Join us for the 173th Annual Allen County Fair!

Schedule of Events:

August 18, 2023: Mercy Health Day

7 am Gates Open
(5 pm - 10 pm) Free Trolly Pickup - West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7 am - 6 pm Check-in for Jr. Fair Market Hog Exhibits Only - enter Gate 6 - State Rt. 117
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
9 am - 1 pm Market Hog Weigh-in
9 am - 7 pm Rabbit Check-in and Weigh-in
9 am - 9 pm Antique Tractor Exhibits Due - Roschman Park Area
10 am - 7:30 pm Check-in for Jr. Fair Poultry Exhibits - enter Gate 6 - State Rt. 117
12 pm - 9 pm Horse Check-in
1 pm Open Class Tablescapes Judging (Classes 1-5Y) - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
1 pm Open Class First Flower Show - Youth Activities Bldg.
2 pm - 7 pm Llamas/Alpacas Check-in
2 pm - 7 pm Market Hog Weigh-in
2 pm - 9 pm Check-in for All Other Jr. Fair Livestock Exhibits - MUST enter Gate 6 - St. Rt. 117 Only
4 pm 173rd Allen County Fair Officially Opens - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Nutrien Plaza Stage
4 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
4 pm - 9 pm Open Scales Market Sheep & Goat Weigh-in
4 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
5 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 pm - 7 pm Great Lakes Team Handball Assoc. Demonstration - Front of Sheep Show Arena
5 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
5 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
6 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
6 pm Micro Wrestling - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand ($30 Ringside & BL/GS $15 - All Seats General Admission)
7 pm Pony Measurements taken at Announcer’s Stand - Schmidthorst Pavilion
7 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 pm The Guardians - Gospel Tent
8 pm War Wrestling - Roschman Park
8 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
8 pm Lynette Rose Karaoke - Nutrien Plaza Stage
11 pm Gates Close

August 19, 2023: Your Hometown Lima Stations and Plastipak Day

7 am Gates Open
(12 pm - 9 pm) Free Trolly Pickup - West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7am - 8 am Weigh-in for ALL Jr. Fair Market Steers
8am - 5 pm Jr. Fair Office Open
8am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
9 am Blessing of the Horses - Schmidthorst Pavilion
9 am Open Class Seeds, Grains, Hay, Vegetables, Fruit Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
9 am - 3 pm Antique Tractor Exhibits Due - Roschman Park Area
10 am Open Class Bees & Honey Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
10 am Jr. Fair Poultry Meat Pen Judging - Rabbit Barn
11 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 pm Kewpee Classic Open Prospect Steer & Heifer Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
12 pm - 5 pm Children Choosing Christ - Gospel Tent
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
12 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
12 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
12:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
1 pm Allen County Horse Council Speed Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion
2 pm Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship - Rabbit Barn
2 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
3 pm Best Dressed Bovine Contest - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
4 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
6 pm War Wrestling - Roschman Park
7 pm Glory Way - Gospel Tent
8 pm Hardy in Concert with Opening Act Ella Langley - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand (Sold Out)
8 pm War Wrestling - Roschman Park
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
10 pm War Wrestling - Roschman Park
11 pm Gates Close

August 20, 2023: Woof Boom Radio and Superior Credit Union Day

7:00 am Gates Open
(12 pm - 9 pm) Free Trolly Pickup - West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
9 am Allen County Horse Council Allen County 4-H Youth Horse Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion
10 am Jr. Fair Poultry Breed Show - Rabbit Barn
10:30 am Jr. Fair Dairy Show and Showmanship - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
12 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 pm - 5 pm Children Choosing Christ - Gospel Tent
12 pm - 6 pm Jr. Fair Office Open
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
12 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
12:30 pm Llamas/Alpacas Showmanship and Fiber Judging - Sheep Show Arena
12:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
1 pm - 4 pm Kids Dream Day - North End of Grandstand Track, near Farm Bureau Building
1 pm Jr. Fair Market Lamb Showmanship - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
1 pm Baton & Flag Corp Competition - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand (Free Admission)
2 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 pm Jr. Fair Rabbit Royalty Crowning followed by Fur, Fryers, & Market Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn
3 pm War Wrestling - Roschman Park
4:30 pm OSU Alumni Band - Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 pm Jr. Fair Market Lamb Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
6 pm All Jr. Fair Photo Id’s Must Be Picked Up
6:30 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 pm Kewpee Showcase Of Bands - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Sponsored by Kewpee Hamburgers
($5.00 - 7 & over, 6 & under Free)
7 pm Mark Trammell Quartet - Gospel Tent
8 pm Lynette Rose Karaoke - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 21, 2023:

