2022 Madison County Fair Book

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July 9-16, 2022 

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Saturday, July 9 

11 a.m. Open Beef Show - Eby Arena 

Noon Special Interest Judging - 

Della Selsor Building 

Noon Official Opening of the Fair - 

Flag Poles 

2 p.m. Grange Project Judging - 

Coughlin Community Center 

4 p.m. Open Dairy Show - Eby Arena 


133rd Annual 

Madison County Fair 

July 9-16, 2022 

Jr. & Sr. Fair Schedule of Events 

Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, Ohio 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Equine Show: Showmanship 

and English classes - 

Coughlin Equine Arena 

3 p.m. Jr. Fair Alpaca Show - Eby Arena 

5 p.m. Tug-a-Truck - Infield 

5 p.m.-close Beer Garden 

6 p.m. Jr. Fair Beef Show - Eby Arena 

7 p.m. Cloverbud Show and Tell - Della 


7 p.m. Broken Horn Rodeo - Infield 

Sunday, July 10 

9 a.m. Open Rabbit Show - 

Sheep Arena 

10 a.m. Quarter Midget Races - 

Quarter Midget Track 

10 a.m. Open Sheep Show - Eby Arena 

2 p.m. Open Goat Show - Eby Arena 

5 p.m. Jr. Fair Royalty Event 

and Talent Show - Della Selsor 


6 p.m. Guys & Gals Lead - Eby Arena 

7 p.m. Monster Trucks - Infield 

Monday, July 11 

(Senior Citizens and Military Day) 

8 a.m. Jr. Fair Dairy Show and Dairy 

Showmanship - Eby Arena 

8 a.m. Jr. Fair Poultry Show - 

Sheep Arena 

7 p.m. Dirt Drags - Infield 

Tuesday, July 12 

8 a.m. Jr. Fair Sheep Showmanship - 

Eby Arena 

9 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show - 

Sheep Arena 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Goat Showmanship - 

Eby Arena 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Equine Show - 

Western Riding Class & 

Contesting - Equine Arena 

Noon Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship - 

Eby Arena 

12, 2, 4, 6 p.m. Mr. Puppet - Pavilion 


6 p.m. Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship - 

Eby Arena 

7 p.m. Special interest awards - 


7 p.m. Singer Paulina Jayne - Infield

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133rd Annual 

Madison County Fair 

Jr. & Sr. Fair Schedule of Events 

Wednesday, July 13 

9 a.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship - 

Sheep Arena 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Sheep Show - Eby Arena 

5 p.m. Special Interest Project Auction 

- Della Selsor Building 

7 p.m. Cornhole Tournament - 


10 a.m. Jr. Fair Donkey Show (first half) 

- Coughlin Equine Arena 

10:30 a.m. Passport to the Fair - 

Meet at Della Selsor Building 

11 a.m. Cake Decorating Contest - 


1 p.m. Jr. Fair Goat Show - Eby Arena 

2, 3:30, 5, 7 p.m. Mr. Puppet - Pavilion 

5 p.m. Jr. Fair Equine Freestyle - 



6 p.m. Jr. Fair Swine Show - Eby Arena 

6 p.m. Cookoff - 


7 p.m. Clothing & Nutrition Awards - 


7 p.m. Singer Dan Wallace - Infield 

ursday, July 14 

9 a.m. Livestock Judging - Eby Arena 

10 a.m. Jr. Donkey Show (second half) - 


10 a.m. Jr. Fair Small Animal Show - 

Small Animal Barn 

Noon Swine County Born & Raised - 

Eby Arena 

2 p.m. Open Swine Show - Eby Arena 


7 p.m. Mason Cordell Memorial 

Motocross - Infield 

Friday, July 15 

8 a.m. Jr. Fair Dog Show - Della Selsor 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Equine Versatility 

& Dressage - Coughlin Arena 

10 a.m. Livestock 101 Competition - 

Eby Arena 

2 p.m. Ag Olympics - Sheep Arena 

5 p.m. Grand Showman of Showmen - 

Eby Arena 


7 p.m. Euchre Tournament - Della 

7 p.m. Truck Pulls - Infield 

Saturday, July 16 

9 a.m. Jr. Fair Livestock Sale - Eby 

10 a.m. Jr. Fair Equine Fun Show - 


Noon 

Pedal Tractor Pulls - Sheep Arena 

1-5 p.m. Ag Society Election - 


3 p.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Dress-Up 


5 p.m. Ladies Skillet Toss - Infield 

7 p.m. Demolition Derby - Infield



Thanks For Supporting The 

2021 Junior Fair Livestock Sale 

The Madison County Junior Fair Livestock Sale was held July 17, 2021. 

All sales were successful, raising $357,478.70 in premium bids. 

Madison County 4-H and FFA organization members 

would like to thank the following for their support: 

Platinum 

($10,000 or Greater) 

Coughlin Automotive 

Group 

Allstate Exteriors LLC 

Bluebird Retirement 

Community 

Big Plain Solar 

Savion 

Fox Squirrel Solar 

Gold ($5,000-$9,999) 

Tri-Green Interstate 

Equipment, Inc. 

Midwestern Electrical 

Sales 

Palmer Farms 

Columbus Steel 

Erectors 

Murry and Edwards 

Priority Electrical 

Services 

Stanley Electric 

Environmental Ease 

Finney Farms Ltd 

Long Mechanical 

Silver ($2,500-$4,999) 

Green and Sons, Ltd. 

B&B Forklift 

ASE Feed & Supply 

The Savings Bank 

Merchants National Bank 

Sterling One Stop 

Heritage Cooperative 

CHE Inc 

Hirth Norris & Garrison 

CPA 

Rising Sun Rabbitry 

56 Auto Sales 

Andrix & Herman 

Insurance, LLC 

Mason & Sons 

Dumpsters, LLC 

Agriline Supply 

Walter Novembre 

Della Selsor Trust 

Buckeye Ford 

Seed Consultants 

Midland Title & Flax 

Miller Law 

Blue Sky Dairy 

JCLLC 

Reiterman Feed & Supply 

Lanigan Ag Supply 

Los Mariachis 

Bronze 

($1,000-$2,499) 

Red Hot Propane, LLC 

Sterling Showpigs 

Ag-Pro 

Dumpster Guys 

Lynch Family Funeral 

Home 

Eberle Fisher Funeral 

Home 

ABC Supply 

Candela Renewables 

Farm Credit Mid America 

Madison Co. Cattlemen's 

Association 

Bryce Hill, Inc. 

Vium Capital 

Mannik Smith Group, Inc. 

(MSG) 

Tony Xenikis 

Gotmudllc 

Madison Lawn Care 

Midwest Diversified AG 

James Peart/State Farm 

Insurance 

KCC Cattle Co 

Koenig Family Farm 

3P Sifrit 

Allseal Sealcoating, LLC 

Twin Oak Dairy, LLC 

Looby Farms, LLC 

Columbus Door Sales 

Creamer Farm Drainage 

Bennett Brothers Salvage 

K&R Transport, LLC 

Creamer Metal 

Hartley Oil 

Next Gen Agriculture 

Building Systems 

Transportation Co. 

Cappy’s Pizza 

Allscapes Management 

Judys Day Care 

Patty Near 

Madison County Farm 

Bureau 

TAS 

Durban Cattle Company 

Joe White 

King Concrete 

The Medicine Shoppe 

STS Cattle 

Mark Anthony Farms 

Qwest & Associates 

Chris & Cindy Mace 

Josh Alcott 

Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. 

