The thrill of seeing the horses compete, the excitement of picking the winner, and the anticipation of cash winnings are all a part of the harness racing program at the Allen County Fair. Fair racing is a great event for people of all ages. But you can’t find out how much you’ll enjoy it unless you come out to the races.

The Dunlap-Renner Memorial Pace will be raced on Monday, August 23rd. The Allen County Supertrot will be raced on Tuesday, August 24th and features races for horses 4 and up. The Ohio Ladies Pace returns again this year and will race on Tuesday. Come out and see what the excitement is all about. Post time is 6:30 pm on Monday and Tuesday nights. Grandstand admission is free for both nights of harness racing. Harness Racing is sponsored by 1150 WIMA and Mid-American Cleaning Contractors.

harness racing

Presented By:

Jim and Lena Blair

grandstand entertainment

Lima Area Concert Band

Drawn together by their passion for music and their love of live performances, a small group of musicians got a band together in 1971 to help celebrate the anniversary of The Lima Mall. They were organized by Gail Wooley, a retired army band conductor who worked at Porter Music Store. Following The Lima Mall performance, members of the band said, “This was fun. Let’s get together again.”

West Ohio Gas provided rehearsal space, and the band quickly grew to more than two dozen musicians. The band was originally referred to as the Million Dollar Band…a reference to the fact that none of the players were paid for their work. In 1972, it was renamed the Lima Area Concert Band. The Lima Area Concert Band now has 70 performers who are all volunteers. They’re people who have grown up playing instruments, and the Lima Area Concert Band gives them a chance to gather with other musicians and share the music they love. The LACB’s musicians come from all walks of life –business people, retirees, students – and they come from all over northwest Ohio.

The Lima Area Concert Band performs in the tradition of John Philip Sousa. Their music is patriotic and pure America and includes the music everybody knows and loves: toe tapping marches, snappy show tunes, pop and big band classics. You’re guaranteed to leave their concerts smiling and humming the music you just heard.

The Lima Area Concert Band performs a

subscription series of four concerts at the Civic Center every year from May to September. The band also performs a number of free concerts throughout the area every summer. Their music makes us a popular headline act for local festivals. You’ll see the Lima Area Concert Band at the Star Spangled Spectacular, the Summer Moon Festival at the Neil Armstrong Museum, Concerts in the Park, and many other places.

LACB conductor John Hill, graduated with Music Education Degree from Bowling Green State University in 1969. He taught instrumental music in Indian Lake Schools from 1969-1973 and taught Instrumental Music in Riverside (DeGraff, Ohio) Schools from 1973-1975. John played trumpet in the Lima Symphony Orchestra for over 5 years and was a solo trumpeter with LACB for about 5 years. John has also worked in Music and Activity Therapy at Lima State Hospital, Oakwood Forensic Center and Oakwood Correctional Facility for more than 30 years and he has also worked as a Mental Health Tech at Lutheran Social Services and Coleman Professional Services for over 10 years. John has been the Associate Conductor and Conductor of the Lima Area Concert Band for over 30 years. The Lima Area Concert Band will be performing a free concert on Friday, August 20th at 7:30 pm in the Grandstand.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Sept. 3rd, 4th & 5th

hall of fame dan kimmet

Dan Kimmet has been the longest serving Director of the Allen County Agricultural Society in its history. Dan served the Allen County Agricultural Society as Director for 40 years from 1981 through 2020. Dan began serving in 1981 taking over for Kenneth L. Muellers position when Kenny moved out of the City of Delphos. Dan served as President of the fairboard from 2005 through 2012, 2014 through 2017 and 2020. He served as Vice President from 1998 through 2004 and 2019.

