The Marion County Fair will be back for their 164th season Monday through Saturday, June 30, 2014 through July 5. Starting off this year’s fair on Monday will be Canned Food Day, Ladies Day and Senior Citizens Day. Free admission for these groups will be offered between 8:00am and 2:00pm.
One of the new highlights this year is part of the National Tractor Pull which will include the Grand National Modified Class. According to Candy Tripp, Fair Manager, this is the one one of its type in the area. Advanced tickets, including pit passes, can be purchased at O’Reilley’s Auto Parts.
“We have a new Picnic Pavilion this year which will be a nice addition for many of our fair events,” said Tripp.
The annual fireworks will be held on Friday, July 4, at dusk. Prior to the fireworks, Almost Famous, a rock band out of Cleveland, will be performing at the grandstands.
“It takes a community to bring this annual event together,” explained Tripp. “We appreciate the many sponsors, volunteers, and fair participants who help to promote the event.”
Daily Gate Admission is $7 with children 10 and under admitted free. Admission does not include rides.
A Weekly Pass is $20 per person (does not include rides). Passes may be purchased in advance at the Fair Board Office in the Coliseum.
Jr. Fair Admission is $3 and is sponsored by J D Equipment.
Want to ride? Tickets are $1 each with Kiddie Rides costing 2 tickets and Major Rides 3 tickets. You can purchase an unlimited All Day Ride Pass for $14, Jr. Fair participants can purchase a Ride Pass for $10.
Grandstand admission is $5 (4 years old and over) and Pit Passes are $10 (4 years old and over).
Other highlights during the week include:
Monday, June 30
Sponsored by Central Ohio Farmer’s Co-op, Evolution Ag, Mathews Dodge, Novus Ag, Parrott Implement, and POET Biorefining
- Canned Food Day: 8am-2pm. Free admission for 11 years old and older with the donation of a canned food item. Rides sold separately. No return hand stamps with free admissions.
- Ladies Day
- Senior Citizen’s Day: Click here for more information
- 7:30pm: NTPA Tractor Pull
Tuesday, July 1
Sponsored by Mid-State Industrial Services and United Federal Credit Union
- 7:30pm: Truck Pull
Wednesday, July 2
Sponsored by AAA Marion-Ohio Auto Group, Ag Credit Country Mortgages, Pickens Underground Utilities Services
- Kid’s Day: Kids 12 & under admitted free from 8am – 2pm. No return hand stamps with free admittance. Rides sold separately. Rides open at 10 am this day only.
- 12:00pm: Buckeye State Pedal Pull Sponsored by J D Equipment
- 7:30pm: Tough Truck & Figure 8 Race
Thursday, July 3
Sponsored by Bates Amusement Co and Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative
- 7:30pm: A-Bar Bull Riding & Barrel Racing
Friday, July 4
Sponsored by Professional Pavement Services and Verne Hart Insurance
- Veteran’s Day: Veterans admitted free all day with military ID or discharge papers. Rides sold separately.
- 7:30pm: Almost Famous
- 10:00pm: FIREWORKS!
Saturday, July 5
Sponsored by Bunge North America, Custom Agri Systems, Marion Co Farm Bureau, Park Enterprises Construction Co Inc
- 9:00am: Livestock Sale (Evers Arena)
- 7:30pm: Demo Derby
You can get more information and details at the Marion County Fairgrounds website.
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