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Open Poultry Show

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Open Poultry Show

Adult Tractor Pull

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

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Adult Tractor Pull Delivers Thrills at Ashland County Fair

As the Kiddie Tractor Pull captivated young competitors, the Adult Tractor Pull took center stage at the Ashland County Fair, showcasing skill and strength among adult participants. The event, sponsored by J&H Landscaping, received additional support from trophy sponsor Young’s Tree Service.

The winners of the Adult Tractor Pull were:

1st Place: Adam Pitts – 53 feet
2nd Place: David Elson – 52 feet
3rd Place: Rylie Howman – 43 feet

Congratulations to the winners for their impressive performances, contributing to the excitement of this year’s fair!

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Kiddie Tractor Pull

The Ashland County Fair just wouldn’t be complete without the Kiddie Tractor Pull. Thanks to the Event Sponsors for this exciting event, Young’s Tree Service, with trophies sponsored by Fair Auxiliary-Age Classes, and J&H Landscaping-Girl Class. On Sunday September 15th there were a lot of happy little farmers competing in the 2024 Kiddie Tractor Pull. The lucky winners for this event are as follows:

Girls

Age 4-6

1st Haisley Rice Full Pull

2nd Annie Koberstein 57.5

3rd Kaityn Kocher 40.5

Age 7-9

1st McKinley Gribben Full Pull

2nd Belle Fleece 62

3rd Isabelle Murray 61.5

Boys

Age 4-5

1st Sawyer Poling 41

2nd Tyler Atterholt 38

3rd Cash Michaels 36

Age 6-7

1st Kase Carpenter 51

2nd William Kocher 49.5

3rd Maverick Brinker 47

Age 8-9

1st Jud Pitts

2nd Lucas Brinker 54

3rd Zayre Goon 42.5

Parade of Bands

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Parade of Bands

Open Class Rabbit Show

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Open Class Rabbit Show

Opening Ceremonies

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Opening Ceremonies

2024 Fair Events and Event Photos

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

SUNDAY – SEPT. 15-OPENING DAY

9 a.m.-Open Class Rabbit Show (Show & Go) – SWP
12 noon-Opening Ceremonies -p
12:30 p.m.-Jr. Fair King/Queen Contest-p
2 p.m.-Parade of Bands-G
2 p.m. Adult Tractor Pull (Max. 12)
Kiddie Tractor Pull-P
2:30 p.m.-Open Poultry Show-OP
4 p.m.-Jr. Fair Poultry Show-OP
4 p.m.-K-9 Demonstration-C
5 p.m.-Women’s Skillet Throw -C
6:30 p.m.-OSTPA Tractor Pull -G
7 p.m.-Jr. Fair Market Steer Show-C
7 p.m.-Square Dance/Line Dance P
PARADE OF BANDS Grandstand/Track 2 p.m.

MONDAY – SEPT. 16-VETERAN’S DAY

8:30 a.m.-Jr. Fair Market Lamb Show-C Followed By Jr. Fair Breeding Sheep Show 9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship
followed by combined Jr. and Open Dairy Show-C
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Rabbit Show-OP
10:45 a.m.-Walk of Honor-Begin at Veteran’s Bldg.
11 a.m.-Veteran’s Service- By Hospice of NC Ohio-P
12 Noon-Harness Racing (Pari-Mutuel)-G
3 p.m.-Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Show-C
5 p.m.-Jr. Fair Market Hog Showmanship-SWP
6 p.m.-Human Antique Tractor Pull-Draft Horse Barn
6 p.m.-Jr. Fair Small Animal Costume Contest-OP
6 p.m.-Harness Racing (Pari-Mutuel)-G
7 p.m.- The Sweet Beats (Beatles Tribute) -P
C=Coliseum, SWP=Swine Pavilion, RB-Rabbit Barn, OP=Open Poultry Bldg., JP=Jr. Fair Poultry Bldg., OSB-Open Sheep Barn, G=Grandstand, P=Pavilion, V=Veteran’s Building, SHP=New Sheep Pavilion

