TGIM?
 
True, not too many of us actually look forward to Mondays – circle Monday, July 18 on your calendar because that’s the day the 2011 Ottawa County Fair kicks off.
 
The 47th annual fair will run from July 18 through Sunday, July 24 at the county fairgrounds, located about 2.5 miles east of Oak Harbor on S.R. 163.
 
Billed as Ottawa County’s “Action Fair,” this year’s fair will feature such grandstand events as:
 
• Harness Horse Racing July 18 and 19;
 
• IPRA Professional Rodeo presented by Wagon Wheel Rodeo Co. July 20;
 
• Demolition Derby July 21;
 
• Faircross Motorcycle Racing July 22;
 
• Antique & Farm Stock Tractor Pulls July 23;
 
• Tony Petersen’s Hell Drivers Thrill Show July 23;
 
• Draft Horse/Pony Hitch Show July 22 and 24.

Fairground shows being staged throughout the week include Haai Live Shark Experience and Hard Wood Carvers. Strolling the fairgrounds will be Joy Unspeakable Productions Monday through Wednesday, and Dallas the Fire Guy Thursday through Sunday.

There's something for everyone to enjoy at the 2011 Ottawa County Fair. Last year Ross Weirich's goat, Bert, took a real liking to the youth's ribbon, earned for Outstanding Goat Exhibit for 12 year-olds. (Press hoto by Ken Grosjean)

As always, there will be presentation of Fair Royalty, parades, exhibitions, food, rides and more. New this year will be a Pinewood Derby set for July 23.
 
Daily highlights include:

Monday:
 8 a.m.: Fair opens.
 Noon – Open Class Flower Show Judging
 6 p.m. – Harness Race Track
 6 p.m. – Pre-Fair Jr. Fair Awards Ceremony
 7:30 p.m. – Future Kings & Queens Parade
 8 p.m. –Jr. Fair King and Queen Contest

Tuesday – Senior Citizens Day –senior citizens activities all day.
 Live Shark Show
 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ¬– Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Testing (Seniors)
 10 a.m. – Wagon Tours (Seniors)
 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – Live Entertainment (Seniors)
 Noon-12 – Lunch with Dave Ninke (Seniors)
 1 p.m. – Bingo (Seniors)
 2 p.m. – Corn Hole Tournament (Seniors)
 2 p.m. – Ice Cream Social (Seniors)
 1:30 p.m. – Wagon Tours (Seniors)
 3-4:30 p.m. – Music by Crimson Light
 5 p.m. – Hog Calling Contest
 6 p.m. – Harness Race and presentation of King & Queen
 7:30 p.m. – Youth Talent Show
 8:30 Parade. This year’s theme is Farm Pride – Ottawa County Wide.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - Veteran’s Day
 Live Shark Show, Joy Unspeakable-Live Statue
 10:30 a.m. - Opening Veteran Ceremony
 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Veteran Lunch
 3-5 p.m. – Musical entertainment by Dave Ninke
 6:30 p.m. – Chain Saw Carvings
 7:30 p.m. - Wagon Wheel Rodeo
 8-11 p.m. – Music by Kate Jordon & Soul Venture

Thursday, July 21, 2011
 Live Shark Show, Joy Unspeakable-Live Statue, Dallas Fire Guy & Son
 Noon– Open Class Flower Show Judging
 1-2 p.m. – Dallas Fire Guy & Son
 1-6 p.m. – Money Day at the Fair
 3-5 p.m. – Music by Jessica Kenney
 6:30 p.m. – Chain Saw Carvings
 7:30 p.m. – Smash-It Demo Derby
 8-11 p.m. – Music by Vyntage

Friday, July 22, 2011
Live Shark Show, Dallas Fire Guy & Son
10 a.m. – Livestock Auction Show
10 a.m. – Cloverbud Fun Hour
11 a.m. – Draft Horse Show
3-5 p.m. – Connor Rose & Main Street Band
6 p.m. – Prettiest Baby Contest
6:30 p.m. – Chain Saw Carvings
7 p.m. – Faircross Motorcycle Racing
8-11 p.m. – Fossil Creek Band

Saturday, July 23, 2011
Live Shark Show, Chain Saw Carvings, Dallas Fire Guy & Son
8 a.m. – Farm Tractor Pull
9 a.m. – Open Horse Show
Noon – Cloverbud Horse Races
12-3 p.m. – Open Pinewood Derby
3 p.m. – Showman of Showmen Contest Show
6 p.m. – OSTPA Tractor Pull
7 p.m. – Chain Saw Carvings Auction
5-8 p.m. – Musical entertainment by Elmore Fudd
9-12:30 a.m. – Square Dance - Legacy II Show

Sunday, July 24, 2011
Live Shark Show, Chain Saw Carvings, Dallas Fire Guy & Son
10 a.m. – Fishing Derby (Ages 0-5)
11 a.m. – Open Draft Horse Show
11:30 a.m. –Fishing Derby (Ages 6-12)
Noon-4 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pull
2 p.m. – Chain Saw Auction
5 p.m. – Thrill Show
 
General admission is $5 per day for those ages 9 and older with parking, though member fair passes are available through the fair board for $15 each for youths 9-17 and $20 for adults age 18 and up. Rides and grandstand events are extra. On Tuesday, seniors 60 and older get in free and on Wednesday, admission is free for veterans. Proper ID is required.
 
For more information, visit ottawacountyfair.org or call 419-898-1971.

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