The 30 percent grandstand capacity is “going to be tough,” he said. Unlike prior fairs, nobody could stay overnight. There were only six food trailers at the 2020 event. Only their immediate family could watch their judging. Last year, children who exhibited animals could only come in the day of their particular show and had to go back home. Last year’s event “was very disappointing, and the fair was basically a ghost town,” Turner said. People also will be allowed to ride the rides and tour the barns, although there will be one-way traffic for people walking through the barns. Put it that way.”Īll the events aren’t set up yet, but the fair intends to have all the nightly events, including the tractor pull, demolition derby and rodeo. And they’re telling us that by the time our fair gets here, that a lot of the things may change.
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“So it is better, and we are going forward with a full fair this year. “Last year, all we could do was the junior fair,” he said. Unlike the 2020 edition of the event that has been operating since 1851, the fair will allow the general public to come in, will have rides, and include food concessions.ĭeWine was to announce state restrictions on county fairs on Friday, but his office gave Turner and other fair leaders statewide advance notice of what they would be. That’s lower than was allowed last year for the derby, but Turner hopes those state restrictions will loosen by the time Butler County’s July 25-31 event arrives, as more people are vaccinated and if disease rates continue to drop, The Journal-News reported. Mike DeWine is recommending that fair events, including the very popular demolition derby, be limited to 30 percent grandstand capacity. Note: Grandstand events may charge entry fees above regular fair entry.ħ-10 p.m.BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio - A year after the Butler County Fair was “a ghost town” because of the coronavirus pandemic, “we will be having a full fair, but the social distancing, the masks, the hand-sanitizing” will be happening, said fair President Doug Turner.
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Other: Seniors and veterans get in free on Wednesday Where: Butler County Fairgrounds on Fair Avenue in HamiltonĬost: $9 for adults, $4 for children with a paying adult Check for photo galleries, videos and articles. The Journal-News will be at the fairgrounds every day to bring our readers coverage of the activities. Thunderstorms are also predicted for Wednesday and Thursday with highs also in the low- to high-80s on both days. Morning storms are expected Tuesday, when the high is 84 degrees and the low is 68 degrees. Scattered storms are expected Monday with a high of 85 and low of 68. Today's high temperature is predicted to reach 95 degrees with a low of 73 degrees. It will be very hot and humid as the Butler County Fair opens. On Friday, there will be a lamb tasting and on Saturday the presentations are "Gardening 101."Įach day the Farm Zone has center aisle interactive activities and displays on a variety of topics.Īs with every Butler County Fair, the grounds will host multiple vendors and nonprofit booths, games, rides and animals on display. Wednesday will include stream adaptation activities and Thursday has 4-H/FCS cooking demonstrations. Tuesday includes presentations on canner testing and sun and water safety.
On Monday there are Hueston Woods presentations. Today there is a cabbage contest, bee presentations and more. The Farm Zone Agricultural Educational Exhibit will be open 11 a.m. In addition, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, USDA Farm Service Agency, Butler County Farm Bureau and various departments of the OSU, Butler County will also have permanent booths set up all week. To continue with pandemic safety, there will be more than 100 hand-sanitizing stations at the fairgrounds.Įach day of the week, the Farm Zone Agricultural Educational Exhibit will have a different theme showcasing local organizations, such as the Butler County Farm Bureau, OSUE, Butler County and Butler County Soil and Water Conservation, with related presentations and interactive activities.
"We also have a couple new food vendors this year."Īttendance at this year's fair is expected to be similar to previous years, except for 2020 when the pandemic greatly hindered the event. "Every year, they change the rides and put new ones and different ones in," Turner said. Fairgoers can also enjoy different rides and try new foods while cherishing the fair's timeless energy.
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