Fair officials announce Triple Play events

VW County Fair information

Summer isn’t over until after the fair! The last Saturday of summer, August 30, come out to the Van Wert County Fair and catch the Triple Play in the Grandstand.  For just $5 after paid admission into the fair, fairgoers can enjoy a calf scramble, balloon glow, and Country duo Emerald Blue.

The Calf, Pig, and Sheep Scramble starts at 7:30 p.m. and requires pre-entry and signed waiver (by a parent) prior to the event.  Entry is limited to the first 36 participants per age group. The sheep scramble is open to residents ages 7-10, pig scramble ages 11-14, and the calf scramble is for ages 15-18.  The entry fee is $3, with prizes for first and second places, and individual heat winners.

The balloon glow will happen at dusk.  Balloon rides are still available to the public throughout the fair at various launches and tethered events; contact the fair office 419.238.9270 to book a balloon ride today!

Rounding out the Triple Play, Nashville, Tennessee, lends Country duo Emerald Blue to the festivities at 9:45 p.m. Chaney DeLong and Bree Stevens are two complementary musical forces who form a dynamic country duo driven by harmony.  The band’s name comes from the girls’ birthstones; DeLong’s emerald green and Stevens’ sapphire blue. Together, it is said, they “offer a formidable blend of soulful, tight-knit harmonies, relatable lyrics, and two passionate performers.”  Their single “You Can’t Hold Me Back” (penned by Jon Nite and Stacy Donahue) can be heard on Youtube or on their website at http://www.emeraldbluemusic.com.