Our fair committee is excitedly planning our 2021 fair. We hope this will be the BEST one ever. For over 70 years our fair has strengthened Wayne and surrounding counties by bringing people together to celebrate agriculture. We have provided a venue for youth and adults to showcase their talents and skills, given our patrons a wide variety of fair foods, and presented a midway with amazing rides.
2021 ``A Fair to Remember``
There may have to be some changes to our schedule of events due to restrictions beyond our control. Please follow us on facebook (Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair) for the very latest. Our plans are to have “A Fair to Remember”
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The ``Do Not Miss This`` List!
Food
Yes! You can’t go to the Fair without feeding your face! There’s everything from burgers to pizza to Italian sausages with peppers and onions to turkey legs and more. Then, there’s desert! Just eat it like it is the meal, if you’d like. Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, Candy Apples, Cotton Candy, and who knows what all else will be the new fad this year.
Exhibit and Educational Buildings
Cruise through the Exhibit and Educational Buildings so you can see all of the winning entries that range from quilts to antiques to artwork to canned foods to photos to bottle collections and much more.
Contests
It just wouldn’t be the Fair without some good old Educational Contests that help our next generations to get involved, learn a few new things, and grow into fine young men and women. See the Math Contest on opening Thursday at 5:30 PM, Queen of the Fair on Friday, October 1 at 8 PM, Carpentry & HOSA Spelling on Monday, October 4 at 5:30 PM, Pie Baking on Tuesday, October 5 at 12 Noon, Senior Citizen Salute on Tuesday, October 5 at 3 PM, Livestock Skillathon on Tuesday, October 5 at 4:30 PM, Auto Mechanics on Tuesday, October 5 at 5:30 PM, Talent Contents on Wednesday, October 6 (Grades K-5) at 4:30 PM and 7 PM, and Thursday, October 7 (Grades 6-12) at 4:30 PM and 7 PM, Cheerleading on Wednesday, October 6 at 5 PM, Tractor Operators on Thursday, October 7 at 4 PM, Masonry and Drafting on Thursday, October 7 at 5:30 PM, and Science on Friday, October 8 at 5:30 PM. In addition, 4-H conducts an “On the Spot” Lego Building Contest opening day at 6:30 PM and a “Spuddy Buddy” Contest Monday, October 4 at 6:30 PM. Both are in the Youth Barn
Live Music and Shows
There is something at the fair for everyone. Do you need a good laugh or think you can’t be hypnotized? Check out Mike Bishop, comedy hypnotist performing daily under the Pavilion. The Kenya Safari Acrobats are back showing unbelievable strength & agility. They are also performing under the Pavilion. Strolling the grounds daily will be the Almost Amazing Rex & Dana. You never know what they will be doing: comedy, magic, or their Blues Brothers Impression. Strolling and NEW this year is Renee Riddle & the Ramblers. This talented performer does a little Country, Blue Grass, and Pop. Also new to us his year is Boon Gallery. Corey Lancaster, a talented chain saw artist, will be carving daily near the White Building. Carved items will be auctioned off the last Saturday.
Demolition Derby
The Demolition Derby is always a crowd favorite. It will be held Saturday, October 9 at 1:00 PM in the Grandstand. You will see drivers smash their cars and try to win trophies and money.
Livestock Shows
Now you’re getting down to the meat of the fair! Don’t miss the Livestock Shows held in the Livestock Shelter located at the south end of the Grandstand area. There will be Hogs on Thursday, September 30 at 6 PM, Goats on Friday, October 1 at 6 PM, Lambs on Saturday, October 2 at Noon, and Beef Heifers on Sunday, October 3 at 1 PM. New this year is a Chicken show. Catch the Chicken Show under the Pavilion on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 PM. The Horse Shows are on Thursday, October 3 starting at 5:30 PM under the livestock shelter
Amusement Rides and Games
Powers Great American Midways has been thrilling its audiences since 1980 with rides that will make your hair stand up. Of course, they have the slower rides for those less adventurous and kiddie rides for the little ones too. And make sure you test your skills and luck on the many games they have to offer. You’ll find the PGAM staff to be a courteous team providing wholesome fun and entertainment.