New this year! Open to anyone–groups, clubs, or individuals.
No entry fee.
Decorated hay bales (not larger than 12 feet wide & 15 feet long) must be brought in and set up on Thursday, August 18, from 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Judging: Friday, August 19
First prize is $100!
Please call the office with any questions.
Monday, August 22
Tuesday, August 23
Wednesday, August 24
Races called 10:30 a.m.
Starting time on track 11:00 am.
Free grandstand.
Entrance Fees:
$25 overnights
$100 Home Talent Colt Stakes
$100 John Richards Memorial Trot
75 stalls.
See pages 32-33 of the Premium Book for additional information.
Central Ohio Pony Pulling Association Pony Pulling Contest
Thursday, August 25 – 9:00 a.m.
Free grandstand.
Total Purses: $3,050
Horse Pull
Thursday, August 25 – 7:00 p.m.
Free grandstand.
Entry Fee: $10.00
Total Purses: $4,340
Draft Horse/Draft Pony Fun Pull
Saturday, August 27 – 3:00 p.m.
(following County Tractor Pull)
Free grandstand.
Must preregister for this event.
No entry fee. Open to draft horses and ponies stalled for the week only.
See pages 59-61 of the Premium Book for rules & other information.
Saturday, August 27 – 9:00 a.m.
Free grandstand.
Entries Taken: July 1-August 21
Entry Fee: $10.00 per tractor
Contest open to farm-owned tractors equipped with rubber tires. Owner of tractor must own farmland in Lorain County or Wellington School District and have legal proof on record.
Saturday, August 27 – 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $10.00
Entries Taken: August 1-21
Entry Fee: $25.00 per combine
Derby open to all Lorain County residents age 16 and older. Drivers under age 18 must have parent/guardian signature.
Saturday, August 27 – 7:00 p.m.
(during the Combine Derby)
Entries Taken: August 1-21
Entry Fee: $10.00 per truck
Derby open to all Ohio residents age 16 and older. Driver must have a valid Ohio driver’s license at time of application. No temporary licenses accepted. Drivers under 18 must have parent/guardian signature.
Sunday, August 28
First Show (1980 & Newer): 6:00 p.m.
Second Show (Old Iron): 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8.00 per show
Entries Taken: June 1-August 28
Entry Fee:
$25.00 per car by August 21
$35.00 per car after August 21
Fee includes gate admission and entry to the show for DRIVER ONLY.
Derby open to all Ohio residents age 16 and older. Driver must have a valid Ohio driver’s license at time of application. No temporary licenses accepted. Drivers under 18 must have parent/guardian signature.
Saturday, August 27 – 1:30 p.m.
Pavilion 2 (behind fair office)
Entries Taken: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
day of pedal pull
No entry fee.
Contest open to Lorain County residents age 5-10. Trophies for top 3 boys and 3 girls in each of 3 classes.
Thanks to our sponsors:
Wellington Vet Clinic
Hickory Farms/Pioneer Seed
Saturday, August 27 – 4:00 p.m.
Pavilion 2 (behind fair office)
Check-in & Registration: 3:00 p.m.
$1,200 in prize money
We are seeking sponsors!
Contact Doug for details: dallen@loraincountyfair.com