Dan was a part of many improvements to the fairgrounds during his 40 years. Improvements were made to both campgrounds with installation of water and sewer to the Concession Campgrounds, and a new restroom and shower facilities built near the Livestock Campgrounds. A new Rabbit Barn and Sheep Barn were built on the grounds to help accommodate the increasing numbers in the Junior Fair exhibitors entering in these areas. A loft was added to the Maintenance Building. Air conditioning was added to the Youth Activities and Youth Exhibits Buildings to help promote off season rentals. An addition to the Show Arena, by the Allen County Cattlemen’s, was added to the West end of the Arena. With the construction of the new Walmart on the east side of town, Dan helped with the land trade with Walmart to increase acreage on the fairgrounds. After several years of the Jr. Fair Horse shows being canceled due to weather, the Schmidthorst Pavilion covered arena was built for horse shows during the fair and off season events.

During his 40 years, you could say Dan served on every committee. Some of those were Parade from 1993 through 2008, Harness Racing 1981 through 1987. During his time on the Harness Racing Committee, he started the Super Stake races, the Dunlap-Renner Memorial and Doc Steiner Classic. Dan also served on the Entertainment committee for 8 years and was chairman of that committee for the close to 40 years. He also served on the Building & Grounds, Dairy, Beef and Sheep committees. He also started the daily safety meetings with Past President Jim Stout during the fair. Dan was instrumental in bringing the Petting Zoo to the fair. In the offseason rentals, he helped bring the National Trappers Convention, the Motorcycle Races, the Monster Truck Show, and Max’s Flea

Market and Water Dog Races here to the fairgrounds. During his time as fair director, Dan served on the Ohio Fair Managers Association Board from 2006-2020. He was Director of OFMA in 2006 and was President of OFMA from 2012-2013. He was also a graduate of the Allen Lima Leadership Class in 1997 and a graduate of Leadership Ohio in 2001.

Dan and his family have been active in the fair industry for years and he has passed the love he has for fairs on to his sons. The Allen County Fair would not be one of the best fairs of the state without Dan’s unwavering support over the years.

We are honored to induct Dan into the Hall of Fame for his many years of service to the Allen County Fair and to the Allen County Agricultural Society.

Good Luck to all Allen County Fair Participants!

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song choices have created a legacy of musical excellence embraced by leading pastors and event organizers. Known as America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, they are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours, and their recordings frequently land at the top of the Billboard sales charts and The Singing News radio charts.

Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years. They have performed throughout the United States as well as in Israel, Europe and Africa. Their unique blend of harmonies and

Comprised today of family members Claude and Connie, son Dean and his wife Kim, and son Mike Hopper, The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural farm town of Madison, NC. They have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world.

The Hoppers will be performing in the Gospel Tent on Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m.

From its formation in 2003, Ernie Haase has built Signature Sound into one of the most popular and beloved quartets in all of Southern Gospel music. The group has traveled all over the world, offering energy, excitement and encouragement through its powerful brand of gospel music. EHSS continues to gain fans all around the globe with its

unique performances and unmistakable four-part harmonies.

EHSS has sung and sold to millions worldwide, a feat that has not been accomplished by any other Southern Gospel quartet. As group founder, Haase is a creative, hard-working tenor whose early roots with the unforgettable and legendary Southern Gospel quartet, The Cathedrals, helped begin his dream to form a powerhouse group of his own. Along with many appearances through the years on the widely regarded Gaither Homecoming Tour, his goal was soon accomplished and then some...as EHSS quickly gained an international platform in gospel music.

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will be performing at the Gospel Tent at 7:00 pm. on Saturday, August 27th.

Ernie haase & Signature Sound Triumphant Quartet

Triumphant is the face of quality Gospel Music, Christian integrity, family values, friendship and dedication. The group has been that way since their beginnings in 2003, when the four friends first walked out on to the stage of the Louise Mandrell Theater, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as a headlining talent. Each current Triumphant group member was there in that defining moment, and has continued together ever since. Their smooth harmonies, and rich quartet sound quickly gained them national attention, recognition and concert demand. It has also voted them the Fan Favorite Quartet in the Gospel Music field for the last eight years, and each group member also being nominated for and receiving various awards.

