60th Ottawa County Fair to kick off July 15

        The 60th Ottawa County Fair will kick off July 15 and run through July 21 at the county fairgrounds, located at 7870 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.
        The popular fair, which draws attendees from near and far, is officially one of the youngest county fairs in the state of Ohio beginning in Veterans Park in the Village of Oak Harbor in 1964 and moving to its current location – three miles outside of town in 1966.
        Historians point out that there was an earlier “Ottawa County Fair” that took place in Port Clinton. Premium books  1881 and 1884, along with other memorabilia, are on display in the Senior Fairboard office at the fairgrounds.
        Visitors flock to the fair for the many 4-H  and agricultural displays and judging events, food, rides, entertainment and more. In addition to daily Firefighter Show, a petting zoo and chainsaw carving, some daily highlights include:
        Monday, July 15:
        •12 pm: Opening Ceremony.
        • 2-5 p.m.: George Daly.
        • 3 p.m.: 4-H Dog Show.
        • 5 p.m.: Harness Racing.
        • 5:30 p.m.: Grande Parade.
        • 6 p.m.: King & Queen Reception.
        • 8 p.m.: Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest.
        Tuesday, July 16 – Veterans Day – free admission for veterans.
        • 11 a.m. - 2 pm: OSU Money Day.
        • 12 p.m.: Veterans Day Activities All Day;  Military Touch-A-Truck.
        •  2-5 p.m.: George Daly.
        • 3 p.m.: Jr. Fair Kids Bingo.
        • 5 p.m.: Harness Racing.
        • 6:30 p.m.: Ace of Clubs Hog-Calling Contest.
        • 7:30 p.m.: Cornhole Tournament.
        Wednesday, July 17 –
Senior Citizens Day – free admission for seniors 60+.
        • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Senior Day Activities – coffee and donuts at 10 a.m., wagon tours, health screenings, free food and more.
        • 10:30 a.m.: Harness Racing (rain date).
        • 11:30 a.m.: Jr. Fair Board Amazing Race.
        • 1:30 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest.
        • 2-4 p.m.: Ottawa County Sheriff’s K9 Demo.
        • 4-6 p.m.: Line Dancing Lessons with Kick the Dust Up with Kim.
        • 7 p.m.: Diamond J Rodeo.
        • 7-10 p.m.: DJ & Karaoke with Tony.
        Thursday, July 18:
        • 10-12 p.m.: Tony Robles DJ.
        • 12:30-2:30 p.m.: George Daly.
        • 2 p.m.: Pee Wee Livestock Show.
        • 3-5 p.m.: Line Dancing Lessons with Kick the Dust Up with Kim.
        • 4 p.m.: Jr. Fair Cornhole Tournament.
        • 6 p.m.: Celebrity Livestock Show.
        • 6-11 p.m.: DJ by DJTK.
        • 7 p.m.: Autocross.
        Friday, July 19:
        • 11 a.m.: Sale of Champions.
        • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: George Daly.
        • 1 p.m.: Ottawa County Draft Horse Show.
        • 2-4 p.m.: 4-H Activities.
        • 2-5 p.m.: High Class Riff Raff.
        • 6 p.m.: Prettiest Baby Contest.
        • 7 p.m.: Twisted Metal Demolition Derby.
        • 9 p.m.-midnight: GenoaBank Concert Series Presents Kevin VanSickle & Pure Country Band.
        Saturday, July 20:
        • 9 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull (registration held 7-8:30 a.m.)
        • 10 a.m.: Back to the Farm Sale.
        • 10 a.m.: Adult Horse Showmanship.
        • 10 a.m.: Cloverbud Coloring Hour.
        • 11:30 a.m.: No-Limit Livestock Show.
        • 12 p.m.: Kiddie Tractor Pull (registration at 11:30 a.m.)
        • 2 p.m.: Showman of Showmen Contest.
        • 4:30 p.m.: Barn Games presented by OH FFA.
        • 4-8 p.m.: GenoaBank Concert Series Presents Laredo.
        • 5 p.m.: Chainsaw Carvings Auction.
        • 7 p.m.: OSTPA Tractor & Truck Pulls.
        • 9 p.m.: Square Dance with Jerry Wittman.
        Sunday, July 21: Free admission courtesy of Holcim.
        • 9:30 a.m.: Fishing Derby Ages 0-5.
        • 10 a.m.: Fishing Derby Ages 6-12.
        • 11 a.m.: Open to The World Draft Horse Show.
        • 11 a.m.: Redneck Garden Tractor Pull.
        • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: George Daly.
        • 12 p.m.: Baker’s Roundup and Auction.
        • 2 p.m.: “Greased” Pig Scramble.
        • 6 p.m.: Fair Closes — all projects, vendors, and campers released.
        Admission to the fair is $8 per day. Weekly passes are available for $30. Admission includes midway rides. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit ottawacountyfair.org.