172nd Annual Lorain County Fair Aug. 21-27, 2017 2 Monday, August 14, 2017 LORAIN COUNTY FAIR 2017 Oberlin News-Tribune Kenny Loggins to headline Lorain County Fair Staff Report Are you ready to hop on the highway to the “Danger Zone”? Guitar legend Kenny Log- gins will open the 172nd Annual Lorain County Fair on Monday, Aug. 21. Loggins has done it all, making himself “a moving target,” he said. From psyche- delic rock to sonic pioneer in the smooth jazz genre, he’s been an enduring artist both solo and as part of the country-rock duo Loggins and Messina. He’s also contributed some of cinema’s most lasting soundtrack songs, includ- ing “I’m Alright” from Cad- dyshack in 1980, the title track for “Footloose” in 1984, “Danger Zone” from “Top Gun” in 1986, and “Nobody’s Fool” from “Caddyshack II” in 1988. Other chart-toppers include “Whenever I Call You Friend,” “This Is It,” and “Heart to Heart.” Early on, he penned four Dustin Lynch went to the top of the Billboard country chart in 2012. songs for the Nitty Gritty Courtesy photos Dirt Band’s “Uncle Charlie” Kenny Loggins can boast some of radio’s biggest hits from the past 40 years, including “Footloose” and “Danny’s Song.” in 1970, including the clas- sic “House at Pooh Corner.” Later, with collaborator Jim still has a passion for explor- as “Where It’s At,” “She Messina, he hit it big with ing the power of music. In Cranks My Tractor,” and “Danny’s Song,” “Angry 2005 and 2009, he teamed up “Cowboys and Angels.” DON’T MISS IT! Eyes,” and “Your Mama Don’t with Messina for the “Sittin’ “It’s crazy what music can Other grandstand entertainment announced for Dance.” In Again” tour. do,” Lynch said. “I’ll do a this year’s fair includes: Twelve of his albums have Taking the stage on the sec- show and have people come • Wednesday, Aug. 23: Truck pull featuring the return of the big gone platinum and beyond ond day of the Lorain County up to me in tears because rigs. during his four decades in Fair will be Dustin Lynch, a they are getting to share a • Thursday, Aug. 24: Horse pull. • Friday, Aug. 25: Friday Night Spectacular with the NTPA Grand the business. Through the young Tennessean who’s been story about how my songs years, he’s worked with some National Pull. called “the heir to George have affected their life. That’s • Saturday, Aug. 26: Combine demolition derby plus truck derby. of music’s biggest names, Strait’s throne.” so inspiring. I know now • Sunday, Aug. 27: Demolition derby. including Stevie Nicks, Steve His 2012 self-titled album that a song can really affect For more information on ticket pricing and availability, visit www. Perry, and Michael McDon- hit number one on Billboard’s someone’s life and that’s what loraincountyfair.com. ald. Top Country Albums chart. makes me want to keep doing The lifetime singer-songwriter Lynch is known for hits such the best I can do.” 2017 FAIR SCHEDULE Saturday, Aug. 19 Tuesday, Aug. 22 ship judging — Show Barn 4 • 7 p.m.: Combine derby and pick-up • 11 a.m.: 4-H Cloverbud show and • 8 a.m.: Gates open • 9 a.m.: Pony pull — Grandstand truck derby tell — Barn 9 • 8 a.m.: Open class rabbit and cavy • 9 a.m.: 4-H open mini-horse fun • Noon: 4-H products and still life judging — Barn 39 show — Ring A Sunday, Aug. 27 judging • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair cat judging • 9-11 a.m.: County fair kids fun • 7:30 a.m.: Catholic Mass — Pavil- • 4:15 p.m.: Wine judging — Rabbit Show Area, Barn 15 show — Barn 9 ion 1 • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair swine show • 11:30 a.m.: Senior citizen king and • 8 a.m.: Gates open Sunday, Aug. 20 — Barn 9 queen contest — Pavilion 1 • 9 a.m.: Interdenominational wor- • 6 p.m.: Judging of antiques, arts • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair miniature horse • Noon: Open to the world draft ship service — Show Barn 4 and crafts, ceramics, culinary arts, judging — Ring A horse and pony hitch — Grandstand • 9:30 a.m.: 4-H saddle horse versa- lapidary art, paintings, and drawings • 9 a.m.: Open class dairy cattle • 1 p.m.: Junior Fair auction of meat tility show — Ring A judging — Show Barn 4 chickens, market goats, turkeys, market • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Spinners and Monday, Aug. 21 • 9 a.m.: Open class sheep judging lambs, and meat rabbits weavers — Pavilion 2 • 8 a.m.: Gates open — Pavilion 2 • 6 p.m.: Junior Fair Night parade • 4 p.m.: Demolition derby • 8 a.m.: Junior Fair dog show — • 9 a.m.: Open class silage and hay and program — Ring A • 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Premium check Show Barn 4 