GIVING TUESDAY 2024 Press release from the Van Wert County Foundation Van Wert County Foundation Celebrates Giving Tuesday with $322,581 Endowed for Local Charitable Organizations [Van Wert, Ohio | December…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will hold its Annual Reorganizational Meeting on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 8:00 am. The meeting will be held in the EMR Meeting Room…

On November 11, 2023, Van Wert County Rotarians and community members gathered in the Junior Fair Building at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds to participate in Rotary Annual Auction (and…

On Saturday, November 11, during our Annual Meeting, several new and returning Directors were sworn into their respective positions. We look forward to this upcoming year. Thank you for all…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has four open Director seats.  There are currently four open seats on the Board of Directors of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society. These…

It’s time for a tailgate! The Van Wert Rotarians cordially invite you to enjoy a Ohio State University football viewing party, dinner and auction held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the 166th Van Wert County Fair. …

Once again we are offering a wonderful line up of Christian music this year at the 167th Van Wert County Fair. This year’s fair begins on Tuesday, Aug 29 and…

CHP Home Care and Hospice is proud to sponsor Senior Citizens’ Day once again at the Van Wert Co Fair on Wednesday, Aug 30.  Fairgoers age 60 and over will…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is announcing available director positions. Petitions are available starting August 1st, 2023 for the following…

Cole Motors, a pickup truck sales & diesel repair shop CCS specializing in Custom Diesel engine swaps based in Berne, Indiana is hosting the 4th Annual Freedom Truck Meet, June…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society proudly announces the Confederate Railroad will be performing at The Grandstand, Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the…

Join us for the 5th Annual Spring Fest held at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds! Spring Fest in an annual event held in early spring to start prepping your beautiful…

In 2021, The Van Wert County Agricultural Society started ground improvements by updating nearly 2,000 feet of fencing along S. Washington Street of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. This project…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society announces continued improvements for the 2023 calendar year. One of the most impactful projects is the complete renovation of the roadways throughout the Fairgrounds. …

Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Van Wert County Fairgrounds on Thursday, April 6, 2023. A…

Calling all food vendors! We want to hear from you! Do you own a food truck business? Are you interested in becoming a food vendor at one of our events?…

Dear Dairy Show Supporters,  As many of us know, the amount of local dairies in Van Wert County has greatly diminished in recent years. Part of our Ag Society’s mission…

Van Wert Live along with Presenting Sponsor, Jim and Mary Pope, announce the 2023 Grandstand Concert featuring two Country headliners rocking the Van Wert stage, The Eli Young Band and Jana…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has received a $50,000 grant from the Cooper Family Foundation. The Cooper Family Foundation works with organizations to provide funds for projects throughout local…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will be hosting the 7th Annual Reverse Raffle on March 25, 2023 at the Junior Fair Building on The Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Doors…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society has received two grants from The Van Wert County Foundation totaling $36,750 from the John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund. The Ag…

Van Wert, Ohio  |  On September 5th, 2022 the Van Wert County Agricultural Society drew the winners for the truck raffle. Prior to the start of the Demo Derby 10…

Van Wert, Ohio  | This year, on December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, a weekend of holiday events will be taking place at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. The 24th annual…

There are currently two open seats on the Board of Directors of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society in Washington Township and the Southern Tier which includes Willshire, Liberty, York…

Van Wert, Ohio  |  The Van Wert County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce their upcoming event in conjunction with two other events happening at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.…

2022 Election of Directors Results RYAN ADAM – HARRISON TWP – 39 VOTES MIKE WORTMAN – UNION TWP – 42 VOTES DALTON SIDLE – VW CO. VILLAGES – 42 VOTES…

Due to circumstances outside of our control, performer Rhett Walker will not be performing at the Van Wert County Fair. Performing in his place Sunday September 4, 2022 at the…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society would like to extend appreciation to the following organizations who have helped with our lawn care this year: A&A Greenhouse Black Swamp Lawncare Girl…

Senior Day line up 10:00- Free coffee and donuts/ Welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance – Ethan Crow, Jr. Fair president 10:05- Why Volunteer? Why fundraising @ CHP is so…

Veteran’s Day at the Van Wert County Fair All veterans and their spouses get in for free on Thursday, September 1st. Activities Begin at 11:00 am at the West Gate…

A wonderful line up of Christian music will be part of the 166th Van Wert County Fair this year.  This year’s fair begins on Tuesday, Aug 30 and you will…

DARE at the Fair 2022 DARE class derby, which runs first on the program, will be open to the first 25 registrants. All entry fees and auction money will go…

The Van Wert County Agricultural Society Board of Directors has decided to postpone indefinitely any Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse racing during the Van Wert County Fair for the foreseeable future. …

Thank you to our sponsors, Statewide, Lee Kinstle and Greve. We started with a truck raffle last year, and ticket sales were low. We extended the drawing to September 5,…

Van Wert, Ohio | The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is announcing available director positions. Petitions are available starting August 1st,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Van Wert County Agricultural Society, the managing organization of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, is pleased to announce the schedule of events for the 166th Van…

On behalf of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society, we welcome you to the 166th Van Wert County Fair, August 30th through September 5, 2022. It has already been a…

BIG NEWS! Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio has officially announced the performer for the 166th Van Wert County Fair Concert at The Grandstand – GIRL NAMED TOM! Starting…

On Saturday November 13th the Van Wert County Fairboard held our annual meeting, at the meeting there were two constitutional amendments that were voted on and passed. The amendments were…

The Proposed Constitutional Amendments and the Open Directors Seat to be filled The Van Wert County Agricultural Society will hold its Annual Reorganizational Meeting on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at…