Online junior fair entries top 2,500 More than 2,500 junior fair online entries were submitted by 810 exhibitors by the July 31 deadline, it was reported at the Hardin County Agricultural Society meeting on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the fairgrounds. There are still some missing entries and those exhibitors who didn't get their online entries made are encouraged to contact their 4-H advisor. Read More
Changes to fair flower show The Hardin County Garden Clubs would like to call to the attention of the public the changes that have been made to the flower show format. The first flower show, which runs from Tuesday, Sept. 8 until the evening of Thursday, Sept. 10, will feature the Hardin County Rose Show as in past years. Entries in the rose show will … Read More
Hardin County Fair ticket sales start Aug. 10 Hardin County Fair season and membership tickets will go on sale all over the county this week. Either ticket sells for $20. Read More
Cutting the grass Workers from the Wagner Dairy Farm cut and roll the high grass at the east parking lot of the Hardin County Fairgrounds Tuesday in preparation for the flood of cars which will use the field in September. Fair Board President Howard Lyle said the weeds at the parking lot “got away” from the normal mowing schedule this summer due to … Read More
State fair qualifiers Five Hardin County youth qualified to compete in equestrian events at the Ohio State Fair as follows: Read More
Farm-to-table campaign begins The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance unveiled a new farm-to-table logo and marketing campaign to promote new agribusiness opportunities in Hardin County, as local farmers and growers are producing locally grown food for consumers. Read More
Fair vendor spaces available The Hardin County Fair has vendor spaces available. “This is a great way to promote your business,” said Janie Seiler, chair of the fair board’s concessions committee. At this time there are two small spaces in the Merchants Building (8 1/2 x 8 1/2 for $115 or a 10 x 9 for $140.) Community Building spaces are available at $185 … Read More
Fair board approves changes in receipts from livestock auction The Hardin County Agricultural Society met July 11 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. There were 19 directors and 10 guests present. Read More
Horse Council prepares for county fair The Horse Council met on July 9. Brandi Rowe, Megan Gossard, Dana Stump, Mark Light, Sharon Sloan, Jonda Cole, Joyce Roof, Jackie Stump, Ann Anderson, Chloe Anderson, Ranee Liedel, Greg Liedel, Elaina Schaub, Tiffan Geberin, Stephanie Sorgen, Michelle Long, Toby Long, Ashley Gossard, Kelly Carder, Bob Carder, Brieanne Sullivan, Samantha Sullivan, Cain Sullivan, Laura Gossard, Alesia Martin and Jolene Buchenroth … Read More
Fair board hears about poultry plans The ban on poultry for this year's Hardin County Fair because of the avian flu was discussed at Saturday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. Mark Badetscher, Hardin County OSU Extension educator, reported the virus that has been infecting backyard poultry and commercial flocks in 20 states west of Ohio. Read More