show, grain show • 7 p.m.: Horse pull — Grandstand distribution for departments 8-10 — • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair fowl show • 10 a.m.: Open class poultry judg- between buildings 25 and 26 — Barn 9 ing — Barn 38 Friday, Aug. 25 • 6 p.m.: Dismiss entries • 9 a.m.: Judging of culinary arts, • 10 a.m.: Junior Fair small animal • 8 a.m.: Gates open • 7 p.m.: Release commercial exhib- needlework, honey, hobbies and col- judging — Barn 15 • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair dairy judging — its lectibles, and vegetables and fruits • 11 a.m.: HTCS harness racing Show Barn 4 • 10 a.m.: Open class judging of • 2:30 p.m.: Junior Fair cavy judging • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair pygmy and haflingers, draft horses, and draft — Barn 15 Angora goat show — Show Ring 9 ponies — Pony Ring • 6 p.m.: Junior Fair dog agility — • 9 a.m.: Open class miniature horse RIDE TICKETS • 10:30 a.m.: Ohio Ladies Pace, Show Barn 4 judging — Ring A • Midway ride tickets are $1 each meet the drivers at the east side of • 7:30 p.m.: Justin Lynch concert — • Noon: Junior Fair dairy auction — (required tickets are posted by each the Grandstands Grandstand Show Barn 4 ride). • 11 a.m.: Photography judging • Noon: Rooster crowing, turkey • Unlimited ride stamps are $20 and • 11 a.m.: HTCS harness racing Wednesday, Aug. 23 calling, and fowl race — Barn 15 can be used from 1-10 p.m. Monday, • Noon: Flag-raising ceremony, offi- • 8 a.m.: Gates open • 2:30 p.m.: Junior Fair small animal Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. • A $15 Kids Day special is offered from cial opening with 4-H Band, crowning • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair beef breed- sweepstakes showmanship — Barn 9 1-10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and of Junior Fair king and queen — ing show — Show Barn 4 • 4:30 p.m.: Junior Fair large animal 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Pavilion Stage 1 • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair dairy goat/mar- sweepstakes showmanship — Barn 4 • Noon: Junior Fair draft horse hal- ket dairy goat — Barn 9 • 6 p.m.: NTPA Grand National Pull ter show — Pony Ring • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair draft horse cart • 1-7 p.m.: Voting for directors of show — Pony Ring Saturday, Aug. 26 the Lorain County Agricultural Soci- • 9 a.m.: Junior Fair saddle horse • 8 a.m.: Gates open ADMISSION ety — Senior Fair office judging — Ring A • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair livestock • Single admission tickets at the gate • 1 p.m.: Open class pigeon judg- • 9 a.m.: Open class ponies and auction (market hogs) — Barn 9 are $5 for adults and free for children ing — Barn 38 stalled hitch classes — Pony Ring • 9 a.m.: 4-H open saddle horse fun eight and under. Credit cards are • 4 p.m.: 4-H special awards — • 11 a.m.: HTCS harness racing show — Ring A accepted at Gates 1, 3, 4, and 6. No checks are taken at the gates. Building 14 • 11 a.m.: Junior Fair market beef • 9 a.m.: Tractor pull (Lorain County • Seniors ages 65 and up and veterans • 4:30 p.m.: Junior Fair sheep show — Show Barn 4 residents only) and active military personnel (with show, followed by alpaca show — • Noon: Open class flower judging • 9 a.m.: Open class beef cattle judg- valid ID) will have free entrance all day Show Barn 4 • 1 p.m.: Junior Fair rabbit breed ing — Show Barn 4 on Thursday. Free wheelchairs will be • 5 p.m.: Culinary arts bake sale — judging — Barn 15 • 10 a.m.: Pony fun show — Pony available at Gate 4 on a first-come, first- Pavilion 2 • 5:30 p.m.: Junior Fair hardness/ Ring served basis. • 5:30 p.m.: Junior Fair Boer goat pack goat — Show Barn 4 • Noon: Miniature horse pull — • Membership passes are $25 and show — Barn 9 • 7 p.m.: LoCo Truck Pull featuring Pony Ring are available until Sunday, Aug. 20. To • 6:30 p.m.: Miniature horse prince the return of the “Big Rigs” • 12:30 p.m.: Junior Fair livestock purchase, you must be a Lorain County and princess contest — Ring A auction (market beef) — Barn 9 resident of at least 21 years old. All who purchase a membership pass are able • 7 p.m.: Horsemanship king and Thursday, Aug. 24 • 1:30 p.m.: Kiddie pedal pull — to vote in the Lorain County Agricultural queen contest — Ring A • 8 a.m.: Gates open Pavilion 2 Society directors election. • 7:30 p.m.: Kenny Loggins con- • 8:30 a.m.: Junior Fair rabbit show- • 3 p.m.: Draft horse/draft pony fun • Season passes are also $25 through cert — Grandstand manship — Barn 15 pull (stabled entries only) — Pony Aug.