Caleb Krebs 

Stratovation Group 

Huntington National 

Bank 

All Other Buyers: 

Telhio Credit Union 

Sims Construction 

Victoria Anne Salon & 

Boutique 

Marshall Electric 

Far-Barkers, LLC 

Bryan and Kelly Dhume 

London Elite 

B & T Farms, Inc 

R&R Implement 

Terry Family Ice Cream 

JMA Dumpsters 

Wight Family Show 

Team 

Tom Whiteside Auto 

Sales 

Debbie Bartkowiak 

John Griffith 

Riebel's Welding 

The Beachy Family 

Rader's Old Fashioned 

Ice Cream 

Eamon Costello 

West Ranch Farms 

Matt Furbee Family 

Jeff & Susan Marshall 

Leonard Brinksneader 

Isaacs Farms 

Bell Family Farms 

Cress Show Team 

Range Township 

Trustees 

In Memory of 

Donald Mace 

Benjamin Steel 

Brock & Renee 

Ballah 

J&J Excavating 

R&T Yoder Electric 

Dayton Door Sales 

Pounce Signs and Print 

Wear 

Mike and J’Nell Boyd 

Paula Hann 

Kevin Summers Farms 

Charlie Rinehart 

Bowman Trucking, Inc. 

Kuhlwein Petroleum Co. 

Cheryl Barlage 

Butz Farms 

Scott & Crystal Tubbs 

Civista Bank 

MKSK 

Meade farms 

Kimbler Girls Showpigs 

Brock Farms 

Elford, Inc. 

Daniel & Rena Call 

Nichols Farms 

Chris Wallace 

Westwind Farms, LLC 

Gary Miller 

JoshSheppard /Red One 

Realty 

Atlas Industrial 

Contractors 

Madison County 

Republicans 

Buckeye Propane 

Mike Carey For Congress 

Summit Home Care 

Timothy E Beathard 

Fairfield Twp 

TDDE, LLC 

Robert Hahnemann 

Walls & Bennett 

Tri-Ag 

PEPCO (Professional 

Electric Products 

Company) 

Snyder Livestock 

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BE A BUYER THIS YEAR! 

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Thanks For Supporting The 

2021 Junior Fair Livestock Sale 

The Madison County Junior Fair Livestock Sale was held July 17, 2021. 

All sales were successful, raising $357,478.70 in premium bids. 

Madison County 4-H and FFA organization members 

would like to thank the following for their support: 

Richwood Bank 

Agricultural Lands, Inc. 

Joe & Anna Henry 

HUGHESboys Showpigs 

R C Farms 

Buckeye Realty Group 

Thad Cooperrider to 

US Congress 

Becky Cress 

PJ White 

Darby Meadow Farm 

Larry & Esther Wheeler 

Ashley Anthony Scentsy 

Cinnamon Swaney 

MH Eby 

Jonathon Francis 

Eva Maries Salon 

R&D Showpigs 

Paul Hess 

Michael Leach 

Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter 

McCall-Sharp 

Architecture Ltd 

Bryan Robinson 

Krugh Insurande 

Vallery & Dorn Insurance 

Harsh Blacktop 

West Jefferson Plumbing 

and Heating 

Willing Show Pigs 

Our Melt Bar 

Marshall Farms 

Diley Medical Group 

Julie & Richard Rutta 

Mason Acres 

Rob Hines 

La Carretta 

Classic Building Services 

IBI Group 

Shane & Susan Baker 

Karen Grube 

Kevin Drewes 

HAPPY Showpigs 

Marty Lyons 

Deetra Huntington 

Fellure Family 

Bob & Sue Hackett 

Don Sharrett Family 

Steve & Paul Adams 

Wilt Farms 

Beth Ann Marshall 

A&M Farms of 

Mt Sterling, LLC 

Ramona Porter 

Lonnie & Vickie Finchum 

David Junk Family In 

Memory of Lynda Junk 

Mark Butts 

Ernie Hines Family 

Night Owl Creations 

Robert Peterson 

Becky, Macy, Amy 

Burchett 

McNeil 

R&D Showpigs 

Scott Duffey 

Bateman Family 

Sam Junk Family 

Mumma & Mumma 

Re/Max Leading Edge 

Bruce Oney 

Dale Siebold 

NS Seed Service 

Desmidt Farms 

Dorothy Henry 

Adam & Sarah Marshall 

Rodd & Jennifer Lape 

Eric & Carol Semler 

Spring Creek Farms 

Bridgett Shoemaker 

London Nutrition 

LeGault Family 

Jeff Martin Auctioneers 

• Sale will begin at 9am 

• Grand/Reserve Champions as well at Premier Exhibitors will sell at the beginning of 

their species in that sequence 

• Grand Showman will sell at 1pm 

• Sale Order: Swine, Goats, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbits, Market Beef, Dairy 

• Champions Animal Showcase Area for viewing in the Beck’s & Franklin Barn 

• Buyer’s hospitality lounge in the Coughlin Community Center with live streaming of 

the sale. Food and refreshments provided. 

• To help speed up the checks going out to kids we ask that you bring a check the day 

of the Sale to settle up if possible 

• Boost Sheet available online: https://www.madisoncountyfairoh.com/livestock-sale 

Boost accepted thru July 17, 2022 

• If you desire to support the youth but cannot attend the auction, please contact: 

Crystal Tubbs at crystalhall2@yahoo.com or Paul Gross a pig@bluebirdretirement.com 

• Credit cards are accepted with a processing fee of 3%. 

Jenni Ricker 

Donna Drewes 

Michael & Laura Vallery 

Schlosser Farms 

Smack Genetics 

Bruce Wilson 

Glade Run Designs 

The Gary Finchum Family 

Mike Bellows 

Amy Hann Morrow 

Jane Roberts 

Darlene Wilkins 

Steve Davis 

Karla & Neal Hess 

Gary Gallimore 

Teara Sparks 

Kellin Sparks 

Please join us for the 

2022 Madison County Junior Fair Livestock Sale 

SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 

EBY ARENA 

Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm Street, London, OH



New parking at fairgrounds 

Parking on the fairgrounds looks different 

for this year’s Madison County Fair. 

“Based on feedback from last year and 

safety concerns expressed over the years, we 

have made a significant change to the parking 

plan,” said Paul Gross, Madison County 

Senior Fair Board president. 

As part of a multi-phase improvement 

plan for the fairgrounds, the fair board has 

created a new parking area in the infield of 

the former horse-racing track. During fair 

week, on-site parking is no longer available 

anywhere else on the fairgrounds. 

All vehicular traffic will enter and exit the 

grounds from Garfield Avenue. The Elm 

Street entrance is now open to pedestrian 

traffic only. The setup is designed to keep vehicular 

traffic on the outskirts of the fairgrounds 

rather than driving through the 

heart of the grounds where pedestrian traffic 

is heavy. 

Parking at the infield includes spots designated 

for handicap parking. The Madison 

County Shriners Club will offer free golf cart 

rides to and from the parking area for individuals 

with mobility challenges. 

Fairgrounds Map 

Hundreds of spaces are available in the 

new parking area. They will be well marked. 

In the future, permanent fences will enclose 

the area. 

“We should have capacity to handle all 

the vehicle traffic we get,” Gross said. 

Fair contact information 

The Madison County Fairgrounds are located 

at 205 Elm St. in London. Two entrances 

operate during fair week—one gate on 

Elm Street (pedestrians only) and a second 

gate on Garfield Avenue. 

The Madison County Fair’s virtual home 

is https://madisoncountyfairoh.com. Go there 

for a full copy of the schedule, entry rules for 

competitions, contact information, and more. 

For quick answers the week of the fair, 

give the following a call: 

* Senior Fair Board/Fair Secretary—Responsible 

for open shows, exhibits, harness 

racing, food stands, entertainment and rides, 

(740) 852-1654; 

* Ohio State University Extension Office—Responsible 

for all 4-H and Junior Fair 

programs and special events, (740) 852-0975; 

* Sheriff’s Trailer—(740) 852-0211. 

