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As always, this year’s Pemberville Free Fair, set for Aug. 18-21, will be a big deal.
In fact, organizers promise this year’s fair – one of Ohio’s last “free” fairs – will be a “wheely” big deal. Fair Board members and committee chairpersons have been meeting and working diligently since last August in preparation for this year's event, which is held in Memorial Park and in other locations throughout the village.
With a theme, “A `Wheel’ Adventure,” the fair will include Big Wheel races, car enthusiasts showing off their wheels, exhibits, a Quilt Show, a Dog Show, a Swine Scramble plus rides, food, entertainment and much more.
A highlight of the fair is always the Grand Parade, which this year will feature Pemberville’s Pedal Pushers, The Ohio Wheelmen and Pemberville's Ladybugs among an assortment of marching units led by the Eastwood High School Band.
Another “cool” event at this year’s fair will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday or immediately after the parade ends, when fair organizers intend to answer the critical question: how long can six people sit on a block of ice? The contestants will all be 18 or older and must remain seated on the ice at all times - except for a five-minute break every 45 minutes -- or they will be disqualified.
Even the clothing they wear will be regulated so that it is the same for all competitors. A T-shirt and shorts will be provided by fair officials for each participant.
“The great thing about the Pemberville Free Fair is that people are encouraged to not just come to the fair but also to participate in the exhibits and shows, the events, etc,” said Todd Sheets, Grand Parade Chairman.
Fair highlights include:
Sunday - Aug. 15
10 a.m. Community Worship Service in the commercial tent (tennis courts). The community is invited to attend the service, which is sponsored by the Pemberville churches.
11 a.m. Chicken BBQ - American Legion Post 183.
Tuesday - Aug. 17
Noon -8 p.m. Open registration for Quilt Show (Pemberville Elementary School).
6-8 p.m. Open registration for Arts & Crafts (Legion Hall); open registration for Produce (Scout Cabin); open registration for Needlework (Legion Hall).
Wednesday - Aug. 18 – Displays and shows open 5-10:30 p.m.
8-11 a.m. Flower Show registration (Legion Hall).
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sidewalk Art creations.
9 a.m. Quilt Show judging.
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Arts, Crafts, Collectibles registration, Needlework registration (Legion Hall).
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Poultry and Small Animal registration (Poultry Tent).
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked Goods and Produce registration (Scout Cabin).
12-5 p.m. Judging - exhibits closed.
3:30 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk Art judging.
4 p.m. Corn hole Tournament for grades 4-8 and high school (basketball court).
5 p.m. Fair rides open; Baked Goods Sale (Scout Cabin).
5:30-6 p.m. Kiddie Parade registration (Town Hall).
6:30-7 p.m. Opening Ceremony (Main Stage).
6:30 p.m. Kiddie Parade begins (Town Hall); Sidewalk Chalk Art winners announced (Main Stage).
7-10:45 p.m. Bingo (Bingo Tent).
7-9:30 p.m. Kid Zone Open.
7:30-9 p.m. Genoa American Legion Band performs.
Thursday - Aug. 19 – displays and shows open 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
7-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Troop 344 (Fair Board Food Tent).
12-8 p.m. Quilt Show (Pemberville Elementary School).
1 p.m. Swine Scramble (Pemberville Elementary School).
1-3 p.m. Senior Bingo - 55 years and older free (Bingo Tent).
3 p.m. Family Discount Rides Begin.
3-9:30 p.m. Kid Zone Open.
4-4:45 p.m. Weigh-In for the Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull (Library Parking Lot), which begins at 5 p.m.
5 p.m.: Beef BBQ; Adult Corn hole Tournament (Basketball Court).
5:30-9 p.m. Volleyball Tournament (East Lawn of Legion Hall).
5:30-6:30 p.m. Are you smarter than an Eagle? (Main Stage).
6 p.m. Kids’ Flower Arrangement Night (Legion Hall).
7 p.m. Bingo (Bingo Tent).
6:30-6:45 p.m. Registration for Youth Talent Contest, which runs from 6:45-8:45 p.m. (Main Stage).
9-11 p.m. Tin Foil Band (Main Stage).
Friday - Aug. 20 – displays and shows open 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
12 p.m.-8 p.m. Quilt Show (Pemberville Elementary School).
1 p.m. Horse Pull weigh-in (Countyline Co-op).
1-3 p.m. Senior Bingo – 55 years and older free (Bingo Tent).
2:30-3 p.m. Big Wheel Race registration (Library larking lot).
3 p.m. Horse Pull (Pemberville Elementary School).
3-4:15 p.m. Big Wheel Race (Library parking lot).
4:30-5 p.m. Dog Show registration (Main Stage).
5-9:30 p.m. Kid Zone open.
5 p.m. Fair Rides open; Adult Corn hole Tournament (Basketball Court); Hog Roast by SAL; Dog Show (Main Stage).
6:15 p.m. Fun Run begins at the Fire Hall.
6:30 p.m. Five Miler begins at the Fire Hall.
7 p.m. Bingo (Bingo Tent); Post 183 Calf Club Cattle Sale.
8:15-9 p.m. Five Miler Awards (Main Stage).
9-11 p.m. “Wheel” of Fortune (Main Stage).
Saturday - Aug. 21 – displays and shows open 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
8-11:30 a.m. Parade registration (Pemberville Elementary).
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Volleyball Tournament (East lawn, Legion Hall).
9 a.m. Street Vault (Pemberville Elementary School).
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Vehicle Show registration (Bethlehem Church parking lot).
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vehicle Show (Bethlehem Church parking lot).
10-11:30 a.m. Portage River Run registration (New Rochester).
11 a.m. Fair Rides Open.
12 p.m. Bands perform.
1 p.m. Grand Parade begins.
3-7 p.m. Quilt Show open.
3 p.m. “Wheelly” Cold Buns.
3:30 p.m. Frog Jumping Contest (School Valley).
5 p.m. Tug of War (School Valley).
4:30-5:45 p.m. God’s Helping Hands and Puppet Ministry ( Bethlehem Lutheran Church).
7 p.m. Bingo (Bingo Tent).
7-8 p.m. Quilt Show Pick-Up (Pemberville Elementary).
8:30-11 p.m. Coupe DeVille (Main Stage).
For more information, please visit http://www.pembervillefair.org.
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