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157th Marion County Fair
220 East Fairground Street   Marion, Ohio 43302 

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Welcome to the Marion County Fair 

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 2007 Marion County Fair.  We have worked very hard this year to provide you with quality entertainment and great livestock shows.  We are very proud of the Marion County 4-H youth and FFA members.  They have worked diligently to complete their projects.  Please show your support by visiting their livestock shows and viewing their projects.

Thanks to all board members and staff for the help and volunteer time to bring to you the 2007 Marion County Fair.

 

Keith Seckel
President

2007 Fair Sponsors

The Marion County Fair Board would like to acknowledge our sponsors for their contributions.  We sincerely appreciate your continuing support.

 

Bates Amusement Co.
Bunge North America
Central Ohio Farmer’s Co-op
Cogburn Electric
Fahey Bank
J D Equipment   
Kingston
Residence

Liq’r
Bar
Marion Auto Sales
Marion Co. Farm Bureau
Marion
General Hospital
The Marion Mayhem
McDaniel Automotive    

Morral
Companies, LLC
Peavey Company

Ramco
Rental
Schmidt Machine   
Sky Bank       
Smith Material Supply                 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS


 

 

Agricultural Society Directors & Officers .............................................................................Page Rules and Regulations of Fair ………………………………………………………………Page
Health Rules ………………………………………………………………………………...Page
Constitution …………………………………………………………………………………Page

Senior Fair Section

2006 Senior Fair Schedule ………………………………………………………………….Page

Department 1 – Sheep ………………………………………………………………………Page

Department 2 – Rabbits ……………………………………………………………………. Page

Department 3 – Farm Produce ……………………………………………………………... Page

Fine Arts Section

General Rules - ………………………………………………………………………………Page

Department 4 – Culinary …………………………………………………………………….Page

Department 5 – Baked Goods ……………………………………………………………….Page

Department 6 – Needlework …………………………………………………………………Page

Department 7 – Quilt ………………………………………………………………………...Page

Department 8 – Creative Hobbies ……………………………………………………………Page

Department 9 – Flower Show ………………………………………………………………..Page

Department 10- Fine Arts ……………………………………………………………………Page

Department 11- Collectibles …………………………………………………………………Page

Department 12 – Antiques …………………………………………………………………..Page

Department 13 – Special Contest – Pie Auction …………………………………………….Page

Department 14A – Special Contest – Just For Fun ………………………………………….Page

Department 14B – Special Contest – Real Dirt Mud Pies…..……………………………….Page

Department 14C – Interlocking Building Blocks ……………………………………………Page

Marion County Fair Entry Blank …………………………………………………………….Page

Junior Fair Section

Board of Superintendents…………………..………………………………………………...Page

Junior Fair Rules……………………………………………………………………………..Page

Junior Fair Agricultural Rules……………………………………………………………….Page

Beef Feeders…………………………………………………………………………………Page

Booth Awards………………………………………………………………………………..Page

4-H Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering…………………………………………………..Page

Dairy and Dairy Feeders……………………………………………………………………..Page

Demonstrations………………………………………………………………………………Page

Dogs………………………………………………………………………………………….Page

4-H Family and Consumer Science………………………………………………………….Page

FFA…………………………………………………………………………………………..Page

Goats …………………………………………………………………………………………Page

Horses………………………………………………………………………………………..Page

Junior Fair Royalty…………………………………………………………………………..Page

Livestock Judging……………………………………………………………………………Page

Pedal Tractor Pull……………………………………………………………………………Page

Poultry……………………………………………………………………………………….Page

Rabbits……………………………………………………………………………………….Page

Sheep…………………………………………………………………………………………Page

Sheep Lead……………………………………………………………………………………Page

Showmanship…………………………………………………………………………………Page

Small Animals………………………………………………………………………………..Page

Swine…………………………………………………………………………………………Page

Junior Fair Livestock Sale……………………………………………………………………Page

 

 

2007 MARION COUNTY FAIR

July 1-7
Senior Fair &
Jr. Fair Schedule
Bold Print Denotes Senior Fair Section and Entertainment

Saturday, June 30

9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse State Qualifying Show (Horse Arena)

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Booth Construction     (Booth Bldg)

10:00 – 4:00 pm     Crop, Shop, Science and Engineering Judging            (Coliseum)

2:00-4:00 Entry projects due at the Arts and Crafts Building for the following departments:  Culinary, Fine Arts, Needlework, Creative Hobbies, Collectibles, and Antiques.  Judging will begin at 4:30. Quilts are also due, but will not be judged until Sunday.

