Many Allen County Fairgoers placed bets on horses Monday evening as the harness races got underway at the grandstands. Throughout Monday evening, horses and their owners lined up at the starting line for either a one-mile pace or trot on the grandstands’ dirt track.
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LCC held its annual "Night at the Races" fundraiser on Saturday night, where attendees 21 and older placed bets on old 1970s horse racing films.
This is the 30th year the chamber has held ChamberFest, their largest event of the year. Hundreds came to the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center downtown to take part in the festivities. From Plinko to Texas Hold'em, there was plenty for attendees to do. Local restaurants were also invited to showcase their menus. Organizers are glad to be able to bring a taste of Vegas to chamber members every year.
A big Allen County Fair tradition returns Monday evening at the Grandstands. The Dunlap-Renner Memorial Pace Harness Race was held at the Grandstands Monday evening.
Competing in the Thoroughbred Derby every year is a big deal for many.
Brian Schlang, whose been training and racing horses for close to 40 years, says it’s important for him to keep this tradition.
If you study every county fair in the State of Ohio, only the Van Wert County Fair will provide the thrill of thoroughbred racing.
Today was the final day for the Van Wert County Fair. The fair always has big crowds on Labor Day and this year was no exception.
