157th Meigs County Fair



August 17-22, 2020

Gates open 8:00 am. to 8:00 p.m. every day of the fair.

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Meigs County Trade Days

at the

Fairgrounds

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 The Meigs County Agricultural Society meets monthly on the first Monday of every month at the fairgrounds.

The 2018-2019 annual financial report is available and ready for review by appointment, please call the secretary at 740-985-4372 or email at debbie@themeigscountyfair.com

We are now able to accept debit and credit cards in the Secretary's Office.

Map of the Fairgrounds

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020

8 am                 Landscaping & Trash Can Contest deadline

8 – 9 am           Dairy Arrival – Ridenour Arena

9 am                 4H Horse Show – Horse Arena

10am-12 pm     MeMe’s Custom Embroidery

                           T-Shirt Giveaway

12:00 pm          Junior Fair Awards Ceremony

                           Followed by Opening Ceremony

                           Royalty Crowning – Ridenour Arena

3:00 pm            Jr Fair Dairy Show – Ridenour Arena

7 – 9 pm           Beef and Poultry Arrival-Ridenour Arena

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020

9:00 am             Poultry Show – Small Arena

3:00 pm            Jr. Fair Beef Show-Ridenour Arena

• Jr. Fair Beef Breeding
• Jr. Fair Dairy Steer Show
• Jr. Fair Dairy Feeder Show
• Jr. Fair Beef Feeder Show
• Jr. Fair Steer Show

7 – 9 pm           Sheep and Goat Arrival-Small Arena

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020

9:00 am             Sheep Show – Ridenour Arena

6:00 pm            Goat Show – Ridenour Arena

7 – 9 pm           Rabbit Arrival – Small Arena

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

9:00 am             Rabbit Show – Small Arena

3:00 pm            Cloverbud Show& Tell – Ridenour Arena

4:00 pm            Cloverbud Graduation – Ridenour Arena

7 – 9 pm           Hog Arrival – Ridenour Arena

7 – 9 pm           Alpaca Arrival – Ridenour Arena

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020

9:00 am             Hog Show – Ridenour Arena

9:00 am             Pet Show – Small Arena

5:30 pm            Alpaca Show – Ridenour Arena

6:00 pm            Showman Contest – Ridenour Arena

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020

10:00 am          Livestock Sale – Ridenour Arena

Special Notes for the

2020 Meigs County Junior Fair

• The Secretary’s office will be temporarily set up at the Ridenour Arena and opened from 10 – 2 each day of the fair.  The main secretary’s office will be open on Saturday and Sunday before the fair from 9-3.
• Admission will be $5.00 and the only entrance gate will be the cattle barn gate from 8 am – 8 pm each day
• All previously sold season and membership tickets will be honored at the gate for admission or can be redeemed at the secretary’s office for a full refund, if unused.
• All Camping, Reserve Parking and Pull Parking prepaid will be rolled over to the 2021 Meigs County Fair.
• Anyone wishing to camp this year will pay $175 for the spot you have reserved or from any empty spots by 2pm Monday, August 17, 2020.  Campers can be set AFTER 12:00 NOON on Sunday, August 16, 2020. NOT BEFORE
• Breeding projects will be allowed to leave the grounds after their respective shows.
• All Still projects will be displayed in the Thompson Roush but clubs will not be required to exhibit.
• Due to occupancy reduction requirements, limited seating will be available in all seating/standing areas.
• Due to COVID 19 many events were rescheduled or canceled.  This contains the most up to date information at this time.
• The events on this page are subject to change or cancelation due to changes in COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions during the fair from the Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
• Anyone attending, participating or assisting with the fair must abide by the current COVID 19 guidelines and restrictions in place.
• Facemasks are mandated by the Governor’s orders
• Any changes or updates will be published on Facebook/our website/newspaper
• These decisions and changes were made as per the Governor’s office and not from your local Health Department or Fairboard.
• The Meigs County Fair Board advises that there are potential risks associated with Covid-19 and will not be held responsible if someone comes in contact with an individual who has tested positive for Covid-19.  Although we are taking numerous precaution toward safety pleases be advised that you are entering the fairgrounds at your own risk.

  



 Winter Storage Space Available

Boats, RV, Campers, Jet Ski, etc.

November 7, 2020

to

April 24, 2021

9 am - 10 am

(first come - first serve)

$6.00/per foot for inside building storage

$4.00/per foot for open span storage

$2.00/per foot for open storage inside the fence.

Contact any fairboard director for more information.

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Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions and opinons on the 2020 Meigs County Fair.

Thank you for your support.

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The Meigs County Agricultural Society/Senior Fairboard meets the first monday of every month

 For more information contact any fair board director