Morrow County Agricultural Society welcome you to the 173rd Morrow County Fair. The Fair is a showplace for the creative skills of people of all ages, an exhibit of our agricultural resources and a place to exchange new ideas. We would like to invite you to exhibit, participate and attend the Fair.

Join us in visiting with old friends, and making some new ones!

Schedule:

Beer Garden Open Daily 5pm – 10pm (Bldg # 3)

Midway Open Tues. Aug 29 – Sun. Sept. 3 : 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rides close daily 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Mon. Sept 4: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Monday - Aug 28, 2023

Morrow County Commissioners Day

8:00a-9:30am: Candies and Baked Goods in Place - Sr fair Events
9:00a-7:00pm: Animal Move In – All Livestock
9:00a-8:00pm: Exhibitor Check In and Booth Set Up (Youth Bldg)
9:00a-12:00pm: FFA Crop and Vegetable Judging (Youth Bldg)
9:00a-11:00am: FFA Shop Projects Check – In (Youth Bldg)
9:00a-7:00pm: Horse and Pony Body Scoring (Horse Arena)
9:00a-8:00pm: King and Queen Voting
10:00a-7:30pm: All Poultry/Rabbit check in/weigh in (Rabbit Barn)
1:00pm: Harness Racing (Grandstand) - Sr fair Events
2:30p-7:30pm: Market Hog weigh in (Lg Arena)
4:00p-5:30pm: Market Goat weigh in (Sheep Barn)
5:30p-7:30pm: Market Lamb weigh in (Sheep Barn)
5:30p-7:30pm: Market Beef/Feeder weigh in (Cattle Barn)
7:00pm: Horse Contest Showmanship
8:00pm: Farm Product Judging - Sr fair Events
8:00pm: All Jr Fair Still Projects in place/Youth Bldg Closes

Tuesday – Aug 29, 2023

Tidy Tims Day
Senior Citizens and Veterans Day FREE Entry All Day

8:00a-1:30pm: Seniors on Center (Pavilion and Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
9:30am: Grand Entry and King/Queen Presentation (Horse Arena)
9:30am: Market Swine BBR/Breeding Show (Lg Arena)
9:30am: Rabbit Showmanship (Small Arena)
10:00am: Horse and Pony English
11:00am: Harness Racing (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
12:00pm: Draft Horse, Pony, Mini, Donkey and Mule Halter Classes - Sr Fair Events
1:00pm: Flower and Garden Club Judging - Sr Fair Events
2:00pm: Veteran’s Program/Highland High School Band (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
5:00pm: Royalty Dinner (Youth Bldg)
5:00pm: Watermelon Eating Contest (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: Mt. Gilead Marching Band - Sr Fair Events
6:00p-8:00pm: Music by: Michael Rose (Elvis) (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
6:30pm: Outstanding Fair Supporter/Scholarships/ King and Queen Presentation (Youth Bldg)
6:30p-8:30pm: Comedian Steve Sabro (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
7:00pm: Figure 8 Races (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
7:30pm: Youth Sheep Lead In (Lg Arena)
8:00pm: Rabbit/Poultry Costume Contest (Sm Arena)

Wednesday – Aug 30, 2023

Blackstone Insurance Agency and Goodville Mutual Casualty Co Day
Rufus the Dufus (Strolling Entertainment)  3 – 7 pm - Sr Fair Events

8:00am: Open Breeding Swine Show - Sr Fair Events
9:00am: Open Sheep Show - Sr Fair Events
9:30am: Poultry Show (Sm Arena)
9:30am: Horse Contest Show (Horse Arena)
9:30am: Small Equine (Draft Arena)
10:00am: Jr and Sr Beef Breeding Show (Lg Arena) - Sr Fair Events
12:00pm: Swine Breeders’ Picnic - Sr Fair Events
1:00pm: Poultry Show (Sm Arena) - Sr Fair Events
2:00pm: Cornhole Tourn. Presented by MoCo Chamber of Commerce - Sr Fair Events
4:30pm: Beef Showmanship (Lg Arena)
6:00pm: Pizza Eating Contest (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: BBR and Market Beef Steer Show (Lg Arena)
6:00pm: Cloverbud Shoebox Sign Up (Youth Bldg)
6:00pm: Ground Roping (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
6:30pm: Cloverbud Shoebox Parade (Youth Bldg)
7:00pm: Rodeo – Bulls and Barrels Show (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
7:00p-9:00pm: Trivia presented by Bunkers Mill (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
7:00p-9:00pm: Music by: Oolong Gurus (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events

Thursday – Aug 31, 2023

Adena Corporation Day

Meet the United Way Agencies – Win Prizes until 6:00 pm - Sr Fair Events
Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor – 4 Shows Today - Sr Fair Events
Rufus the Dufus (Strolling Entertainment)  3 – 7 pm - Sr Fair Events

9:00am: BBR Beef Feeders (Lg Arena)
Follows above: Beef Feeder Market Show
Follows above: Feeder Calf Showmanship (Beef, Dairy, Dual)
Follows above: BBR Dairy/Dual Dairy Feeders
Follows above: Dairy/Dual Dairy Feeder Market Show
9:30am: Dairy Goat Show (Sm Arena)
Follows above: Angora Goat Show
Follows Above: Pygmy Goat Show
Follows above: Goat Costume Contest
9:30am: Horse and Pony Western Pleasure
11:00am: Food Fun Day (Youth Building) - Sr Fair Events
12:00pm: Lamb BBQ (Sheep Barn) - Sr Fair Events
12:00pm: Draft Horse Hitch Classes (Draft Arena) - Sr Fair Events
1:00pm: Sheep Breeding Show (Sheep Arena)
2:00pm: Dog Show (Pavilion)
4:30pm: Sheep Showmanship (Lg Arena)
6:00pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: Market Lamb Show (Lg Arena)
6:00p-10:00pm: Whiskey Would Band (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
7:00pm: Outhouse Races (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
8:00pm: Rough Truck (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
8:00p-10:00pm: Glow Stick Party w/ Dane Johnson(Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events

