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It’s Opening Day for the 166th Montgomery County Fair

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NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW MEMORIES, NEW LOCATION

The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 166th edition of THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR July 9-15, 2018 at our new location 645 Infirmary Road. U.S. Route 35W Connector (C.J. McLin Jr. Parkway) to Infirmary Road.

The 7-day run begins with the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today Monday,July 9, 10:30am with MIX 107.7’s morning show co-host Kristi Leigh handling emcee duties. 

Monday, July 9, is also Veteran’s/Senior Citizen’s Day (1/2 price admission all day!) and our popular ‘Pie Baking Contest’ at high noon with celebrity judges: Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley, MIX 107.7’s Kristi Leigh, Frye Guy from K99.1 FM, Neil ‘Hutch’ Konerman from WDTN Ch. 2 Sports and Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board President John Yancik.

MONDAY – JULY 10

9:00am- 7:00pm: Jr. Fair swine showmanship, pee/wee showmanship, Jr. Fair meat rabbit show, Jr. Fair rabbit showmanship, Jr. Fair sheep showmanship, lead class & pee/wee showmanship, FFA Crop & Shop project judging, Jr. Fair sheep breeding and market lamb show.

10:30am– Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.

Noon– Peach Pie Baking Contest.

1:00pm to 5:00pm and 6:00pm to 10:00pm– Big O Amusement’s Rides.

7:00pm– 70/75 Cover Band performs in entertainment tent.

7:00pm– Pie & Cake Auction.

7:00pm– Motocross on the event track.

 

TUESDAY – JULY 10

10am – ALL Buildings Open to Public

1pm – Jr. Fair Market Turkey then Mkt. Chicken Judging in coops

1pm – Open Swine Show

3:30pm – Jr. Fair Market Poultry Championships

4pm –  Jr. Fair Market Goat Showmanship followed by Market and Breeding Goat Show

7pm –  KOI Drag Racing, Event Track

7pm – Blue Carma, Entertainment Tent

WedDAY – JULY 10

10am – ALL Buildings Open to Public

11am – Jr Fair Fancy Poultry Show

1pm – Jr Fair Dairy Goat and Exotic Doe Goat Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, Dairy & Exotic Breeding Does

2pm –  Jr. Fair Poultry Championships

6pm –  Jr. Fair Barrow & Gilt Show

7pm –  DCTPA Truck/Tractor Pull, Event Track

7pm –  Five Points Cloggers, Entertainment Tent

10:30pm – 1am –  Jr Fair Market Hogs Not Selling Released

THURSDAY – JULY 12

10am –  ALL Buildings Open to Public

1pm – Jr. Fair Awards Program, Entertainment Tent

3pm –  Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship

4pm –  Open Beef Breeding Show

5pm –  Jr. Fair Rabbit & Poultry Sales; Sale Order: Meat Rabbits, Market Turkeys, Market Chickens

6pm – Jr. Fair Beef Breeding, Feeder Calves and Steer Show

7pm –  Tug-A-Trucks, Event Track

7pm –  Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Entertainment Tent

8pm –  Showman of Showman Meeting

FRIDAY – JULY 13

Honoring: Lee Hieronymus

12:30pm –  Showman of Showman Contest

4pm – Jr. Fair Hog Sale

5:30pm –  Jr. Fair Livestock Sales; Sale Order: Dairy Products, Mkt. Lambs, Mkt. Goats, Feeder Calves, Steers

7pm –  Demolition Derby, Event Track

7pm – Shelby County Line, Entertainment Tent

SATURDAY – JULY 14

Honoring: Sheriff Phil Plummer

10am –  ALL Buildings Open to Public

11am –  4-H Horse Demonstration

12noon – “Kaleidoscope” radio variety show (Faith And Friends Radio.Com), Entertainment Tent

1pm –  4-H Dog Show

5pm –  King and Queen Contest, Entertainment Tent

7pm –  Flashback Band, Entertainment Tent

7pm – Rodeo, Horse Arena

8-11pm. – Jr. Fair DanceUpgrades to the facility include underground utilities ready for future

 For a complete schedule of events visit MontCoFair.com.

Admission is $10 per person which includes grandstand events and plenty of free parking. Youngsters 6 and under free with paying adult.

The all new Fairgrounds & Event Center of Montgomery County phase one of the project consists of two state of the art buildings, Main Event Center (26,000 sq. ft.) and an Exhibit Hall (16,000 sq. ft.) All climate controlled for year-round use.

The fairgrounds are located on a portion of Arthur O. Fisher Park located at645 Infirmary Road. Dayton, Ohio.
The Park was named after the beloved judge and community leader.

Groundbreaking For New Montgomery County Fairgrounds

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The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Saturday, August 19, 2pm at Arthur O. Fisher Park in Jefferson Township. Located at 5661 Dayton-Liberty Road.

 

“It’s a new and exciting beginning.” said John Yancik, President of the Agricultural Society Board. “After wrapping up our 165th year at the original fairgrounds on South Main Street this past July, we look forward to the future with this wonderful new, year-round facility.”

The original fairgrounds property was purchased in a joint venture with Premier Health and the University of Dayton.

The new event center and fairgrounds will include several climate controlled buildings, and the repurposing of existing structures on the Arthur O. Fisher Park property that encompasses over 150 acres.

The park proudly bears the name of Judge Arthur O’Neill Fisher whose credentials include prosecutor, Tuskegee Airman and trailblazer.

“Our new facilities will not only host the Montgomery County Fair, but will also be available for weddings, receptions, meetings, events, get-togethers, retreats, offer camping and other amenities year- round.” Yancik added.

The next Montgomery County Fair will take place July 9-14, 2018 at the new location.

 

 

Fairgrounds To Move To Jefferson Township

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The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the new site for ’The Montgomery County Event Center and Fairgrounds’ at in Jefferson Township. The board voted Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for the proposed first class facility.

“We’ve been working non-stop searching for the perfect fit, not only for the municipality where the event center is located, but the entire region in general and we’ve found it.” Says Tim Terrill, Vice President of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society.

The site is located on 130 acres at Dayton Liberty & Infirmary Roads, and Rt. 35. A portion will remain Arthur O. Fisher Park named after the beloved former judge.

“We’d like to thank the Montgomery County Commissioners and County Administrator Joe Tuss for their valuable assistance in this exciting venture for the future. The land at Fisher Park is virtually no cost to the Agricultural Society which was a big deciding variable. This means existing resources can be devoted to structures fitting various needs. It will be a multi-use, multi-purpose, top-notch facility for our entire community.” Terrill adds.

In 2016 Premier Health and the University of Dayton purchased the fairgrounds on S. Main Street which precipitated the new location search. The agreement states the board must leave the fairgrounds on S. Main Street by October 2017.

“One of the main things we’d like to express is this just isn’t a location for an annual five-day fair, but also a facility utilized throughout the year for events and programs bringing an economic boost to the area and region.” Tim says.

Plans call for state-of-the-art structures available for a variety of entertainment activities including 4H programs.

“We’ve been presenting a fair and events here on Main Street for over 160 years, and the new location will continue our tradition this century and beyond.” Terrill says.

A reminder the Montgomery County Fair will take place July 10-15, 2017 at the current fairgrounds on S. Main Street in the City of Dayton.

“We hope families, friends and fans of the ‘Montgomery County Fair’ will come and experience our #FAIRwellOnMain. It will be wonderful time to reminisce and reflect on years of memories and we’re excited to make even more great memories at our future location.” Terrill says.

For additional information visit www.montcofair.com