Bulls & Barrels Rodeo new this year at Attica Fair

By Sheri Trusty, Seneca County Media Relations Coordinator

Locals have the opportunity to enjoy one of only seven independent fairs in Ohio when they visit the Attica Independent Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Saturday, Aug. 10. The fair will kick off with an opening ceremony on Aug. 6 at 9 a.m.

New to the fair this year is the Bulls & Barrels Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The fair will bring back many perennial favorites, including the OSTPA Truck & Tractor Pulls on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. and the annual Cheerleading Competition on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5 p.m.

“We have 18 to 20 cheerleading teams every year,” said Attica Fair Board President, Tanya Nagel.

The Beer Garden opens at 5 p.m. each night and features beer garden entertainment later in the evening. Other events featured throughout the week are harness racing, a kids pedal pull, draft pony pulls and Jr. Fair judging.

“Our inflatables are a big hit,” Nagel said. “We’ve talked about getting rides, but people want us to keep the inflatables.”

The Pig Scramble, held this year on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7:40 p.m., is always a big draw.

“A lot of local kids get in on that. We usually have a packed grandstand,” Nagel said.

Kids Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7, will feature a variety of kids activities in the Social Hall in the afternoon.

“We’ll have crafts and activities, and the library is involved,” Nagel said. “It started a couple of years ago and has really grown.”

Daily Gate Admission is $8 for ages five and over. Admission and special event tickets can be purchased at https://atticafair.com/tickets/. The fair schedule can be found at https://atticafair.com/events/. Visit the “Attica Fair” Facebook page for updates.