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Sites 

-Cray-Cray Cajun 

-Flatbread Impression 

ns 

-Fun Food Concessions 

-Glo Concession 

-JB Grillers 

-Jumbo Iced Tea 

-Kiwanis Club of London 

-Kold Fusion Shaved Ice 

-Louisiana Grill 

-Miller Soft Pretzels 

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-Shelia Otterbacher 

Vendors 

-T Kensler Concessions 

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Bo Lacey 

Construction 

-Timeless Tacos -Bridges of Madison County 

-Wok Inn 

-Leaf Guard 

-London Health & Rehab 

-Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

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-Native Andes 

-Native Roots Crafts 

-Ohio Hand & Liberty Coalition 

-River Valley Originals 

-Rural Roads & Roots Bou 

tique 

-Sun Pro 

-US Army Corps of Engineers 

-Vicious Paint 

-Truitt Paint 

Horse 

Barn 

In-Field 

Coughlin Show Arena 

Camping 

Sites 

EMS 

Jackson 

Barn 

Sheep/Goat 

Arena 

Alpaca 

Sheep/Goat 

Barn 

Barn 

FFA Projects 

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Restroomso 

Poultry/Rabbit 

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Pavilion 

Historical 

Barn 

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Barn 

Q uarter Mid get Track 

Eby Show 

Arena 

Hog Barn 

K ids Events 

Office 

Elm Street Entrance 

Restroom


For Your Information.... 

Tickets 

Fair Gates Open 

Saturday, July 9 thru Saturday, July 16 

Gate admission charged 

7:30 am-9:30 pm 

Weekly Pass $40.00 

If they are an Adult and a Madison County Resident it also includes a 

Ag Society Membership Ticket. (this membership is not an entry ticket) 

Daily Pass $10.00 for all ages 

Senior Citizens Daily Pass 

Monday is Senior Citizens and Veteran’s Day and allows them to come 

in for $4.00. Veterans need to show their Military Card. 

Children 4 and Younger FREE (rides not included) 

Enjoy the “BEER GARDEN” every evening from 

5 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

Located by the Quarter 

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IN FIELD 

SATURDAY, JULY 9TH 

7PM BROKEN HORN RODEO 

SUNDAY, JULY 10TH 

7PM MONSTER TRUCK RALLY 

MONDAY, JULY 11TH 

7PM DIRT DRAGS/TUG-A-TRUCK 

TUESDAY, JULY 12TH 

7PM PAULINA JANE CONCERT 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH 

7PM DAN WALLACE CONCERT 

THURSDAY, JULY 14TH 

7PM MASON CORDELL MEMORIAL MOTOCROSS 

FRIDAY, JULY 15TH 

7PM TRUCK PULL 

SATURDAY, JULY 16TH 

7PM DEMOLITION DERBY 

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 

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Looking good, Elvis! 

Kaiden Downing gives Elvis a bath to keep him looking good for the cross sheep class. 

Downing is a student at Madison-Plains and a member of the Darby Riders 4-H Club. 

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Stop by the fair office at the 

fairgrounds or the Messenger office 

for extra copies. 

ON THE COVER 

Peyton Sifrit, a member of the 

Beginners to Winners 4-H Club, shows 

in the Start a Steer beef market class 

at last year’s fair. 

Blue ribbon 

Madison Shaw, a member of the Double 

L II 4-H Club, proudly shows off her 

guinea pig, Skunk, and the blue ribbon 

she claimed in the small animal show.


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Listen up for live music 

Live music will fill the air two nights of 

this year’s fair. Nashville artist Paulina 

Jayne and her band perform on July 12, and 

Marysville singer-songwriter Dan Wallace 

and his band take the stage on July 13. Both 

performances start at 7 p.m. 

Paulina Jayne combines the storytelling 

of country music with the edge of rock-n-roll, 

the danceability of pop, and the thoughtfulness 

of folk to create what she calls “urban 

country.” 

“Music is a vehicle for me to love people, 

to help them feel known and seen through 

song and lyric, and to create a moment that 

both entertains and envelops an audience for 

the short time I share with them,” she said. 

Jayne’s song, “Love’s Gonna Always Win” 

has generated more than a half-million 

streams. The video for “Drove By,” a song 

about a post-breakup moment, has racked 

up more than 150,000 views on YouTube. 

Jayne has opened for the likes of Sheryl 

Crow, Rascal Flatts and Sam Hunt, and 

shared Live Nation festival marquees with 

such artists as Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert 

and Luke Bryan. 

In combination with her music career, 

Jayne serves as an ambassador for two nonprofit 

organizations, Ford Driving Skills For 

Life and Miss Amazing, an organization that 

empowers girls and women who have disabilities. 

The sponsor for Paulina Jayne’s show is 

Tri-Green. 

Hailing from Marysville, Dan Wallace 

prides himself on playing outlaw country, 

whether in an acoustic setting or a full-bore 

band format. He’ll have his band with him 

for the fair show. 

Wallace recently recorded his first album, 

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Paulina Jayne, a Nashville-based musician, 

will perform with her band at this year’s 

Madison County Fair. 

Marysville resident and singer-songwriter 

Dan Wallace will take the stage with his 

band as part of the evening entertainment 

at this year’s Madison County Fair. 

ration from the songwriting traditions of the 

country masters to create original music infused 

with the roots of southern rock, blues 

and Americana. 

Music lovers can catch Wallace in action 

at several central Ohio venues, including 

Ramsey’s Pub and Benny’s Pizza in 

Marysville and Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar 

in Westerville. He recently played at Woodlands 

Tavern and Ohio Brewing in Columbus 

and Rockin’ Horse Saloon in Sandusky. 

He is scheduled to perform at the Madison 

County Farm Bureau Barn Bash on Aug. 12 

at the Madison County Fairgrounds.


Test your skills in contests 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The fair offers plenty of opportunities 

for the public to 

compete in contests, from cornhole 

and euchre to a cook-off 

and the Grange open class. For 

more information about any of 

the following events, contact 

Judy Gallimore at (740) 506- 

4025. 

Cook-Off 

Test your cooking skills 

against others in a cook-off. 

The categories are chicken and 

noodles, casseroles, meatloaf, 

and any kind of dessert. Sign 

in and drop off entries at 6 

p.m. July 13 in the Coughlin 

Community Center. The winner 

of each class receives $100. 

Cornhole Tournament 

Anyone is welcome to compete 

in the cornhole tournament 

scheduled for 6 p.m. July 

14 in the horse show arena. 

Registration is required by 12 

p.m. July 13; stop by the fair 

office on the fairgrounds. The 

cost to enter is $5 per person. 

The winning team receives a cash prize. 

Euchre Tournament 

A euchre tournament will take place at 7 

p.m. July 15 in the Della Selsor Building. 

Registration is required by 12 p.m. July 14; 

stop by the fair office on the fairgrounds. The 

cost to enter is $5 per person. The top two 

scorers win cash prizes. 

Ladies Skillet Throw 

It’s just what it sounds like. Women ages 

16 and older are invited to heave skillets for 

cash prizes. The contest is set for 5 p.m. July 

16. Entrants must register at the fair office 

by 12 p.m. that day. The entry fee is $3. Age 

classes are: 16-29, 30-45, 46-64, and 65 and 

older. Each entrant gets two throws during 

class competition. The class winners then 

compete against one another in the finals 

where each gets another two throws. 

Grange Open Class 

The public can participate in the Grange 

open class in a wide variety of categories, 

from baked goods and produce to antiques, 

collectibles, sewing, artwork, and arts and 

crafts. Some categories have separate 

classes for children and senior citizens. Visit 

www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for a full list 

Brayden Evans, a member of the Fairfield Rascals 4-H 

Club, and Blayne Williams, a member of Madison-Plains 

FFA, enjoy a game of cornhole. 

of classes; click on the “Madison County Fair” 

tab, then click on “Open Class.” 

