Friday, Aug. 18 – Mercy Health Day
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free Trolly Pickup – West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Check-in for Jr. Fair Market Hog Exhibits Only- enter Gate 6 – State Rt. 117
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Market Hog Weigh-in
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Rabbit Check-in and Weigh-in
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Antique Tractor Exhibits Due – Roschman Park Area
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Check-in for Jr. Fair Poultry Exhibits – enter Gate 6 – State Rt. 117
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Horse Check-in
1 p.m. Open Class Tablescapes Judging (Classes 1-5Y) – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
1 p.m. Open Class First Flower Show – Youth Activities Bldg.
2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Llamas/Alpacas Check-in
2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Market Hog Weigh-in
2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Check-in for All Other Jr. Fair Livestock Exhibits – MUST enter Gate 6 – St. Rt. 117 Only
4 p.m. 173rd Allen County Fair Officially Opens – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Nutrien Plaza Stage
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Open Scales Market Sheep & Goat Weigh-in
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
5 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Great Lakes Team Handball Assoc. Demonstration – Front of Sheep Show Arena
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open On Midway (Weather Permitting)
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
6 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
6 p.m. Micro Wrestling – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand ($30 Ringside & BL/GS $15 – All Seats General Admission)
7 p.m. Pony Measurements taken at Announcer’s Stand – Schmidthorst Pavilion
7 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 p.m. The Guardians – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. War Wrestling – Roschman Park
8 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
8 p.m. Lynette Rose Karaoke – Nutrien Plaza Stage
Saturday, Aug. 19 – Your Hometown Lima Stations and Plastipak Day
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free Trolly Pickup – West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Weigh-in for ALL Jr. Fair Market Steers
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jr. Fair Office Open
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open
9 a.m. Blessing of the Horses – Schmidthorst Pavilion
9 a.m. Open Class Seeds, Grains, Hay, Vegetables, Fruit Judging – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Antique Tractor Exhibits Due – Roschman Park Area
10 a.m. Open Class Bees & Honey Judging – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
10 a.m. Jr. Fair Poultry Meat Pen Judging – Rabbit Barn
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 p.m. Kewpee Classic Open Prospect Steer & Heifer Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children Choosing Christ – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open On Midway (Weather Permitting)
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
12:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
1 p.m. Allen County Horse Council Speed Show – Schmidthorst Pavilion
2 p.m. Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship – Rabbit Barn
2 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
3 p.m. Best Dressed Bovine Contest – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
4 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
6 p.m. War Wrestling – Roschman Park
7 p.m. Glory Way – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. HARDY in Concert with Opening Act Ella Langley – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand (SOLD OUT)
8 p.m. War Wrestling – Roschman Park
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
10 p.m. War Wrestling – Roschman Park
Sunday, Aug. 20 – Woof Boom Radio and Superior Credit Union Day
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free Trolly Pickup – West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open
9 a.m. Allen County Horse Council Allen County 4-H Youth Horse Show – Schmidthorst Pavilion
10 a.m. Jr. Fair Poultry Breed Show – Rabbit Barn
10:30 a.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Show and Showmanship – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
12 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children Choosing Christ – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jr. Fair Office Open
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open On Midway (Weather Permitting)
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
12:30 p.m. Llamas/Alpacas Showmanship and Fiber Judging – Sheep Show Arena
12:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Kids Dream Day – North End of Grandstand Track, near Farm Bureau Building
1 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Lamb Showmanship – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
1 p.m. Baton & Flag Corps Competition – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand (Free Admission)
2 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Royalty Crowning followed by Fur, Fryers, & Market Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn
3 p.m. War Wrestling – Roschman Park
4:30 p.m. OSU Alumni Band – Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Lamb Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
6 p.m. All Jr. Fair Photo IDs must be picked up
6:30 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 p.m. Kewpee Showcase of Bands – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Sponsored by Kewpee Hamburgers ($5.00 – 7 & over, 6 & under Free)
7 p.m. Mark Trammell Quartet – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. Lynette Rose Karaoke – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Monday, Aug. 21 – Chief Supermarket Day ($2 Off Gate Admission – 7 a.m.-6 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
8 a.m. Jr. Fair Market Hog Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
9 a.m. Youth Fishing Derby – Roschman Pond
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Market Goat Showmanship followed by Meat Breeding – Sheep Show Arena
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Demonstration – Rabbit Barn
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. Open Class Wine Challenge Judging – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
12 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children Choosing Christ – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wristband Ride Special – $17 (Weather Permitting)
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. COSI Connects Curbside sponsored by Londell Smith Cleaning Assoc. – Near Picnic Tent Area in Roschman Park
1 p.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Quiz Bowl – Rabbit Barn
1 p.m. Open Class Second Flower Show – Youth Activities Bldg.
