Barns, Farms, and Fair 2019

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Geauga County Maple Leaf

Thursday, August 29, 2019

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Fast Cars, Good Music, High-Flying Fun Come to Fair

By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com At 197 years old, the Great Geauga County Fair — the longest continuously-running county fair in the state — still has some new tricks up its sleeve.

This year’s additions include a high-flying circus act, a chance to race like the pros and a new building to house handicrafts.

“There’s so much you can do, it takes more than one day,” said Meg Noah, office manager for the fair.

The new 2,900-square-foot pole barn sits on the site of the previous Heritage Building, near the veterans’ area at the south end of the fairgrounds in Burton Township.

The old building, Noah said, wasn’t going to hold up much longer.

“We decided to change up the color to make it stand out a little bit more,” she said, of the bright red barn.

At Heritage Village, the public can watch artisans working on clay pottery, quilts, glass blowing, soap, baskets, rugs and stained glass.

A blacksmith and a glass blower will be giving demonstrations right outside the building.

Bob Phillips, former fair director, said the concrete pad the previous building sat on was able to be saved, which greatly reduced the construction cost to about $50,000.

Just down the hill on the Midway, fairgoers will find a new circus tent, home to the Lewis & Clark Circus.

“They offer a nice aerial acrobatic show and then after every performance, there’s a cockatoo bird show,” Noah said.

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Country music singer Chris Higbee will perform Aug. 30 in the small grandstand.

Between acts, the circus tent will house a bubble show. A magic show and pig races are also included with fair admission.

Noah said the circus and other live shows are great for families who may not want to stay for the demolition derby.

However, those who do want to see the demolition derby will have to make sure they are at the fair in time to buy tickets Saturday, as the derby has been reduced to one night only.

Phillips said this is good for drivers, since the pot increased to $10,000 for the winner.

But Noah said those wishing to see the derby should get their tickets early, since chances are good that with only one derby, the show will sell out early.

Thursday night’s grandstand entertainment comes from KOI Drag Racing, of Kentucky.

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The new Heritage Building at the south end of the Geauga County Fairgrounds offers 2,900 square feet of space for artisans demonstrating quilting, glass blowing, soap making, ceramic work and more. A blacksmith and glass blower will give demonstrations outside the building.

The building was constructed on an existing slab to replace the previous Heritage Building, which was deteriorating.

“It’s for the everyday person who’s always wanted to race something, but never been able to,” Noah explained. “They can bring dirt bikes, quads, really anything you want to race, you can race.”

Tickets cost $5 for the pits or for general admission for the show, which offers kids classes, as well as classes for dirt bikes, buggies and semi-trucks.

Eliminations start at 7 p.m., with registration and practice starting two hours prior, track permitting, KOI’s flyer said.

Classes are $10 with 100 percent payback

to the winners, and diesel classes are $20 with 100 percent payback to the winners.

Those interested in racing can visit www. koidragracing.com.

Noah said the event is a fun one, as she has watched the same races at nearby fairs.

Country music singer Chris Higbee returns for a show Friday night in the small grandstand, which he promoted with a Facebook post Aug. 22.

“YES! I am super stoked to be back @ The Great Geauga County Fair this year,” See Events • Page 9

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Alvord’s Yard & Garden Has Geauga Covered Submitted Alvord’s Yard & Garden, LLC, is a family owned and operated lawn and garden sales and service center located in Geauga County.

It has proudly been in business since 1993 and sells and services Exmark commercial zero-turn mowers and walk behind mowers, Husqvarna residential tractors, zero turns, Automower (yes you read that right, a mower that mows for you) and various hand mowers, as well as Stihl trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, edgers, axes, pruners pocket knifes and many more equipment accessories.

Toro residential zero turns, snow blowers and hand mowers, BCS tillers, implements and Billy Goat products are sold at Alvord’s, too, and the company also sells various arborist supplies, along with its popular hats, sunglasses and apparel.

Alvord’s has a friendly and knowledgeable parts department and offers a wide range of parts for many other lawn and garden brands.

No matter what the need or season is, Alvord’s has all you need to get the job done.

The community is very important to Alvord’s staff, which has been a part of Geauga County for many years and truly loves the community. Staff members work hard to support local schools and sport teams, along with many private donations and benefits each year. Alvord’s is thankful anytime it has an opportunity to make a difference in the community.

At Alvord’s, the staff feels it’s important to take exceptional care of any person who walks into the store. They work hard to go

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The staff at Alvord’s Yard & Garden are ready to serve you.

above and beyond to help troubleshoot and get customers results and resolutions they can count on. Many of Alvord’s customers feel like a part of the family from the moment they enter the store.

Alvord’s continually ensures its staff has the most up to date education to offer you the best sales and service possible. All of the

technicians and sales staff attend brand specific training schools throughout the year. The 2-cycle technician, Dan, completed the highest level of training offered by Stihl and is now a Stihl platinum certified technician. All of the training the staff participates in is to continue to offer customers the absolute best.

Come visit Alvord’s fully stocked show

room floor at 12089 Ravenna Road in Chardon, north of state Route 322 and 2.8 miles south of Chardon Square.

Check Alvord’s out on Facebook under Alvord’s Yard & Garden and be sure to like the company’s page to stay up to date on specials. You can visit Alvord’s website at www. aygoh.com.

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Interested in Supporting the Fair?

How can I support the fair?

Has The Great Geauga County Fair had an important impact on someone you know?

The year 2022 marks the 200th anniversary of The Great Geauga County Fair. Your contributions will go a long way to support, benefit and sustain the heritage of this great granddaddy of Ohio fairs.

Here are ways you can help to support this amazing fair:

• Donations:

Interested in supporting the vision of the foundation today? Your contributions will go a long way to support our vision.

• Tribute Gifts:

Many choose, in lieu of gifts, to honor a respected colleague or loved one by making a donation in their name. Consider designating memorial donations to be made in memory or in honor of your loved one.

• Estate Gifts:

Leave a lasting legacy for many years to come with a bequest or life income gift.

These arrangements can be set up with your

estate plan can be set up with your estate planner.

About Fair Foundation

The Great Geauga County Fair Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, established in 2008 and managed by a volunteer board of trustees for the purpose developing and managing a portfolio of resources to support The Great Geauga County Fair.

The purpose of the Foundation is to help close the gap between “what is” and the vision of “what could be.” The vision is ...

• To preserve Geauga’s agricultural history.

• To help improve and maintain more than 150 acres of property and structures.

• To support specific projects and needs beyond the Fair operating budget.

• To give young and old alike, a venue to display with pride, the results of their labor.

• To showcase for more than 250,000 people annually, the businesses, talents and beauty of Geauga County.

• To educate an increasing suburban population about the value of farming, rural resources, conservation and environmental awareness.

Artisans Corner Gallery Upholds ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Submitted Is it possible to inspire action with less than 400 words?

Thomas Jefferson inspired people with only 35 words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Four words in that phrase express the need for action: “the pursuit of happiness.”

People’s quest for it can come in many forms. The Great Geauga County Fair in Burton is a perfect example of the local community’s diversity in sharing the results of their pursuits of happiness, whether it be through agriculture, botanicals, baked goods, maple syrup contests, apple pie baking contests, domestic arts, livestock, poultry, horses and so much more.

Those pursuits of happiness make people happy when they see, smell, touch and experience them. Because they made an effort and took action to visit the Great Geauga County Fair, they reaped the benefits.

Artisans Corner Gallery hopes you’ll take action and extend that happy feeling (either before or after your time at the fair) by visit-

ing the gallery at the intersections of state Route 87 and Auburn Road in Newbury Township — only eight miles from Burton.

The gallery is more than a store selling goods, but a place exhibiting local artisans’ creativity, passion and talent in their pursuits of happiness. Artisans Corner Gallery has over 3,200 square feet of Ohio artwork, gifts and a spectacular framing gallery.

Framing expert Monica Glasscock’s passion is “Framing the Art of Life, Past and Present For Your Future.” She custom designs your memories so every time you look at them, you relive the moment captured in the frame. Her designs also feature Larson-Juhl molding and the practice of conservation framing.

This Labor Day weekend, take action and pursue your form of happiness by enjoying time with your families, friends and community at the Great Geauga County Fair and by visiting Artisans Corner Gallery. The variety of art allows for a price range to fit every budget, from $3 to $1,000. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10-4 p.m. Visit www.ArtisansCornerGallery.com for more information on events, workshops, featured artists and custom framing.

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Red Raider Stables Strives To Build Confident Riders Submitted

In the spring of 1933, 22-year-old Ralston “Fox” Smith started a day camp that became known as Red Raider Stables.

An overnight resident camp evolved during World War II and accommodated 120

campers and staff during the summer season.

The camp grew from a farmhouse, cattle barn and a few small farm buildings to over 40 buildings, including six staff residential houses, three barns accommodating 100 horses, two large indoor riding arenas, a main dining hall and dormitory complex, three craft buildings, a maintenance building, several sleeping cabins and a score of Adirondack shelters, all on 288 acres.

Although quite scaled down these days, Red Raider Stables still stands. The farm now houses training from Heather Froehlich Cortell, of Hunter Vale Show Stables, which was passed down to her from her mother, Lynn Cartellone.

Cortell is also the manager of Red Raider Stables and lead trainer at the facility. Cortell’s program is fun, safe and family oriented, with riders starting at the young age of 4 years old, up through matured adults and everything in between.

Cortell is a second-generation horse trainer with extensive experience in hunters, jumpers, equitation, dressage, equine nutrition and healthcare. She started riding and competing at a very young age, received her first training project pony at the age of 8, assisted her first breeding project under the leadership of her mother at the age of 14, was the assistant coach for the Bucknell Equestrian Team for three years by the age of 23 and has shown very successfully at “A” rated shows, qualifying for nationals six consecutive years as a child rider.

Cortell has since had many students qualify for prestigious events in the junior and adult equitation classes, breed-oriented shows and pony finals.

Cortell strives to build confident and knowledgeable riders and horses of all levels.

She brings a comprehensive approach to riding and training.

Cortell and her staff are an experienced and enthusiastic group dedicated to producing well-rounded and effective equestrians.

She can be reached at huntervale@me.com or 440-539-7287. Red Raider Stables would love for you to set up a time to tour the facility, meet the staff and join the team.

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DeJohn Funeral Homes: Don’t Wait to Capture the Memories Submitted Most funeral services today include a memorial video that includes home video and photos. This video is a celebration of a loved one’s life as much as it is a way to grieve a loss and recall special memories and stories.