TUESDAY – SEPT. 17- SR. CITIZEN’S DAY

(Fun Times in Pavilion 10am-4p.m.)
8 a.m.-Draft Horse/Pony Halter Show-C
10 a.m.-Jr. Fair Market Hog Show- SWP
10 a.m.-Euchre (Age 60 and over)
12:00 p.m.-The Warrior (Gospel)-P
12 Noon-Draft Horse/Pony Hitch Show-C
2 p.m.-Sr. King/Queen Contest-P
6 p.m.-Jr. Fair Baby Beef Show-C
7 p.m. -On the LAUREN ALAINA Concert (Country)-G
Special Guest-Emily Ann Roberts

WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 18 – LADIES’ DAY

(Special Programs 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-Pavilion)
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Show-C
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Dairy/Meat Market Goat Show- SWP Followed by Jr. Fair Pygmy/Fiber/Pack/Harness-Goat
9 a.m.-Open Class Sheep Show-New Sheep Pavilion
7 p.m.-Diamond J Rodeo -G
7 p.m.-To be Determined – P

THURSDAY – SEPT. 19

8:30 a.m.-Jr. Fair Breeding Beef Show-C
8:30 a.m.-Jr. Fair Beef & Dairy Feeder Show-C
Followed by Open Class Beef Show
10 a.m.-Diaper Derby-P
1:30 p.m.-Toddlers Foot Race-p
3:30 p.m.-Livestock Auction-In Following Order -C

Market Rabbit
Market Turkey
Market Chicken
Dairy Benefit
Baby Beef
Market Steer

5 p.m.-4-H Horse Fun Show-Paddock
6 p.m.-Motocross-G
7 p.m.-Tom’s Kitchen Table-(Mix-Country to Rock)-P
8 p.m.-Little International Showmanship -SWP

FRIDAY – SEPT. 20- YOUTH DAY

8:30 a.m.-Auction-Market Hog -C
11:00 a.m.-Auction-Market Lamb
Followed by Dairy & Meat) Market Goat 11 a.m.-
Small Car Race (2 to 4 Year Old) -P
1:30 to 4.30 p.m.-COSI -Science Live-P
4:30 p.m.-Stock Tractor Pull-G
(Antique Tractor Parade Prior Stock Tractor Pull)
7 p.m.-Draft Pony Pull-C
7 p.m.-Blindsided-P (Rock)

SATURDAY – SEPT. 21-DERBY DAY

9 a.m.-Open Goat Show- (Show & Go)-SP
10 a.m.-4-H Dog Show -C
10 a.m.-Open Draft Horse & Pony Hitch Show-G
1 p.m. – Aidan Albaugh (Country)-P
2 p.m.-Auction-Wood Carver-Buckeye Triangle
4 p.m.-Backseat Driver Contest-G
4 p.m.-4-H Baked Goods Auction-V
6 p.m.-Demolition Derby-G
6 p.m.-Sweet Umbra-P (Rock)

Ashland County Jr Fair King Queen Contest

Joe Lyons • September 30, 2024

Ashland County Jr Fair King Queen Contest winner is

King-Nick Cartwright

Queen-Sage Runion

OSPTA

Joe Lyons • September 28, 2024

2024 ASHLAND COUNTY FAIR: A THRILLING OPENING DAY WITH TRACTOR PULLS

Sunday September 15^th was a beautiful opening day at the Ashland County Fair. The Ohio State Tractor Pull was a big hit this year, thanks to all the individuals who entered the tractor pulls and all the many people who helped to set the stage for the tractor pull show. A big thank you to the Ohio State Tractor Pull Association for this year’s participation at the Ashland County Fair.

Super Stock Diesel Trucks Results:

Nick Headley – Binder Edition – 328.984
Wes Reynolds – Miss Understood – 326.238
Terry Biggs – Dead Pull – 322.292
Cliff Carnes – Carnage – 315.868
JJ Brumby – Nut Job – 312.946
Damon Winland – Makin Trouble – 303.070
Dustin Beheler – Diggin Deep – 3.988

Super Stock Tractors Results:

