The 75th annual Okawville Fair and Wheat Festival will be held at the Okawville Community Club Park on September 15th, 16th, and 17th.
The 3-day event will kick off Friday evening, September 15th with
- 3 PM till 8 PM Entries Accepted Exhibit Hall
- 5 PM Concession Stand Opens
- 5 PM till Close Ride Wrist Bands or Single Ride Tickets
- 7 PM Bags Tournament (6 PM Sign Up)
- 7 PM Queen & Jr Miss Contest in High School
- 8 Pm till 11 PM Easy Steet Entertainment in metal pavilion
- 8 PM till 12 AM J. Christopher, One-Man Band
On Saturday September 16th the day will consist of:
- 7 AM to 8:30 AM Entres Accepted in Exhibit Hall
- 8 AM 5K Wheat Streak
- 10 AM Registration for Classic Car Show – High School Park Lot
- 11 AM Kiddie Parade (Meet at Napa/Streuter’s on 5th St at 10:30) Register on the website: https://www.okawvillewheatfestival.com/
- 11 AM Concession Stand Opens
- 11:30 AM till 6:30 PM Face Painting
- 12 PM Classic Car Show
- 1 PM Young Farmer Activities
- 1 PM Washer Tournament (12 PM Sign Up)
- 1 PM till 5 PM Balloon Artist ABRA-KID-ABRA
- 2 PM Local Talent Show
- 2 PM Antique Tractor Pull – Wheat Threshing Display Afterward
- 2 PM till 9 PM Exhibit Hall Open
- 2 PM till 6 PM Ride Wrist Band or Single Ride Tickets
- 4 PM till 6 PM Free Outdoor Music by Venedy Band
- 5 PM till 10 PM Bingo in Pavilion
- 6 PM till Close Single Ride Tickets Only
- 6:30 PM till 8:00 PM DJ Music by Cole Rabenort
- 8 PM till 12 AM Free Outdoor Music by the Jorrell’s
On Sunday September 17th the day will consist of:
- 11 AM Concession Stand Opens
- 2 PM Large Float Parade
- 3 PM till 8 PM Single Ride Tickets Only
- 4 PM till 8 PM Exhibit Hall Open
- 4 PM High School Band Concert
- 4 PM till 9 PM Bingo in Pavilion
- 4 PM Dairy Council Demonstration
- 5 PM till 8:30 PM Free Outdoor Music by Beaucoup Bottom Band
The theme of this year’s parade is “Back to the Past”. Anyone wishing to place an entry in the parade should register on the website. https://www.okawvillewheatfestival.com.
Over $6,000 in premiums will again be offered to this year’s exhibitors. Washington County residents may bring in their farm products, fruit, fancy work, canned goods, baked goods, photography, painted pictures, and school exhibits, etc. and compete for the premiums offered.
It is suggested that exhibitors enter on Friday, if at all possible, to avoid the rush on Saturday morning. Exhibits will be accepted from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening and from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
A variety of food and refreshments will be available including fish, fried chicken, grilled pork steaks, chicken strips, bratwurst, hamburgers, French fries, slaw, funnel cakes, kettle popcorn, ice cream, pie, cake, soda, water, coffee, beer, etc.
No admission is charged to the grounds and ample parking space is available. The only parking permitted on the grounds is in the handicapped only parking lot next to the Exhibit Hall.
There are plenty of picnic tables for sitting but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers are prohibited on the fairgrounds.