With today’s technology, anytime is a good time to capture that famous story by your uncle or have grandma tell you one more time how much she loved it when you were little, and you did something special for her. These are just a few of the precious memories we get to experience and hold onto through our lives.

However, when the time comes for us to say goodbye to our loved ones, sometimes we are filled with the feeling of “I wish I could hear them say that one more time.” Which is why you have that handy smartphone technology to capture that special memory now — or at least the next time you visit them.

Taking a short video at the next family reunion, birthday or holiday celebration can give you the opportunity to sit down for a few minutes and ask your loved one to retell you that story one more time or find out more about life when they were little and technology didn’t exist in the home life like it does

today. Interviewing your loved ones can be easy with a few of these questions to get you started.

Also remember to keep your questions open ended and don’t be afraid to ask follow up questions, too. Often some of the simplest questions can trigger an old memory to share.

Here are some questions to get your next video started: • What was your favorite family vacation as a child? What made it so memorable?

• What was your favorite childhood toy?

• Who was your best friend growing up?

• Who was the oldest relative you remember meeting as a child?

• Have you ever won an award?

• What is your favorite traditional family dish?

• What heirloom do you want to pass down and why?

• What’s the greatest obstacle you have overcome?

• What is your funniest childhood memory?

• What were your siblings like growing up? Were you close?

• What is the one thing you want to people to remember about you?

Geauga County Fair Book Sale to Benefit Library Mobile Services Submitted The Geauga County Public Library, the Geauga County Library Foundation and Friends of the Geauga County Public Library are collaborating to host the Geauga County Fair Book Sale.

A 100 percent of the proceeds will fund mobile services programming, including summer reading.

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Geauga County, chances are you have seen at least one vehicle in the GCPL’s mobile services fleet. Mobile services consists of three vehicles that make about 60 stops per week.

The bookmobile is the biggest vehicle, measuring in at 35 feet, and carries about 4,000 items. It can be found on the country back roads serving the library’s Amish patrons.

The Fun Bus is a 30-foot bookmobile containing about 3,500 items. It visits preschools, parks and other community stops around Geauga County. It also makes special event appearances at farmers markets, outdoor concerts and arts festivals.

The Lobby Stop is the only vehicle that patrons do not board. Library staff take carts of items off the Lobby Stop and bring them into various facilities, including senior centers, assisted living facilities, Sisters of Notre Dame and the YMCA. Mobile services served over 40,000 people and checked out over 420,000 items in 2018. To put it in perspective, they are the highest circulating mobile services department in the entire CLEVNET library consortium and are typically the third highest circulating GCPL “branch.”

Additionally, mobile services provides regular book delivery to homebound Geauga County residents. They also partner with the United Way Services of Geauga County in the Reading and Feeding program to

provide kids with meals during the summer months that rely on subsidized meal programs at school.

Stop by the book sale next to Gate 1 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Shoppers can buy a GCLF tote bag for $5 and fill it up with books at the sale to take home. Individual items can be purchased by a donation of any amount.

GCPL Youth Services librarians will be on site for “Fun Day, Fair Day” on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free kids activities.

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Five Questions For…

Paul Harris, Fair Board Secretary Staff Report The Great Geauga County Fair is taking place Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Our county fair is Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in the nation. The Geauga County Maple Leaf recently had a chance to ask Paul Harris, Geauga County Fair Board secretary and director, about what makes the Geauga County fair the granddaddy of county fairs.

1. What makes The Great Geauga County Fair one of the best county fairs in Ohio?

There is no doubt it is the best fair, it’s the oldest and the best. We have such a wide variety of things going on the slogan has always been “something for everyone since 1823.”

The grounds are set up so perfectly and everything has its place. If you want to come and enjoy just rides and games you can; however, if you want to just see the old heritage area and visit the displays like baked goods and Harris domestic arts, you can do that as well.

If animals are what you want, we have plenty and then there’s always the natural resource area that is basically a fair within a fair.

And we continue to try and keep the gate admission low at just $8 there is no better bargain.

2. What kind of effort does it take every year to put on the county fair?

The fair is a huge business and has to be treated like one. Society has changed and fairs have had to adapt; the paperwork and regulations have increased dramatically the last several years.

Before the end of this year’s fair, planning for next year is well underway. Large entertainment used to be booked each year in January — it now has to be done by November or it’s too late.

The fair used to stay pretty quiet through the winter and early spring, but not anymore,

it’s all year long.

The one question you didn’t ask, but needs to be mentioned is everything that we do could not be done without the support of the community and the volunteers. As a board and staff, we work all year to put the pieces of the puzzle in place, but without those volunteers we could never put it all together.

3. What are the most popular events/attractions at the county fair?

When it comes to grandstand entertainment, it’s still is about smoke and oil.

The most popular question asked still is where are the racing pigs; it is an awesome show and everyone just loves to see them.

The farm animals continue to draw and the natural resource area is always a crowd favorite.

4. What new events/attractions will fair-goers experience this year?

New for this year is the Lewis and Clark circus on the midway. It is a free show and is sure to be exciting.

In the grandstand Thursday evening will be KOI drag racing, featuring races from anything that runs; if someone brings it they will race it.

We also have a beautiful new building on the south end of the grounds. It is home to the Heritage Village, with crafters and artisans showing off their skills.

5. There is so much to see and do at the county fair, what tips would you give families on how to plan their visit to The Great Geauga County Fair?

Planning your visit certainly helps. The fair schedule is on the fair website, www. geaugafair.com, with a multitude of free shows daily, including the racing pigs, magic show, circus and performances from the Geauga County Fair Band.

You want to plan your day to make them all as you tour the grounds and save time to see all the animal shows and displays as well.

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Hemly Offers Affordable, Quality Tools and Supplies Submitted For more than 30 years, Hemly Tool Supply Inc., based in Montville Township, has been a premier source for metal working tools and industrial supplies.

Built to supply the needs of machinists working in Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing industry, Hemly Tool Supply maintains a stock of more than 1 million carbide inserts, available daily for UPS shipping anywhere in the country or locally via sales trucks.

Since it was founded in a garage in 1980, the company has grown by maintaining a commitment to providing customers with quality tools and supplies. Today, Hemly Tool Supply has strong relationships with more than 80 leading brands that manufacture metal working tools and supplies for machinists and the machining industry – tools and supplies that include: carbide inserts, carbide end mills, coolant, tool cabinets, tool holders, vises, drills and taps, precision tools, etc.

The company’s tooling experts have un-

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from page 3 Higbee wrote. “I had so much fun. It’s going to be a PARTY Friday, Aug. 30 at The Great Geauga County Fair!”

Noah said besides this year’s fun, the fair is planning for its bicentennial in 2022.

matched product knowledge, which they use to help customers find the right tool or equipment for the job. When those tools have met the end of their life, Hemly Tool Supply also offers its Scrap Carbide Buyback Program, a sustainable option that keeps qualifying used tools out of the scrap heap.

Hemly Tool Supply serves customers in a fully-stocked, 20,000-square-foot Hardware Store Division. The store features the largest selection of Carhartt work apparel in Northeast Ohio, as well as footwear from Timberland, Justin, Keen and LaCrosse. It is a one-stop shop for all your hardware needs: electrical, plumbing, lumber, paint, tools, trailer parts, propane and more.

In addition to its industrial cutting tool and hardware divisions, Hemly Tool Supply provides customers quality materials at an affordable price from its fully stocked yard in its trucking division, the yard features: mulch, screened topsoil, asphalt grindings, gravel, fill sand, clay, limestone, dirt, etc.

For more information, visit www.hemlyhardware.com or www.hemlytool.com.

Information on the milestone will be available in the school building near gate five, she said.

Fair officials are already collecting donations of items from fairs past.

“We’ve had people drop off pictures, old fair programs, memorabilia,” Noah said, adding those who would like to donate can contact the fair office at office@geaugafair.com.

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G.A.R. Horizons Provides Farmers Market Favorites Submitted

It was exactly 10 years ago when barn talk began and the first building went up.

Since then, lots of expansion has happened at G.A.R. Horizons. Catherine (Chuha) Wolcott was inspired by her few years in 4H to have a hobby farm, which has turned into more.

“Support local” and “know where it’s grown” are the two known sayings at G.A.R. Horizons. This farm store in, Hambden Township, focuses on promoting items you may find at local farmers markets.

May of 2019 marked the one-year anniversary for G.A.R. Horizons Farm Store. On

May 18, over 100 people stopped in to shop, celebrate and sample various items available at G.A.R. The newest items in the farm store are pierogies — You can try over 12 unique pierogi flavors.

Other items that can be found in store are: honey, maple syrup, pickles, decorated sugar cookies, bakery, milk, cheese, beef jerky, barbeque sauce, burger sauces, rubs, candles, olive oil and vinegar, fudge, coffee, body scrubs, lotions, handmade jewelry and more.

G.A.R. Horizons offers their own pork, beef and poultry products. Meats can be bought by the pound or in bulk to stock your freezer. The convenience of walking to your freezer on a snowy day rather than driving to the grocery store could be quite nice.

In the summer months, Catherine still attends local farmers markets, selling their meat and eggs. Normally, vegetables are grown on the farm, but this was a tough growing season as many farmers experienced.

When visiting G.A.R. Horizons, you follow a long driveway up to the store and can view chickens, turkeys, cows and pigs outside.

The site or sounds of tractors means Farmer Steve is grinding feed, cleaning barns, getting ready for planting or getting into harvest season. You may be greeted by the little farmer, Kaiden, a barn cat or the new farm dog, J.D. Starting in October, the farm store, at 13623 G.A.R. Highway, will have longer hours.

October through May hours are Mondays and Tuesdays, 12-6 p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon; Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June through September hours are Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.to noon; Tuesdays 12-6 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

For more information, visit: www.garhorizons.com or follow on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date happenings.

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Fig Leaf Shares Journey of the Coffee Bean

By Tom Nemeth Owner and Operator Fig Leaf Coffee Company

Coffee beans must now be dried to approximately 11 percent moisture to properly prepare them for storage. Drying can be done in the sun or by machine. The dried beans Most mornings I am lucky if I can make are known as parchment coffee and are wareit to my coffee fast enough before I fall back housed in jute bags until they are exported. asleep.

