Chicken Plop
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Small Animal Tent
Cost: $5.00 per square or 3 squares for $10.00
GRAND PRIZE $200
Chicken Plop Ticket Sell Times at the Small Animal Tent:
Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 17, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Friday, August 18, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday, August 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
~ A Chicken will be released within a pen with 187 squares (approximately 4”x4” squares).
~ If the chicken decides to plop in your square you will win the grand prize.
~ A Line Judge will be present to decide which square has the most percentage of plop
~ The Line Judge has final ruling
~ If no plop has occurred by 8:00 pm then a winner will be randomly selected by drawing. If a plop lands on a square that was not claimed a winner will be randomly selected by drawing.
~ We ask that the chicken not be fed or enticed by spectators.
~ To purchase a square prior to the fair please contact Kelli Bohland at 419-308-3513 or email the fair at pemfreefair@gmail.com
~ No need to be present to win, we will contact the winner after the event ending.
~ Proceeds to Benefit the Pemberville Free Fair
4-Week Flip
4th Annual “4 Week Flip”
Sponsored by & Fundraiser for the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society
DO you like to re-purpose? Then this contest is for YOU! This contest is like the popular show “Flea Market Flip”.
FIND the item at the Pemberville Garage Sale on Saturday, July 20, 2019 ~ Bring back to sell at the Pemberville Free Fair on August 13, 2019
Select ONE of the following categories:
“75 Strong” – find a piece that has good solid structure and bring it back to life.
“75 Re-Imagined” – find a traditional piece and give it a new twist.
“Celebrate” – create an entertainment piece for a house.
1. Flip item MUST be purchased at the Pemberville Garage Sales or the Riverbank Antique Market on July 20, 2019 and completed by August 13, 2019 and returned to the Pemberville Free Fair.
2. Registration MUST be completed at Beeker’s General Store before purchases. A photo of each purchase with the entrant MUST be taken prior to leaving the Pemberville Garage Sale. Photos can be sent to 419-308-9357 or 4everyoungohio@gmail.com
3. The Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society is giving each entrant/team $25 to shop the Pemberville Garage Sale or Riverbank Antique Market for 15 entries. If the item is purchased for less than $25 then remainder monies can be used for re-purposing supplies. Any cost over $25 would be the responsibility of the entrant.
4. Finished projects must be brought back to the Pemberville Fair no later than 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 to the Commercial Tent for display. Items will be sold by SILENT BIDS ONLY, last Bid will be at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019, and all items to be removed by 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
5. Contest Winner will receive a cash prize. The Category winners will be determined by fan voting.
6. If item purchased is unable to be completed by August 13, 2019, please contact Todd Sheets (419-287-3274) or Karen Young (419-308-9357) as soon as possible. Registered entrants who are a “no show” to the Pemberville Fair will be responsible to return $25 to the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society. Questions? Contact Karen Young or Todd Sheets.
Net proceeds of the silent auction will benefit the Pemberville-Freedom Area Historical Society.
Rubber Duckie Derby
Saturday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Portage River - start at Bridge St. and end at Bierly St.
50/50 Prize!
Get Ducks:
1. At the Fair (near the 50/50 tent)
2. Before the Fair via PayPal or Venmo, or stop by Baker Agency Insurance Office
Duck Options:
Single duck = $5
Quack Pack (6 ducks) = $25
Flock of Ducks (25 ducks) = $100
Ducks will be launched into the Portage River at the Bridge St. bridge. 1st duck to cross the finish line at the Bierley St. bridge will be the grand prize winner. Spectators can watch the derby on the bridges or on State Route 105 in front of the library and legion hall.
Contact Chairman: Kelli Bohland 419-308-3513
Event Sponsor: Baker Agency, LLC Insurance Office
531 E. Front St.
Pemberville, OH 419-287-3231
Rules:
• Event may change date, schedule time, or cancel due to river conditions and weather. If derby is cancelled winner will be drawn by random drawing of entries.
• All ducks entered will be provided by Pemberville Free Fair and will remain their property.
• Once ducks are launched, no attempt to free or interfere with any duck is permitted unless deemed necessary by the event workers. The event workers reserve the right to manually maneuver ducks along the course.
• Grand prize winner is responsible for all taxes. Winner will be issued IRS forms for the value of the prize.
• Winner not be present to win. Winner will be notified by telephone and announced on our Facebook page. If prize is not claimed in 15 days Pemberville Free Fair may select an alternate winner through random drawing of entries.
Kids Rubber Duckie Race
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Event Location: Main Stage
Registration: 4:30-5:00 p.m. ~ Event Starts: 5:15 p.m.
Age Classes (limit of 20 participants per class)
*3-4 year olds *7-8 year olds
*5-6 year olds *9-10 year olds
*11-12 year olds
~ Pick your winning duckie & squirt it down the track to win the race!
~ Each duckie will be timed & prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each class with the fastest time.
~ Each contestant will get to keep their duck for participating.
~ Mask & social distance requirements will be followed for this event.
~ Guardian consent form must be signed at registration. Consent forms can be found here.