Entries must be dropped off between 10 

a.m. and 12:30 p.m. July 9 at the Coughlin 

Community Center. A fee of $3 per entry is 

due at the time of drop-off. Judging will take 

place the same day at 2 p.m. Entries will remain 

on display at the fair through fair week 

and can be picked up between 4 and 6 p.m. 

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Crashing and smashing 



Every year, Smash-It Demolition 

Derby offers a crash course 

in how to bring fair week to an 

exciting end. The derby is always 

the last event on the fair schedule. 

This year, the date and time 

are July 16 at 7 p.m. 

Tim Clark, Smash-It owner 

and a London resident, is running 

five classes again this year, 

including two that he introduced 

last year—powder puff (for women 

only) and minivan. 

“The new classes went over really 

good,” he said, adding that 

all the classes enjoyed a good turnout in 

2021. 

In addition to powder puff and minivan, 

the derby includes pro stock, mini-car and 

street stock classes. Clark pays out three 

places per class: $1,000 for first, $200 for second, 

and $100 for third. The trophies are 

four-foot, three-foot, and two-foot tall, respec- 

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The demolition derby returns to the Madison County 

Fair, closing out the week in smashing fashion. 

tively. 

The derby typically attracts about 50 

drivers, many of whom are from Madison 

County. Several drivers are repeat participants, 

showing up for the derby every year. 

Some even follow Smash-It from show to 

show over the course of a season. Smash-It 

is hosting derbies in 36 counties this year. 

Anyone 16 or older is welcome to participate. 

The entry fee is $50. Those interested 

need only show up at the fairgrounds on 

derby day and visit the Smash-it trailer to 

sign up. 

Each heat comes with its own set of 

rules, but some general rules apply to all 

cars entered in the derby: all glass must be 

removed, the doors must be wired or welded 

shut, and the driver must wear a helmet 

and seatbelt. For a full set of rules and other 

information, visit https://smashitderby.com. 

Clark also offers a power wheels division 

for children ages 3 to 10 years old. Entrants 

bring their own battery-operated power 

wheel vehicles. Every child who participates 

receives a trophy. 

This year marks the 23rd year Smash-It 

Demolition Derby has been in business. 

Even though the business has a busy schedule, 

Clark said he usually finds time to 

switch hats from organizer to participant, 

competing in one or two events a year put 

on by other derby promoters in the state. 

General admission to Madison County’s 

demolition derby is free with paid gate admission 

to the fair. Pit passes are an additional 

$20 per person and can be purchased 

at the Smash-It trailer. 

The sponsor for the demolition derby is 

Stanley Electric.


‘Listen here, mister!’ 

Julia Smith has a few words with her son Cade’s modern game bantam as it tries to peck 

at her fingers. Cade Smith, a 2021 graduate of London High School, was the 2021 Junior 

Fair showman of showmen for poultry and won the grand showman of showmen title.



All about Oz 

Bella King, dressed as Dorothy from 

“The Wizard of Oz,” and her alpaca, 

dressed as the Tin Man, won best of 

show in last year’s dress-up-your alpaca 

costume contest. King is a member 

of the Green Range 4-H Club. 

Drying off 

Mason Hermiller doesn’t mind ruffling a 

few feathers if it makes his freshly washed 

chickens look good. Hermiller is a member 

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Mason Cordell’s father, Matt Cordell, and Mason’s brother, Case, lead the way on Mason’s 

bike in an honorary memorial lap around the track prior to the start of the motocross 

races at last year’s fair. A tribute is planned again this year. 

Remembering Mason 



The motocross race at 

the fair will once again 

honor the memory of 

Mason Cordell. 

Mason, the son of Matt 

and Amanda Cordell, was 

a Madison-Plains High 

School student who loved 

motocross, football, hunting, 

snowmobiling, 4-H, 

FFA and more. He passed 

away in 2019 as the result 

of a fall from his motocross 

bike. 

In 2021, Amy Nichols, 

a Madison County Senior 

Fair Board member, organized 

a tribute to 

Mason Cordell 

Mason that took place before the start of the 

fair’s motocross race. She is doing the same 

again this year and invites the public to join 

in honoring the young man’s life. 

The Mason Cordell Memorial Motocross 

Race is set for July 14 at 7 p.m. Prior to the 

race, London resident Ruth Peart will sing 

the National Anthem. Mason’s father, Matt, 

will lead a prayer after which FastTraxx, the 

outfit putting on the motocross 

event, will play a 

recording made by a supercross 

announcer in 

Mason’s honor. 

Matt will ride a solo 

lap around the track on 

Mason’s bike while one of 

Mason’s favorite songs 

plays. Following that 

first lap, all of the motocross 

entrants will take 

a memorial lap. 

Just like last year, 

FastTraxx has designed 

the race awards to include 

an image of Mason. 

Further tributes will 

come in the form of loved 

ones and supporters 

wearing t-shirts emblazoned with 337, 

Mason’s motocross number. 

Proceeds from the t-shirt sales go to the 

Mason Cordell Scholarship Fund. Mason’s 

family awards scholarships to graduating 

seniors from around Madison County. Anyone 

who would like to support the fund can do so 

by making a donation at Merchants National 

Bank, 279 Lafayette St., London OH 43140.



Fight hunger, stock trailer 

Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st and 

the Madison County Fair have partnered to 

collect food donations to benefit Sufficient 

Grace and other local food pantries as part 

of a state-wide food drive contest. 

Now in its second year, “Fight Hunger, 

Stock the Trailer” is a friendly competition 

that encourages junior fairs to collect food 

donations for food banks across Ohio. 

“Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer has 

grown from a pilot project to a statewide initiative 

that encourages the local community 

to come out and help stock the shelves at 

local food banks,” says Rudi Pitzer-Perry, a 

regional vice president of agricultural lending 

for Farm Credit Mid-America in Ohio. 

“Last year, eight counties across central 

and southeast Ohio collected more than 

21,000 pounds of food that went on to benefit 

18 local food banks. We’re very excited to see 

what the growth and impact will look like as 

the contest expands across Ohio this summer.” 

Fair visitors may bring non-perishable 

food items to the Madison County Fair July 

9-16. Donations may be dropped off at the 

trailer next to the Junior Fair Board office in 

the middle of the fairgrounds. The total 

weight of all donations will be calculated at 

the end of the fair, with first-, second- and 

third-place and cash prizes awarded to the 

fairs that collect the most food. 

“This initiative is near and dear to my 

heart and the hearts of my teammates,” said 

Amanda Lovedahl, an associate financial officer 

for Farm Credit Mid-America and one 

of the team members who leads the Fight 

Hunger, Stock the Trailer initiative. “Anyone 

can contribute and, ultimately, we all win by 

giving back to a great cause.” 

Prizes include a $500 award for each 

county fair that participates, followed by a 

$5,000 donation to the fair that raises the 

most food, $3,500 for second place and $1,500 

for third place. All prize money awarded will 

support local junior fair activities. 

The Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest 

is being hosted on a regional basis. To 

learn about which counties are participating 

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The Monster Truck Racing League is making 

its first appearance at the Madison 

County Fair. Spectators can expect to see 

trucks doing all sorts of stunts. 

Get ready to be wowed by the agility and 

speed of some out-of-this-world trucks as the 

Monster Truck Racing League makes its 

debut at the Madison County Fair. 

Set for July 10, the show features four 

monster trucks and one mini-monster truck. 

The lineup, which is subject to change, includes 

Amped Up, Awesome Kong, Predator, 

and Pouncer on the full-size side of things 

and Top Dog on the mini-size side. 

Before the trucks get to showing off, the 

league invites spectators to get an up-close 

look at the vehicles and meet the drivers 

during a pre-show called the Monster Truck 

Fan Zone. Participants are welcome to get 

autographs and take photos. 