Prior to export, they are milled to remove I assume I am not alone, but do you ever this parchment skin, then sized, graded and think about where the coffee comes from? sorted. Defective beans are removed either How does the coffee make it into the bag you by hand or by machinery. The milled beans, open each day? now referred to as green coffee, are loaded The process is much more in-depth than into jute bags in shipping containers, or bulkyou may think and below, I have provided a shipped inside plastic-lined containers. The high-level summary of this impressive proforecast for 2019 green coffee production cess. worldwide is 169.1 million 60It will take approximately kg bags. four years for the newly-plantNow comes the fun part for ed coffee trees to bear fruit. us at Fig Leaf Coffee Company.

The fruit, called the coffee We transform green coffee into cherry, turns a deep red when the amazing product you enjoy it is ripe and ready to be harevery morning.

We roast small vested. There is typically one amounts (referred to as batchmajor harvest a year. Once the es) of single origin coffee, coffee is harvested, it must be Tom Nemeth is the owner processed as quickly as possi- of Fig Leaf Coffee Company. which enables us to provide consistent, full flavor coffee. ble to prevent fruit spoilage.

During the roasting process, the Coffee is processed in one beans are kept moving, which keeps them of two ways: The Dry Method takes freshly from burning.

Understanding this process picked cherries and simply spreads them out takes experience, practice and acceptance on huge surfaces to dry in the sun. Cherries that not all batches you roast will taste great. are raked and turned throughout the day, then covered at night or during rain to prevent When they reach an internal temperature of them from getting wet. The Wet Method re- about 400 degrees Fahrenheit, they begin to moves the pulp from the cherry so the bean turn brown and the fragrant oil locked inside is dried with only the parchment skin left on. the beans begins to emerge. After roasting, Then, the beans are separated and water fer- the beans are immediately cooled, which mented for 12 to 48 hours to remove the slick halts the roasting process. The faster the bean cools down, the better flavor. layer of skin, after which they can be dried.

To get that amazing flavor out of the bean, we must grind and brew it properly. The objective of a proper grind is to get the most flavor in a cup of coffee. How coarse or fine the coffee is ground depends on the brewing method. If the grind is too coarse or fine for your brewing method, the flavor and strength will be improper.

There are a number of brewing methods.

The most popular with the general public is drip brewing. This is normally because of the ease and our fast-paced culture. The other brewing methods offer so much more in the way of flavor in your cup. They offer elegance, satisfaction and bold notes all in one cup. Our

suggestion for brewing other than drip is the French Press or the Chemex Pour-Over. Both take about two minutes longer than drip, but offer amazing flavor extraction from the coffee.

It’s well worth the few minutes of extra time.

We at Fig Leaf Coffee Company want to educate and help everyone understand more about coffee in any capacity. Stop into our store located in West Geauga Plaza at 12628 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Please note we also circulate coupons in this paper for great deals.

Check our website for more information at www.figleafcoffeecompany.com and stay caffeinated.

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4-H Family Helps Steer Money to Charity at Ohio State Fair

By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com As the end of summer approaches, anticipation builds for Geauga County’s biggest annual celebration.

For the Poff family, all roads lead from their Hambden Township farm to Labor Day weekend’s The Great Geauga County Fair.

However, this year’s journey took on an exclusive “invitation-only” stop at the Ohio State Fair.

“It is a huge honor for our family to be

selected to participate in the first annual Dean’s Charity Steer Show held at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio,” said Kim Poff, mother of twins Taylor and Tatumn. “Only 13 families in the state were selected to participate. It is a great opportunity for our family and the beef industry to give back to those families in need at the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio.”

The family participated in the inaugural event July 30 in the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center, helping raise funds for RMHCO, which provides care to families who have

children getting treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

The twins will be entering seventh-grade at Chardon Middle School.

The show — not linked with the regular steer show at the fair — and sale featured local celebrity exhibitors partnered with a 4-H member, their family and steer.

The event’s sale followed the same procedures as a typical livestock sale, but without actual transfer of livestock. Instead, all bids and sale proceeds, totaling $146,856, were donated to RMHCO. Taylor and her black Mainetainer steer Zip-Zip were paired up with Shelley Meyer, wife of former The Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer and an instructor at OSU’s College of Nursing.

Other celebrities included former OSU basketball player and NBA player Clark Kellogg, who is the current lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.

“I am very excited about participating in the first-ever Dean’s Charity Steer Show because I love giving back to people,” Taylor said. “I am glad all the money we raised will go towards a great cause, The Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio. It has also given me a great opportunity to meet people outside of the beef industry throughout the state of Ohio.”

In June, the family traveled to Columbus and toured the RMHCO and then to OSU to meet the celebrities and show them their passion — the beef industry.

Taylor and Zip-Zip have won the Champion Junior Showman award multiple times this show season. One was at the WVU Block &

Bridle Show in Waynesburg, Pa., and another, at the Jefferson County Fall Classic. They also won the fourth overall Junior Showman prize in the East Coast Cattle Circuit.

“We make a great team,” Taylor said.

Tatumn’s steer’s name is Zorro and is a blue roan Shorthorn Plus.

“He has a puppy dog personality and loves to have his chin scratched,” Tatumn said. “In return, he will give you lots of kisses.”

She, too, said she is very honored to be able to participate in the Ohio State Fair’s show with her family and soon, the Geauga County fair.

“Last year was a huge honor for the girls to be able to win Grand Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Steer at The Great Geauga County Fair,” Kim said.

Taylor also won the Reserve Champion Best of the Buckeye (a steer that is bred and born in the state of Ohio) Chianina Steer award at the Ohio State Fair in 2018 and the Outstanding Market Exhibitor award in Beef for 11 year olds at the Ohio State Fair in 2018.

“Our lives have been on the go this past show year, which typically starts a week after our fair ends, as this is when we start looking for the new projects,” Kim said, adding the barn was only empty for three and half weeks.

It did not take the twins long to select this year’s projects — ZipZip and Zorro — and they were only home one week before the family headed off to a show.

This show season, the Poffs have been to more than 12 shows throughout the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Tennessee.

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Pictured in purple shirts from left to right: wife of former Ohio State University football coach Shelley Meyer, Taylor Poff, Tatumn Poff, and parents Kim and Rick Poff.

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So far, Tatumn and Zorro have won the Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer and Champion Best of the Buckeye Shorthorn Plus Steer prizes at the Ohio Beef Expo.

Tatumn also garnered the third overall market animal award at the Empire State Beef Classic in Hamburg, N.Y., Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer award at the Ohio Junior Shorthorn Show in Millersburg and Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer award at the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference in Lebanon, Tenn.

Both girls received the honor of being selected for the “Red Coat” award during the national show out of all the youth participating from 27 states, Canada and Australia.

Yet with all of that recently behind them,

their journey continues with the upcoming Geauga County fair.

“Yes, as a family we are looking forward to this year’s Great Geauga County Fair,” Kim said. “It is definitely a family tradition and the girls love to go and interact with other 4-H youth of the county.”

Kim added the big highlight for the girls is interacting with the buyers coming through the barn on the Saturday evening of the sale.

“Showing livestock takes a team and I can’t begin to thank my team for everything this year to help me learn, grow and be successful in the beef industry,” Taylor said.

Her twin agreed.

“I just want to say that it takes a village, besides my parents and sister, to make it possible for us to be successful in the livestock industry,” Tatumn said. “I can’t thank them enough. Teamwork makes the dream work.”

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History of The Great Geauga County Fair The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in the nation.

they prevailed and thereby began a tradition that endures to the present.

First Agricultural Society Takes Root

Thus, The Great Geauga County Fair was officially born in 1823, with the first “Fair & Cattle Show”, held on October 23 in Chardon, lasting just one day. Rail pens were built on the square for livestock and agricultural and domestic products were exhibited in the old log courthouse.

Premiums were awarded for the best exhibits in each class, among them were awards for the best: bull-$10 to Eleazer Hickox; heifer-$8 to Edward Paine; buck-$6 to Lemuel Punderson’s Administrator; ewe-$6 to Edward Paine Jr.; piece of woolen cloth-$6 to Mrs. Sophie Howe; piece of bleached linen-$5 to Mrs. Catherine Kerr; table linen-$4 to Mrs. Alice Beardslee; grass or straw bonnet-$4 to Miss Caroline Baldwin. Agricultural society president Judge Peter Hitchcock, later Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, gave the public address at the 1823 fair.

In 1823, James Monroe, our 5th President, was proclaiming the Monroe Doctrine, the United States was still a young nation, the State of Ohio was only twenty years old, much of Ohio’s Western Reserve was yet a rugged wilderness and the invention of modern conveniences, like the telephone, television, automobile and Internet, were decades away.

Yet, in Geauga County in February 1823, a hardy group of pioneers, some of whom were among the first settlers to Ohio’s Western Reserve region at the turn of the century, had the vision to band together to form one of the state’s earliest agricultural societies— The Geauga County Agricultural and Manufacturing Society. The Society, one of the nation’s oldest such organizations still in existence, was designed to “promote Agriculture & Domestic Manufactures.

Members of the Society then set out to formally organize the annual county-wide fair that would showcase the development of agricultural products, plus the newest farm labor-saving devices, and also would celebrate and preserve the nation’s economic independence, bountiful harvests, common New England heritage and ideals. In the spirit of hard work, perseverance, fellowship, American Yankee ingenuity and good old- fashioned fun

First Geauga Fair Held in 1823

Early Geauga Fairs & the Fair Today

The early Fairs were alternately held between Burton and Chardon, with at least one Fair held in Painesville, prior to the formation of Lake County, which separated from Geauga County in 1840. After that time, and since the mid-1800s, the Great Geauga County Fair has been held continuously in Burton See History • Page 21

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Burrito Xpress Fresh Mexican Grill is located at 8399 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.

Burrito Xpress on the Fast-Track to Drive-Thru

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Burrito Xpress Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first location May 7 in Chester Township.

While we do have plans to expand, Burrito Xpress is not a chain. We are a family-owned and operated restaurant cooking our food with time-tested recipes made fresh daily.

Nothing is ever frozen or microwaved.

Since our open, we have been working hard to provide this community with quality food, made fresh to order and served with a smile, and we are so grateful for the community’s outpouring of support.

We are pleased to announce some exciting updates in the coming month. We will launch our website on Sept. 3, which will provide an online menu and the option to place

your orders ahead of time online.

On Sept. 9, we will be opening our drive-thru service. This drive-thru is an innovation for Mexican restaurants, as it has always been said, “It can’t be done.”

To offer fresh made-to-order food that is not pre-assembled or microwaved, at a drive-thru pace, has always been viewed as impossible — until now. While we may not be able to compete with the speed of some of the larger chain competitors, they cannot compete with our quality or freshness.

