Attica Fair kicks off week of fun with opening ceremony

By Sheri Trusty, Seneca County Media Relations Coordinator

Dozens of local residents and dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies of the Attica Independent Fair. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

The Attica Independent Fair kicked off on Tuesday morning with the promise of a full week of fun. Dozens of local residents and dignitaries attended the event, which was emceed by Attica Fair Board Vice President Jason Darling.

Attica Fair Board Vice President, Jason Darling, left, and President Tanya Nagel are all smiles as the fair kicks off on Aug. 6. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

Among the dignitaries in attendance were Barbara Orange, a district representative for Congressman Bob Latta; Seneca County Commissioners Bill Frankart, Anthony Paradiso and Tyler Shuff; Seneca County Auditor Julie Adkins; Seneca County Treasurer Paul Harrison; Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership Development Coordinator Adam Gillmor; and Lori Brodie, Northwest Regional Liaison for Ohio Auditor Keith Faber. Brodie has been attending Attica Fair opening ceremonies for years.

The Attica Independent Fair kicked off on Aug. 6. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

“They have one of the best fair openings,” Brodie said. “This is just a very community-driven event.”

Military veterans raised the flag, fair royalty was introduced, and Darling announced the big events of the week, which includes the Bulls & Barrels Rodeo.

 

The Seneca County Commissioners, from left, Tyler Shuff, Anthony Paradiso and Bill Frankart attended the opening ceremonies of the Attica Independent Fair on Aug. 6. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

“This is our first year for Bulls & Barrels,” said Fair Board President Tanya Nagel. “We’re very excited about this year’s fair.”

Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart expressed his gratitude to the fair board and many volunteers whose efforts impact the community, especially the youth. Frankart introduced new Seneca County EMS Director Chris Hafley, whose team will have a continual presence at the fair.

Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart thanks the Attica Fair Board members during the fair’s opening ceremonies. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

“It’s important to have our county EMS here,” Frankart said. “We appreciate working with these guys to keep the kids safe.”

Fair Board member, Mark Beat, was also grateful for this year’s EMS staff. The fair board asked the commissioners for help bringing EMS service to the fair.

“The commissioners really stepped up,” Beat said. “I want to thank the commissioners for listening to us.”

Among the opening day events was the Jr. Fair Goat Show. Before the show, 10-year-old Nolan Burkholder groomed his Boer goat, Daisy. He spent all summer prepping Daisy for the fair.

“I’ve been walking her and practicing controlling her head,” Burkholder said. “This is my first year showing goats. My sister shows goat, and I really wanted to show one.”

In a nearby stall, 13-year-old Nevell Martin groomed her two Boer goats, Wilson and Lainey. This is Martin’s second year showing goats at the fair.

Nevell Martin, 13, was ready for her second year of showing goats at the Attica Fair. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)
Ten-year-old Nolan Burkholder and his Boer goat, Daisy, were prepping for the Jr. Fair Goat Show on Aug. 6. (Photo by Sheri Trusty)

 

Like Burkholder, Martin spent many hours this summer tending her goats.

“I walked them all summer. You have to make sure you feed them morning and night and make sure they have fresh water,” she said.

It was an easy decision to show goats again this year.

“I always wanted to show goats. I just like it,” Martin said. “I’m excited about the show.”

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