Lorain County Fair


 

 

Directors in charge:……………………….Tom Adams, Chairman

                                                                     Ken Pete,  John Emerich

Assistant.....................................................Nikki Claubaugh

 

1.        Applications for camping lots will be accepted by mail, fax, or in person June 16 – July 1  at the Secretary’s Office.

 

2.        If a group or club reserves a number of lots, send in only one application for all of the lots no later than July 1st.  Please list a contact person for each individual camper, as well as length and width of each camper. Measurements should include from tongue to bumper and any pull-outs.  A map detailing the groups layout should be attached to the application.  4-H groups should send a copy to the Extension Office by no later than June 16, 2008.

 

3.        All campers must park no less than 18 inches inside lenghtwise border.  Pleae compensate appropriately for pull outs.

 

4.     Groups employing the square/circle set-up must leave a 3 foot opening at each corner.  Additionally after every 50 feet another 3 foot opening must exist.  No campers allowed to park in middle of square/circle set up.

 

5.     Campers may occupy lots starting  Friday, August 15, 2008.  All campers must be in place by August 17th, 2008 at 8:00 pm when the gates aer locked.  August 24th gates will open for dismissal.  Any campers not removed from the campground 7 days from the end of fair are subject to storage fees.

 

6.       Electricity at the pole, furnish your own GROUNDED 3 WIRE CORD.  15 amp = 14 gauge   20 amp= 12 gauge 30 amp = 10 gauge.

 

7.        Open fires rings are permitted. Maximum width is 2 feet for fire ring and must be no less than 10 feet from nearest combustible item.  A hose, fire extinguisher or bucket of water must be close by to help extinguish fires.  Any individual or group with unattended fire will lose privileges.

 

8.        Water may be obtained at the hose bib with no hose to be left attached once trailer tank is filled. Furnish your own hose. Please comply with this rule as a courtesy to fellow campers.

 

9.        Each lot is approximately 16 feet by 25 feet. Please do not extend your campsite beyond these assigned parameters. Nothing other than electric cords or water hoses are to extend into the next lot without your neighbor’s consent.

 

10.    FIRE LANES are to be kept open at all times! Cooperate for your safety and  protection.  No hay or straw is allowed in the camping area.

 

11.    NO VEHICLES are allowed to park in the camping area once they are unhooked from the camper.  The camp will be closed to traffic during the fair.

 

12.     NO PETS are allowed in the camping area except service dogs for visual impaired and 4-H projects showing in  Junior Fair dog shows on designated days.

 

13.     Quiet hours are from 12:00 am to 6:00 am.  All unnecessary lights must be extinguished and sound producing items must be reduced to a decibel level that is satisfactory to your neighbors..

 

14.     An adult must accompany each campsite.

 

15.     All pressurized cylinders, whether in use or in storage, shall be chained or metal strapped and capped in a stable vertical position so they will not fall over, and placed out of the way to protect from any physical damage. This rule applies to turkey deep fryers also.

 

16.     No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the fairgrounds during the fair.

 

17.     Pony lot camping is a privilege for exhibitors in the draft horse, pony, and sheep departments. In order to camp in the Pony Lot the camper must have entries in the aforementioned departments and those entries must be exhibited. Failure to comply with this rule will result in reassignment to general camping area.

 

18.   Anyone allowing gray water or sewage to be discharged onto the ground is subject to immediated dismissal.

 

19.    The Fair Board, in cooperation with the Wellington Fire Department asks that you consider having a

         working  smoke alarm and an updated fire extinguisher per camper..

 

20.    Slide-outs and awnings will be allowed if they do not extend past the boundaries of your lot.

 

21.   No subletting of camping spaces is permitted.

 

22.   The Campground Superintendent will rule on any questions not covered in these regulations.

 

23.     A fee of $120.00 per lot will be charged and must accompany each application. There are NO REFUNDS given on camping fees.

 

24.     THE LORAIN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A LOT CONTRACT AT ANY TIME, AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR REJECT ANY APPLICATIONS FOR CAMPING, AND WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OF ANY SORT.

 

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