We know that this community appreciates healthy food with no additives, customized and made fresh every time. And Moms and Dads, if you are ever dining in, we invite you to let your little ones sit at the kids table, specially designed by my own 8-year-old daughter, Eliana Verde.

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Ransom Sage Farm – A Dream Coming True

By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Everything is growing at the Ransom Sage Farm.

Rows of peaches, apples, grapes and raspberries are ripening, acres of sweet corn are tasseling, and green beans are ready to blossom on the 120 acres in Chardon Township owned by Ben Sage.

A farm market and tasting room visible from Center Street is sprouting up from the former hayfield and, when mature, will offer about 3,000 square feet of floor space.

Ben’s plans to make hard apple cider in the back of the building will classify the property as a winery, he said.

As he revs up his farm utility vehicle with Polly, his wife, and their three growing sons — Walker, 4, Alden, 2, and Miles, 1 — for a tour, he points out the first crop they planted, a venture they feared would fail.

“As soon as we bought the property, we ordered a bunch of trees,” Ben said.

If a certain kind of apple tree is wanted, the lead time is about three years, so they found a supplier who had an abundance of Honeycrisp apple trees as their first planting, he explained.

They knew the acreage had good soil and orchard crops should do well, but they hadn’t counted on a late spring and too much rain.

“The ground wasn’t ready. It was too wet to plant trees,” he recalled.

They waited as long as they could to plant and finally decided mid-June the saplings had to get in the ground, Ben said.

They planted in the mud and, to every-

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Ben and Polly Sage stop in their Ransom Sage Farm orchard to pick some Honeycrisp apples for their sons, from left, Walker, Alden and Miles.

one’s surprise, the small trees weathered the hot summer and are producing beautiful fruit that will be available for U-Pick visitors by the end of August.

The method Ben prefers when planting saplings is to put the area in an annual crop, like pumpkins, the first year.

As they cultivate the soil around the plants, they improve it and pull out any old roots so planting perennial crops like apples

or raspberries the next year is easier and more likely to succeed, Ben said.

It wasn’t the method they used with those first apple trees, but a field of pumpkin vines are growing well and the pumpkin crop will be ready for visitors to pick in October, according to the farm’s website.

Ben has almost 3 acres of the first Honeycrisp trees planted close together in rows wide enough for a tractor to pass through.

As the vehicle bumps along, he stops to pick apples for the boys to munch on. He comments on the hill-and-valley nature of the irregularly-shaped parcel.

“This is not really good farmland,” Ben said. “There’s a bunch of creeks.”

It is, however, a good fruit-producing area, proven by neighboring Sage’s Apples, operated by Ben’s father, Bob, and uncle, John Sage, and where Ben got a practical grounding in raising fruits and vegetables.

“This property is pretty and more fun to work with,” he said. “You can see it from the road — just enough to get people excited.”

Just as the climate along Lake Erie to the north is good for growing grapes, the “fruit ridge” where Ransom Sage Farm sets is high enough to save delicate fruit blossoms from those late-spring frosts, Ben said.

The pick-your-own strategy puts his farm in the agri-tourism category. Once the construction is done, he wants to acquire equipment to produce hard apple cider. Although they are growing grapes on the farm, they figure on buying the fruit to make wine on site, as well.

“There’s lots of good vineyards around,” Ben said, adding a tasting room will classify the operation as a winery, even though they want to specialize in hard cider.

Good hard cider requires different apple varieties with names not generally recognized by the apple-eating public. Polly and Ben named Topaz, Suncrisp, Rosealee and Ludacrisp as fruits that yield the best hard cider.

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from page 16 Tent Events Envisioned

Down one hill and around a curve, a green field opens up where Ben and Polly imagine future events for more than 250 visitors will be held under tents.

A smaller glade farther along surrounded by trees could lend itself to smaller celebrations such as outdoor weddings, picnics or family reunions, said Polly, who grew up on a hobby farm and turned her talents to landscaping and garden design.

“This is a more intimate area,” she said, adding she approaches the development of Ransom Sage Farm from a different, but useful, angle.

“I like the more artistic side,” Polly said.

Off to the left, a stand of tall, purple flowers catches the florist eye. Polly suggests transplanting the native Joe Pye weeds into a garden where they can attract butterflies.

Not far from the future winery, a small hollow under a canopy of old, unpruned and graceful apple trees resembles an amphitheater that might serve as a venue for small musical groups to perform. Ben said he imagines guests strolling out of the winery with a glass of hard cider to enjoy the music.

“I’m the only one who can see it,” he admitted.

The apple trees around the hollow appear to have sprouted from the stumps of some long-dead trees that might have been planted a couple of centuries ago, Ben said.

“There’s a bunch of these old apple trees,” he gestured across the field. “They’re all edible apples, but we don’t know what any of them are.”

The tall trees need to be pruned and en-

couraged to bear better fruit, and it would be nice to identify them, Ben said.

“We have a friend who is an apple guru,” Polly said, adding he might be able help them figure out what the trees are called.

Generations of Sages

The Sage family has owned land in Geauga County for five generations, Ben said.

He and Polly named the acreage after Ransom Alden Sage, who was born in Claridon Township after his father migrated here from Chautauqua, N.Y., he said.

In 1867, Ransom bought the farm across Water Street and his grandson, Allen, and his wife, Eleanor Timmons Sage, converted the farm to a fruit farm, according to the website,www.ransomsagefarm.com.

“Historically, this has always been a farm,” Ben said.

Ben achieved his dream of buying the 120 acres of the E.N. Osborn farm between Water and Center streets early in 2017. He and Polly almost immediately set to work converting the land that had supported the dairy farm into patches of vegetables, fruits, such as blueberries, grapes and raspberries, and, of course, apple orchards.

A few weeks ago, a Morton Buildings crew started construction of the farm market/winery, which will be visible and readily accessible from Center Street. As the framework grew toward the sky, Ben pointed out where the entrance to the building will be, the area slated for a patio and where space would allow expansion in the future.

The shell and concrete floor should be done before the snow flies and the interior work can continue through the winter, he said.

With luck, the doors will open about the time the apple trees blossom in the spring.

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Longtime demolition derby runner, Jeremy Owens, will take one last ride Aug. 31 at the Great Geauga County Fair before retiring his number 88. Owens has been a demolition derby competitor for 25 years.

Longtime Demo Driver Takes One Last Run

By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com The Great Geauga County Fair holds a special place in the hearts of countless generations of fair-goers, but one main grandstand event has been a longtime driving force for Jeremy “Jake” Owens.

“I only run at the (Great) Geauga County Fair,” Owens said, a competitor for what will be his 25th and last year in the demolition derby. “I have never won any money while competing. Never has been about the money, although would be nice to win once. For me,

it has always been about the thrill and trying my best to put on a show for the spectators.”

The thrill of tradition continues at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31 as Owens makes his last run in a 2001 Crown Victoria repaired from last year’s derby, and retires number 88.

If you’re ready to watch cars ramming into each other for sport, spectators are encouraged to come see the exhilarating family show.

One night only will showcase multiple heats to see who takes home prizes from a total purse of $10,000.

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from page 18 Calvacade of Thrills Demolition Derby has been one the top draw events for years and has sold out for at least the last six years, said Great Geauga County Fair Board Secretary Paul Harris.

“The derby is very important to me,” Harris said. “I just think the derby exemplifies what this fair and its history and Ohio’s oldest fair is about.”

Calvacade of Thrills’ promoter Yvona Stahl, a former stunt driver herself, said the event draws many dedicated veteran drivers from all over Geauga and surrounding counties.

Spectators of all ages will gather to watch as vehicles compete to be the last one moving in the pit in front of the main grandstand.

“It’s good family entertainment,” Harris said, speaking highly of traditions exemplifying what makes the Great Geauga County Fair the big draw it is.

Owens is grateful for his uncle, James Rider, of Claridon Township, who inspired him to begin the sport as earliest as he can remember, when Rider drove cars. He continues to support him in the stands.

Owens is also grateful for his father inlaw, Bruce Shuttleworth, and brother in-law, Bruce Jr., who continue to help whenever needed.

“I began my hobby of running demolition derby cars when I was 18,” Owens said. “I had always attended the demolition derby at the Geauga County fair as a kid while my parents (Curtis and Lois Hess) showed their horses at the fair. I remember watching my uncle (Rider), of Burton Township as a young child run in the derby and always said when I was 18, I was going to run.”

Rider shows horses now, too, and said he is proud of his nephew.

“When I turned 18, I was given a car from my dad’s cousin that was no longer road worthy and I prepped the car and ran,” Owens said.

After that, he was hooked.

“Growing up in Burton, I always made sure I had a car to run at my local fair,” said Owens, a Berkshire High School alumnus who now lives in Lordstown with his wife and two daughters.

He works as a facility manager for Leadec Industrial services at the Lordstown General Motors plant.

“Even when I lived out of town, friends

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Longtime demolition derby competitor Jeremy Owens began running derby cars as a hobby when he was 18 years old and has always enjoyed prepping cars for the race.

and family helped make sure my car was ready so I could come home and run for the weekend,” Owens said. “The regulars that run at the derby there every year, Ladd Hosmer, Jimmie Kovacic and friends, have always been willing to help whenever needed.”

Owens said participating in running demo derbies has taught him a lot about working on cars and being able to fix things.

“It started as taking a car, gut it out, do some minor things to it and go out and have fun,” Owens said. “Today, the competition is way more fierce and a lot more goes into building a car. It’s a lot of work for 20 minutes of fun, but a huge stress reliever.”

However, prepping a car is very time consuming and can be costly, he said.

“And with my oldest daughter starting college next year, I decided that it was time to hang up the helmet,” Owens said.

He suffered an accident two years ago working on a car and grinding wheel that sent him to the hospital for 64 stitches on his face.

“That was an eye-opener,” Owens said, adding it was another sign he should retire.

Owens said he couldn’t have ran all these years without the support of his wife, Jen, and kids, Jess and Janessa, who paint his car for him every year.

Owens said it’s tough to find good sturdy cars to run and looking back, it was 25 years of good memories and fun.

“If you have a hobby, do it,” Owens said.

“Life’s too short.”

If one of his daughters wants to pick up the sport, Owens said he won’t hesitate to support her.

“I do believe that all the regular drivers do their best to try and put on a show for all of those watching,” Owens said. “If nothing else, cheer on the 88 for his one last run.”