Triumphant excels in diversity, and also expands their musical borders to a wide variety of styles, that is enjoyed by church audiences and music lovers. When Triumphant takes the stage, the audience is entertained by the musical variety, the

engaging personalities and a bond that is brought together by years of friendship. Audiences will find themselves smiling, laughing, crying, encouraged and uplifted. Jesus Christ is the focus of Triumphant. He is the reason they sing. These four gentlemen are faithful as always and steadfast and true in their goal of giving their very best in all they do.

Triumphant Quartet will be performing in the Gospel Tent on Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 pm.

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parade marshal Dan Kimmet

This year we are honoring Dan Kimmet as the Parade Marshal for this year’s fair parade. Dan has been an Allen County Agricultural Society Director since 1981 and celebrated his 40th year as a Fairboard Director last year. We thank Dan for his many years of service to the Allen County Fair. The 2021 Allen County Fair parade is on Sunday, August 15th in downtown Lima, starting at 2:00 p.m. We hope to see all of you at the parade this year.

2021 walk of honor

The Allen County Fair would like to congratulate the following inductees into the Walk of Honor. Thank you for your years of service to the Allen County Fair.

Gene Davis - Superintendent

Dick Hussey - Superintendent

Norman Rex - Superintendent

Happy Hours Garden Club

Delphos Green Thumb Garden Club

Dennis Fricke - Director

Wayne Williams - Director

Dan Kimmet - Director

Alan Mefferd - Chief of Security

Barry Musselman - Friend of 4-H

Dan Kimmet - Hall of Fame

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Beef Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Cattlemen Association

• Allen County Cattlemen Association

In Memory of Todd Sparks

• Arby’s Restaurants

• Crider Farms

• Delphos Livestock 4H Club

• Gary Lugibihl Excavating

• In Memory of Tom Miller

• Joe and Sharon Sanders/Selma and Frank Tickner

• Jones Show Cattle, LLC

• Kewpee Hamburgers

• R.D. Jones Excavating, Inc.

• Robert L. Hutchinson

• Tom Drury Family

In Memory of Tom

Dairy Beef Department Jr. Fair

• Alan Davis Insurance Agency, Inc.

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• In Memory of Tom Miller

• Bud & Marilyn Helser Family

• Delphos Livestock 4-H Club

• Ditto Brothers Farms

• Gary Lugibihl Excavating

• Goodman Dairy Farm

Brad and Sharon Goodman

• Joe and Sharon Sanders

• Selma and Frank Tickner

• Kewpee Hamburgers

• Lima Eagles #370

• Lima Tank Wash, Inc.

• Rusti-Bel Farms

John & Joyce Zwiebel

Dairy Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Dairy Service Unit

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Block Insurance Agency

• Fleming-Crest Farms

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

Dairy Department Sr. Fair

• H.G. Violet

• Meadowbrook Farms

Canine Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County K-9 4-H Club

• Amanda Animal Hospital

• Dennis W. Howard

• In Memory of Jane Miller

• In Memory of Tom Guy

• Jo Ellen Gellert

• Louise Sassi

• Paws and Pals 4-H Club

• Robert L. Hutchinson

Goat Department Jr. Fair

• Alan Davis Insurance Agency, Inc.