 

Sunday, July 1

12:00     Merchant’s Building Opens (Coliseum)

2:00-4:00 Rabbit Check-in                     (Rabbit Barn)

2:00-6:00 Poultry Check-in

2:00-8:00 Sheep, Beef, Dairy, Goat and Horse check-in.

2:00-10:00 Swine Check-in.

4:00        Motocross                           (East Lot)

6:30        Harness Horse Racing (Grandstand)

8:00         Dairy Exhibitor Meeting and Dairy Weigh-in – Evers Arena

 

Monday, July 2

CANNED FOOD DAY, SR. CITIZENS, VETERANS, & LADIES DAY

Sponsor of the Day – Kingston Residence of Marion & Marion General Hospital

Last Day to Purchase Fair Memberships

8-2          Admission 11 years old and over is free with a donation of a canned food item. No return hand stamps.

8:00         Horse King and Queen Competition (Horse Arena)

8:30 – 9 Small Animal Show Check-In (Coliseum North)

9 :00       Marion Co. Historical Society Bake Sale at the Log Cabin        (Pioneer Green)

                Whetstone Wood Carvers

                Activities for Senior Citizens at the Pioneer Green Tent

9:00         Dairy Showmanship followed by Jr. Fair Dairy Breeding  Show (Evers Arena South)

9-12 Noon- Small Animal Show Judging 

9:00         Barn Meetings followed by Weigh-Ins  (Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine)

9-10:00  Entry Projects due for Flower Show (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

9-10:30  Entry projects due for Baked Goods  (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens     (Coliseum)

10:00     Morning Magazine                (WMRN Tent)

12 noon  RIDES OPEN

12 noon  Farm Produce Projects due at Arts & Crafts Bldg.

12:15       Small Animal Show Awards Program                                         (Coliseum North)

12:30       Small Animal Projects released.

4:00         Jr. Swine Show, Followed by Dairy Breeder Show                             (Evers Arena South)

4:00        MOTOCROSS                           (East Lot)

5:00        Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours                                  (WMRN Tent) Reservations needed.

6:30        Grand Opening- Coliseum main entrance    

6:30        HARNESS HORSE RACING (Grandstand)

6-8:30      Nutrition and Miscellaneous Projects Show (Coliseum North)

8:00         4-H Style Revue                           (Coliseum)

8:30         Jr. Fair Royalty Coronation Night Program      (Coliseum North)

 

 

Tuesday, July 3 - KID’S DAY

Kids under 12 admitted free from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  $10.00 Ride Pass until 2 p.m.

Sponsor of the Day –Cogburn Electric and Liq’r Bar

8:00         Horse Show, Production, and Horsemanship Show                                       (Horse Arena)

9:00         Rabbit Showmanship followed by Market Rabbit Show                            (Evers Arena)

 

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens    (Coliseum)

10 – 11 Real Dirt Mud Pie Projects due (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

12 Noon - RIDES OPEN    

1:00 pm   Jr. Sheep Jackpot Show           (Evers Arena)

4:00         Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship (Rabbit Barn)

5:00         Market Swine Show               (Evers Arena )

5:00        FOGERY RUN                  (Grandstand)

7:00     Dayspring Puppet Team and STIX (WMRN Tent)

7:30     TOUGH TRUCK, STOCK PICK-UP PULL                             (Grandstand)

 

Wednesday, July 4

Sponsor of the Day – Marion Auto Sales

8:00         Horse PAS Qualifying followed by Working Class Show                              (Horse Arena)

9:00         Rabbit Junior Breeding Show followed by Open Class Show                    (Evers Arena)

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens     (Coliseum)

10:00     Morning Magazine

10 – 11  Just For Fun Projects due (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

12:00     RIDES OPEN                                 (Midway)

