The Barlow Fair



The Barlow Fair
Ohio's Oldest Independent Fair
September 26 - 29, 2013
Presented by the Barlow Agricultural and Mechanical Association, Inc. of Washington County to be held at Barlow, Ohio

Barlow Fair and Membership Passes will be available at Spring Fair.

Visit "Barlow Fairgrounds" on Facebook for more information!

Spring Fair Vendor Information Quilt Show Entry Tractor Rodeo Entry Photos and History Contact Information


Spring Fair is coming soon!
Get ready for fun on 4/5 May!!!

Barlow Spring Fair 2013 at the Barlow Fairgrounds - May 4th and 5th

Admission: Adult (16 plus) - $2.00, Student (11-15) - $1.00, Children (10 and Under) - Free
Gates Open: Saturday, May 4^th - 9 AM to 8 PM and Sunday, May 5^th – Noon to 6 PM

Quilt Show – Contact Jan Seaman 740-350-3681

Tractor Show – Sponsored by Pioneer Antique Power Association, Contact Roger Snider 740-525-0182

Tractor Tug Pull – Class 4500, 5500, 6500, & 7500 LBS. Sponsored by Washington County Antique Tractor & Equipment Club, Contact Andy Kutscherenko 740-629-2354

Tractor Rodeo – Timed Events, Contact Bob Martin 740-350-5566

Baby Beautiful Contest – Contact Susan Weekly & Shawn Eifler 740-678-8695

Musical Showcase – Local Schools, Bands, Choral Groups

Leaps N Bounce – Backyard Inflatables Open – Saturday, Noon-7 PM and Sunday, Noon-5 PM Contingent on weather conditions. Tickets - All Day-Wristband and Family Prices.

Kite workshop & displays - New Era School Museum, American Kite Fliers Association

Draft Horse Drawn Hay Wagon Rides – Sponsored by Wolf Farms

Historic Train Presentation by Eldon Young

“Every Quilt Tells A Story” Presentation by Miss Susie Quilts - Saturday, 1 PM

Fishing Pond & Archery Tunnel sponsored by Soil & Water

Farm & Farm Animal Displays

50 PLUS Vendors

Enjoy your favorite Barlow Fair Foods and New Specialty Foods

Last minute Vending Spacesmay still be available for Arts & Crafts, Homemade Items, Businesses, Clubs and Organizations. Contact Denise Tessum at 740-678-2627 or 740-336-0558

The following links provide the Spring Fair flyer as .PDF, .DOC, and .JPG formats:

spring fair flyer apr13.pdf spring fair flyer apr13.doc spring fair flyer apr13.jpg

Find us on FACEBOOK at “Barlow Fairgrounds”

If you have any questions please call Denise 740-678-2627 / cell 740-336-0558

Click here for vendor and food concession information

Barlow Old Fashion Spring Fair 2013 - Pretty Baby Pageant

Saturday May 4th, 2013 - Noon at the Fairground Pavilion

~Prince and Princess age 0-11months (under the age of 1)
~King and Queen age 12-23 months (1 yr olds)
~Tiny Mr. and Ms. Spring age 24-35 months (2 year olds)

***A boy and girl winner will be selected in each age group***

Pretty Baby Pageant Instructions and Forms

Open to ALL boys and girls ages 0-35 months, Dress is Sunday Best/Easter Outfit (NO pageant attire please) NO registration fee.

The following links provide the Pretty Baby Pageant entry form as .PDF, .DOC, and .JPG formats:

springfair baby 2013.pdf springfair baby 2013.doc springfair baby 2013.jpg


Saturday night of the 2013 Barlow Fair will feature a very popular local entertainer. Standby for more information!

The New Era Kite Club is already scheduled for this year's fair, with workshops, kite displays, and kite kits!

Find them on Facebook at New Era Kite Club.

Last year's ride company was Big O Amusements, and they did a great job!
We have already signed them to return for your 2013 Barlow Fair, and we have arranged for EVERYONE to ride FREE Thursday Evening!!!

