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"The 2008 Mercer County Banner Fair - August 8th - 14th"

National Tractor Pullers Association Coming To The 2008 Mercer County Fair

Three classes of the NTPA coming to the 2008 Mercer County Fair, including the Pro Stock Class Type RN II, FWD Class Type RN II, and Semi (INV) Class Type Four Trucks.


Go Cart Racing Returns To The Mercer County Fair In 2008

Pictures from the Mercer County Red Cross Go Cart Grand Prix held at the fair on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007. Racing to return to 2008 Fair on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008


Future Events At The Fairgrounds

May 17, 2008 - Second Annual Rib Fest

"Camping Available"

The People's Choice Winner last year was D & B’s Smokin BBQ

pictures provided by - "Ivan Knapp of Knappsnews.com."

Bands for Ribfest

2-3:30 Sand Walker

4-5:30 Impulse

6-7:30 Borrowed Time

8-11:30 Red Ball Jets

pictures provided by - "grandlakeindependent.com"


GREASED PIG CHASE

Win $7,500

Come and watch the Mercer County Fair Manager chase a greased pig.

WHEN: May 17th—at the 2nd Annual Mercer County Ribfest

GUESS THE TIME

Buy a chance to win up to $7,500

Only 1500 tickets will be sold at $10.00 each with proceeds to be split 50/50.

50% to Winning Ticket and 50% to Junior Fair Building Project

Purchase tickets from Fairboard members or at the Mercer County fairground office.


The Ribfest 5-k

The Mercer County Fair Board and the Grand Lake Mariners Baseball Club are jointly putting on a 5-K run/walk on May 17, 2008.

The Ribfest 5-k as it will be called, starts at 12:00 noon with registration starting at 10:30 A.M. The start/finish point is by the grand stand on the Fair grounds by Celina. The run/walk will then go out the east end of the Fair grounds traverse north and west to West view park were the course will go to the Mariners diamond and back to the Fair grounds on different running surfaces.

Pre-registration deadline is May 10 at four o’clock received at the Fair board office at 1001 W. Market St. Celina, Ohio with the fee being $12.00 without a shirt and $20.00 with shirt. Race day registration is $15.00 with no shirt. This fee will also get you into the second annual Mercer County Rib fest that starts after the run/walk is over.

Entry forms are available at the Mercer County Fair Board office at 1001 W. Market St. or at the Chamber office at 226 N. Main St. both in Celina or call 419-586-3239 for details. Visit wwwmercerhealth5kchallenge.com for details and form.

There will be age groups for both male and female divisions including: 14 and under, 15-19,20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 and over.

Trophies will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners with special awards to the first, second, and third place in each age category.

There will be free refreshments at the finish for all runners/ walkers. Restrooms facilities and showers are available on the grounds for you r convenience.

Please stay after the run/walk (since you already paid) for great music and great food specially ribs.


Camping At The Mercer County Fairgrounds

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Overnight camping rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 per night

Water, Electric, and Sewer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 per night (Full Hook Up)

Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 per night

Dump Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge

Firewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 per bundle

Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 per bag - $4.00 large bag

Prices subject to change without notice.

Fairground Highlights

Sites can accommodate any length of motorhome or camper. Shower and restrooms facilities are available upon request. Group rates are available. A dump station is located on the grounds for your convenience. Open burning fires are permitted in designated areas for cooking purposes only. A horseshoe court is available on the East Side of the grounds and a swimming pool is located adjacent to the fairgrounds. Several buildings of various sizes are also available for rental on the grounds. The Mercer County Fairgrounds are located in Celina, twice named one of the nations “100 Best Small Towns”. The town is at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 29, in West Central Ohio. Celina is large enough to provide numerous activities, while retaining an enchanting small town appeal.

The Fairgrounds are conveniently located for leisure time activities. Ohio’s largest man-made lake, Grand Lake, is just a stone’s throw away and provides some of the state’s finest fishing. A number of dining establishments ranging from fast food to fine dining are just minutes from your campsite. The area offers a variety of shopping experiences, from the unique to the antique with grocery stores and carryouts located within blocks.

Notes: Open April 1st through October 30th. (excludes Fair week) (weather permitting) Groups welcome.

