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Fairly ready: Washington County Fair starts today

Sarah and Colton Tullis guide a market steer out of a livestock trailer after bringing it to Washington County Fairgrounds Thursday. (Photo by Art Smith)

The 2025 edition of the Washington County Fair has opened in Marietta for a four-day show ending on Tuesday.

Events include the today’s parade, food, entertainment, truck and tractor pulls, harness races, animal shows, home arts exhibits, a demolition derby and a motocross show.

Entertainment on the Midway includes carnival rides by EGO Amusements; the Magical Adventure Show, an award winning and family friendly show; the Cincinnati Circus, new this year; the Dog Sport Showcase; and the Columbus Zoo. Skate Night for $1 will be held every evening from 6-9 p.m.

Monday is Military Day featuring free admission for veterans and servicemen. The Livestock Sale will be held from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday

Daily admission is $12 and a season pass is $30. A membership pass is $35. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Parking is free.

A sign hanging near a group of pigs. (Photo by Art Smith)

Saturday:

8 a.m.: Tractor Pull: Farm Stock Classes, Grandstand

9 a.m.: Garden Tractor Pull, Grandstand

10 a.m.: Parade, downtown, Marietta

10 a.m.: Poultry Show Rabbit/Poultry Bldg

Randy Adams of Cutler unloads a goat at the fair. (Photo by Art Smith)

11 a.m.: Opening Ceremony, Senior Fair Office

11 a.m.: Holstein Show, Show Arena

Noon: midway opens; Junior Fair Horse Show, Horse Arena

Noon-2 p.m.: Music: Levi & Hannah Westfall, Civitan Park

Noon-2 p.m.: Livestock Pictures

FFFA displays in the Junior Fair Building. (Photo by Art Smith)

Noon: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

1 p.m.: Market Steer, Show Arena

1 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

1:30 p.m., Cake Eating, TBD

2-6 p.m.: Strolling Acts: Spiderman/Bluey, Midway

Rabbits and their owners line up to be checked. (Photo by Art Smith)

2 p.m.: The Magical Adventure Show, by Junior Fair Building

2:30 p.m.: Coin Hunt, TBD

2:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

3 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

3-5 p.m.: Music, Logan Reynolds, Civitan Park

Johanna McNabb helps Evie McNabb guide a sheep into the barn area at the Washington County Fair Thursday. (Photo by Art Smith)

4 p.m.: Beef Breeding Show, Show Arena

4 p.m.: The Magical Adventure Show, by Junior Fair Building

4:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

5 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

6-9 p.m.: Corn Hole, Open Play, Junior Fair Building

6-9 p.m.: $1 Skate at the Roller Rink

6 p.m.: Pedal Pull, TBD

6 p.m.: Tractor Pull: Hot Classes, Grandstand

6:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

7 p.m.: The Magical Adventure Show, by Junior Fair Building

8-10 p.m.: Music, Phase 2, Civitan Park

Starting at $2.99/week.

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