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

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

Events include Saturday’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.

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

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

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

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

(Photo by Art Smith) A rooster keeps an eye on things.

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

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

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

(Photo by Art Smith) A lamb looks out from its pen.

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

Sunday, Kids’ Day:

9 a.m.: Lamb Show Show, Arena

9 a.m.: Rabbit Show, Rabbit/Poultry Building

9 a.m.: Cowboy Church Service, Horse Arena

11 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Show, Horse Arena

Noon: Midway Opens

Noon-2 p.m.: Music, Soph Stevens, Civitan Park

Noon-2 p.m.: Archery Activity, Bullseye Shooting and Sports 4-H Club, behind Civitan Park

12:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

1 p.m.: Harness Racing, Grandstand

1 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

1-5 p.m.: Face Painting for Kids, TBD

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

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

2 p.m.: Ladies Lead Animal Dress Up, Show Arena

2-6 p.m.: Strolling Acts, Cinderella/Belle, Midway

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

3 p.m.: Goat, Show Arena

3 p.m.: Columbus Zoo ,TBD

3 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

3:30 p.m.: Coin Hunt, TBD

3-5 p.m.: Music Stage: Kid’s Activity, Civitan Park

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

5 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

5:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

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

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

7 p.m.: SEBRA Bulls and Barrels Rodeo, Grandstand

8-10 p.m.: Music, Clint Carsey & The Track Layers, Civitan Park

8-9 p.m.: Line Dance Junior Fair Building

Monday, Military Day:

8-10 a.m.: 4-H Pancake Flippin’ Breakfast Show, Junior Fair Building

9 a.m.: DFS Show, Show Arena

9 a.m.: Tractor Tug Pull, Grandstand/Infield

10 a.m.-noon: Music, Rick Tincher and Jessica Shoonover, Civitan Park

10 a.m.-noon: Kids Make and Take Craft, Junior Fair Building

10 a.m.: Horse Fun Show Horse, Arena

Noon: Midway Opens

Noon: Dairy, Show Arena

12:30 p.m.: Dog Sport Showcase, by Junior Fair Building

1 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

1 p.m.: Harness Racing, Grandstand

1-3 p.m.: Cloverbud Activities, Junior Fair Building

1-3 p.m.: Music, Pickin’ on Country, Civitan Park

1-7 p.m.: Election, Senior Fair Home Arts

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

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

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

3 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

3:30 p.m.: Coin Hunt, TBD

3 p.m.: A Night to Shine, Show Arena

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

4 p.m.: Poster and Skillathon Winner Presentation, Show Arena

4-6 p.m.: Music, Roger Richards and The Travelers, Civitan Park

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

4:45 p.m.: Pie Auction, Show Arena

5 p.m.: Greased Pig Contest, Show Arena

5 p.m.: Cincinnati Circus, Midway

6:30 p.m.: Overall Showmanship Contest, Horse Arena

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

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

7 p.m.: Demolition Derby, Grandstand

7-9 p.m.: Music, Red Sky Down, Civitan Park

9-11 p.m.: Square Dance, Buckeye Travelers, Junior Fair Building

Tuesday:

1 p.m.: Junior Fair Livestock Sale, sale order lamb, goat, chicken, DFS, rabbit, steer, turkey, Show Arena

4 p.m.: Buyers Appreciation Reception, Show Arena

6 p.m.: Fast Traxx, Grandstand

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

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

(Photo by Art Smith) Piglets huddle together.