Jeff Hothem – Fully Loaded – 321.342
Bill Keener – Bambi – 315.882
Brian Diekman – Original Judge – 296.376
Ed Johnson – Big Johnson – 269.062
John Cespedes – Fools Gold – 265.110
Gary Gallimore – Road Rage Therapy – 258.644
Adam Smith – Wild Child Express – 247.826
Kent Way – Litle Bro – 247.562
Jon Cronkleton – Red Dog Unleashed – 241.750
Steve Cronkleton – 3 Headed Beast – 213.412
Larry Getz – Ohio Harvester
Noah Kerr – Plowboys Nightmare

Two Wheel Drive Trucks Results:

Jansen Smith – Stimulus Package – 360.162
Tim Willing – Thunderstruck – 354.886
Frank Keener – Sauced Up – 353.044
Carl O’Dell – 2 Timin – 350.614
Travis Stevens – Knight Delivery – 340.328
Kyle Campbell – Fumanchu – 337.854
Dallas Tolliver – Pain in the Cash – 334.070
Kerry Unger – Overtime II – 329.256
Russell Nichols – On the Edge – 329.232
Kelly Nichols – One Fine Edge – 329.036
David O’Driscoll – Stone Cold – 326.678
Blake Widenmeyer – Smokeless – 319.754
Chad Taylor – Blue Knight – 314.432
Mark Cain – Dark Horse – 312.300
Scott Farabee – Rat Rod – 306.010
Howard Antram – Thunderwagon II – 285.532
Lane Dugan – Ultimate Desire – 255.958

Pro Stock Tractors Results:

Kevin Schmucker – Git Er Dun Deere – 332.566
Danny Schmucker – Rampage – 322.816
Nick Elchinger – Dream On Deere – 317.238
Bryan Deppen – Red Line Express – 307.926
Jeremy Smith – Spontaneous Combustion – 299.942
Jeremy Smith – Hystrung – 274.972
Melvin Deepen – Smokin Deere – 272.676

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the competitors, volunteers, and the Ohio State Tractor Pull Association for making this event possible. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by everyone involved set a positive tone for the remainder of the fair.

Celebrating Nature’s Bounty: Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase Thrills Attendees at Ashland County Fair Grounds

Joe Lyons • March 11, 2024

The Ashland County Fair Grounds recently played host to the eagerly anticipated 8th annual Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase, a vibrant celebration of the great outdoors crafted by Armstrong. Enthusiastic attendees, ranging from seasoned hunters to avid anglers, enjoyed a various array of activities and attractions tailored to suit every outdoor enthusiast’s taste.

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of the fairgrounds, families flocked to partake in a myriad of engaging activities, from thrilling demonstrations to delectable culinary delights. Among the highlights was a mouthwatering cooking demonstration by none other than Ashland County Prosecutor Christopher Tunnell, affectionately known as “The Wild Chef,” who tantalized taste buds with his savory Rabbit and Sausage Gumbo.

Adding to the excitement, the “Getting Bit Fishing Team” journeyed from Harrisville, West Virginia, to impart invaluable fishing wisdom through captivating demonstrations, captivating audiences with their expertise and passion for angling.

For the younger attendees, the fishing pool stocked with lively Bluegills proved to be a major draw, offering budding anglers the chance to experience the thrill of reeling in their catch firsthand. Meanwhile, the nerf gun shooting range, overseen by local greats such as Bob DeSanto of DeSanto & Kellogg Law Office, provided endless entertainment as participants took aim at turkey targets with precision and skill.

Throughout the building, a multitude of booths beckoned visitors with an enticing array of offerings, from outdoor gear and accessories to artisanal crafts and delectable treats. Notable participants included esteemed organizations such as the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Ashland Police Department R.O.C.K. program, and the Ashland County Park District & Wildlife Conservation Farm, each showcasing their commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship.

Among the hustle and bustle, attendees were treated to a host of additional attractions, including the awe-inspiring Hawg Trough, the captivating Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show, and the irresistible aroma of Sir Pops A Lot Kettle Corn.

In a display of generosity, all proceeds from the Antlers & Anglers Sportsman’s Showcase will be donated to Catholic Charities of Ashland County, underscoring the event’s unwavering commitment to giving back to the community and fostering goodwill.

As the sun set on another successful showcase of outdoor splendor, participants departed with cherished memories and a renewed appreciation for the wonders of nature, eagerly anticipating the next installment of the annual tradition.

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