The show itself is presented in three 

parts: wheelies, during which the trucks get 

vertical; racing, during which trucks take 

solo practice and qualifying runs then compete 

side by side; and freestyle. 

“Freestyle is when the drivers do whatever 

they want. It could be doughnuts, jumping 

cars, crushing cars, jumping dirt, doing 

wheelies. They just really put on a show for 

the fans,” said David Rife, Monster Truck 

Racing League owner. 

The 90-minute show is non-stop action 

with no intermission. The full-size trucks, 

driven by adults, average 1,500 horsepower, 

weigh about 10,000 pounds, and sport 66-inch 

tires. The mini truck, driven by a youth, does 

the same jumps and stunts as the big guys. 

“Kids really like watching the mini-monsters 

because it’s kids who drive them,” Rife 

said. 

A monster truck show offers something for 

everyone. 

“Some people like racing, and we have 

that with our side-by-side races. Some people 

like demolition derbies; we have a little bit of 

that feel with the trucks crushing whatever 

we put out on the track. Some people like the 

creativity you get with the freestyle part of 

the show,” Rife said. 

Monster Truck Racing League is based 

out of Virginia and puts on 60 to 80 shows a 

year. This year, the outfit has 16 shows 

scheduled in Ohio alone. Rife said the sport 

has a great following and continues to gain 

popularity nationally and internationally. 

“Our fans are pretty darn informed,” he 

said. “There are so many Facebook groups 

and YouTube channels that follow monster 

trucks. They know their stuff.” 

The sponsor for the monster truck show is 

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Special interest auction 



Last year’s special interest 

project auction went so 

well, it’s back for a second 

year. 

Hosted by the Madison 

County 4-H Committee, the 

auction is for young exhibitors 

with non-livestock 

projects, such as clothing, 

cooking, science and woodworking. 

“They create an item related 

to their project to auction 

off to community 

members and other supporters,” 

said Frances Foos, 

Madison County 4-H Extension 

educator. “Each 

item is unique and can include 

anything from baked 

goods and hand-sewn items 

to STEM (science, technology, 

engineering and math) 

projects and home improvement 

projects.” 

Quilted pot holders, decorated cakes, 

planter boxes and fresh breads were among 

the items on the auction block last year. 

“Their creativity 

was what was the 

coolest part.” 

–Frances Foos 

4-H Extension 

educator 

“Their creativity 

was what was the 

coolest part,” Foos 

said of last year’s 

participants. 

A total of 23 exhibitors 

created 

items for the 2021 

auction. All together, 

their items brought in $7,000, much 

more than the committee had anticipated. 

“We had 50-plus bidders in the room. 

There were lots of people who supported it, 

plus people who came in afterward who 

boosted up the totals,” Foos said. “Every kid 

got at least $250. It exceeded all expectations. 

The kids were really excited about it.” 

The committee hopes to see even more 

participation this year. Of the hundreds of 

youths who take projects to the fair, approximately 

100 take special interest projects 

rather than livestock. 

This year’s special interest project auction 

is set for 5 p.m. July 14 in the Della Selsor 

Building. Potential bidders are asked to 

arrive by 4:30 p.m. to register. 

Riley Cremeens, a member of the Fairfield Rascals 4-H Club, 

displays her quilt as auctioneer Jay Kirtz collects bids at 

the 2021 special interest project auction. 

We applaud the efforts of all the young 

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Six seats up for election 



Six seats are up for election for the Madison 

County Agricultural Society’s board of 

directors. 

The election is set for 1 to 5 p.m. July 16, 

the last day of the fair. Voting will take place 

in the Coughlin Community Center on the 

fairgrounds. 

To run for election, a person must be a 

Madison County resident and member of the 

Ag Society. The two ways to become a member 

are: purchase a week pass to the fair 

(membership comes with it) or buy a membership 

ticket to the fair. The fair office is 

open prior to the fair for the sale of passes 

and tickets. Hours are Monday through 

Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Petitions are available at the fair office. 

Candidates must gather signatures from 

other Ag Society members and return their 

completed petitions to the fair office by 1 

p.m. July 9. 

To vote in the election, a person must be 

at least 18 years old, a Madison County resident, 

and an Ag Society member. On election 

day, they must show their driver’s license 

and their membership ticket. 

Five of the seats up for election are currently 

held by Jason Baker, James Cress, 

Judy Gallimore, Les Geyman and Amy 

Nichols. Each of these seats come with a 

three-year term. The sixth seat was held by 

George Roby who stepped down from the 

board; the person elected to this seat will 

serve the remainder of the term which expires 

at the end of 2024. 

Other members currently serving on the 

15-member board are Paul Gross, Joe Henry, 

Quinton Keeran, Tina Seaburn, and Kelly 

Sifrit, whose terms expire in 2023, and Brock 

Ballah, Brandon Estep, Kyle Seaburn and 

Bryan Stonerock, whose terms expire in 2024. 

The Ag Society (also known as the senior 

fair board) is responsible for operating the 

fair, managing other events that take place 

on the fairgrounds, and maintaining the 

grounds. The board meets at 7 p.m. the first 

Wednesday of each month in the Coughlin 

Community Center at the fairgrounds. 

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New class for truck pulls 



There will be even more to enjoy at this 

year’s Madison County Fair truck pulls 

slated for 7 p.m. July 15. 

The Central Ohio Truck 

Pull Circuit (COTPC) has 

expanded its class offerings 

to include a 6,500-pound 

limited street gas category. 

Bridgett Shoemaker, who 

owns and operates COTPC 

with her father, Dennis 

Long, describes it as “more 

of an entry level gas class.” 

Compared to the 6,500-lb. open gas class, 

the limited street gas class requires the 

truck’s interior—dash, bed floors, firewalls, 

etc.—to remain completely intact. Additionally, 

drivers cannot hang weights from the 

truck’s front to help hold it down. 

“The trucks in this new class will look 

more like everyday driving trucks going 

down the track,” Shoemaker said. 

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“They are the nicest 

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pass, the guys are all right 

there, usually sitting 

around their trucks.” 

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public meeting truck pullers 

In addition to the new class and the 

6,500-lb. open gas class, the truck pulls includes 

classes for 8,000-lb. work stock 

diesel, 6,200-lb. light pro stock gas, 8,000- 

lb. 2.6 diesel, and 8,000-lb. 

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Anyone can enter as long 

as they meet all safety 

equipment guidelines. Organizers 

will take entries 

the day of the pulls up 

until each class starts. The 

minimum cash prizes for 

each class are: $300, first; 

$250, second; $200, third; 

$125, fourth; $75, fifth; and $50, sixth. 

Established in 2011, COTPC usually 

puts on 12 or 13 pulls each year. This year, 

they have 16 on their schedule, thanks to 

new contracts with Dragway 42 in West 

Salem, the Shelby County Fair in July, and 

the Preble County Fair in August. 

“We’re happy about it. It’s exciting,” 

Shoemaker said of the bump in number of 

pulls. 

COTPC is hoping for 45 to 60 trucks at 

the Madison County Fair pulls. Shoemaker 

said most entrants hail from London, Circleville, 

Mount Gilead, Delaware and other 

towns within a two-hour drive of Madison 

County. COTPC is based in London. 

The noise of the engines, the smoke, the 

eye-catching designs on some of the trucks’ 

exteriors—these are all draws for truck pull 

fans, Shoemaker said. 

“In all three gas classes, they are old 

body style trucks from the 1970s—people 

like to see that. And in the run what you 

brung class, the trucks are painted and 

wrapped and flashy, and people like to see 

that,” she said. 

She also encourages spectators to take 

time to meet some of the drivers. 

“They are the nicest people,” Shoemaker 

said. “If you have a pit pass, the guys are 

all right there, usually sitting around their 

trucks.” 

Admission to the truck pulls is free with 

paid general admission to the fair. Pit 

passes are $10 per person. 