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Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Marks 50 Years

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The annual Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival, held Oct. 5 and 6, will mark five decades of family-oriented, fall-themed fun.

There is no entrance fee and all contests, entertainment and attractions are free at the event, held at state Routes 528 and 322.

The festival also offers free parking and a free shuttle service from the parking areas to the festival grounds from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A pancake and waffle breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m. both days served in the township town hall.

Many vendors and crafters will fill two buildings along with a midway of fabulous food. Join in one of the free contests — ribbons and trophies will be awarded to the winners.

This year, attractions include Outback Ray, Classic Car Show, Melanie May, Fort Huntsburg Country Band, Cardinal School Show Choir the Cardinaires, The Cardinal Marching Band, Bagpipe performance by Geauga Highlanders, The Usual Suspects Band, K-9 Demos by Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, The University Hospital Pet Pals and the Walnut Hill Cloggers. The Super Parade is Sunday at 2:15 p.m.

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Celebrating another year, the Huntsburg Pumpkin Run traverses a scenic part of the Buckeye Trail. The Pumpkin Run, held Oct. 6, starts at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Grandview Golf Club parking lot.

Entry fee is $15 with a free T-shirt given to the first 50 people who enter. Headwaters Park is a 96-acre reservation located in Claridon and Huntsburg townships. The trail winds alongside the water, over a stream, through fields and woods, offering a peaceful and scenic run. Sponsored by Dr. Bob Evans, Lucas Pest Management Co., Marge’s Smoke Shop Ltd., KT’s Custom Logos, Huntington

Bank, Frank Martuccio Asphalt & Paving, Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic, Inc., Schneiders Saddlery, Chelsea Nau Performing Horses, Fitness Plus, Our Furry Friends and Sages Apples.

Pancake Breakfast

The pancake breakfast is open each day from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. It features all you can eat pancakes and Belgium waffles with sausage, orange juice, real maple syrup and a variety of hot beverages. Fowler Milling Company’s buttermilk and pumpkin pancake mix will be served, as well as Bob Evans Original Sausage Links with natural maple syrup from Huntsburg maple syrup producers.

Adults cost $7, seniors cost $6, children ages 5-12 cost $4, children under 5 are free.

Wanted: Floats for the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Parade

The parade will be held Oct. 6, 2:15 p.m.

The theme: “Celebrating 50 Years.” Contact Michele at 440-636-3368. Award will be given for the best dressed pet in costume, by Schneider Saddlery.

Carved and Decorated Pumpkin Show

Entries should be brought to the Huntsburg Center Pavilion on Oct. 5 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. All entries must remain until 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 6. The categories are as follows: • Adult Carved Pumpkin (ages 13 and up); • Adult Decorated Pumpkin (ages 13 and up); • Youth Carved Pumpkin (ages 12 and under); • Youth Decorated Pumpkin (ages 12 and under); • Scarecrows: Standing, sitting, straw, wood or newspaper – anything goes (Head need not be pumpkin); • Totem Poles: Five or more pumpkins, squash or gourds.

Baking Contest

Register Oct. 5 by 8 a.m. at the town hall.

Judging will be held at 10 a.m. All entries must contain pumpkin as one of the ingredients. Categories are: Under 13, Anything Pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie. Bakers 13 and older may enter traditional pumpkin pies, cakes, breads and other items. Non-traditional pumpkin pies will be entered in the other category.

Tot King & Queen Contest

Ages 4-6 may register in the town hall Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Call Jeannette at 440-6365354.

Giant Pumpkin Show

Register and weigh in on Oct. 3 between 6-8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Center Pavilion.

Call Jerry at 440-636-5145.

• Largest Pumpkin – Cash award, judged on natural weight; • Natural Field Pumpkin – judged on largest size; • Largest Zucchini – judged on natural weight; • Largest Potato - judged on natural weight; • Largest Sunflower – judged on width of head.

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once the County Fairgrounds was permanently established there.

The Fairgrounds today still houses several buildings that date back to the nineteenth century, including the Domestic Arts Hall (built 1856, rebuilt 1889) and Flower Hall (built 1890), both of which are listed (since 1979) in the National Register of Historic Places, plus a replica of the original Small Grandstand (circa 1892, rebuilt in 1997) and a section of the old C & E Interurban railway station which now serves as the Fair’s Administration building.

Since its inception in that late autumn of 1823, The Great Geauga County Fair has been held continuously each year (a somewhat remarkable feat in itself) despite multiple national conflicts, including the Civil War, Spanish American War, two World Wars, the Great Depression, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and various droughts and hardships other significant periods and events in America’s history - and it flourishes to this day.

Each year some quarter million people of all ages from throughout the Northeastern Ohio region and beyond flock to the Burton Fairgrounds, in the heart of Geauga County’s scenic Amish and maple syrup country to enjoy the more than 12,000 exhibits, animals, rides, food, music, entertainment and special attractions which are featured, as billed in the Fair’s motto “Something for Everyone Since 1823”.

While many of the early Ohio agricultural societies in the 1800s started up several times or later disbanded, The Fair’s sponsor, The Geauga County Agricultural Society, (Manufacturing was dropped from the title when it was reorganized during the 1800s), a non-profit group, still endures uninterrupt-

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Classic Car Show

Rain or shine, bring your favorite classic automobile Oct. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. behind Huntsburg Elementary School. People’s choice trophy will be awarded, as well as driver’s trophy and kid’s pic trophy each day and a cash prize. A participation plaque will also be given for the first 20 cars that arrive each day. There will be no admission fee.

Pumpkin Queen Contest

Contest is for high school girls in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades in all Geauga County schools. Please call Diane Hunt at 440-552-4264 by Sept. 29. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen.

Junior Queen Contest

Contest for middle school girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades attending any Geauga County school. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen. To register, call Jessica Jackson 440-636-3172 by Sept, 29.

Archery Shoot

Geauga Bowmen supports the National Archery in the Schools Program, and partners with various Boy Scouts of America Troops around Northeast Ohio.

All archery shoots at Geauga Bowmen Archery Club are youth-friendly and beginner-friendly, and equipment is available for use.

The Geauga Bowmen Archery Club was

ed as the oldest existing organization in the county.

The governing Board of Fair Directors represents each of Geauga’s sixteen townships with five directors elected at-large.

Membership is open to any county resident 21 years of age or older. A Junior Fair, initiated in 1938, also is held during the Fair for area youth.

‘Jollifications’ & Eastern Influences Pre-date Fair

The origins and spirit of the Great Geauga County Fair actually date back another twenty-five years to 1798 when the families of the earliest settlers in Burton, the Umberfields, first held a gathering that June. The annual “jollification,” or fair, as it became known, based on the early Fairs of Europe and the East, continued in Geauga County for the next two and a half decades.

This “jollification” drew widespread public interest and participation from area residents, until finally becoming formally organized under the auspices of the county’s newly created agricultural society in 1823, at the urging of prominent farmers and landowners.

Changes Since 1823

During the 1800s and 1900s, the dates for the Geauga County Fair were expanded and moved up to be held earlier in the season in an effort to showcase the year’s harvest, yet avoid Ohio’s sometimes unpredictable late fall weather. Today, The Great Geauga County Fair is now held annually each Labor Day weekend, Thursday through Monday, and is the “grand finale” highlight to Geauga County’s summer fun events. The “Great” in the Fair’s name and seal was officially added in this century to signify the Fair’s seniority standing as the “Great Granddaddy” of Ohio’s county fairs! founded in 1953. Since then, it has been operating its club grounds on approximately 65 acres of rugged wooded terrain perfectly suited for archery. It maintains five unique courses, including a practice range and pavilion.

Visit geaugabowmen.com for more information. The club is at 12525 Sperry Road.

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Eat Healthy at the Fair MetroCreative Fairs, carnivals, rodeos, and roving amusement parks are popular summer attractions. Rides and raffles may attract the majority of revelers, but fairs and carnivals also are great places to enjoy mouth-watering food.

Fried dough, meats on sticks, pretzels, cotton candy, cheesesteaks, and other aromas waft through the air at carnivals. However, fairs have not always been so great for people watching their calories. And while fairs might not be diet-friendly, it’s not impossible to adhere to one’s diet while visiting the fair.

Fill up at home

Prior to heading out to the fair, be sure to eat a filling, healthy breakfast. This will provide ample nutrients and decrease the likelihood that you will overindulge in less healthy fare while at the carnival.

Foods that are comprised of protein and fiber can help you to feel fuller longer. Pack a snack that can provide a boost of energy prior to indulging in any fair foods. Trail mix or a low-calorie protein bar may be enough to tide you over until you leave the fair.

Stay hydrated

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that mild dehydration produces similar symptoms to hunger. If you feel hungry after eating, your body may only need fluids and not food. Therfore, reach for water or a hydrating sports drink (particularly when it is hot outside) as a first step to abating hunger symptoms, especially if you’ve recently eaten.

Choose healthy food vendors

Look for vendors that offer things like yogurt cups, roasted vegetables, lean meats, and fresh fruits. Kabobs that include lean meats that are low in calories can make a great carnival meal. Corn on the cob without gobs of butter also can be a filling snack.

Smart dessert options include fruit smoothies, water ice, frozen yogurt, and even a candied apple, which may be rich in fiber. A small dose of cotton candy, which is just 100 calories per ounce, can offer a sweet fix while you avoid deep-fried concoctions. Keep in mind that cheese curds can set you back 650 calories and a funnel cake 720 calories, according to the YMCA. It can take several miles of traversing the fair to burn all those calories.

Watch portion sizes

If you splurge on a treat or two, consider sharing it with a friend or family member to cut the portion size. A single bite of a calorie-rich food can be enough to satisfy a craving.

If you’re heading to a Renaissance Fair, giant turkey legs may be prime for the picking. Those legs, which may contain as many as 1,140 calories, are well beyond the typical poultry portion size of four ounces. Such food is best shared with others.

Pay attention to beverages

Before you fill up on lemonade or visit the beer tent, remember some beverages contain lots of calories. Weigh your options carefully.

If you want a cold beer, you may need to skip that chocolate-covered banana.

Fair foods are delicious but often high in calories. Smart choices can ensure dining at a fair does not derail your diet.

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2019 GRANDSTAND EVENTS THURSDAY, AUG. 29:

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Lewis & Clark Circus Racing Pigs B&B Magic Show 4 Shows Daily!