Some quotes from their website follow...
"Big O Amusements owns and operates a variety of attractions for all ages including kiddy rides for the little ones, tame family rides in which families can ride together, and thrill rides."
"Our food concessions include a variety of treats such as popcorn, cotton candy, sno cones, caramel apples, candy apples, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and more. We also have a large selection of delicious food items such as gyros, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, corn dogs, hot dogs, nachos, pizza, pretzels, and more. Aside from food products, we also carry refreshments such as bottled water, soda products, and lemonade."
"Big O Amusements has a wide selection of midway games and food concessions. We carry the finest games in the amusement business and have a wide assortment of games in which kids can play until they win!"
EVERYONE rides FREE Thursday Evening.

RIDE TIMES
Thursday, 6-10PM
Friday, 6-11PM
Saturday, 12-5 & 6-11PM
Sunday, 12-4PM

Wrist bands are $15 per day, good for all day. Tickets are $1.00 each and rides take 3-4 tickets per ride or 24 tickets for $20.

You can view photos and more of their information at www.bigoamusements.com

Competing exhibits in the "T" Building include the entire range of art and craft.
The 2012 Fair had beautiful quilts, fabric art, scrapbooking, preserves, photographs and handmade musical instruments on display.

Please check our Facebook at "Barlow Fairgrounds" for the most current information.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Barlow Fair Board Consignment Equipment Auction on 23 March 2013.

( A special Thank You to McLeish Auction Services for making the auction possible! )

Look for next year's Auction in late March 2014.


The Barlow Fair Board thanks the following vendors for their support and participation for our 2012 Fair.

Ann Lang, Mary Kay 740 749-3241
Kristie Detlor, No Limits Images Photography 740 336-1888
Amanda Hamrick, Back to Basic's 740 629-1125
Susan Edgell, Premier Designs 740 678-7330
Dee Newbanks, Broken Wheel Tack Shop 304 489-2612
Terri Dowler, Tastefully Samples 740 525-4621
Amanda Sams, Dove Chocolate Discoveries 304 588-6143
Jeanette Arnold, Pampered Chef 740 749-1634
Linda Gorman & Frances Reichardt, Tupperware 740 373-5352
JoEllen Yoho , Beauty Control 740 989-5741 & Bob Yoho, Book

Darren Ball, T&M Toys 740 749-3601
Dave Carsey Toys 740 732-7224
Ralph & Marty Shuttleworth & Amber Lauer, Spare Time Turnings 740 525-1709
Amy Young & Christi Lynch, Lynch & Associates Insurance Services (Nationwide) 740 423-9541
Jan Enoch, Creative Designs By Jan 304 615-6102
Lee Ann Pigott, Unique Ink Designs 740 678-2435
Whitney Clark, Jam Berry Nails 740 336-2993
Michele Miller, 31 Purses 740 525-4276
Melissa Weppler, Origami Owls 304 464-8000

Sheri Jarvis, Paparazzi Jewelry 740 551-9028

Tiffany Young, Natural Names 740 678-2432
Kimy Carroll, Horseshoe Nails Crosses 740 373-7125
Max Barker, American Kitefliers Assoc. & New Era One Room School 304 481-4752
Washington County Sheriff's Department
True Value, Russell Cogswell 740 373-4401
Bridgeport Equipment
Marietta Times 740 376-5412
Forshey for Sheriff


Volunteer Fire Deptartments - Barlow Township, Dunham Township, Wesley Township, Churches - Church of Christ, Living Faith United Methodist Church, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Veto Presbyterian Church Youth Organizations - Warren Choral Boosters, Warren Youth Wrestling, Warren Band Boosters, Western Washington County Historical Society, Wolf Creek Athletic Boosters, Warren FFA, Boy Scout Troop #217 - David Yost 740 678-8464, Soil & Water Conservation, Barlow Blue Bells Flower/Garden Club, Washington County Career Center

If you are a vendor and would like to participate at our fair, please call Denise Tessum at 740 678-2627 or cellphone 740 336-0558.