Contact Information

Mercer County Fairgrounds
P.O. Box 301
1001 W. Market St.
Celina, Ohio 45822
Phone 1-419-586-3239
Fax number 1-419-586-1379
E-mail address: fairboard@bright.net

Fairboard Manager Steve Schulte

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Parkway FFA Participates at the 2007 Mercer County Fair

The Parkway FFA Chapter had many students participate this year in the Mercer County Fair. The chapter had students participate in the animal shows, such as Danny Knapke, Dee Dee Knapke, and Melinda Miller who showed sheep and Michelle Thomas and Jenifer Thomas who showed poultry. We also had many students from the chapter who brought in wood projects, welding projects and vegetables that were judged at the fair. That is just a small portion of what the chapter worked on at the fair.

Students, as well as their parents, from the Parkway FFA Chapter volunteered to work at the FFA Food Stand with Fort Recovery FFA Chapter members. The stand had Pepsi products and all kinds of fried food such as fries, chicken fingers, etc. The students had a great time working with the other members from the Fort Recovery Chapter and the customers that went to the food stand. The FFA Food Stand had another successful year and will probably be at the Mercer County Fairgrounds next year.

The Parkway FFA Chapter would like to thank everyone who supported our food stand by buying food and thank the students for making this another successful year.



Sunday at the Fair - 8-12-07

Fair winds down for another year, but the fair still brings folks that enjoy the week.

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


Saturday at the Fair - 8-11-07

Celina resident Billy Nietfeld enjoys another fair

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


Friday at the Fair - 8-10-07

Harness racing was featured on Friday night at the fair.

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


Busy Day AT The Fair - 8-9-07

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


Another Hot Day

8-8-07 - Celina's Jerry Bollenbacher and Ivan Knap works at table for kiddie tractor pull, it was another hot day in Mercer County with high tempatures and humidity.

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


Fair From The Air

It was a busy first day of the Mercer County Banner Fair, here pilot Dick Murray shows how the fair looks from the air on Tuesday night.

photos by Dick Murray


Hot First Day

pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net


pictures By Cathy J. Schreima - Freelance Writer - Lionlady@bright.net

Opening ceremonies for the 155th fair are set for 3 p.m. on Tuesday. After that time admission will be charged and the rides will be open. A baked goods auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Kids Day is Wednesday and Senior Citizen and Veteran's Day is set for Thursday. Veteran's and Seniors get in free with proper identification. Senior Citizens Lunch and activities begin at 11 a.m. in the entertainment tent At 6 p.m. A veteran's Ceremony will take place at the Grandstand. A demolition derby is planned for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. as well as a double's horseshoe tournament. Ventriloquist Mike Hemmelgarn will perform at 8 p.m. Harness racing is scheduled for Friday night, Sunday afternoon and Monday night. A NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull is planned for Saturday at 7 p.m. At 6 pm. the Wee Princess (ages 2-3); Wee Miss, (ages 4-5) Little Miss (ages 6 to 9) and Little Mister Mercer County (ages 3 to 6) will take place in the entertainment tent.The junior fair livestock auction is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13.

The Mercer Health Cutest Baby Contest on Saturday will begin at 10 a.m. (0 – 3 months), Noon (4 – 8 months), 2 p.m. (9 – 12 months), and at 4 p.m. (13 – 18 months).

For more information, call the Mercer Health Birthing Center at 319-678-5363.

pictures from the 2007 Fair as everyone prepares for openning day



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Mercer County Banner Fair

Mercer County Fair Manager Steve Schulte Jackie Lacy -Secretary
PO Box 301
Celina, Ohio 45822-0301
419-586-3239
419-586-1379 - Fax
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Mercer County Fairboard Members

Mercer County Fair Manager Steve Schulte


Past Mercer County Banner Fairs


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Banner Fair History Books On Sale

To purchase your copy for $7, stop by the Fairboard Office at the Fairgrounds. A great history of the Mercer County Banner Fair - limited supply remains.

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Mercer County Banner Fair

Mercer County Fair Manager Steve Schulte
Jackie Lacy - Secretary
PO Box 301
Celina, Ohio 45822-0301
419-586-3239
419-586-1379 - Fax
Email The Mercer County Banner Fair



The Signature Series



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