KOI Drag Racing 7:00 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $6 Horse Pulls 6:00 p.m. Main Grandstand Chris Higbee FREE Country Music Show 8:00 p.m. Small Grandstand

Demolition Derby 8:30 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $8 Truck and Tractor Pulls 6:30 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $10

Help us capture the “Baked Goods Bandit” Scavenger Hunt Clue sheets available at any clue location, Fair Office, or the Domestic Arts Building

Broken Horn Rodeo 3:00 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $10

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12:00 p.m. p.m.

Geauga Geauga Geauga Learn Learn –Learn a– cooperative a cooperative – a cooperative day day of oflearning day learning of learning forfor Geauga Geauga for Geauga County County County schools. schools. schools.

Chicken Chicken Chicken Flying Flying Flying Contest Contest Contest – Noon – Noon –with Noon with Kristi Kristi withCapel, Kristi Capel, Capel, Fox Fox 8 News 8Fox News 8Anchor News Anchor Anchor in in thethe Small inSmall theGrandstand Small Grandstand Grandstand KOI KOIDrag Drag KOIRacing Drag Racing Racing at at 7:00 7:00 atp.m.

7:00 p.m.in in p.m. thethe Main inMain theGrandstand Main Grandstand Grandstand

Children 6 and Under Get In Grandstand Shows Free!

FAIR SOUVENIRS

8:00 8:00 a.m. a.m.

Fair Fair Poultry Poultry Show ShowShow 8:00 a.m. Jr.Jr. Jr. Fair Poultry

Country Store in the Domestic Arts 8:30 a.m.

Fair Dairy Goat ShowShow 8:30 a.m.

Fair Dairy Show 8:30 a.m. Jr.Jr. Jr. FairGoat Dairy Goat T-shirts, sweatshirts, stuffed animals, Jr.Jr. Fair Horse Fair Jr. Horse FairShow Horse ShowShow notepads and more

The 197TH Great Geauga County Fair LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUG. 29 - SEPT. 2

VISIT WWW.GEAUGAFAIR.COM FOR DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES

9:00 a.m.

Fair Sheep 9:00 a.m.

Fair Sheep ShowShow 9:00 a.m.Jr.Jr. Jr. Fair Show Sheep Jr.Jr. Fair Swine Fair Swine ShowShow Jr. FairShow Swine Open Miniature Horse Show Open Miniature Horse Open Miniature Horse ShowShow 12:00 12:00 p.m. p.m.Chicken Chicken Chicken Flying Flying Contest Contest 12:00 p.m.

Flying Contest Racing Pigs Racing Racing Pigs Pigs 12:30 p.m.

12:30 & BShow Magic 12:30 p.m. p.m.B & BB & Magic BBMagic ShowShow 1:00 p.m.

Show 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.Bubble Bubble Bubble ShowShow Jr.Jr. Fair Garden Produce Show Jr. Fair Garden Produce Fair Garden Produce ShowShow Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration 2:00 p.m.

Pigs 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.Racing Racing Racing Pigs Pigs Bird Show Cockatoos Bird– Show – Cockatoos Bird Show – Cockatoos 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.B & & BShow Magic 2:30 p.m.

BB & Magic BBMagic ShowShow 3:00 p.m.

Show 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.Bubble Bubble Bubble ShowShow Great Geauga Fair Band Great Geauga Fair Band Great Geauga Fair Band Jr.Jr. Fair Rabbit Show Fair Jr. Rabbit Fair Breed Rabbit Breed Breed ShowShow 3:30 p.m. &Lewis Clark 3:30 p.m.

Lewis & Clark CircusCircus 3:30 p.m. Lewis &Circus Clark Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration 4:00 p.m.

Pigs 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. Racing Racing Racing Pigs Pigs Jr.Jr. Fair Pygmy Show Jr. Fair Goat Pygmy Goat Fair Pygmy Goat ShowShow 4:30 p.m.

Show Cockatoos 4:30 p.m. Bird Bird– Show – Cockatoos 4:30 p.m.

Bird Show – Cockatoos BB & Magic BBMagic ShowShow B& & BShow Magic 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Shari Shari Shari Staiduhar Staiduhar – Woodcarving – Woodcarving Demonstration Demonstration 5:30 p.m.

Staiduhar – Woodcarving Demonstration 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Racing Racing Racing Pigs Pigs 6:00 p.m.

Pigs Bubble Bubble ShowShow Bubble Show & Sophia Scarvelli - Variety Madi & Sophia Scarvelli - Variety Madi & Madi Sophia Scarvelli - Variety 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Lewis Lewis & Clark &Circus Clark CircusCircus 6:30 p.m. &Lewis Clark BB & Magic BBMagic ShowShow & BShow Magic B& 6:45 p.m.

6:45 p.m. Flag Flag Drop Flag Drop 6:45 p.m.

Drop 7:00 7:00 p.m. p.m.

7:00 p.m. KOI KOI Drag Drag KOIRacing Drag Racing Racing Jr.Jr. Fair King and Queen Fair Jr. King Fair and King Queen and Coronation Queen Coronation Coronation 7:30 p.m.

Bird Show – Cockatoos 7:30 p.m.

Show Cockatoos 7:30 p.m. Bird Bird– Show – Cockatoos HotHot AirAir Balloon Ascension Balloon Ascension Hot Air Balloon Ascension Shari Shari Staiduhar Shari Staiduhar Staiduhar - Woodcarving - Woodcarving - Woodcarving Demonstration Demonstration Demonstration 8:00 p.m.

Pigs 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. Racing Racing Racing Pigs Pigs Great Geauga Fair Band Great Great Geauga Geauga Fair Band Fair Band

Poultry Barn Poultry Poultry Barn Barn Natural Natural Resources Resources Area Area Natural Resources Area East Show East Show EastRing Show Ring Ring Small Arena Small ArenaArena Small Arena ArenaArena Small Grandstand Small Small Grandstand Grandstand Small Small Grandstand Grandstand Small Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Chester Chester Court Court StageStage Circus Tent Circus Circus Tent Tent Jr.Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Fair Building Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Woodcarver Tent Tent Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Circus Tent Circus Circus Tent Tent Chester Court Stage Chester Chester Court Court StageStage Circus Tent Circus Circus Tent Tent Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Vernon Howard Howard Pavilion Pavilion Rabbit Barn Rabbit Rabbit Barn Barn Circus Tent Circus Tent Tent Circus Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Woodcarver Tent Tent Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Small Arena Small Small ArenaArena Circus Tent Circus Circus Tent Tent Chester Court StageStage Chester Court Stage Chester Court Woodcarver Woodcarver Tent Tent Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Circus Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Jr. Fair Stage Fair Stage Jr.Jr. Fair Stage Circus Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Chester Chester Court Court StageStage Chester Court Stage Main Main Grandstand Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Grandstand Jr.Jr. Fair Stage Fair Jr. Stage Fair Stage Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Circus Main Grandstand Main Main Grandstand Grandstand Woodcarver Woodcarver Woodcarver Tent Tent Tent Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Vernon Howard Howard Pavilion Pavilion

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Saturday, Saturday, August August 31, 31, 2019 Saturday, August 31,2019 2019

Friday, Friday, August Friday, August 30,August 2019 30, 2019 30, 2019

SENIOR SENIOR CITIZEN SENIOR CITIZEN AND CITIZEN VETERANS’ AND VETERANS’ AND VETERANS’ DAY DAY DAY

Apple Apple PiePie Day, Pie Apple Day, Pie Apple Auction Pie Auction at at 1:00 atp.m.

1:00 Apple Day, Apple Pie Auction 1:00 p.m. p.m.

Jr. Jr. FairFair Jr.Livestock Fair Livestock Sale: Support Sale: Support ourour Geauga our Geauga Jr.Jr.Fair Jr. Youth!

Fair Youth!

Livestock Sale: Support Geauga Fair Youth!

Small Animal Small Animal 2:30 p.m.

2:30 inp.m.

Auction in Auction Tent Small Animal 2:30 p.m. in Auction TentTent Large Animal Large Animal 5:00 p.m.

5:00 inp.m.

Arena in Arena (Registration (Registration atatNoon) at Noon) Large Animal 5:00 p.m. in Arena (Registration Noon) Demolition Demolition Derby at Derby 8:30 at p.m.

8:30 in p.m.

Main inGrandstand Main Grandstand Demolition Derby at 8:30 p.m. in Main Grandstand

8:00 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. Donkey Donkey and and Mule and Show Mule Show a.m.

Donkey Mule Show Age 65 andAge Older 65 andAge Older All 65 Veterans and Older AllAdmitted Veterans and AllFree Admitted VeteransFree Admitted Free 8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

Jr. Fair Jr. Horse Fair Show Horse Show 8:30 a.m.

Jr. Fair Horse Show Senior “Hang-Out” Senior “Hang-Out” 9Senior AM - 2“Hang-Out” PM 9 AM - 2 PM 9 AM - 2 PM OpenOpen Rabbit Open Rabbit Show Show Rabbit Show SponsoredSponsored

by Department Sponsored

by Department of Aging

by Department inofthe Aging Vernon inofthe Howard Aging Vernon inPavilion the Howard Vernon Pavilion Howard Pavilion 9:00 a.m.

Open Dairy Cattle Show 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Open Dairy Open Cattle Dairy Show Cattle Show Horse Pulls Horse – Main Pulls Grandstand Horse – Main Pulls Grandstand at– 6:00 Mainp.m.

Grandstand at 6:00 p.m. at 6:00 p.m.

Sheep Show Open Sheep Show OpenOpen Sheep Show Chris Higbee Chris Free Higbee Country Chris Free Higbee Music Country Free Show Music Country - Small Show Music Grandstand - Small Show Grandstand at- Small 8:00 p.m.

Grandstand at 8:00 p.m. at 8:00 p.m. a.m.

Jr. Jr. Fair Small Animal Show 10:0010:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Small Fair Animal Small Animal Show Show Horseshoe Pitching - Open Class Horseshoe Horseshoe Pitching Pitching - Open -Class Open Class m. 8:00 a.m.

Open 8:00Dairy a.m.

Open GoatDairy Show Open GoatDairy ShowGoat Show Small Arena Small Arena Small Arena p.m.

Horse & Pony Fun Show 11:3011:30 p.m.

11:30 p.m. DraftDraft Horse Draft &Horse Pony &Fun Pony Show Fun Show m. 8:30 a.m.

Jr. Fair 8:30Horse a.m.

Show Jr. Fair Horse Show East ShowEast RingShowEast Jr. Fair Horse Show RingShow Ring p.m.