2 p.m. Bug Safari! – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2 p.m. Youth Day Activities – Picnic Tent
2 p.m. Jr. Fair Bred & Fed Market Lamb Show – Sheep Show Arena
2 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
3 p.m. Open Class Tablescapes Judging – (Classes 6-10Y) – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
3 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
3 p.m. Cloverbud Sheep Showmanship – Sheep Show Arena
3 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Goat Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull sponsored by Dominion Energy – Nutrien Plaza Area
3:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Breeding Sheep Show – Sheep Show Arena
5 p.m. Open Class Favorite Warm Party Dip Judging – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
5 p.m. Bug Safari! – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5:30 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
6 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 p.m. Open Class Dairy Breeding Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
6:30 p.m. Harness Racing – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Dunlap-Renner Memorial Pace (Free Admission) Sponsored by 1150 WIMA
7 p.m. Jr. Fair Equestrian Achievement Test – Schmidthorst Pavilion
7 p.m. The Nelons – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. Mason Dixon Line – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Tuesday, Aug. 22 – Senior Citizen’s Day – Kewpee Hamburgers (Free Gate Admission For Seniors 60 And Over Until 6 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
8 a.m. Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Rabbit Pens & Single Fryer Judging followed by ARBA Rabbit Showmanship – Rabbit Barn
8 a.m. Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Hog Show followed by Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship, followed by Open Class Market Hog Show, Pee Wee Showmanship – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show – Schmidthorst Pavilion
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Showmanship, followed by Dairy Breeding and Pygmy All Other Breeds Show – Sheep Show Arena
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
11 a.m. Golden Age Day Party – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
12 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
1 p.m. Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Goat Show – Sheep Show Arena
2 p.m. Snakes – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
2 p.m. Golden Age Day Party – Gospel Tent
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
3 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
3 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30
4 p.m. To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge – Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 p.m. Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Lamb Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
5 p.m. Snakes – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
5:30 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
6 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 p.m. Harness Racing – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Ohio Ladies Pace, Allen County Supertrot, (Free Admission) Sponsored by 1150 WIMA
7 p.m. Seams Sew Fine Style Show – Youth Activities Bldg.
7 p.m. Renee & Vanessa: Worship Painting – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Steer Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
8 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Wednesday, Aug. 23 – Convention & Visitors Bureau And The Lima News Day ($2 Off Gate Admission – 7 a.m.-6 p.m.)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
8 a.m. Jr. Fair Breeding Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn
8 a.m. Open Class Sheep Breeding Show, Market Lamb Show, Showmanship and Fleece Show – Sheep Show Arena
8:30 a.m. Jr. Fair Beef Steer Showmanship, Pee Wee Showmanship, followed by Jr. Fair Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show with Champions of Champions Speed Event following Versatility Class – Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
1 p.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship followed by Jr. Fair Dairy Beef Feeder and Dairy Beef Steer Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
2 p.m. Frogs and Toads – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
3 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
4 p.m. Llamas/Alpaca Costume Contest – Sheep Show Arena
4 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 p.m. Frogs and Toads – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
5:30 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
6 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 p.m. Cheerleading Competition – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Sponsored by The Ohio State University-Lima ($5.00 – 7 & over, 6 & under Free)
7 p.m. Jr. Fair Market Steer Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
7 p.m. Jr. Fair Goat Fun Show – Sheep Show Arena
7 p.m. Consumed by Fire – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
8 p.m. Dunlap & Mabe – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Thursday, Aug. 24 – Bob Evans Farms Manufacturing Day ($2 Off Gate Admission with Can of Food – Walk In Gates Only – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – One can per person)
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
9 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Infield (Free Admission)
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Judging Contest and Breed ID – Rabbit Barn
11 a.m. Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Costume Class – Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Taste of the Fair (Select Food Vendors) – Sponsored by Mix 103.3 – Midway
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
1 p.m. Open Class Tablescapes Judging – (Classes 11-15Y) – Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
1 p.m. Open Class Third Flower Show – Youth Activities Bldg.