12:00       Sheep Lead Class                   (Evers Arena)

1:00        Open Class Sheep Show

2:00         Jr. Breeding Sheep Show

2:00-3:00 Sprucing Up Your Home Demonstration Shawn Ganell from Lowes Co. (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

3:00        Open Class Rabbit Show     (Evers Arena)

4:00         Sheep Showmanship                (Evers Arena)

4:00-5:00 Sprucing Up Your Home Demonstration Shirleen Reese from Jo-Ann Fabrics (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

6:00         Market Lamb Show                ( Evers Arena)

7:30        THE ROBINSON FAMILY              (Grandstand)

10:00     FIREWORKS                (GRANDSTAND)

 

Thursday, July 5

Sponsors of the Day – J D Equipment and Central Ohio Farmers Co-op

9:00         Goat Show                              (Evers Arena )

9:00         Poultry Market Classes Show (Evers Arena)

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens     (Coliseum)

10:00     Morning Magazine (WMRN Tent)

10-11       County 4-H Cloverbud Meeting (WMRN Tent)

10-11     Legos Entry Projects due (Arts & Crafts Bldg.)

11:00       Horse Fun Show                     (Horse Arena)

12 noon  RIDES OPEN                      

 2:00        Market Beef Show                    (Evers Arena)

5:00         Pedal Tractor Pull             ( Coliseum North)

6:30         Beef Breeding Show               (Evers Arena)

7:30     NATIONAL TRACTOR PULL Sponsored by J D Equipment (Grandstand)

 

Friday, July 6 - Marion County Employees Day

Sponsor of the Day – McDaniel Automotive and Fahey Bank

9:00         Poultry Show followed by Breeding Show              (Evers Arena)

                Dairy Show followed by Dairy Feeder Show                                                   (Evers Arena)

9-10        Pies Due for Pie Contest (Arts & Crafts)

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens   (Coliseum)

10:00     Morning Magazine (WMRN Tent)

10:00       Horse Associate Show            (Horse Ring)

10–11      Dog Check In                             (Coliseum)

11-2         Dog Care and Poster Judging   (Coliseum Annex)

Noon      4-H Dog Show                           (Coliseum)

12 noon  RIDES OPEN (Midway)

1:00         Beef Feeder Show                    (Evers Arena)

1:30         Market Beef Born, Bred, & Raised Show     (Evers Arena)

3:00        Pie Auction                         (WMRN Tent)

5:00         Horse Family Fun Night         (Horse Barns)

6:00         Rabbit/Poultry Barn Potluck Dinner (Rabbit Barn)

7:30      RODEO                   (Grandstand)

 

Saturday, July 8

Sponsor of the Day – Sky Bank and Ramco Rental

9:00         Livestock Sale                         (Evers Arena)

10:00     Merchant’s Building Opens     (Coliseum)

12 noon  RIDES OPEN                      

4:00         Jr. Fair Booth Building Exhibits Released

6:00         All Jr. Fair Livestock Exhibits Released

6:00–7:00   Arts and Crafts Exhibits Released

7:30        DEMOLITION DERBY- Grandstand

Gate Admission

$5.00
Children 10 and under admitted FREE

Admission does not include rides
 

Ride Tickets

$1.00 Each – Kiddie Rides

$2.00 Each – Major Rides

 

Unlimited All Day Ride Pass - $12.00

Jr. Fair Kids Ride Pass - $10.00

Grandstand Admission

$3.00

 

 

 

 

Golf Cart Regulation

 

Anyone using a golf cart on the fairgrounds must obtain a permit for $100 from the Fair Board Office prior to the fair.  Only golf carts with permits will be allowed on the grounds.  Permit holders must be at least 16 years of age with a valid Ohio driver’s license and provide a copy of liability insurance.  ATV’s are permitted for fair officials only.  Violation of these rules will result in removal from the grounds for the remainder of the fair. 

 

CONSTITUTION

MARION COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, INC. OF MARION CO. OHIO

ARTICLE I – Name.  The name of this Society shall be the Marion County Agricultural Society, Inc. of Marion County, Ohio.

