Wyandot County kicks off 172nd fair

UPPER SANDUSKY — A demolition derby, two sessions of harness racing and a parade will be some of the highlights of the 172nd annual Wyandot County Fair. The event opens Monday and continues through Sept. 16 at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, 10171 Ohio 53 N, Upper Sandusky. The theme is "Country Nights, Carnival Lights." Single-day general admission tickets cost $7, while children 7 and younger will be admitted free. A membership pass with voting access is $25; a nonvoting season pass is $25; and an exhibitor/merchant pass is $25. A youth pass for ages 8-17 is available for $10. Opening day will include a flag ceremony at 9 a.m. Many open class and Junior Fair contests will be judged. A baked goods auction begins at 4 p.m. The Junior Fair King and Queen pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Master's Building, followed by a parade at 6:30 and the Wyandot County high school band show at 7:30. The fair will honor all veterans on Tuesday, with free admission for any veteran showing proof of service. A veterans' luncheon will be held in the Master's Building. Pari-mutuel harness racing begins at 5 p.m. in the grandstand. The Wyandot County high school music show starts at 7 p.m. Senior admission on Wednesday is $3 for individuals ages 62 and older. Senior activities will be held in the Master's Building. Six hours of gospel music will be offered from 1-7 p.m. A second program of harness racing starts at 5 p.m., followed by the calf scramble at 6:30. A concert featuring three Nashville recording stars - Chad Brock, Ashley Barron and Jarrod Turner - will highlight Thursday's activities at the fair. Admission is $20 for general admission and $35 for the VIP section. Tickets are only available online at thewyandotcountyfair.com . Friday's activities include a draft horse show at 1 p.m. and the National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association in the main arena at 4 p.m. A demolition derby program will be held in the grandstands at 7 p.m. for a $10 charge. Highlights on Sept. 16 include the Junior Fair livestock sale beginning at 9 a.m., and a tractor pull in the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Strong Buck Hill will perform a free concert from 9 p.m. to midnight on the north stage. Members of the three-piece acoustic cover band are from Wyandot County.