The sponsor for this year’s Madison 

County Fair truck pulls is McMahon Truck 

Centers.


FFA Barn prizes return 



After a two-year hiatus, cash 

premiums are back for FFA 

youths who exhibit projects in 

the FFA Barn at the Madison 

County Fair. 

Traditionally, members of the 

London, Madison-Plains and 

Tolles FFA chapters exhibit projects 

such as crop samples, garden 

produce, items made from 

wood, and welding samples. That 

wasn’t possible in 2020 as the 

barn was closed for the fair due 

to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 

barn was open in 2021, but project 

entries were down. Schools 

were still working their way 

through COVID-19 restrictions 

that impacted the amount of 

time students could spend on the 

projects. Along the way, premiums 

got lost in the shuffle. 

Premiums are cash awards. A 

judge reviews the projects exhibited 

in the FFA Barn and assigns 

each a grade of A, B or C. Exhibitors 

receive a premium of $2 

to $5 per project based on their 

grade. 

“Some kids see it as a competition. 

We’ve had kids in the past 

earn as much as $30 or $40 by 

taking as many projects as they 

can,” said Gary Hoffman, Madison-Plains 

FFA advisor. 

He said he is happy to see the return of 

premiums for these projects as an incentive 

and a reward. Making that possible this year 

is a $500 donation from Murray & Edwards 

Marathon Products. 

“The kids work so hard, and they want to 

show these projects off,” said Amy Nichols, 

Madison County Fair Board member. “We 

thought, why not try to give them a little bit 

of something for their hard work. Murray & 

Edwards stepped up to the plate so that we 

could return to doing that.” 

In addition to the examples listed above, 

FFA projects have included bales of hay or 

straw, jars of corn or soybean seeds, birdhouses, 

sawhorses, light stands that show a 

student’s welding and electricity know-how, 

and posters detailing students’ supervised 

agriculture experiences. 

Standing inside the FFA Barn on the Madison County 

Fairgrounds, fair visitors take a look at the posters FFA 

students made to explain their supervised agricultural 

experiences. 

Always a popular feature of the FFA Barn is the pen of 

newborn chicks. 

Visitors to the FFA Barn will see not only 

individual projects but also displays by the 

different FFA chapters showcasing what 

they have done over the past year, including 

community service projects, fundraisers, and 

regular meetings. 

“The No. 1 thing we try to do with the 

FFA Barn is to promote FFA which is a national 

organization,” Hoffman said. “We 

want to promote agriculture. We want to display 

what our kids do in the classroom to educate 

the public about what’s out there 

besides 4-H. It shows opportunities for high 

school students.” 

Other popular features of the FFA Barn 

are the live ducks and the baby chickens, 

along with picnic tables made by FFA students 

where fair visitors can sit indoors, out 

of the elements.



Even more rodeo to love 



Broken Horn Rodeo returns to 

the Madison County Fair with an 

expanded list of events. 

Set for 7 p.m. July 9, the rodeo 

includes the usuals—saddle bronc 

riding, bareback horse riding, steer 

wrestling, tie-down calf roping, barrel 

racing, team roping, and bull 

riding. New to the list is breakaway 

roping for female competitors. 

Breakaway roping is a variation 

of calf roping in which the calf is 

roped but not thrown and tied. It 

requires a competitor to lasso a calf 

from atop a horse. Once the rope is 

around the calf’s neck, the rider 

signals the horse to stop suddenly. 

The rope is tied to the saddle horn 

with a string. When the calf hits 

the end of the rope, the rope is pulled tight 

and the string breaks. A white flag or handkerchief 

tied to the end of the rope helps the 

timer see the moment the rope breaks. The 

rider with the fastest time wins. 

Broken Horn added breakaway roping to 

give cowgirls on the rodeo circuit more opportunities 

to earn points leading up to finals 

competition in January. 

“It’s quite fun!” said Sandra McElroy, 

who has operated Broken Horn with her 

husband, Jim, since 1991. The outfit is 

based in Ripley, Ohio, and sanctioned by 

the International Professional Rodeo Association 

and the American Professional 

Rodeo Association. 

Spectators can expect to see both pros 

Dean Harris, a Madison County resident, 

will once again sing the National Anthem 

at the start of the rodeo. 

Josh Rainier of Groveport took third place in the tiedown 

roping competition at last year’s rodeo. 

and amateurs in the competition at the fair. 

They come from all over the United States. 

Entrants must register by 5 p.m. July 5 by 

calling (337) 427-6336. 

“We had a really good rodeo at the Madison 

County Fair last year. It was awesome,” 

Sandra said, adding that the event attracted 

an unusually large number of bareback and 

saddle bronc riders. 

She encourages everyone to come out and 

enjoy the competition, saying it’s wholesome 

fun. The caliber of the cowboys and cowgirls 

is top-notch, she said, and the rodeo’s funnyman 

(the clown) is great about getting the 

crowd involved. The funny man, the bull 

fighters, and many of the cowboys and cowgirls 

are happy to sign autographs. 

“It’s family entertainment. Even grandmas 

and grandpas like it,” Sandra said. 

Youngsters have a chance to get in on the 

rodeo action with stick horse races. There’s 

no entry fee and no need to register ahead of 

time. Entrants are divided into two age 

groups—5 and younger, and 6 to 9. Winners 

receive bicycles. This year’s prize sponsors 

are Mason & Sons Dumpsters, Dena King 

with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 

Diamond J Quarterhorses, and Reiterman 

Feed & Supply. 

General admission to the rodeo is free with 

paid gate admission to the fair. Watch and 

listen for Dean Harris, a Madison County resident, 

to once again sing the National Anthem 

at the start of the event. 

The rodeo sponsor is BST Trucking.


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Racing around the track 



For the first time, the Central Ohio 

Quarter Midget Racing Association (CO- 

QMRA) is hosting a race during fair week. 

The association’s track, built in 2010, is 

located on the fairgrounds along Elm Street. 

From April through October, youths ages 5 

to 16 years old get behind the wheel and put 

the pedal to the metal. 

The association’s upcoming race on July 

10 coincides with fair week. Fairgoers are 

invited to stop by the track to check out the 

action. Admission to the race is free. Racing 

gets started at 10 a.m. and will continue 

until about 4 p.m. 

“We’ll run seven to 10 races, depending 

on who shows up,” said Chuck smith, CO- 

QMRA vice president and tech director. “We 

can get up to 12 cars on the track for the 

older kids’ classes. We do smaller groups for 

the novices.” 

Each class starts with a heat race of 10 to 

15 laps. Feature races are 25 to 30 laps. The 

more experienced drivers can get around the 

track in about 5 seconds. 

“It’s the fastest quarter-midget track in 

Ohio,” Smith said, crediting the fastness to 

the track’s banked concrete oval design. “A 

lot of other tracks are flatter. The banking 

helps you keep your speed up.” 

Events at the London track attract racers 

from all over Ohio. The venue is one of five 

quarter-midget tracks in the state. 

Quarter-midget racing is so named because 

the vehicles involved are a quarter the 

size of full-size race cars. 

“It’s an entry level form of racing until you 

move up to stock or sprint cars. We have kids 

now who are moving on to bigger things at 

12 to 14 years old,” Smith said. 

It’s an expensive sport, but the family atmosphere 

can’t be beat, he added. 

“We’re family friendly. Everyone pitches 

in,” Smith said. “We’re a close-knit group. If a 

kid is having trouble with his car, even if it’s 

an opponent, we jump out there and help 

them get it fixed and back on the track.” 

Smith’s son, Charlie, started racing when 

he was 5 years old. This year marks his third 

season, and he’s loving it. 

“Racing has helped him become more outgoing,” 

Smith said. “He was shy when he first 

started, but he has come out of his shell. He’s 

also made a lot of friends out of this.” 