ARTICLE II - Membership.  Membership of this Society shall be residents of Marion County, Ohio not less than 16 years of age, without regard to sex, nationality or color, who shall pay annually into the treasury an amount to be fixed by the Board of Directors, but in no event less than $1.

                Memberships certificates shall bear the name of the Society, the dates denoting period of membership in the society, and a place for a signature of the person holding said membership.

                No membership certificate shall be issued to corporations, organizations, partnerships or firms.  All membership certificates shall be issued in the name of the individual who has paid the required membership fee and only that person whose name appears upon the membership certificate shall be considered a member of the Society and shall have a right to vote at the annual election of directors of the Society or hold office.

                Memberships shall be sold in accordance with the Regulations of the Ohio Department of Agriculture relative to organization and management of County Agricultural Societies. Evidence of all memberships certificates sold by members of said Society shall be delivered to the secretary of this Society before 8 a.m. on the day of the election (during the exhibition) and the names of all members of this Society eligible to vote shall be made available by the said secretary of the Society to any member desiring the same at any and all times following the third day after the closing of said annul exhibition. 

ARTICLE III – Officers of the society shall be 24 directors, all at-large members, with not more than three from any township, with the exception of Marion Township, which will not have more than six.

ARTICLE IV – The election for the office of director shall be held on Wednesday of the fair each year.  The hours are between 10 am and 6 pm and the director is to be installed on or before the first Saturday in August, each and every year.

                Only members of the Society may become members of the Board of Directors.  Such members must declare their candidacy for the office of director of the Board of Directors of the Society by filing with the Secretary of the Society, a petition signed by 10 or more members of the Society at least seven days before the annual election of directors is held.  Only regularly nominated candidates who have met the filing requirements will be eligible for election as a director. 

                The filing requirements for the office of director and information as to how these may be fulfilled shall be announced in the annual premium list and twice in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county.  Such newspaper announcements shall be made no earlier than six weeks and no later than two weeks before the annual election of directors. 

                Blank petitions shall be furnished by the Society and shall be obtained from the Secretary of the Society. 

                The casting of votes for directors by proxy shall not be permitted.

                The president shall appoint three judges and two clerks who are members of the Society, not candidates for election, to conduct the election of directors and declare the results thereof.  Candidates may witness the count either personally or by proxy.  Polls shall be open not less than four hours between 6 am and 9 pm on the day of the election and the time opening and closing stated in the notice of election.  The judges of election shall have the membership roll and verify the rights of all persons to vote before issuing ballots.  The clerk of election shall register the names of all persons voting and tally the count, one copy of which register and tally sheets shall be placed on file with the secretary of the Society, and the other copy shall be mailed to the Department of Agriculture of Ohio within 10 days after said election. 

                If any member of the Board of Directors misses three consecutive meetings, the board may declare his position vacant and name the successor to serve until the next annual election, when director shall be elected for the unexpired term.

                The following oath shall be used by a competent authority, designated by law, in inducting newly elected directors into office.

                “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Ohio, laws of Ohio and the rules and regulations of the Department of Agricultural of Ohio pertaining to agricultural societies and to the best of my ability perform the duties of director of the Marion County Agricultural Society, so help me God.”

                The president and vice president shall be elected for a term of one year, and only members of the Board of

Directors shall be eligible to such election. 

                The treasurer may be elected for a term of one year, and any member of the Society shall be eligible to such

election.

                The secretary may be elected for a term of three years and any member of the Society shall be eligible to such election.

                All officers shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified.

ARTICLE V-Superintendents.  One or more superintendents shall be appointed for each of several departments deemed necessary by the society for the efficient prosecution of its annual exhibition.  The superintendents for the several departments shall be appointed by the president and serve for a term of one year.

                ARTICLE VI-Committees.  The standing committees of the Society shall be the Executive Committee

and an Auditing Committee.

                The Executive Committee shall be appointed by the president and shall consist of at least three members of the Board of Directors who shall serve for a term of one year.  The president shall be the chairman of such committee.

                The Auditing Committee shall be appointed by the president and consist of three members of the Board of Directors who shall serve for a term of one year.