Notes to the Public

No pets or dogs will be admitted to the fairgrounds during the Barlow Fair, except for service dogs.

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The Barlow Fair Ohio's Oldest Independent Fair September 26 - 29, 2013 Presented by the Barlow Agricultural and Mechanical Association, Inc. of Washington County to be held at Barlow, Ohio Barlow Fair and Membership Passes will be available at Spring Fair. Visit "Barlow Fairgrounds" on Facebook for more information! Spring Fair Vendor Information Quilt Show Entry Tractor Rodeo Entry Photos and History Contact Information
Spring Fair is coming soon! Get ready for fun on 4/5 May!!! Barlow Spring Fair 2013 at the Barlow Fairgrounds - May 4th and 5th Admission: Adult (16 plus) - $2.00, Student (11-15) - $1.00, Children (10 and Under) - Free Gates Open: Saturday, May 4^th - 9 AM to 8 PM and Sunday, May 5^th – Noon to 6 PM Quilt Show – Contact Jan Seaman 740-350-3681 Tractor Show – Sponsored by Pioneer Antique Power Association, Contact Roger Snider 740-525-0182 Tractor Tug Pull – Class 4500, 5500, 6500, & 7500 LBS. Sponsored by Washington County Antique Tractor & Equipment Club, Contact Andy Kutscherenko 740-629-2354 Tractor Rodeo – Timed Events, Contact Bob Martin 740-350-5566 Baby Beautiful Contest – Contact Susan Weekly & Shawn Eifler 740-678-8695 Musical Showcase – Local Schools, Bands, Choral Groups Leaps N Bounce – Backyard Inflatables Open – Saturday, Noon-7 PM and Sunday, Noon-5 PM Contingent on weather conditions. Tickets - All Day-Wristband and Family Prices. Kite workshop & displays - New Era School Museum, American Kite Fliers Association Draft Horse Drawn Hay Wagon Rides – Sponsored by Wolf Farms Historic Train Presentation by Eldon Young “Every Quilt Tells A Story” Presentation by Miss Susie Quilts - Saturday, 1 PM Fishing Pond & Archery Tunnel sponsored by Soil & Water Farm & Farm Animal Displays 50 PLUS Vendors Enjoy your favorite Barlow Fair Foods and New Specialty Foods Last minute Vending Spacesmay still be available for Arts & Crafts, Homemade Items, Businesses, Clubs and Organizations. Contact Denise Tessum at 740-678-2627 or 740-336-0558 The following links provide the Spring Fair flyer as .PDF, .DOC, and .JPG formats: spring fair flyer apr13.pdf spring fair flyer apr13.doc spring fair flyer apr13.jpg Find us on FACEBOOK at “Barlow Fairgrounds” If you have any questions please call Denise 740-678-2627 / cell 740-336-0558 Click here for vendor and food concession information
Barlow Old Fashion Spring Fair 2013 - Pretty Baby Pageant Saturday May 4th, 2013 - Noon at the Fairground Pavilion ~Prince and Princess age 0-11months (under the age of 1) ~King and Queen age 12-23 months (1 yr olds) ~Tiny Mr. and Ms. Spring age 24-35 months (2 year olds) *A boy and girl winner will be selected in each age group* Pretty Baby Pageant Instructions and Forms Open to ALL boys and girls ages 0-35 months, Dress is Sunday Best/Easter Outfit (NO pageant attire please) NO registration fee. The following links provide the Pretty Baby Pageant entry form as .PDF, .DOC, and .JPG formats: springfair baby 2013.pdf springfair baby 2013.doc springfair baby 2013.jpg
Saturday night of the 2013 Barlow Fair will feature a very popular local entertainer. Standby for more information!
	The New Era Kite Club is already scheduled for this year's fair, with workshops, kite displays, and kite kits! Find them on Facebook at New Era Kite Club.
Last year's ride company was Big O Amusements, and they did a great job! We have already signed them to return for your 2013 Barlow Fair, and we have arranged for EVERYONE to ride FREE Thursday Evening!!! Some quotes from their website follow... "Big O Amusements owns and operates a variety of attractions for all ages including kiddy rides for the little ones, tame family rides in which families can ride together, and thrill rides." "Our food concessions include a variety of treats such as popcorn, cotton candy, sno cones, caramel apples, candy apples, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and more. We also have a large selection of delicious food items such as gyros, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, corn dogs, hot dogs, nachos, pizza, pretzels, and more. Aside from food products, we also carry refreshments such as bottled water, soda products, and lemonade." "Big O Amusements has a wide selection of midway games and food concessions. We carry the finest games in the amusement business and have a wide assortment of games in which kids can play until they win!" EVERYONE rides FREE Thursday Evening. RIDE TIMES Thursday, 6-10PM Friday, 6-11PM Saturday, 12-5 & 6-11PM Sunday, 12-4PM Wrist bands are $15 per day, good for all day. Tickets are $1.00 each and rides take 3-4 tickets per ride or 24 tickets for $20. You can view photos and more of their information at www.bigoamusements.com


