ADVISORY: Commissioners to participate in pie judging at county fair today

Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Contact: Hanna M. Greer, Commissioners, 614/525-5848

COMMISSIONERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PIE JUDGING AT COUNTY FAIR TODAY

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will spend part of the day at the county fair today. Beginning at 10 am, Commissioners will judge local peach pie entries based on their taste and appearance. Following the pie contest, Commissioners have been invited to attend the annual Friends of the Agricultural Society Luncheon and will conclude the day by participating in the Junior Fair Creative Baking Sale and Auction.  

Today is also Military Appreciation Day. Military members presenting a military ID at the gate will receive discounted admission ($5) today. Gates open at 9 am and close at 10 pm. 

WHO:

Franklin County Commissioners
Franklin County Agricultural Society Board Members
Families, youth enrolled in 4-H and fairgoers 

WHAT:

Commissioners’ Pie Contest, 10 am, Fine Arts Building
Agricultural Society’s Luncheon (by invite only), 11 am, Entertainment Tent
Junior Fair Creative Baking Sale/Auction, 1:30 pm, Entertainment Tent

WHEN:

Thursday, July 23
10 am

WHERE:

Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard