Hannah and Colton Brush recently donated their Marion County Fair award-winning turkeys to the Marion Senior Center. Hannah is a member of Elgin FFA, and her “Grand Champion” turkey weighed in at 42 lbs. Colton is a 4H member, and his turkey earned “Second in Class” and weighed 40 lbs. Both turkeys were processed and […]
Ohio bird exhibition ban lifted, officials urge caution to prevent bird flu outbreak
December 18, 2015 by
With no confirmed cases in Ohio and no immediate threat of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) outbreak, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey have rescinded the order prohibiting bird shows in Ohio. Officials urge poultry and bird owners, however, to remain vigilant and cautious in order to […]
5k during the fair to benefit Marion County 4-H
June 16, 2015 by
Marion County 4-H 5k Walk and Run will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 8:00am at the Marion County Fairgrounds during this year’s fair. Entry fee is $20. If you register by June 17, you will receive a fair pass and be guaranteed a shirts. Registrations received after that date will not receive […]
Citing Bird Flu concerns, Ohio has cancelled all bird shows, including 4-H
June 3, 2015 by
In an aggressive move they said is designed to help protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry from the avian flu that has so negatively impacted other poultry-producing states, Tuesday the Ohio Department of Agriculture canceled all live bird exhibitions this year. The ban includes county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and all other […]
4-H Club bake sale to feature treats for people and dogs
April 8, 2015 by
A local 4-H Club, Prime Ribbons, will hold a bake sale at Rural King on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Club member Ellia Stumpo said the group will be selling homemade treats for people and dogs. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the Club’s activities.
Marion County Fair Photos
July 9, 2012 by
We spent a lot of time last week at the Marion County Fair taking a ton of photos. Below are just a few of those photos. You can find plenty more in our photo album or by clicking here.
Fair Features Pedal, National Tractor Pulls – No Fireworks
July 5, 2012 by
The Marion County Fairgrounds will roar Thursday night with the annual National Tractor Pull in the grandstands. Earlier in the day, the tractor pulls will be using kid power as children are invited to try their hand at the pedal tractor pull in the coliseum. The fair has also announced there will be no fireworks this year.
Happy 4th – Fireworks, Rodeo at the Marion Fair
July 4, 2012 by
It’s the Fourth of July and the Marion County Fair will celebrate with a rodeo followed up by the annual fireworks display. 4-H’ers will continue contests throughout the day and all the ladies are invited to take part in the Skillet Throwing Competition.
Tuesday is Kids and Veterans Day at the Marion Fair
July 2, 2012 by
On Tuesday, July 3, the Marion County Fair is celebrating Kids Day and Veterans Day. Kids 12 and under will be admitted for free from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Veterans will be admitted for free from 8:00am to 6:00pm with military ID or discharge papers.
Tough Truck, Royalty Coronation at Marion County Fair Monday
July 2, 2012 by
While families have been busy moving in animals and projects over the weekend, the Marion County Fair really gets going on Monday, July 2, and will feature a tough truck competition along with the coronation of the Jr. Fair royalty. Monday is also Canned Food Day, Senior Citizen’s Day, and Lady’s Day.
