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Many of the open class projects are displayed in the Fine Arts Building on the north end of the fairgrounds. Exhibits include quilts, antiques, art and more. This is also where fair goers can see the cornerstone of the open class — the largest vegetables, canned goods and contests featuring appetizers, homemade wines, and more.

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A Wapakoneta church is going outside and gardening with area kids for fun educational lessons during the summer months! St. Paul United Church of Christ, along with the help of over a dozen Wapakoneta kids, have built a bucket garden and recently planted a variety of vegetables ranging from tomatoes and potatoes to onions, cauliflower, corn and much more. St. Paul United Church of Christ is a site for the Ohio Summer Lunch Program, and with area youth gathering at the church for meals during summer break, church officials viewed planting and growing their own fresh produce as an opportunity to teach kids about where food comes from.

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One of the popular destinations at the Auglaize County Fair is the 100-year-old garden and fruit hall. But people may notice a little something different when it comes to the produce entries at the fair. Auglaize County gardeners usually pack these shelves with all sorts of fruits and vegetables with the chance to bring home the blue ribbon, but spring rains have forced some competitors set out this year because gardens are just not ready.

It was a one stop shopping experience for gardening enthusiasts Friday as two local clubs came together.