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The Adams County Agricultural Society was recognized as an Outstanding Fair on
January 5th in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio Fair Managers Convention. On hand for
The Department of Agriculture Director’s Luncheon was Tonya Kersey, Secretary and
Lizabeth Lafferty, President. Director Daniels presented certificates after the luncheon.
The 2018 Adams County Fair is scheduled for July 8-14th. With more than $200,000
In projects to be completed by June 1st, fairgoers will see all new pens in the goat barn,
A new shelter house in Shade Tree Park, new seating at the Dirt Complex, completion of
The much needed electric upgrades, new Industrial Fans in the show arena, and a new
gazebo in the center ring.
Fair book ads are currently being sold now through April 5th, the rides
Company is returning on a three-year contract, entertainment is being booked, new
Vendors have been confirmed, and the entire fair schedule is almost complete. You
Can follow the Adams County Fair on Facebook for all the latest and greatest news
And information. A new, two-day team derby will be held the last weekend of April.
This event will also feature weekend camping for those who are traveling a long distance
For this event.
With a working board of 22 Directors, the fairgrounds has become a facility that
conducts business all year, not just the week of the fair. Annual Car shows,
livestock shows, horse shows, weddings, camps, demolition derbies, auctions,
Fitness groups, cloggers, company picnics, Freedom Fest, awareness groups, and 4H
activities keep the facility occupied and maintained. Fast Tracks on-line auction company
is currently renting the Merchant Hall as a distribution center. Lafferty is thrilled to see
the Agricultural Society being operated as a service agency and is excited for all the new
Improvements and structures that will be completed before the fair. “Every year, more
People are getting involved, taking ownership, donating time and materials, and investing
In a fairground that is a county asset and an educational facility for all ages”. As always,
Lafferty encourages people to rent booth space, advertise your school, your business, your
Agency, your creative talents. The Fair Board is very thankful and appreciative of
everyone who has taken the time to make a difference with our fair and facility.