                ARTICLE VII-Duties of Officers.  It shall be the duty of the president to preside over the meetings of the Society; to enforce order and decorum; to appoint the Executive and Auditing Committees; to appoint the superintendents of the several departments; to fill vacancies in committees; to call meetings of the Board or Executive Committee whenever, in his judgment, the interests of the Society require the same, and to perform such other duties as usually devolve upon him by virtue of his office.

                It shall be the duty of the vice president to see that all superintendents of the several departments discharge their duties, and in failure thereof, report same to the president; to perform the duties of the president in his absence and to fill any temporary vacancy that may occur on the Board of Directors during annual exhibition.

                It shall be the duty of the treasurer to disburse all money of the Society; to make a report of the disbursements of the annual exhibition; to make such other reports as are required of him by the Board of Directors, the laws of the State of Ohio and/or the regulations of the Ohio Department of Agriculture; to pay out money only on the order of the Board, drawn and signed by the secretary and countersigned by the president, and to make an annual report of the Board of the financial condition of the Society.  He shall give a bond acceptable to the Board for double the amount of money received from the county auditor payable to the State of Ohio for the use of this Society, conditioned upon the proper discharge of his duties, and pay over to his successor in office, all money in his hands as treasurer.

                It shall be the duty of the secretary to record accurately the transactions of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Society; to record all articles, entered for premiums and to enter on the synoptic of the Society  the amount of money drawn by each exhibitor in each department separately; to draw orders on the treasurer after having been ordered by the board to do so; to prepare the annual report to the Ohio Department of Agriculture; to post a current list of the membership of the Society in a public place or make such a list available for inspection upon request of any resident of the county; to turn over all monies that come into his hands by virtue of his office to the treasurer; to sell all privileges; and to call the Auditing Committee to audit the books of the Society at a date previous to the date set to close the business of the Society at the end of the year.  He shall give bond acceptable to the board in the sum of $3,000 payable to the State of Ohio for the use of the Society, conditioned upon the proper discharge of his duties of such secretary.

                ARTICLE VIII-Duties of Superintendents.  It shall be the duties of the superintendents of several departments to supervise and generally perform the duties incident to their respective departments.

                ARTICLE IX-Duties of Committees.  It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to direct the secretary in the purchase of advertising, supplies, etc; to make preliminary arrangements for the holding of the annual exhibition; to transact business in absence of the full board and perform all duties assigned by the Board of

Directors.

                ARTICLE X-Meetings.  The annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held on or before the first Saturday in August following the election and shall organize by electing its officers.  Election of officers shall be held by ballot.

                Monthly meetings shall be held upon a date fixed by the Board of Directors.

                All other meetings shall be called by the president whenever, in his judgment, the interests of the Society shall require the same.

                ARTICLE XI-Quorum - Fifty-five percent of the filled seats shall constitute a quorum to do business.

                ARTICLE XII-Amendments.  The Constitution of the Society may be amended by a majority vote of the membership voting at the annual election of the Board of Directors.  Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by;

(A)   A majority of the Board of Directors at a scheduled meeting voting in favor of placing an amendment on the ballot, or

(B)    Filing a petition with the secretary of the Society at least 14 days prior to the annual election of the Board of Directors.  Such petition must set forth the proposed amendment and be signed by not less than 25 members of the Society.  

If an amendment is proposed as set forth in (A) or (B) above, it shall be submitted to the membership of the Society at the annual election of the Board of Directors of the Society.  Said amendment shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than three, but not more than 10 days before it is voted on.  When more than one amendment shall be submitted at the same time, they shall be so submitted as to enable the members to vote on each amendment separately. 

                ARTICLE XIII – Although not specifically provided therein, this Constitution shall be deemed to encompass all provisions required by the laws of the State of Ohio and/or the Regulations of the Ohio Department of Agriculture relative to the organization and management of County Agricultural Societies.  When the provisions hereof are contrary to those of the laws of the State of Ohio and/or the Regulations of the Ohio Department of Agriculture relative to the organization and management of County Agricultural Societies, such laws and/or regulations shall prevail. 

                THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE
WILL BE OPEN
AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES

IN THE COLISEUM

 

Except for the fair, office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,  Monday – Friday

Starting June 11 – 15, the office will be open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

            June 18 – 23                 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

            July 1 -7                        8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

DEADLINES FOR ENTRIES: Saturday, June 23, at 4:30 p.m.

NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT ARE POSTMARKED AFTER THIS DATE.  TELEPHONE ENTRIES PRIOR TO THAT DATE ARE ACCEPTED. 

Memberships and Fair Board Passes may be purchased in advance at the Fair Board Office in the Coliseum.  Memberships will not be sold after Monday, July 2.

 

RULES FOR SENIOR FAIR OPEN CLASS DEPARTMENTS

RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED TO THE LETTER

 

1.         Exhibitors shall examine the following rules in order to understand the manner of which the fair will be conducted.

2.                   Open Class shows are open only to Marion County and counties bordering Marion County, with the exception of sheep.  All animals and articles for premiums must be owned by the person entering the same, or some member of his or her family, properly classified and in proper position as specified on the day of the show.  If not, exhibit MAY BE EXCLUDED from competition or as Superintendent of Department may direct. 

3.                   Directors or other persons shall act as Superintendents of the different departments and are empowered to decide all questions not covered by these rules arising in their departments. 

4.                   No unsound or unworthy animals or articles are to compete for a premium in any class.

5.                   All protests of awards for premiums must be in writing and shall be filed with the secretary on or before the last day of the fair. 

6.                   When the entry of an article or animal is recorded in the books of the secretary, cards will be given with the number and class, which are to be placed on the article or animal.  When once  entered, NO CHANGES in the entry will be permitted, unless it can be shown that a mistake has been made.

7.                   Should any premium be found to have been obtained by false evidence, misrepresentation, or a violation of the above rules, the money will be withheld by the board. 

8.                   Stalls and pens for horses, cattle, sheep, and swine will be assigned by the Superintendents in charge.  NO STALLS WILL BE ASSIGNED UNTIL ENTRIES ARE MADE.

9.                   Exhibitors will furnish their own bedding (including first bedding.)

10.               In case of General Rules conflicting with Rules and Regulations of any Department under which an animal or article is exhibited, the said Department Rules will take precedence as regards to said exhibit.  Should any point be covered in the General Rules and not in the Department Rules, or vice versa, the same shall be considered as appearing in both.  Department Rules will be found at the head of each department.   

11.               Official veterinarian for 2006 will be Dr. Earnest Kearns, 13450 S.R. 292, Kenton, OH. 43326.

12.               ALL CHECKS GIVEN AT THE FAIR MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 30 DAYS.

13.               No gambling, immoral exhibitions, or intoxicated persons will be allowed on the grounds.  No person will be allowed to sell or give away intoxicating drinks on the grounds.  The above rules are in strict accordance with the state laws.

14.               Livestock trailers must be removed from the grounds.

15.               Judges books must be returned every evening to the secretary’s office.

16.               The Fair Board reserves the right to prorate premiums in case of insufficient funds.

17.               Arts and Crafts exhibits will be released from the Arts and Crafts Building on the last day of the fair from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Entries not picked up by 8:00 p.m. will be left at the owner’s risk and may be claimed at the Fair Office at the Coliseum.

18.               All exhibitors in Open Class must purchase a Fair Season Pass or Membership Ticket, with the exception of Junior fair members who must purchase a one day pass..

19.               The Fair Board will not be responsible for mistakes in this book. 

20.               NO DELIVERY TRUCKS ON THE MIDWAY AFTER 11 AM.

21.               The Marion County Fair Board passed a resolution to have 12 midnight curfew every night of the fair.  THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.  SECURITY WILL HAVE AUTHORITY TO QUESTION ANYONE ROAMING THE GROUNDS AFTER 12 MIDNIGHT. 

22.               NO SMOKING IN ANY BUILDINGS OR TENTS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS.  NO OPEN FIRES ON THE GROUNDS.  KEEP AISLES CLEAN AND FIRELANES CLEAR.

23.               All open class livestock exhibits will be required to be present the morning of and released immediately after the show.

24.               No person shall be permitted to make solicitation of any nature on the fairgrounds except in contracted concession or commercial rented spaces.  No person will be permitted to post or display signs, distribute hand bills or advertising materials or sell or distribute free any merchandise, except persons under contract. 

