Meigs County Fair

  Est. 1851

41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769

ph: 740-992-6954
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KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL

Brent Rose – Superintendent

Jane Fitch

Entry Fee - $1.00

REGISTRATION:  4:00 p.m. DAY OF PULL

Pull for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday begins at 4:00 p.m.

Friday Pull begins at 10:00 a.m.

Friday Pull is “Pull of Champions” ONLY consisting of 1st place daily winners from each class throughout the week.

A trophy will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each class daily along with a ribbon for all participants.

Trophies will be awarded for Championship Pulls on Friday. 

Sponsors:  Hupp Landscaping, Dan Smith, Home National Bank, Huck Wagner and in the Memory of Wayne Roush.

There will be two classes of contestants:

Class 1 – Boys and Girls – 35-55 lbs.

Class 2 – Boys and Girls – 56-75 lbs

Contestants will be weighed on first entry. All contestants must wear shoes. Entrants must ride only tractors and skids provided by officials. The pull starts when a tight chain clears the ground. No standing up to pedal.  Daylight seen between seat and puller ends the pull. No hooking feet under pedals. No backing up and jerking skid chains. Tractor leaving boundary lines ends the pull. Stopped forward motion ends pull. The judge’s decision will be final for all pulls. Age limit:  11 years old at fair time.

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Admission

Admission will be charged at the gates starting at 7:00 a.m. each day of the fair.  General admission is $7.00 Monday - Thursday, $8.00 Friday and Saturday.  Admission price includes all entertainment, stage shows and carnival rides.  Children two and under admitted FREE at gates. 

Parking is free. Reserve parking in specified areas $25.00/week. 

Camping is available for $125.00 for the week including water and electric, does not include admission to the grounds. 

BE SURE TO PURCHASE YOUR FAIR    SEASON TICKETS EARLY!

PRICE $15.00 -- NON-TRANSFERABLE

Season passes can be purchased at the business establishments listed below. These tickets entitle you to gate admission and free parking for your car during the entire fair. Membership tickets entitle you to vote or file for the Board of Directors of the Society. Season tickets, purchased at the secretary's office, are for commercial exhibitors or non-residents of Meigs County. Tickets can also be purchased at the Secretary's Office on grounds after paying admission at gate.

Season Passes can be purchased for $15.00 at:

Meigs County Extension Office, Pomeroy

Baum Lumber Co.  Chester

Reed’s Country Store, Reedsville

TNT Pit Stop, Middleport                  

Dettwiller Lumber Company, Pomeroy,

Swisher-Lohse Pharmacy, Pomeroy

Hill's Citgo, Racine, Ohio

Gloeckner’s Restaurant, Pomeroy                 

Rutland Department Store, Rutland

Whaley's Grocery, Rt. 681, Darwin                  

By the Way Country Store, Langsville,

B & R Market, Syracuse,                 

Farmers Bank, Pomeroy

Taz’s Marathon, St. Rt. 7, Pomeroy                     

Farmers Bank, Tuppers Plains

McDonald's, Pomeroy

 

Membership tickets for admission & voting privilege $16.00. Membership tickets may be purchased at the Meigs County Extension Office, 117 E. Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, or from any fair board member.  MEMBERSHIP TICKETS SOLD ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS - NOT TO A COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION.

Electronics Give Away

Electronic items will be given away on Tuesday and Saturday at noon (shortly thereafter) at the "DEW ZONE (hill stage).  Each child 12 and under will receive a ticket for the drawing upon entering the gates until noon. Children MUST be present to win.  Electronic items are donated by area businesses.

 

 

“KID’S DAY”

Tuesday, August 13, 2008

Saturday, August 16, 2008

All Children 12 and under admitted free until NOON

Handstamp to ride will cost $5.00

Kid’s games in the livestock show arena at 2:00 p.m on Tuesday, August 13, 2008

Courtesy of  Pepsi

Proud Sponsor of the Meigs County Fair

and the

"DEW ZONE"

 PRETTY BABY CONTEST

Jane Fitch – Superintendent

Saturday, August 16, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. Hill Stage

Sponsored by:  Home National Bank

Rules & Regulations

All entries must be residents of Meigs County, Ohio

  1. Any child that is 4 years of age on August 11 will be in Little Miss/Mister Contest.
  2. Twins will be judged as individuals.
  3. Out of County Judges will be used and the decisions of the judges will be final.
  4. All ages are to be dressed in casual clothing NO hat/bows etc. NOTHING fancy.
  5. One girl and one boy will be selected as first place winner in each group.
  6. Each child will receive a ribbon for entering the contest.
  7. ALL BABIES MUST BE REGISTERED ON AUGUST 1 OR 2 ONLY AT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.
  8. An entry fee of $5.00 will be charged.
  9. Registration closes at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008NO ENTRIES WILL BE  ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. 

Winner in each category (girl & Boy) will receive a $50 Savings Bond from Home National Bank.  Must bring letter to bank to get savings bond. Social security number of child is required (this is needed for savings bond information).

LITTLE MISS AND MISTER MEIGS COUNTY CONTEST

Jane Fitch – Superintendent

Monday, August 11, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. – Hill Stage

Rules & Regulations

All Entries must be residents of Meigs County. 

  1. Entries must be a boy or girl, four through seven years of age.
  2. Child must be 4 years of age by August 11, 2008 but not more than 8 years of age by August 11, 2008.
  3. Twins will be judged as individuals.
  4. One boy and one girl will be selected as Little Miss Meigs County and Little Mister Meigs County.
  5. Out of county judges will be used to judge the contest
  6. An entry fee of $5.00 will be charged.
  7. REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLY AUGUST 1 AND 2, 2008 AT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.

NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS

The winners will receive a $50 savings bond, must bring letter to Home National Bank to get savings bond. Social security number of child is required (this is needed for savings bond information). and all the contestants will receive a ribbon for entering.

The winners will participate in various events the entire week of the fair.

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41850 Fairgrounds Lane
Pomeroy, OH 45769

ph: 740-992-6954
alt: 740-985-4372