Chief Supermarket Day
($2..00 Off Gate Admission - 7 am - 6 pm)

7 am Gates Open
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
8 am Jr. Fair Market Hog Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
9 am Youth Fishing Derby - Roschman Pond
9 am Jr. Fair Market Goat Showmanship followed by Meat Breeding - Sheep Show Arena
9 am Jr. Fair Rabbit Demonstration - Rabbit Barn
11 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm Open Class Wine Challenge Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
12 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
12 pm - 5 pm Children Choosing Christ - Gospel Tent
12 pm - 5 pm Wristband Ride Special-$17 (Weather Permitting)
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
12 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
12 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
1 pm - 4pm COSI Connects Curbside sponsored by Londell Smith Cleaning Assoc. - Near Picnic Tent Area in Roschman Park
1 pm Jr. Fair Rabbit Quiz Bowl - Rabbit Barn
1 pm Open Class Second Flower Show - Youth Activities Bldg.
2 pm Bug Safari! - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2 pm Youth Day Activities - Picnic Tent
2 pm Jr. Fair Bred & Fed Market Lamb Show - Sheep Show Arena
2 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
3 pm Open Class Tablescapes Judging - (Classes 6-10Y) - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
3 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
3 pm Cloverbud Sheep Showmanship - Sheep Show Arena
3 pm Jr. Fair Market Goat Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
3 pm - 5 pm Kiddie Tractor Pull sponsored by Dominion Energy - Nutrien Plaza Area
3:30 pm Jr. Fair Breeding Sheep Show - Sheep Show Arena
5 pm Open Class Favorite Warm Party Dip Judging - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
5 pm Bug Safari! - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5:30 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
6 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 pm Open Class Dairy Breeding Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
6:30 pm Harness Racing - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Dunlap-Renner Memorial Pace (Free Admission) Sponsored by 1150 WIMA
7 pm Jr. Fair Equestrian Achievement Test - Schmidthorst Pavilion
7 pm The Nelons - Gospel Tent
8 pm Mason Dixon Line - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 22, 2023:

Sr. Citizen's day
Kewpee Hamburgers Day
(Free Gate Admission for Seniors age 60 and over - 7 am - 6 pm)

7 am Gates Open
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
8 am Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Rabbit Pens & Single Fryer Judging followed by ARBA Rabbit Showmanship - Rabbit Barn
8 am 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 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion
9 am Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Showmanship, followed by Dairy Breeding and Pygmy All Other Breeds Show - Sheep Show Arena
9 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
11 am Golden Age Day Party - Gospel Tent
12 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
12 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
1 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Goat Show - Sheep Show Arena
2 pm Snakes - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
2 pm Golden Age Day Party - Gospel Tent
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
3 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
3 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
3 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30
4 pm To Be A Star/Brain Bender & Challenge - Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Lamb Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
5 pm Snakes - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
5:30 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
6 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 pm Harness Racing - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Ohio Ladies Pace, Allen County Supertrot, (Free Admission) Sponsored by 1150 WIMA
7 pm Seams Sew Fine Style Show - Youth Activities Bldg.
7 pm Renee & Vanessa: Worship Painting - Gospel Tent
8 pm Jr. Fair Born & Raised Market Steer Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
8 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 23, 2023:

Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Lima News Day
($2.00 Off Gate Admission - 7 am - 6 pm)

7 am Gates Open
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
8 am Jr. Fair Breeding Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn
8 am Open Class Sheep Breeding Show, Market Lamb Show, Showmanship and Fleece Show - Sheep Show Arena
8:30 am Jr. Fair Beef Steer Showmanship, Pee Wee Showmanship, followed by Jr. Fair Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
9 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Show with Champions of Champions Speed Event following Versatility Class - Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
1 pm 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 pm Frogs and Toads - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
3 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
4 pm Llamas/Alpaca Costume Contest - Sheep Show Arena
4 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 pm Frogs and Toads - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
5 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
5:30 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
6 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 pm Cheerleading Competition - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Sponsored by The Ohio State University-Lima ($5.00 - 7 & over, 6 & under Free)
7 pm Jr. Fair Market Steer Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
7 pm Jr. Fair Goat Fun Show - Sheep Show Arena
7 pm Consumed by Fire - Gospel Tent
8 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
8 pm Dunlap & Mabe - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 24, 2023:

