When is the greene county fair 2017

The fair was moved several times due to the interest and growth of the event. Xenia residents, on the other hand, contended that the fair should be located near the county seat. Hence, a new society was formed, called the Union Agricultural Society, which held its own exhibition at Jamestown.

So actually two fairs were held in However, to clear up the actual date of the fair, it seems that the date for the first fair as we know it - and the one which has been continuously operating since on the property on Fairground Road - is said to be the oldest fair west of the Alleghenies. The fair basically began as a 3-day event which consisted of pulling contests, plowing contests, horse racing along a measured course on Main street, products from the spinning wheel and looms, and, of course, vegetables and flowers.

Several buildings were erected along with the grandstand - a metal one with a cement floor beneath in which there are spaces to exhibit various items. During the years, many buildings have been updated and new buildings built. In the year , a tornado hit the fairgrounds and destroyed 17 buildings and totally destroyed all the large trees on the property.

July found the Greene County Fair rebuilt and up and running thanks to the hard work of the Board of Directors who spent many hours late at night making decisions that led to more decisions and then to a state-of-the art fairgrounds. Buildings now are available to be rented for livestock shows, reunions, weddings, receptions, etc. Goat Sale Cards to be turned in an hour after show. Pee Wee Goat Showmanship. Family Night Ride Wristbands Discounted.

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Fair Schedule of Events. Open Class Livestock Entries Close a. Swine Jackpot Registration a. English Horse Show a. Meeting, Dairy Judging to follow a. Swine Jackpot Show p. Sheep Decorating Contest p. Greene County Fair Opens a. Breeding Poultry Show a. Western Horse Show a. Swine Showmanship 12 Noon — p. General Livestock Judging Contest p. Rides Open p. House Mounted Obstacle Challenge p. Poultry Showmanship Breeding, Meat, Market a. Beef Breeding Arrive a. Pee Wee Goat Showmanship p.

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