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.
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
pictures provided by - "Ivan Knapp of Knappsnews.com."
4-5:30 Impulse
6-7:30 Borrowed Time
8-11:30 Red Ball Jets
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WHEN: May 17th—at the 2nd Annual Mercer County Ribfest
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 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.
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.
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.
Fairboard Manager Steve Schulte
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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.
Fair winds down for another year, but the fair still brings folks that enjoy the week.
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Celina resident Billy Nietfeld enjoys another fair
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Harness racing was featured on Friday night at the fair.
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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.
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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
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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
Mercer County Banner Fair
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