Bob Evans Farms Manufacturing Day
($2.00 Off Gate Admission with Can of Food - Walk in Gates Only - 7 am - 6 pm - One can per person - Food

7 am Gates Open
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
9 am Antique Tractor Pull - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand Infield (Free Admission)
9 am Jr. Fair Rabbit Judging Contest and Breed ID - Rabbit Barn
11 am Jr. Fair Horse & Pony Costume Class - Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
12 pm - 8 pm Taste Of The Fair (Select Food Vendors) - Sponsored by Mix 103.3 - Midway
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
1 pm Open Class Tablescapes Judging - (Classes 11-15Y) - Ag & Fine Arts Bldg.
1 pm Open Class Third Flower Show - Youth Activities Bldg.
2 pm Turtles - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
3 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
4 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
4:30 pm T102 Jr. Fair Livestock Auction - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena (Rabbits and Chickens)
5 pm Turtles - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
5 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
5:30 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
6 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
7 pm Livestock Scramble Sponsored by Spallinger Millwright and RD Jones Excavating - The Visit Greater Lima Grandstand - Free Admission
7 pm Tasha Layton - Gospel Tent
8 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
8 pm Lynette Rose Karaoke - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 25, 2023:

Veteran’s Day
The Union Bank Co. Day
(Free Gate Admission for Veterans - 7 am - 6 pm)

7 am Gates Open
(5 pm - 10 pm) Free Trolly Pickup - West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
7:30 am-8:30 am Real American Sunrise - (Member $5/Non-Member $7) - Youth Activities Bldg.
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open Jr. Fair Office Open
9 am 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 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
12 pm Veteran’s Program followed by Veteran’s Lunch - Tent behind Gospel Tent
12 pm - 5 pm Children Choosing Christ - Gospel Tent
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
2 pm Pond Study - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
3 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
3 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
5 pm Pond Study - B.E.E.T.L.E Van Near Roschman Park Shelter House
5 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
5 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
5 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
5:30 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
7 pm 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 pm Honor & Glory - Gospel Tent
7 pm Kevin McCoy Band - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8 pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm Gates Close

August 26, 2023: Sign Pro Imaging and Ohio Means Job Day

7 am Gates Open
(12 pm - 9 pm) Free Trolly Pickup - West Parking Lot to Gate Entrance
8 am - 6 pm Administration Office Open
Jr. Fair Office Open
9 am Open Class Dairy Goat Showmanship followed by Open Class Dairy Goat Breeding Show - Sheep Show Arena
9 am Jr. Fair Champion of All Champions Showmanship - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
10 am Bear Hollow Wood Carvers - Roschman Park
10 am 9th Annual Equine “Country” Club Bud Lauck Memorial “Retro” Horse Show - Schmidthorst Pavilion
11 am - 9 pm Ag & Fine Arts, Merchants Bldg. Open
12 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
12 pm - 5 pm Children Choosing Christ - Gospel Tent
12 pm - 8 pm Pre-Historic Dinosaur Adventures - Roschman Park
12 pm - 9 pm Jungle Island Zoo - Roschman Park
12 pm - 11 pm Rides Open On Midway(Weather Permitting)
12 pm - 11 pm All Day Ride Wristband Special-$30 (Weather Permitting)
1 pm - 4 pm Car Show Sponsored by 4D Imaging - Roschman Park
1 pm - 7 pm Final Day! - All Jr. Fair premium vouchers must be picked up and cashed in - Jr. Fair Photo ID required for pick up.
2 pm Jr. Fair Dog Show - The Union Bank Co. Show Arena
2:30 pm Wood Carving/Flower/Wine Auction - Nutrien Plaza Stage
2:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
4 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
5:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
6 pm Worship Anyway - Gospel Tent
6 pm Magician Michael Misko - Nutrien Plaza Stage
6:30 pm 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 pm My Cousin Eddie - Nutrien Plaza Stage
8:30 pm Majestik Circus - North Midway
11 pm 173rd Allen County Fair Closes

Dates: August 18 - 26, 2023

Location:

Allen County Fairgrounds,
2750 Harding Highway,
Lima, OH 45804.

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