Friday – Sept 1, 2023

Open Road Renewables Day
Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor – 4 Shows Today - Sr Fair Events
Rufus the Dufus (Strolling Entertainment)  3 – 7pm - Sr Fair Events
Magic by Eli – Shows 5, 7, 9pm at Small Stage - Sr Fair Events

9:30am: BBR Market Goat Show (Sm Arena)
Follows Above: Pee Wee Goat Showmanship
9:30am: Breeding and Market Rabbit Show (Lg Arena)
9:30am: Contest Horse Show (Horse Arena)
1:00pm: Flower Judging - Sr Fair Events
2:00pm: Barnyard Olympics (Sm Arena)
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Music by: Jesse Cabell (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
5:30pm: Adult Steer Showmanship (age 25+) (Lg Arena) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: Water Balloon Toss (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
7:00pm: Central OH and Buckeye Truck Pulls (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Karaoke w/ Native Karaoke (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events

Saturday – Sept 2, 2023

Burkhart Farm Center Day

Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor – 4 Shows Today - Sr Fair Events
Magic by Eli – Shows 3, 7, 9pm at Small Stage - Sr Fair Events
The Flying Solo Show – 1, 5pm (Sr Fair Office Tent) - Sr Fair Events
Jacob – Roaming/Strolling Amish Comedy - Sr Fair Events

9:00a-10:00am: Pie Check In - Sr Fair Events
9:30am: Mkt/Meat Breeding Goat Showmanship (Sm Arena)
Follows Above: Master Goat Showmanship
Follows Above: Market/Meat Breeding Goat Show (Sm Arena) - Sr Fair Events
9:30am: Horse Pleasure Versatility Class (Horse Arena)
10:00am: Jr/Sr Dairy Cattle Show (Lg Arena) - Sr Fair Events
Follows Above: Kids and Calves (Lg Arena) - Sr Fair Events
11:00am: Pie Judging - Sr Fair Events
11:00am: Contest Versatility (Horse Arena)
12:00p-2:00pm: Music by: Jesse Cabell (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
1:00p-3:00pm: Charcuterie101 presented by Char-Bougie (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
3:00pm: OSU Game Party PREGAME (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
3:30pm: OSU Game (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
3:00pm: Swine Showmanship (Lg Arena)
4:30pm: Pie and Cake Auction (Small Stage) - Sr Fair Events
5:00pm: Horse Awards (Horse Arena)
5:00pm: Market Swine Show (Lg Arena)
6:00pm: Antique Tractor Parade (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: Pie Eating Contest (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
7:00p-9:00pm: Music by: Ryan Otis Bandy (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
7:00pm: OSTPA Truck and Tractor Pull (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
7:30pm: Square Dance (Youth Bldg) - Sr Fair Events

Sunday – Sept 3, 2023

Cardington Yutaka Day

Magic by Eli – Shows 11, 1, 3pm at Burkhart Pavilion - Sr Fair Events
The Flying Solo Show – 12:30, 5pm (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events

8:00am: Church Services (Youth Building) - Sr Fair Events
8:00am: Open Market Swine Jackpot (Lg Arena) - Sr Fair Events
10:00am: Vessel Church Service (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
1:00pm: Scout Activities (Youth Bldg)
1:00p-3:00pm: Groovy Plants Ranch Workshop (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
1:00pm: High School Band Show – Cardington and Northmor (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
2:00pm: Pedal Tractor Pull (Pavilion) - Sr Fair Events
2:00pm: Showman of Showmen (start in Horse Arena)
3:00p-5:00pm: Paint and Sip w/ Art by Wendy (Beer Garden) - Sr Fair Events
4:00pm: Style Show (Youth Bldg)
5:00pm: Wood Carving Auctions (Sr Fair Office) - Sr Fair Events
5:00pm: Costume Class/Freestyle Reining
6:00pm: Family Movie Night (Bldg # 3) - Sr Fair Events
6:30pm: Motocross (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
7:00p-9:00pm: Music by: Preston Cooper (Sm Stage) - Sr Fair Events
8:00p(approx): Open Freestyle Reining - Sr Fair Events
8:00pm: Dairy Cattle Released

Monday – Sept 4, 2023

Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st Day

9:00am: Champion Project Awards (Lg Arena)
10:00am: Large Animal Livestock Sale (Lg Arena)
10:00am: Small Animal Livestock Sale (Small Arena)
10:00am: Garden Tractor Pull (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
11:00am: Stick Horse Show (Horse Arena)
3:00pm: Horse and Pony Projects Released
4:00pm: Jr Fair Booth Projects Released (Youth Building)
4:00pm: Open Demolition Derby (Grandstand) - Sr Fair Events
6:00pm: All Poultry and Rabbits out of barn

Admission:

Gate Admission for Everyone: $7.00
(6 and under are FREE everyday)
Daily Pit Admission at Gate B $10.00 for all ages

Season Passes (Weekly)
Sold at Sr Fair Office starting in July
(Age 16 and over) $30.00
Youth Pass (Age 7 -15) $20.00

Free Parking for Everyone!

Tuesday is Senior Citizens and Veteran's Day
Age 62 and above FREE - ALL DAY (New for 2023)
Veterans with proper military I.D. FREE - ALL DAY (New for 2023)

Date: August 28 - September 4, 2023

Location: Morrow County Fairgrounds, 195 South Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338.

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