Category: Area Fairs

Paulding County Fair Experiencing Extreme Heat

6/15/22 — The Paulding County Fair is experiencing the extreme heat conditions as everyone else is and as a result of the temperatures in the 90’s and the heat index above 100 degrees, the Rabbit Barn was developing dangerously high temperatures inside the building in the afternoon. The fair board decided to call the fire…

It’s Time for Paulding County 4-H Fair!

On your mark! Get Set! Go! The 2022 Paulding County 4-H Fair started Ohio out of the gate with the summer’s first 4-H fair on Saturday, June 11 with the Livestock Pull-In, Livestock Weigh-In and Rodeo and fireworks. Sunday, June 12, continued the opening festivities with vet checks, a church service sponsored by Middle Creek…

Defiance Co. Jr/Sr Fair Board Set to Host Craft Show

The Defiance County Junior and Senior Fairboards are hosting a Craft Show on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Defiance County Fairgrounds in Hicksville, Ohio.  Please enter at livestock gate down from McDonalds. There are over 50 crafters and vendors registered along with 6 different food choices.  Food includes:…

Senior Day Celebration at PC Senior Center 

The Paulding Co. Senior Center is hosting their annual Senior Day Celebration on May 17, 2022.  This  Rock’n and a Roll’n event will be held at the Paulding County Extension Building and doors open at 10:30 am. The event is sponsored by area businesses so the complimentary  meal, entertainment and door prizes are due to…

New Wayne Trace FFA Officers Elected

By: Emma Elkins Wayne Trace High School held their annual FFA banquet on Sunday April 3, 2022. Current FFA positions were held by President Faith Meraz, Vice President Tianna Cooper, Treasurer Ethan Noggle, Secretary Olivia Meraz, Reporter KatieAnna Baumle, Historian Allison Schilt, Student Advisor Adrian Laukhuf, Sentinel Zach Wobler, and Chaplain Nathaniel Osborn. Cassie Mavis…

Nouvelle Annee 1750s @ Historic Fort Wayne

Did you know the first fort in Fort Wayne was built by the French? Why was it built? Who lived there? What did they do there? Visit Fort Saint Philippe Post des Miamis and help celebrate Nouvelle Annee, the new year. See French soldiers, habitants (settlers), voyageurs, and their Miami Native Allies endure the chilly…

Antwerp Day in the Park donates to 4-H

The Antwerp Day in the Park was a huge success this year. The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce decided to make a donation to the 4-H groups that helped at Day in the Park.  The check presented by Mandy Miller to help support the Youth Leadership Building is given to Michael Schweinsberg.

Auglaize Canoe & Kayak opens Auglaize Corn Maze

Auglaize Canoe & Kayak will be adding a fall season to their incredible summer schedule this year. The Auglaize Corn Maze and pumpkin patch has been opened to add to the already great line-up of events and activities hosted annually on the Weller Farm. This fall is the grand opening of Paulding County’s first corn…

We Hope You Enjoyed Harlan Days

The Harlan Days board would like to give their appreciation to all who attended the festival this summer. As the world and its news continues to spin, we thought it important to take time out and enjoy the fellowship of our neighbors. The weather was wonderful all three evenings. And while the Saturday morning parade…

RECORD BREAKING LIVESTOCK SALE AT PAULDING COUNTY FAIR

After a year of uncertainty, the Paulding County Fair had an outstanding week and livestock sale. Junior Fair advisor, Tony Miller was thrilled with the community participation. “It was heartwarming to see the support from local businesses investing in Paulding County youth,” said Miller. Senior Fair Board President, Dan Howell and the Board were pleased…