Amanda Osborne, 12 check on one of the Boer Goats she plans to show at the Warren County Fair. File photo
Sue Kiesewetter reports:
More than 45,000 visitors are expected to visit Lebanon over the five-day run of this year’s Warren County Fair, which begins July 17.
And that doesn’t include the 1,000-plus children and teens who are participating in the Junior Fair through their 4-H clubs.
“The numbers are staying true,’’ said Tari Maddox, fair secretary. “We have lots of entries.”
Fairgrounds will be open from 8 a.m. through 11 p.m., each day through July 21. Karaoke, tractor pulls, a demo derby and harness racing are all returning. Visitors will find more than 50 food booths, 20 rides and a plethora of animals.
The traditional opening day fair parade is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday at the track. More than 75 groups – everything from 4-H clubs leading goats, to politicians and floats – will follow the Lebanon High School marching band around the track.
But that’s not all that will happen in the track area. As marchers circle the track, 10 hot air balloons will launch from the infield, Maddox said. And in the activity tent, David Cain will be performing his Juggler for Jesus show.
New this year is the addition of wood carvers who will do four shows each day. They will be carving animals or other shapes by request.
They join the Jungle Island Zoo where children can feed animals, the barnyard display of animal mothers and their babies, along with the traditional baked goods, flowers, youth art, ceramics and other open class displays for judging.
Although the fair is one day shorter than in past years, families will still find things to do the day before the fair opens on July 16. 4-H shows begin at 10 a.m. and the fair queen and king will be crowned at 2 p.m.
“The midway and rides open Tuesday but the barn area and some food concessions will open Monday,’’ Maddox said.
On Thursday’s family day, patrons will get a price break on admissions and rides. The cost for each car, with up to six adults, will be $15. All day ride bracelets are $12 per person Thursday only.
If you go
What: Warren County Fair, 665 N. Broadway
When: July 17-21
Hours: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m
Admission: $8 per person; children ages 12 and younger are free; weekly pass, $23; senior citizens free on Thursday; uniformed members of the military receive free admission Tuesday; $15 per carload on Thursday, with limit of six adults
Information/schedule: 513-932-2636 or www.warrencountyfairohio.org
Schedule of events:
Tuesday, July 17
*7 p.m.: Parade, track; juggler David Cain, activity tent; hot air balloon liftoff, infield track
*8 p.m.: New Freedom Church band and singers
Wednesday, July 18
*6 p.m.: Garden tractor pull, infield
*7:30 p.m.: Wrestling presenting by Bizarre Life Entertainment, activity tent
Thursday, July 19
*6 p.m.: Harness racing, track
*7 p.m.: Talent competition
*9 p.m.: Karaoke
Friday, July 20
*10 a.m.: Antique tractor pull, track infield
*6 p.m.: Tractor pull, track infield
*7 p.m.: Talent competition
*8 p.m.: Sheep Lead contest
*9 p.m.: Karaoke
Saturday, July 21
*10 a.m.: Little Miss and Little Mister
*1 p.m.: Little Miss and Little Mister; corn hole tournament
*4 p.m.: Kiddie tractor pull
*5 p.m.: Miss Bridgette’s Cloggers, activity tent
*7 p.m.: Talent competition finals
*7:30 p.m.: Smash It Demolition Derby, infield track
*9 p.m.: Karaoke finals, activity tent
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