Following the race during fair week, CO- 

QMRA is hosting four more races in London 

before wrapping up the 2022 season: Aug. 27 

Charlie Smith speeds around the quartermidget 

racetrack located on the Madison 

County Fairgrounds. 

at 5 p.m., Aug. 28 at noon, Oct. 1 at noon, 

and Oct. 2 at noon. 

For anyone curious about the sport, the association 

is holding an arrive-and-drive Aug. 

27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children ages 5 to 

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Tug-a-truck and dirt drags 



Here’s your chance to be the star of the 

show. The Madison County Fair’s tug-atruck 

and dirt drags competitions are all 

about you, the public. 

Put on by the Madison County Fair 

Board with the help of experienced volunteers, 

the competitions are open to anyone 

and are set for July 11. 

Over the winter, the fair board installed 

a concrete pad at the infield with the tug-atruck 

competition in mind. So, what exactly 

is tug-a-truck? Think tug-o-war for trucks. 

“Two trucks of comparable size back up 

to each other. You tie them together with a 

strap and see which is toughest,” said Paul 

Gross, Senior Fair Board president. 

This will be the first time for tug-a-truck 

at the Madison County Fair. The fair board 

hosted a practice run in early June. More 

than 30 trucks entered, and several spectators 

showed up. Gross hopes that is a positive 

indication for a good turnout at the fair 

event. 

The fair’s tug-a-truck starts at 5 p.m. The 

dirt drags follow at 7:30. The fair board invites 

anyone with a motorized vehicle and a 

desire to race to enter the dirt drags. Just 

about anything goes—cars, trucks, motorcycles, 

ATVs, lawn mowers, you name it. Similar 

vehicles will be paired up for one-on-one, 

side-by-side races. 

For information about registration fees 

and deadlines, visit the fair’s website at 

https://madisoncountyfairoh.com. For both 

events, 90 percent of entry fees will be paid 

out in prizes to the winners. 

Everything’s under control 

Katelynn Peterson and Rocket took the top spot in last year’s speed and control lead 

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e icing on the cake 

Emily LeGault puts the finishing touches on her creation in the cake decorating contest. 

The London resident and 2021 Junior Fair dairy ambassador is a member of the 

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Young and in charge 



When it comes to the 

fair, adults aren’t the only 

ones running the show. 

The Junior Fair Board, 

made up of teens active in 

4-H and/or FFA, are an 

integral part of the organization 

and operation of 

fair events pertaining to 

youth exhibitors. 

From choosing the fair 

theme—this year it’s 

“Home Grown in Madison 

County”—to making 

recommendations for 

changes to events, the 

Junior Fair Board has a 

lot of say in what goes on 

during fair week. 

“We make a lot of the 

decisions pertaining to 

the Junior Fair,” said 

Anna LeGault, 16, Junior 

Fair Board president. 

One of those decisions this year involves 

the Ag Olympics, a just-for-fun event that 

allows youth exhibitors to blow off steam 

after a long week of showing and judging. 

“We’re adding more diversity to the 

events we do at Ag Olympics,” LeGault said. 

“We hope to do a straw bale throwing contest 

and throw wet sponges at fair royalty 

and see who gets the wettest.” 

Milk chugging and searching for pennies 

in shavings also are possibilities for this 

year’s Ag Olympics. 

“We’re talking it up to increase participation. 

For a lot of kids, it’s one of their favorite 

events,” LeGault said. 

Over the course of fair week, Junior Fair 

Board members take turns manning the 

Junior Fair Board Office. They sign up for 

two-hour shifts and make sure the office is 

staffed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. They 

are there to answer questions, whether from 

fellow youth exhibitors, parents or the general 

public. 

“It the perfect spot in the middle of the 

fairgrounds. People will sometimes ask the 

most random questions,” LeGault said. “The 

most popular questions are: ‘Where are the 

bathrooms?’ and ‘Where are the goats showing?’” 

The Madison County Junior Fair Board meets monthly from December 

through July. At their December meeting, they exchanged 

Christmas-themed socks: (front row, from left) Emily 

LeGault, Anna LeGault, Maddy Estep, Thomas Leach; (back row) 

Ethan Gillian, Olivia Seaburn, Briana Peterman, Hannah Green, 

Kaci Daily, Callie Jenkins, Ellen Moore and Sara Studebaker. Not 

pictured: Maya Berkey, Ellie Heisler, Isabel Hiles, Kaiden Howard, 

Kinsey Null, Sierra Schlosser and Amara Suchy. 

Junior Fair Board members are in charge 

of social media before, during and after the 

fair. They also come up with each year’s custom 

designed fair t-shirt. They help with fair 

entries and running the shows. The list goes 

on. 

LeGault, who will be a junior at Madison- 

Plains High School this fall, is enjoying her 

time on the board. She served as a member 

last year and started her duties as president 

this past January. Serving on Junior Fair 

Board is something of a tradition in her family. 

Her grandparents, Tom and Karen 

Geyer, both served as board presidents, and 

her mother, Kimberly, was a long-time board 

member. 

“It’s definitely something my family is 

very passionate about. I wanted to be part of 

the Junior Fair Board to make a difference,” 

she said. 

Le Gault has been showing pigs since she 

was 3 years old. She joined the 4-H program 

as a Cloverbud with her mother as club advisor. 

Currently, she is a member of Madison-Plains 

FFA and the Mud Run Hustlers 

4-H Club. This year, she is showing two 

horse projects and two pig projects. 

LeGault’s twin sister, Emily, serves as the 

Junior Fair Board secretary. Ellie Heisler is 

vice president.


Scrub-a-dub-dub 

Taylor Treen (right) helps Lily Thompson scrub down her Boer market goat. Thompson 

is a member of the Madison County Showoffs 4-H Club. 

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Check out livestock sale 



The Madison County Junior Fair Livestock 

Sale Committee is constantly looking 

for ways to make the sale experience better 

for buyers and exhibitors. 

Last year, the committee introduced a 

buyers hospitality lounge in the Coughlin 

Community Center, adjacent to the Eby 

Arena where the sale takes place. The 

lounge offers an air conditioned space with 

complimentary food and beverages, giving 

buyers a comfortable spot to take breaks but 

still be close to the sale. 

“It was very well received last year. We’re 

bringing it back this year,” said Crystal 

Tubbs, committee president. 

New this year, buyers can pay the day of 

the sale by credit card. Checks also remain 

an option. 

Also new, buyers can make add-on (a.k.a. 

boost) payments via an online portal at 

https://madisoncounty.fairentry.com. The 

site opens July 10 and closes July 20. Online 

boost payments can be made for individual 

exhibitors only. Boosts of any kind can still 

be made on-site during the sale or with a 

paper form by mail. New buyers can use the 

aforementioned website to register. 

This year’s Junior Fair Livestock Sale 

starts at 9 a.m. July 16 in the Eby Arena. 

More than 200 youth exhibitors are signed 

up to take part in the sale. 

The sale order is swine, goats, sheep, 

poultry, rabbits, beef and dairy. The animals 

of grand champions, reserve champions, and 

premier exhibitors will sell first at the start 

of their respective specie categories. The 

grand showman of showmen’s animal will 

take to the auction block at 1 p.m. All champion 

animals will be on display in the 

Franklin Barn on sale day. 

“We have two main goals for the sale. We 

want to attain the best possible outcome we 

can for the exhibitors, and we want to provide 

a meaningful experience for our buyers,” 

Tubbs said. “We want to make sure our 

buyers feel recognized, and we want to let 

them know they are investing in hardworking 

4-H and FFA youths who will become our 

future workforce.” 

For more information about how to become 

a buyer or any other facet of the Junior 

Fair Livestock Sale, contact Crystal Tubbs 

at crystalhall2@yahoo.com. 

Smiling and concentrating 

Cooper Hughes works the ring, keeping his eye on the judge in the junior division for 

the Junior Fair swine showmanship event.


