Fair director positions up for election

Van Wert County Fair news

Van Wert County Fair Board director positions representing the cities of Van Wert and Delphos, county villages, and Willshire, Ridge and Harrison townships are to be elected at the 2013 fair by members of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society.

Those who reside in the above areas that want to run for a Fair Board director’s position may obtain a petition at the Van Wert County Fair Office by speaking with Fair Manager Troy Oechsle.
Fairgoers elect Fair Board directors by voting held at the fair office on the last day of the annual event. This year, the fair ends Monday, September 2.

Votes may be cast by those who purchase a fair membership ticket and live in Van Wert County. Membership tickets are purchased in advance of the fair and cost $18. Membership tickets will not be sold after Tuesday, August 27, at 5 p.m.

Membership tickets also provides admittance to the fair for all six days the fair is held. Voting membership tickets are only available at the Fair office or directly from Fair Board directors.

There are 24 retail stores and businesses in Van Wert selling “non-voting” season tickets to the fair. These tickets cost the same but do not carry voting privileges. Season tickets will not be sold after Wednesday, August 28, at 5 p.m.
The Fair office is open weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. The Van Wert County Fair dates are Wednesday, August 28, through Monday, September 2.

For more information, contact the Fair office at 419.238.9270, email vwfair@bright.net or access the fair website at http://vanwertcountyfair.com.