25.               The official electrician for the 2007 fair is Cogburn Electric Co.

26.               Laser lights and snaps are not permitted on the fairgrounds and will be confiscated if found.

27.               Golf cart permits are required for all non-fair officials.  Permit fee is $100.00.  Only fair officials are permitted to operate all-terrain vehicles on the fairgrounds.

 

FOR A LIST OF JUNIOR FAIR RULES SEE PAGE ______.

 

PROTECTIVE MEASURES

The officers will take every precaution in their power for the safekeeping of stock and articles on exhibition after their arrival and arrangements on the grounds, but will not be responsible for any losses or damages that might occur.  Exhibitors are requested to be on hand during and at the close of the fair and to look after their property.

THE ASSOCIATION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY OR INJURY TO PERSONS ATTENDING THE FAIR.

ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS

MEMBERSHIP TICKET…………………..           $18.00
SEASON
PASS…………………………….           $18.00

DAILY ADMISSION PRICE

SUNDAY - SATURDAY…………………..        $5.00 FOR EVERYONE 11 YEARS OR OLDER. 

MONDAY, JULY 2  – CANNED FOOD DAY, VETERAN’S DAY, SR. CITIZEN’S DAY, LADIES DAY – ADMITTED FREE WITH A CANNED FOOD – 8:00 AM-2PM.  NO RETURN HANDSTAMPS.  RIDES SOLD SEPARATELY.

KID’S DAY………TUESDAY, July 3.  FREE ADMISSION TO CHILDREN 11 YEARS OLD AND UNDER UNTIL 2 PM.  ALL DAY RIDE PASSES $10.00; JR. FAIR ALL-DAY RIDE PASS $8.00.  RIDES OPEN AT 10 AM, THIS DAY ONLY.        

2007 DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS

President…………..   Keith Seckel

Vice President …….  Roger Baldinger

Sec./Treas. ………... Candy Sawyer

 

TRUSTEES

Terms Expire in 2007

Frank Addison                     Grand Township

Scott Lepard                       Green Camp Township

Larry Demorest                  Waldo Township

Clyde Sappington                 Big Island Township

Fred White                          Marion Township

Dennis Monnette                 Marion Township

Steve Uhl                            Big Island Township

Jerry Criswell                      Pleasant Township

 

Terms Expire in 2008

Charles Laucher                  Prospect Township

Steve Bauer                                    Richland Township

John Neidhart                      Pleasant Township

Clairen Oldham                   Montgomery Township

Ken Stiverson                     Claridon Township

Terry Swisher                     Scott Township

Randy Bennett                    Grand Prairie

Kim Wenig                         Montgomery Township 

 

Terms Expire in 2009

Roger Baldinger                  Richland Township

Kevin Criswell                    Green Camp Township

Virgil Hite                           Grand Prairie

Richard Klingel                   Richland Township

Steve Ruth                          Green Camp Township

Mark McCabe                    Pleasant Township

Karen Seckel                      Claridon Township

Keith Seckel                       Claridon Township

     

2007 GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT

Grandstand Admission $3.00 each

Pit Passes Available    $6.00 each

 

Sunday, July 1

Motocross        (East Lot)                                 4:00 pm

Harness Horse Racing                                      6:30 pm

 

Monday, July 2

Sponsor of the Day – Kingston Residence and Marion General Hospital

Motocross        (East Lot)                                 4:00 pm

Harness Horse Racing                          6:30 pm

 

Tuesday, July 3

Sponsor of the Day – Cogburn Electric and Liq’r Bar

Tough Truck                                                     7:30 pm

 

Wednesday, July 4

Sponsor of the Day – Marion Auto Sales

The Robinson Family                                          7:30 pm

Fireworks                                                         10:00 pm

 

Thursday, July 5

Sponsor of the Day – JD Equipment and Commercial Savings Bank

National Tractor Pull                                        7:30 pm

 

Friday, July 6

Sponsor of the Day – Fahey Bank and McDaniel Automotive

Rodeo                                                              7:30 pm

 

Saturday, July 7

Sponsor of the Day –Sky Bank and Ramco Rental

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