Livestock Buyers Registration 12:0012:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. Livestock Livestock Buyers Buyers Registration Registration Open Haflinger Open Show Haflinger Halter Show Small Grandstand Small Grandstand OpenHalter Haflinger Halter Show Small Grandstand Racing Racing Racing PigsPigsPigs m. 9:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair 9:00Rabbit a.m.

Showmanship Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn Rabbit Barn Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn p.m.

Harness Horse Racing 12:3012:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. Harness Harness Horse Racing Horse Racing Jr. Fair Beef Show Jr.Cattle Fair Beef Cattle Show Arena Arena Jr.Cattle Fair Beef Show Arena B Magic &BB&Magic Show B&B B Show Magic Show Jr. Fair Dairy Show Jr. Cattle Fair Dairy Cattle Show Arena Arena Jr. Cattle Fair Dairy Show Arena Bubble Show Bubble Bubble Show Show Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship Auction Tent Auction1:00 Tent1:00 Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship Auction Tent p.m.

Apple PiePie Auction p.m.

1:00 p.m. Apple Pie Apple Auction Auction Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Open DraftOpen HorseDraft Halter Open Show Draft Horse Halter Show Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Horse Halter Show Small Grandstand ShariShari Staiduhar Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving - Woodcarving Demonstration Demonstration Lewis & Clark Circus Noon12:00 Noon Racing 12:00Pigs Noon Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Lewis &Lewis Clark &Circus Clark Circus 1:30 p.m.

GEAR Show - Robotic Demonstration Chardon BandPolka Band Jr. Fair Stage Chardon Polka BandPolka Chardon Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair 1:30 Stage p.m.

1:30 p.m. GEAR Show GEAR - Show Robotic - Robotic Demonstration Demonstration Show – Cockatoos .m.12:30 p.m.

B &12:30 B Magic p.m.

B &Show B Magic Show Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Bird Bird B &Show B Magic Chester Court Stage Show Bird –Show Cockatoos – Cockatoos p.m.

Racing Pigs Bubble Show Bubble Show Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Bubble Show 2:00 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Racing Racing Pigs Pigs Marschmellow Squares – Square Dancing m. 1:00 p.m.

Open 1:00 Beef p.m.

CattleBeef Show Open Cattle Show Arena Arena Open CattleBeef Show Arena Marschmellow Marschmellow SquaresSquares – Square – Square DancingDancing Horseshoe Pitching - Blind Draw Doubles Shari Staiduhar Woodcarving Shari -Staiduhar Demonstration - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Shari -Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Horseshoe Horseshoe PitchingPitching - Blind Draw - BlindDoubles Draw Doubles 2:30 p.m.

Jr. Fair Small Animal Livestock Sale Lewis & Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Lewis & Clark Circus 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. Jr. FairJr. Small FairAnimal Small Animal Livestock Livestock Sale Sale B & B Magic Show m. 1:30 p.m.

Bird1:30 Show p.m.

– Cockatoos Show – Cockatoos Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Bird Show Bird – Cockatoos B&B Magic B & B Show Magic Show Bubble Show m. 2:00 p.m.

Racing 2:00 Pigs p.m.

Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Bubble Bubble Show Show 3:00 p.m.

Great Geauga Fair Band m. 2:30 p.m.

B &2:30 B Magic p.m.

B &Show B Magic Show Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage B &Show B Magic Chester Court Stage 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. GreatLewis Geauga Great Geauga FairCircus Band Fair Band & Clark Lewis &Lewis Clark&Circus Clark Circus Bubble Show Bubble Show Bubble Show Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent 3:30 p.m.

Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration GreatFair Geauga Band Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion m. 3:00 p.m.

Great 3:00 Geauga p.m.

Band GreatFair Geauga Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Howard Pavilion 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. ShariRacing Staiduhar ShariPigs Staiduhar - Woodcarving - Woodcarving Demonstration Demonstration 4:00 p.m.

Lewis & Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Lewis & Clark Circus 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. Racing Racing Pigs Pigs Marschmellow Squares – Square Dancing m. 3:30 p.m.

Shari 3:30 Staiduhar p.m.

Woodcarving Shari -Staiduhar Demonstration - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Shari -Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Marschmellow Marschmellow SquaresSquares – Square – Square DancingDancing Swamp Rattlers Swamp Rattlers m. 4:00 p.m.

Racing 4:00Pigs p.m.

Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage JoeSwamp Lexso’sRattlers One Man Band Lexso’s One Show Man One Band Man Band Ron(Variety) Papaleo Jr. Fair Stage Ron Papaleo Ron(Variety) Papaleo (Variety) Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage 4:30 p.m. Joe Lexso’s B &Joe B Magic 4:30 5:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. B & B Magic B Show & B Show Magic Show Take II Take II Take II Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent p.m.

Bird – Cockatoos 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. Bird Jr. Show Bird Cockatoos –Animal Cockatoos Fair–Show Large Livestock Sale B &Show B Magic Chester Court Stage m. 4:30 p.m.

B &4:30 B Magic p.m.

B &Show B Magic Show Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Jr. Large Fair Animal Large Livestock Livestock SaleDemonstration Sale 5:30 p.m.

Shari Staiduhar - Animal Woodcarving Bird Show Bird – Cockatoos m. 5:00 p.m.

Bird5:00 Show p.m.

– Cockatoos Show – Cockatoos Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent 5:30 p.m. ShariJoe Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Staiduhar -One Woodcarving Lexso’s Man BandDemonstration Shari -Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent 5:30 p.m. m. 5:30 p.m.

Shari 5:30 Staiduhar p.m.

Woodcarving Shari -Staiduhar Demonstration - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Joe Lexso’s One Man One Band Man Band 6:00 p.m. Joe Lexso’s Firemen’s Water Battle (Ladies Barbershop Quartet) Quartet) Jr. Fair Stage Chordials Chordials (Ladies Barbershop Chordials Quartet) (Ladies Barbershop Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. Firemen’s Firemen’s Water Water Battle Racing Pigs Battle Take II Take II Take II Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Racing Pigs Pigs FortRacing Huntsburg m. 6:00 p.m.

Horse 6:00Pulling p.m.

Contest Horse Pulling Contest Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Horse Pulling Contest Main Grandstand 6:30 p.m. Fort BHuntsburg &Fort B Magic Show Huntsburg Racing Pigs Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage p.m.

Hot 6:30 7:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. B & B Magic BAir & BBalloon Show MagicAscension Show HorseshoeHorseshoe Pitching “Bring Horseshoe Your“Bring Own Pitching Partner” “Bring Own Partner” HorseshoeHorseshoe Court Horseshoe Pitching Your Own Your Partner” Court 7:00 Court Great Geauga Fair Ascension Band p.m.

7:00 p.m. Hot Air Hot Balloon Air Balloon Ascension Flag Drop Flag Drop Flag Drop Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand GreatBubble Geauga GreatShow Geauga Fair Band Fair Band B &Show B Magic Chester Court Stage m. 6:30 p.m.

B &6:30 B Magic p.m.

B &Show B Magic Show Chester Court Stage Chester Court Bubble Show Show 7:30Stage p.m. Bubble Lewis & Clark Circus Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand m. 7:00 p.m.

Hot7:00 Air Balloon p.m.

Ascension Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Pony Pulling Contest 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Lewis &Lewis Clark &Circus Clark Circus Championship Ranch Sorting RingShow Ring Championship RanchChampionship Sorting Ranch Sorting East ShowEast RingShowEast Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration PonyShari Pulling Pony Pulling Contest-Contest GreatFair Geauga Band Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion Great Geauga Band GreatFair Geauga Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Howard 7:45 Pavilion p.m. ShariFlag DropStaiduhar Staiduhar Shari - Woodcarving - Woodcarving Demonstration Demonstration Bubble Show Bubble Show Bubble Show Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent p.m.

7:45 8:00 p.m.

7:45 p.m. FlagRacing Drop Flag Pigs Drop m. 7:30 p.m.

Lewis 7:30&p.m.

Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Lewis & Clark Circus FortRacing Huntsburg 8:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. Racing Pigs Pigs Shari Staiduhar Woodcarving Shari -Staiduhar Demonstration - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tentp.m. Fort Demolition Shari -Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent 8:30 Derby Huntsburg Fort Huntsburg BirdDemolition Show – Cockatoos m. 8:00 p.m.

Chris 8:00Higbee p.m.

- Free Chris Country Higbee Music - Free Show Country Music Show Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Chris Higbee - Free Country Music Show Small Grandstand 8:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m. Demolition Derby Derby Racing Pigs Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Stage Racing Pigs Troy Trail Stage Bird Show Bird–Show Cockatoos – Cockatoos m. 8:30 p.m.

Bird8:30 Show p.m.

– Cockatoos Show – Cockatoos Circus TentCircus TentCircus Tent Bird Show Bird – Cockatoos

Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Small Grandstand East Show East Ring Show East Show Ring Ring Rabbit Rabbit Barn Rabbit Barn Barn ArenaArena Arena Small ArenaArena Small Arena Small Fair Building Jr.Jr. Fair Jr. Building Fair Building Horseshoe Courts Horseshoe Horseshoe Courts Courts Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Small Grandstand ArenaArena Arena Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Chester Court StageStage Chester Chester Court Stage Court Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Circus Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Vernon Howard Howard Pavilion Pavilion Woodcarver Tent Tent Woodcarver Woodcarver Tent Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Circus Jr. Fair Building Jr. FairJr. Building Fair Building Circus Tent Tent Circus Tent Circus Troy Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Bill Plants Pavilion Bill Plants Bill Pavilion Plants Pavilion Horseshoe Courts Horseshoe Horseshoe Courts Courts Auction Tent AuctionAuction Tent Tent Chester Court Stage Chester Chester Court Stage Court Stage Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Vernon Howard PavilionPavilion Circus Tent Howard Circus Tent Circus Tent Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Tent Troy Woodcarver Trail Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Bill Plants Pavilion BillJr.Plants BillStage Pavilion Plants Pavilion Fair Jr.Circus FairJr. Stage Fair Stage Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Chester Court Stage Chester Chester Court Court Stage Circus Tent Stage Circus Circus Tent ArenaTent Arena Arena Tent Woodcarver Woodcarver Woodcarver Circus TentTent Tent Circus Circus Tent MainTent Grandstand Main Main Grandstand TroyGrandstand Trail Stage Troy Troy Stage Trail Stage Jr. Trail Fair Stage CourtStage Stage Jr.Chester FairJr. Stage Fair MainChester Grandstand Chester Court Stage Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Circus Tent Howard Vernon Vernon Howard PavilionPavilion Circus Tent Circus Circus Tent Tent SmallTent Grandstand Circus Circus Tent Woodcarver Tent Small Grandstand Small Grandstand MainWoodcarver Grandstand Woodcarver Tent Tent TroyGrandstand Trail Stage Main Main Grandstand Jr. Fair Stage Troy Trail Troy Stage Trail Stage Grandstand Jr.Main FairJr. Stage Fair Stage Circus TentGrandstand Main Grandstand Main Circus Tent Circus Tent

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Band-O-Rama: HighBand-O-Rama: School Bands School Perform Marching at 1:30 Bands p.m.