‘I want them all to win’ 

By Jacqui Lauer 

2021 Madison County Fair Queen 

The big kids didn’t know I wanted them 

all to win. 

From the time I was tiny, I watched the 

teenagers in my county show at the fair. I 

admired them—they were so confident and 

seemed to know so much. All of those kids 

have “aged out.” Many of them have kids of 

their own now who will be showing at the 

fair. After I crown the next Madison County 

Junior Fair queen, I will have aged out, too. 

On the first full day of the 2021 fair, 

after they placed the crown on my head, I 

stepped out onto the midway. A little girl 

asked for a picture with me. When I was little, 

I wanted to wear the crown. I found myself 

hoping the little girl would have the 

same opportunity when she was my age, if 

she wanted it. 

As queen, wearing a five-inch crown, a 

sash, and one of several machine-washable 

dresses, I welcomed visitors from other fairs 

and festivals to Madison County, handed 

out awards to those who showed livestock 

and took special interest projects, rode in 

parades, attended hometown festivals and 

special occasions, and visited other fairs and 

festivals to represent Madison County. 

Every fair or festival has something 

about it that is the best, and I take many of 

those ideas back to my own county. Adults 

in business would call this “benchmarking,” 

but I’m told that term doesn’t usually come 

with a side of fair fries and a picture of a 

champion rooster. 

I was told the begats of the tractor 

brands, but as a town girl, I admit, I don’t 

remember them all. I came to appreciate copious 

amounts of napkins and the difference 

between true coney sauce on a hot dog 

and sloppy Joe. I got to meet dozens of 

other ambassadors and royalty who are 

every bit as proud of their fairs and festivals 

as I am of the Madison County Fair, 

and I met up with several of them later 

when competing in the Ohio Fair Manager’s 

Queens Competition. 

Over the last year, I’ve said, “Come to 

the Madison County Fair - July 9th 

through the 16th,” at least a thousand 

times, and it will only get old when the fair 

is over and the dates change for next year. 

Representing my county has been amazing, 

but I do look forward to crowning the 

next queen. The kids competing don’t know 

it, but I want them all to win. 

Last year, Jacqui Lauer (center) was 

crowned as the Madison County Junior Fair 

queen. Her reign comes to an end at this 

year’s fair. 

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this summer, you just might run 

into Joe there. Hopefully, he will 

not be wearing his Elvis costume, though. 

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Mr. Puppet set to perform 



He’s back and so are 

his menagerie of entertaining 

characters! Mr. 

Puppet (a.k.a. Bob 

Abdou) is slated to perform 

in the pavilion on 

July 12 at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 

4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and on 

July 13 at 2 p.m., 3:30 

p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

Mr. Puppet’s puppet 

family includes such hilarious 

personalities as 

Henrietta Operetta, the 

opera-singing chicken, 

Stinky, a possum who 

wants to be an elephant, 

and Grog, a wolf who 

plays piano. There also 

are Roofus Doofus, the 

singing cowboy, Bingo, 

the monkey who tries to convince audiences 

that Mr. Puppet is the real monkey on stage, 

Mr. Puppet will bring many members of his puppet family to 

the fair on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

and Oscar and Gertrude, a couple married 

for 49 years who dispense advice about 

love, marriage and children. 

In the entertainment business since 

1996, Abdou is a ventriloquist, puppeteer, 

humorist and educator. He got his start in 

Atlanta, Ga., then, after stints in Philadelphia, 

Pa., and Austin, Texas, spent 10 years 

in Columbus, Ohio. While he moved to 

South Carolina last year, he still keeps a 

full schedule of Ohio performance dates. 

From July through September, he is making 

the rounds at not only the Madison 

County Fair, but also fairs in Crawford, Jefferson, 

Morrow, Richland, Union, Van Wert 

and Washington counties. He and his puppet 

friends can be seen this summer at libraries 

in Circleville, Clintonville, Crestline and 

Springfield and at day schools in Columbus, 

Dublin, Gahanna, Kettering and Westerville. 

Mr. Puppet performs for young and mature 

audiences alike. At festivals, fairs, libraries, 

schools, and birthday parties, he 

has the whole family in stitches. He also 

gets adult audiences laughing at banquets, 

corporate shows, holiday parties, conventions, 

and senior citizens facilities. 

“One of my greatest experiences as a 

performer is when I perform at a party and 

all the adults are in another room. The children 

laugh so much that the adults just 

have to see what all the commotion is 

about. When the adults come see, they 

laugh out loud, too,” he said.


Sharing their knowledge 

During the Cloverbud Show-and-Tell event, members of the Beginners to Winners 4-H 

Club talk about how to groom a horse and tumble rocks. 

Congratulations 

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Taking a break 

These 4-Hers took time out from their alpaca show practice to pose for a picture: (from 

left) Madison Shaw with “Miss,” Amara Suchy with “Amber,” Josie Campbell with 

“Lucy,” Olivia Cramer with “Aurora,” and Calista Wallace with “Agave.” 

Twirling 

Adelyn Rupejko twirls a baton during 

the 2021 Junior Fair talent show. This 

year’s talent show takes place July 10 

at 5 p.m. in the Della Selsor Building. 

Best friends 

Gabe Scholl and his dog, Cinnamon, 

share a moment as they prepare for the 

“You and Your Dog” project judging 

presentation. Scholl is a member of the 

Gung Ho North 4-H Club.


Kiddie tractor pull change 

Chance to qualify 

for state competition 



Buckeye Pedal Pullers takes kiddie tractor 

pedal pulls to a whole new level. 

Based in Bucyrus, Ohio, the outfit is 

making its debut at the 2022 Madison 

County Fair. Children ages 4 to 11 years old 

are invited to compete for trophies and even 

a chance to qualify for state competition. 

This year’s fair pull takes place at 12 p.m. 

July 16 in sheep arena. 

“We are the only kiddie tractor pullers in 

Ohio who are sanctioned by the National 

Pedal Pullers Association,” said Gary 

Daiber, who has owned and operated the 

business for the past 11 years. 

Sanctioning means the top three finishers 

in each age group at Buckeye Pedal Pullers 

events qualify to compete at the state championship, 

if they so choose. This year’s state 

competition takes place Aug. 13 at the Hartford 

Independent Fair in Croton, Ohio. Winners 

in Croton move on to the national 

championship which takes place in September 

at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D. 

“Approximately 25 other states participate,” 

Daiber said. 

Even if your child simply aspires to have a 

good time at the Madison County Fair, kiddie 

tractor pulls are a good bet. There is no cost 

to enter, and every participant goes home 

with a ribbon. Winners receive trophies. 

Daiber stays busy. This year alone, he is 

hosting pulls at 47 events around Ohio, from 

fairs and festivals to antique tractor shows, 

church functions and other events. He is excited 

to add Madison County to the list this 

year. 

“We are very happy they invited us,” said 

Daiber, who runs Buckeye Pedal Pullers with 

the help of his son and daughter-in-law. 

Kiddie pedal pulling started as a hobby for 

the family then grew into a business. Daiber 

said working with children is what he likes 

most about it. 

“I’ve had kids who have stayed with me 

competing from the time they were 4 through 

11 years old—they’re just like family to me,” 

he said, adding that he gets emotional when 

they compete at the state and national levels. 

Look for the Buckeye Pedal Pullers set-up 

in the Sheep Arena at this year’s fair. 

The sponsor for the pedal pull is Tri- 

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Cool treat 

Erin Guisinger, a member of the Exclusively 

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shaved ice after spending the day at the 

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Tater walking 

Annabella Monst takes her pigmy goat, Tater, for 

a walk at last year’s fair. Monst is a student at 

London Elementary and member of the Faifield 

Rascals 4-H Club. 

Bunnies! 

All lined up and ready to show 

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