Competing exhibits in the "T" Building include the entire range of art and craft. The 2012 Fair had beautiful quilts, fabric art, scrapbooking, preserves, photographs and handmade musical instruments on display.
Please check our Facebook at "Barlow Fairgrounds" for the most current information.
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Barlow Fair Board Consignment Equipment Auction on 23 March 2013. ( A special Thank You to McLeish Auction Services for making the auction possible! ) Look for next year's Auction in late March 2014.
The Barlow Fair Board thanks the following vendors for their support and participation for our 2012 Fair.
Ann Lang, Mary Kay 740 749-3241 Kristie Detlor, No Limits Images Photography 740 336-1888 Amanda Hamrick, Back to Basic's 740 629-1125 Susan Edgell, Premier Designs 740 678-7330 Dee Newbanks, Broken Wheel Tack Shop 304 489-2612 Terri Dowler, Tastefully Samples 740 525-4621 Amanda Sams, Dove Chocolate Discoveries 304 588-6143 Jeanette Arnold, Pampered Chef 740 749-1634 Linda Gorman & Frances Reichardt, Tupperware 740 373-5352 JoEllen Yoho , Beauty Control 740 989-5741 & Bob Yoho, Book	Darren Ball, T&M Toys 740 749-3601 Dave Carsey Toys 740 732-7224 Ralph & Marty Shuttleworth & Amber Lauer, Spare Time Turnings 740 525-1709 Amy Young & Christi Lynch, Lynch & Associates Insurance Services (Nationwide) 740 423-9541 Jan Enoch, Creative Designs By Jan 304 615-6102 Lee Ann Pigott, Unique Ink Designs 740 678-2435 Whitney Clark, Jam Berry Nails 740 336-2993 Michele Miller, 31 Purses 740 525-4276 Melissa Weppler, Origami Owls 304 464-8000	Sheri Jarvis, Paparazzi Jewelry 740 551-9028 Tiffany Young, Natural Names 740 678-2432 Kimy Carroll, Horseshoe Nails Crosses 740 373-7125 Max Barker, American Kitefliers Assoc. & New Era One Room School 304 481-4752 Washington County Sheriff's Department True Value, Russell Cogswell 740 373-4401 Bridgeport Equipment Marietta Times 740 376-5412 Forshey for Sheriff
Volunteer Fire Deptartments - Barlow Township, Dunham Township, Wesley Township, Churches - Church of Christ, Living Faith United Methodist Church, St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Veto Presbyterian Church Youth Organizations - Warren Choral Boosters, Warren Youth Wrestling, Warren Band Boosters, Western Washington County Historical Society, Wolf Creek Athletic Boosters, Warren FFA, Boy Scout Troop #217 - David Yost 740 678-8464, Soil & Water Conservation, Barlow Blue Bells Flower/Garden Club, Washington County Career Center
If you are a vendor and would like to participate at our fair, please call Denise Tessum at 740 678-2627 or cellphone 740 336-0558.
Notes to the Public No pets or dogs will be admitted to the fairgrounds during the Barlow Fair, except for service dogs.
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