Proposed Bylaws Change on Alcohol at the Fairgrounds: Vote November 4

A Notice to all 2026 Hardin County Ag. Society Members:

A Resolution to adopt a new article to the ByLaws of the Hardin County Agricultural Society regarding alcoholic beverages at the Hardin County Fairgrounds will be proposed at the Hardin County Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 4th, 6:30pm, in the Community Building.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society desires to update its regulations concerning alcoholic beverages upon the Hardin County Fairgrounds to reflect current law and to permit alcoholic beverages at authorized events, subject to applicable laws, permits, rules, and requirements.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society wants to allow alcoholic beverages to be transported onto the confines of the Hardin County Fairgrounds, including all buildings and grounds, and to be possessed, served, dispensed, or sold at events authorized by the Hardin County Agricultural Society.

Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to authorize alcoholic beverages at a time, place, event, or in a manner prohibited by Ohio law. The agricultural society shall not permit, during any fair, or for one week before or three days after any fair, any dealing in spirituous liquors anywhere on the fairground.