• Alberta Lee, Allen County Commissioner 1991- 2002

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Ben and Cristy Wilker

• Bindel’s Appliances

• Bo & Stephanie Emerick

• Busy B Realty

• Dennis W. Howard

• Husky Energy, Lima Refinery

• In Memory of Amos & Marjean Long

• Lee Family Farms

• Lima Eagles #370

• Lima Sheet Metal

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

• Max Trader Days

• Norm and Kim Elwer

• Raabe Ford Lincoln

• Ron Spencer Real Estate

• Scattered Acres Farms

• Spencer Twp. Trustees

• The Hoff Family

• Will Emerick Attorney at Law

Goat Department Sr. Fair

• Bob and Sue

• Carol Slane Florist

• Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton

• In Memory of Jeff Kill

• In Memory of Jim Stewart

• Nancy Oatman

• Todd and Karla Keller Family

• Tri-State Gun Club

Horse Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Township Association

• Area Horses in Harness

• Armor Fire Protection

• Bonnie Everett

• Core Consulting Engineering and Surveying

• Crider Farms

• Dan and June Markley

• Dennis W. Howard

• Denny and Becky Scott

• Doug and Vicki Hilty

• Evans Marathon

• Ellen May In Memory of John May

• Equine Country Club

• Greek and Deb Czeto

• In Memory of Eugene Wright

• In Memory of H.K. “Curly Buettner”

• In Memory of Kelli Walker

• Jim Reynolds

• Jo Ellen Gellart

• Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

• Lima Eagles #370

• Lima Sheet Metal

• Matt and Jess Walters Family

• Max Trader Days

• Quick As A Wink Printing

• Rick and Sue Mawhorr

• The Bonnette Family

• The Dunahay Family and Nicole Sholler/ In Memory of Kathy (Heaston) Moyler

• The Hoff Family

Llamas & Alpacas Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Armor Fire Protection

• Dennis W. Howard

• Husky Energy, Lima Refinery

• Lima Sheet Metal

• Scattered Acre Farms

Poultry Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Allen County Township Association

• Allen East FFA

• Arby’s Restaurants

• Armor Fire Protection

• Ben and Cristy Wilker

• Bindel’s Appliances

• Bo and Stephanie Emerick

• Cairo Korn Kobs 4-H Club

• Delphos Tent and Awning

• Gary Lugibihl Excavating

• In Memory of Amos & Marjean Long

• In Memory of Tom Guy

• Kevin and Sue Cox and Family

• Kreg Rex and Family

• Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

• Lima Eagles #370

• Lima Sheet Metal

• Miller Bros. Tire Service, Inc.

• PoultrySites.com Tom and Michelle Graham

• Quick As A Wink Printing

• Rebel Run

• Ron Spencer Real Estate

• The Steve Emerick Family

• The Whitaker Family

• Todd, Kelli, Michaela, Camden and Mattie Cosart

• Will Emerick, Attorney At Law

Poultry Department Sr. Fair

• Allen County Awards

• Allen County Township Association

• Haycock Foot and Ankle

• In Memory of Jim Stewart

• Prestige Tax & Business Service, Inc.

