Concerns regarding draft horses were raised at Saturday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. Earnie Kearns said he doesn't like the idea of the draft horses being housed in the Goshen Barn, rather than a tent.

Ticket sales are looking good for the Chase Bryant concert at the Hardin County Fair. Rob Wilson, from the entertainment committee, reported at Saturday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society that there are only 60 reserved seats left, although track and general admission tickets are still available.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society netted around $18,000 at its annual consignment sale, fair board member Don Spar reported at the organization’s monthly meeting on Saturday night. He said there were1,267 items sold with 291 consignors.

Rising young country music singer Chase Bryant will be the Saturday night grandstand entertainment at this year’s Hardin County Fair. Bryant, 23, from Orange Grove, Texas, has had two top 10 singles. The first was his debut single, “Take It On Back,” in early 2015. He has been in the top 10 as well with his current single, “Little Bit of You.”

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Saturday, March 5 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds for its regular meeting. There were 17 directors present and 6 guests present. Howard Lyle, president, called the meeting to order.

The Hardin County Fair honorees for 2016 were announced at the Hardin County Agricultural Society meeting on Saturday night. Mary Lou Haley and Annetta Holmes were chosen for the recognition, announced Craig Stump from the board’s Executive Committee. They worked in the home economics department at the fair for many years before retiring after the 2015 fair.

Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels (left) presents a certificate of recognition to Connie and Bill Oates for outstanding contributions to the success of the Hardin County Fair. It was awarded during the 91st annual convention of the Ohio Fair Managers Association in Columbus.

Howard Lyle (right), president of the Hardin County Agricultural Society, accepts a certificate of recognition to the Hardin County Fair for the completion of an outstanding 2015 fair season from Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels.

The reconstruction of Letson Avenue in Kenton has the potential of impacting the Hardin County Fair this fall. Mayor Randy Manns reported to council Monday it would be “challenging” to have the road completed prior to the fair’s opening in September. Letson Avenue is the street that runs in front of the fairgrounds between Ohio 31 and U.S. 68 on the city’s south side.

County music singer Chase Bryant will be the grandstand entertainment on Saturday night of the 2016 Hardin County Fair. The Hardin County Agricultural Society, at its Dec. 5 meeting, approved the selection of Bryant as recommended by the entertainment committee.