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Area businesses selling 2013 fair tickets

VW County Fair news

The long-standing tradition of local stores and businesses assisting with the sale of season tickets for the annual Van Wert County Fair continues this year. Many individuals and families have purchased their season fair tickets from a favorite store, restaurant or business for many years.

Local businessman Brett Thatcher of Thatcher Insurance Agency has been purchasing his annual county fair season tickets from The Sportsman for many years. It is a family tradition started by his father, Harvey Thatcher. Cindy Dawson of The Sportsman prepares Thatcher’s tickets for the 157th Van Wert County Fair after his recent visit for a quick lunch. (photo submitted)
Local businessman Brett Thatcher of Thatcher Insurance Agency has been purchasing his annual county fair season tickets from The Sportsman for many years. It is a family tradition started by his father, Harvey Thatcher. Cindy Dawson of The Sportsman prepares Thatcher’s tickets for the 157th Van Wert County Fair after his recent visit for a quick lunch. (photo submitted)

For the convenience of local residents there is an expanded listing of locations to obtain tickets this year. Twenty-four locations are now available in Van Wert County, Rockford and Spencerville. The Van Wert County Fairgrounds office also sells season tickets as well as membership tickets and all Grandstand event tickets.

The Van Wert County Fair begins on Wednesday, August 28 and continues through Monday, September 2. The season ticket for all six days of the fair remain at $18, or $3 per day entry. Only season tickets (non-voting) are sold by local businesses. Membership tickets (voting privileges) must be purchased at the Fairgrounds office. Sale of membership tickets ends Tuesday, August 27, at 5 p.m. The sale of season tickets will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, the first day of the fair.

Season tickets are for all fair-goers age 9 years and older. Children age 8 and younger are always free to enter the fair. The season ticket saves $10 over six days.  Daily admittance to the 2013 fair has been reduced to $5 daily. Kids Day, Thursday, August 29, has gate entry of only $3 for everyone, with age 8 and younger admitted free. Veterans and seniors age 60 years and over are admitted free on Veterans and Senior Day, Friday, August 30.

The following local businesses will be selling 2013 Van Wert County Fair season tickets:

Van Wert

  • Century Trading, 419.238.5232
  • Chamber of Commerce, 419.238.4390
  • Collins Fine Foods, 419.238.0079
  • Derry’s Health Mart, 419.238.1318
  • Flat Lands Supply, 419.238.1233
  • Kennedy-Kuhn, 419.238.1299
  • Partee Shop, 419.238.9951
  • The Sportsman, 419.203.1883
  • Tyler’s Short Stop, 419.238.1995
  • Van Wert Party Mart (Shell Station), 419.238.1418
  • Van Wert Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 419.238.9378

County Locations

  • Hall Lumber in Convoy, 419.749.2119
  • Delphos Discount Drugs in Delphos, 419.692.3784
  • United Equity in Delphos and Spencerville, 419.692.0811
  • Mercer Landmark in Glenmore, 419.495.2548
  • Hemker Grain Inc. in Jonestown, 419.667.3055
  • Huggy Bear Campground near Middle Point, 419.968.2211
  • Ramblers Roost near Middle Point, 419.968.2209
  • Ohio City Express in Ohio City, 419.965.9393
  • TJ’s Grocerette in Rockford, 419.363.2961
  • Scott Variety Store in Scott, 419.622.3014
  • Becky’s Village Restaurant in Willshire, 419-495-2013
  • Wrenco Trophy in Wren, 419.495.2478

The fair office is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Contact the Fair office at 419.238.9270, by email at vwfair @ bright.net or access the fair’s website at www.vanwertcountyfair.com.

POSTED: 08/13/13 at 6:24 am. FILED UNDER: News