Perform in Main at in Main Grandstand Band-O-Rama: HighMarching SchoolHigh Marching Bands Perform at 1:30 p.m.Grandstand in 1:30 Mainp.m.

Grandstand Truck and Tractor Truckatand 6:30Tractor p.m. in Pulls Main at in Main Grandstand Truck and Pulls Tractor Pulls at 6:30 p.m.Grandstand in 6:30 Mainp.m.

Grandstand Rooster Rooster Crowing Crowing at 4:00 Rooster p.m.

Crowing in Small Arena 4:00 p.m. in Small by Darrel Arena Hosted

by Darrel Cubbison at 4:00 p.m. at in SmallHosted Arena Hosted byCubbison Darrel Cubbison

. a.m.Open 8:30Western a.m.

HorseOpen Show Western 8:30 Open Western Horse ShowHorse Show . a.m.Pony 9:00Show, a.m.

Horse Pony Pony Hitch Draft Show Horse Pony Hitch Show 9:00 PonyDraft Show, Draft& Show, Horse & Pony Hitch&Show m.

10:00 Worship a.m.

Service Service Worship Service 10:00 a.m.Worship Entries for the Anyone Entries Can Bake for Can theContest Anyone Can Bake Contest Entries for the Anyone Bake Contest Horseshoe Pitching Pitching -Horseshoe Class D- Class Pitching Horseshoe D - Class D oon Wayne 12:00Joseph Noon Band Wayne - Variety Band - Variety 12:00 Noon Wayne Joseph BandJoseph - Variety Legacy Band Legacy BandLegacy Band Racing Pigs Racing PigsRacing Pigs Geauga Geauga K-9 K-9Geauga K-9 m.

B Magic & B Magic Show 12:30 p.m.B &12:30 Bp.m. & BShow MagicBShow Bubble Show Bubble ShowBubble Show . p.m.Results 1:00 p.m. from the from Anyone Results from BakeCan theContest Anyone Can Bake Contest 1:00 Results the Can Anyone Bake Contest Shari Staiduhar – Woodcarving Shari– Staiduhar Demonstration – Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Lewis & Lewis Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus & Clark Circus . p.m.Flag 1:15 Drop/ p.m.

Anthem Flag Madi Drop/ Scarvelli Anthem

by Madi Scarvelli 1:15 Flag Drop/ by Anthem by Madi Scarvelli m.1:30 p.m.Band-O-Rama 1:30 p.m.

Band-O-Rama Band-O-Rama . p.m.Racing 2:00 p.m.

Pigs 2:00 Racing PigsRacing Pigs Legacy Band Legacy BandLegacy Band Wayne &Wayne Joseph&Band Wayne - Variety & Joseph Band - Variety Joseph Band - Variety Horseshoe Pitching Pitching -Horseshoe Class B- Class Pitching Horseshoe B - Class B . p.m.B &2:30 B Magic p.m. & B Magic Show 2:30 B & BShow MagicBShow m.3:00 p.m.Diaper 3:00 Dash p.m.

Diaper DashDiaper Dash Great Geauga Fair Band Great Great Geauga FairGeauga Band Fair Band . p.m.Shari 3:30Staiduhar p.m.

– Woodcarving Shari– Staiduhar Demonstration – Woodcarving Demonstration 3:30 Shari Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration Bubble Show Bubble ShowBubble Show m.4:00 p.m.Rooster 4:00 p.m.

CrowingCrowing Contest Rooster Crowing Contest Rooster Contest Firemen’s Water Battle Firemen’s Firemen’s Water BattleWater Battle Walnut Hill Cloggers Walnut Hill Cloggers Walnut Hill Cloggers Jr. Fair Dog Show Fair Dog Show Jr. Fair Dog Jr. Show Racing Pigs Racing PigsRacing Pigs Lewis & Lewis Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus & Clark Circus . p.m.B &4:30 B Magic p.m. & B Magic Show 4:30 B & BShow MagicBShow . p.m.Tom 5:00 Todd p.m.

5:00 Tom Todd Tom Todd . p.m.Shari 5:30Staiduhar p.m.

– Woodcarving Shari– Staiduhar Demonstration – Woodcarving Demonstration 5:30 Shari Staiduhar Woodcarving Demonstration MidnightMidnight Band Band Midnight Band . p.m.Racing 6:00 p.m.

Pigs 6:00 Racing PigsRacing Pigs m.6:30 p.m.Truck 6:30and p.m.

Tractor Truck and Truck and Pull Tractor PullTractor Pull Flag Drop/Anthem byFlag MadiDrop/Anthem Scarvelli

by Madi Scarvelli Flag Drop/Anthem by Madi Scarvelli B & B Magic & B Magic Show B & BShow MagicBShow Bird Show – Cockatoos Show – Cockatoos Bird Show –Bird Cockatoos . p.m.Hot7:00 Air Balloon p.m.

HotAscension Air Balloon Ascension 7:00 Hot Air Ascension Balloon Great Geauga Fair Band Great Great Geauga FairGeauga Band Fair Band Tom Todd Tom Todd Tom Todd . p.m.Geauga 7:30 p.m.

County Fair Geauga Horse County Fair Horse Challenge 7:30 Geauga County FairChallenge Horse Challenge Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Shari- Woodcarving Staiduhar Demonstration - Woodcarving Demonstration Shari Staiduhar Demonstration . p.m.Racing 8:00 p.m.

Pigs 8:00 Racing PigsRacing Pigs Bubble Show Bubble ShowBubble Show Family Dog Family Dog Family Dog . p.m.Lewis 8:30&p.m.

Clark Circus Lewis & Clark Circus 8:30 Lewis & Clark Circus . p.m.Bird 9:30 Show p.m.

– Cockatoos Show – Cockatoos 9:30 Bird Show –Bird Cockatoos

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Monday, September 2, 2019

LABOR DAY – FAMILY DAY Discount Ride Bands: All-day ride bands for $10 Frog Jumping Contest – 3:00 p.m. in the Arena Broken Horn Rodeo at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Grandstand

East Show Ring East Show Ring East Show Ring Small Grandstand Small Grandstand 8:30 a.m. Open English Horse Show Small Grandstand 9:00 a.m. Pony Show, Draft Horse and Pony Hitch Show Jr. Fair Pavilion Jr. Fair Pavilion Jr. Fair Pavilion 10:00 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching - Class C Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Horseshoe Courts Courts Horseshoe Courts 11:00 a.m. Jr. Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes Horseshoe Main Grandstand Main Grandstand 12:00 p.m. Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Main Grandstand Racing Pigs Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage 12:30 p.m. B & B Magic Show Troy TrailTroy Stage Troy Trail Stage Trail Stage All Animal Costume Class B West Side of Floral Hall West West Side of FloralSide Hallof Floral Hall Bubble Show Chester Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Court Stage 1:00 p.m.

Buckeye Pedal Pulls – Kiddie Tractor Pullers Contest Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Lewis & Clark Circus Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent 1:30 p.m. Great Geauga Fair Band Woodcarver Tent All Animal Costume Class A Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Main Grandstand Main Grandstand 2:00 p.m. Bird Show – Cockatoos Main Grandstand Jr. Fair Style Show Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Racing Pigs Troy TrailTroy Stage Troy Trail Stage Trail Stage Horseshoe Pitching - Class A Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage 2:30 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Walnut Hill Cloggers Horseshoe Courts Courts Horseshoe Courts Horseshoe 2:45 p.m. Flag Drop Chester Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Court Stage 3:00 p.m. Broken Horn Rodeo Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Jr. Fair Building Frog Jumping Contest Vernon Howard Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Pavilion Howard Pavilion 3:30 p.m. Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent 4:00 p.m. Racing Pigs Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent 4:30 p.m. B & B Magic Show Small Arena Small Arena Small Arena Great Geauga Fair Band Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand 5:00 p.m. Bubble Show Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage 5:30 p.m. Lewis & Clark Circus Arena Arena Arena Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Troy TrailTroy Stage Troy Trail Stage Trail Stage 6:00 p.m. Racing Pigs Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent 6:30 p.m. Bird Show – Cockatoos Chester Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Court Stage7:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Ascension Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent 8:00 p.m. Livestock Released Woodcarver Tent Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Exhibits Released Troy TrailTroy Trail Troy Trail Open Show Exhibits Released Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Chester Chester Court Stage Chester Court Stage Court Stage Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Vernon Howard Vernon Howard Pavilion Vernon Pavilion Howard Pavilion Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Woodcarver Tent Troy TrailTroy Stage Troy Trail Stage Trail Stage Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Jr. Fair Stage Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent Circus Tent

East Show Ring Small Grandstand Horseshoe Courts Arena Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Building Circus Tent Bill Plants Pavilion Circus Tent Vernon Howard Pavilion Arena Circus Tent Jr. Fair Building Troy Trail Stage Horseshoe Courts Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Stage Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Arena Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Circus Tent Circus Tent Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Circus Tent Main Grandstand Woodcarver Tent

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The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds General Parking

Burton Blvd.

Parkman Parkway

General Parking

Troy Trail

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Chester Court

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Sheep Barn

Bill Plants Pavilion

Main Grandstand

Poultry Barn

Small Grandstand & Show Ring

East Show Ring

Hospitality Pavilion

Rabbit Barn

Vernon Howard Pavilion

Jr. Fair Stage

Midway Stage

Ride Area

Wayne Luoma Horseshoe Courts

Parkman Parkway

Farm Produce

Boy Scouts of America

Parkman Parkway

34 Jr. Fair Horse Barn

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Cook Street

Agricultural Building

Sugar House Soil & Water

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Coon Dogs

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Bicentennial Building Sheriff’s Office

Farm Bureau

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Troy Trail

Troy Trail

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Troy Trail Stage

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For details and activities visit www.geaugafair.com

Burton Blvd.

Burton Blvd.

Burton Blvd.

North Cheshire Street - Claridon-Troy Road

The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds

Kent State Parking Lot

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