• Tom Koenig

• Tri-State Gun Club

Rabbit Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Township Association

• Allen East FFA

• Alberta Lee

• Allen Co. Commissioner 1991-2002

• Ben and Cristy Wilker

• Bennett Tax Service

• Bindel’s Appliances

• Block Insurance Agency

• Bunny Boosters 4-H Club

• Busy B Realty

• Chuck Layman

• Cindy & Jim Hefner & Family

• Dennis Howard

• Eastside Insurance Agency

• George & Ruth McClain

• In Memory of Tom Guy

• Lima Eagles #370

• Lima Rabbit Breeders

• Mark & Carla Oberly

• Max’s Trader Days

• Ohio Jersey Wooly Club

• Quick as a Wink Printing

• Raabe Ford Lincoln

• Rebel Run

• Robert L. Hutchinson

• Ron & Mary Steiner

• Scattered Acres Farms

• Susan Meier, Lazy Susan Rabbitry

• The Smedley Family

• The Steve Emerick Family

• Tim & Diana Hall

Sheep Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Allen East FFA

• Amanda Animal Hospital

• Block Insurance Agency

• Brett and Tami Clum

• Bruce and Amber Clum

• Cairo Korn Kobs 4-H Club

• Crider Farms

• Dennis W. Howard

• Evans Marathon

• In Memory of Bill Rupert

• In Memory of George S. Wieging

• Jack Miller and Family

• Jacob and Danielle Wilkin

• Joe & Shelly Swaney & Family

• Jim Long

• Keith Diller

• Kennedy Family Show Lambs

• Raabe Ford Lincoln

• Rebel Run

• Robert Hutchinson

• Ron Spencer Real Estate

• Schwartz Southdowns

• Scattered Acres Farms

• Spencer and Patty Clum Family

• Stan and Jean Clum

• The Dave Sherrick Family Registered Columbias

• Ron and Mary Ellen Staver

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

Sheep Department Sr. Fair

• Brett & Tami Clum & Family

• Creps Insurance Agency

• Delphos Tent & Awning

• Eastside Insurance Agency

• Jennings Gomer Equity

• Tri State Gun Club

• Wayne Williams Family

Swine Department Jr. Fair

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Allen County Pork Producers

• Allen East FFA

• Arby’s Restaurant

• Block Insurance Agency

• Dave and Barb Ernest

• Delphos Livestock 4-H Club

• Evan and Josh Rutherford Farm

• Evans Marathon

• Gary & Jackie Austin

• In Memory of Selma Tickner

• Jeff, Kristi, Caleb, Mallory, Cole, and Marah Austin

• Kleman Farms

• Rebel Run

• Ron Spencer Real Estate

• Scattered Acres Farms

• The Steve Emerick Family

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

Swine Department Sr. Fair

• Alena, Alivia & Alysse Scott

• Allen County Pork Producers

• Alyce Stout Family In Memory of Pete and Jim Stout

• Best One Tire Service of Lima

• Harold and Tammy Hutchinson Family

• Heidt Veternary Clinic

• Tim Amstutz In Memory of Phil Engle

• Mike Taber Family

• Trace & Kolten Scott

Best Dressed Pig Contest - Sr. Fair

• Hilty Genetrics/ Scattered Acres Farm

Jr. Fair Champion of Champions

Showmanship

• Dennis W. Howard

Livestock Judging Contest

• Quick as a Wink Printing

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

Jr. Fair Special Interest Plaques

• Alan Davis Insurance Agency, Inc.

• Alberta Lee, Allen County Commissioner 1991-2002

• Allen County Farm Bureau

• Allen County Township Association

• Allen Soil & Water Conservation District

• Amanda Ag 4H Club

• Armor Fire Protection

• Ben and Carolyn Conner

• Blue Ribbon Bearcats 4-H Club

• Bob and Joyce Riemesch

• Bud and Marilyn Helser Family

• Charlene Stewart

• Core Consulting Engineering and Surveying

• Crider Farms

• Dennis W. Howard

• Dickman Insurance Agency

• Edward Jones Investments

Dave Lotz Representative

• Harold & Tammy Hutchinson

• Husky Energy, Lima Refinery

• In Honor of Bill & Linda Flarida

• In Memory of Jane Miller

• In Memory of Amos & Marjean Long

• In Memory of FrankTickner

• In Memory of Selma Tickner

• Scattered Acres Farms

• Janet Hutchinson

• The Smedley Family

• Raabe Ford Lincoln

• Lima Sheet Metal

• Robert L. Hutchinson

• In Memory of Amos Long

• Max’s Trader Days and Water Dog Races

• Lima Tank Wash

• Will Emerick, Attorney at Law

• Perry Blue Ribbon

• Janet Hutchinson

• Jim & Cindy Hefner & Family

• Pitsenbarger Supply Inc.

• High Achievers 4-H Club

• The Beaverdam Bunch

• The Bluffton Stone Company

• Rebel Run

• Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken

• Mustang Country Connections

• Jeff, Kristi, Caleb, Mallory, Cole & Marah Austin

• Tim & Dianna Hall

• In Memory of Selma Tickner

• Frank & Selma Tickner &

• Joe & Sharon Sanders

• Mike & Anne Emerick

• Lima Eagles #370

• Mustang Country Connections

• The Al Post Family

• The Mike Buettner Family

• The Hoff Family

• Miller Bros. Tire Service, Inc

• Frank & Selma Tickner

• Joe & Sharon Sanders

• In Memory of Tom Guy

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I would like to thank the following people for all their mentoring during my time on Fair Board.

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