Celebrate the Marion County Fair with Farm Bureau

Join the Marion County Farm Bureau at the fair from June 28 through July 4! As a proud Gold Sponsor, Junior Fair Dairy Department Sponsor, and Harness Racing Award Blanket Sponsor, we are thrilled to host a variety of exciting events this year.

Check out our sponsored activities and learn how you can get involved below!

🐄 Stall Signs for Exhibitors

The Marion County Farm Bureau is sponsoring stall signs for Farm Bureau member fair exhibitors, which grants access to exclusive add-on money for your project.

  • Deadline: Reserve your sign by June 8.
  • How to Register: Secure yours online or by calling the office at 419-747-7488.
  • Pick up: Signs need to be picked up on June 27 and displayed for the entire fair week.

🎨 Feed Sack Decorating Contest

Show off your creativity in this year’s competition! Grab a feed sack and decorate it with an agriculture-related twist, inspired by the fair’s official 2026 theme: Party in the USA!

  • Pick-up: Collect your blank feed sack after 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Junior Fair Board Office.
  • Judging: Friday, July 3, at 2 p.m. in Evers Arena.
  • Divisions: * Individual: 8 years old & under, 9–10, 11–13, 14–15, 16–18, and 19 years old & older.
    • Teams: Two or more people (any age combination).
  • Prizes: Cash prizes for individual winners and milkshake tickets for team winners! Winners will be announced right before the Barnyard Olympics.

🏅 Barnyard Olympics

Ready for some action? Bring your team and take on our fun-filled obstacle course!

  • When & Where: Friday, July 3, at 3 p.m. in Evers Arena.
  • Registration: Check-in begins at 2 p.m. to pick up your team’s numbered tags.
  • Perk: Every single participant walks away with a free milkshake voucher to the 4-H Milkshake Stand!

Come out, support our youth, and join in on all the fun happening at this year’s Marion County Fair!

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