2 p.m. Turtles – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
3 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
4 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 p.m. T102 Jr. Fair Livestock Auction – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena (Rabbits and Chickens)
5 p.m. Turtles – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
5:30 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
6 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 p.m. Livestock Scramble Sponsored by Spallinger Millwright and RD Jones Excavating – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand – Free Admission
7 p.m. Tasha Layton – Gospel Tent
8 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
8 p.m. Lynette Rose Karaoke – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Friday, Aug. 25 – Veteran’s Day – The Union Bank Co. Day (Free Gate Admission For Veterans Until 6 p.m.)
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Free Trolly Pickup – West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7:30 am-8:30 a.m. Real American Sunrise – (Member $5/Non-Member $7) – Youth Activities Bldg.
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
9 a.m. T102 Jr. Fair Livestock Auction – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena (Beef, Dairy Beef Steers, Hogs, Dairy Milk, Llama/Alpaca Fiber, Goat Milk, Goats and Lambs)
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
12 p.m. Veteran’s Program followed by Veteran’s Lunch – Tent behind Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children Choosing Christ – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
2 p.m. Pond Study – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
3 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
3 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
5 p.m. Pond Study – B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
5:30 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
7 p.m. Demolition Derby featuring Kids Power Wheels – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand – Sponsored by The Buck 107.5 WZRX ($8.00 – 7 & over, 6 & under Free, Infield Pass (All Ages) – $15.00
7 p.m. Honor & Glory – Gospel Tent
7 p.m. Kevin McCoy Band – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 p.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
Saturday, Aug. 26 – Sign Pro Imaging and Ohio Means Jobs Day
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free Trolly Pickup – West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Administration Office Open, Jr. Fair Office Open
9 a.m. Open Class Dairy Goat Showmanship followed by Open Class Dairy Goat Breeding Show – Sheep Show Arena
9 a.m. Jr. Fair Champion of All Champions Showmanship – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
10 a.m. Bear Hollow Wood Carvers – Roschman Park
10 a.m. 9th Annual Equine “Country” Club Bud Lauck Memorial “Retro” Horse Show – Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Children Choosing Christ – Gospel Tent
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Jungle Island Zoo – Roschman Park
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Rides Open on Midway (Weather Permitting)
12 p.m. – 11 p.m. All Day Ride Wristband Special – $30 (Weather Permitting)
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Car Show Sponsored by 4D Imaging – Roschman Park
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Final Day! – All Jr. Fair Premium Vouchers Must Be Picked Up And Cashed In – Jr. Fair Photo ID required for pick up.
2 p.m. Jr. Fair Dog Show – The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
2:30 p.m. Wood Carving/Flower/Wine Auction – Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
4 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
5:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
6 p.m. Worship Anyway – Gospel Tent
6 p.m. Magician Michael Misko – Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 p.m. Hardin County Pullers – The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand – Sponsored by Murphy Tractor and S & S Volvo ($5.00 – 7 & over, 6 & under Free, Infield Pass (All Ages) – $10.00
8 p.m. My Cousin Eddie – Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 p.m. Majestik Circus – North Midway
11 p.m. 173rd Allen County Fair Closes
