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Handicapping 101 with Bob Roberts
Event Date:
Tue, August 5, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
If you're attending the Cuyahoga County Harness Races on Tuesday, August 5th, be sure to visit with MGM Northfield Park's Bob Roberts from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the Grandstand for Handicapping 101, in which Bob will offer insights on how to read a race program, while providing pari-mutuel wagering tips.
Bob Roberts is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick. He knew he wanted to be a sportswriter when his father took him to an Indians game and he asked who those guys were typing on a countertop behind home plate in the upper deck of old Municipal Stadium.
"They're sportswriters," said his dad. "That's their job."
Roberts began his career at the Mentor Morning Monitor before heading over to The Willoughby/Lake County News-Herald where he was named sports editor in 1970 at the age of 22. Roberts was hired by The Cleveland Press in 1973 and returned to The News-Herald when the Press folded in 1982. The Cleveland Plain Dealer hired Bob in 1985 and he remained there for over 20 years before accepting a buyout in 2006.
Roberts has won numerous awards. They include best harness story in North America, best Preakness story, a Golden Quill for feature writing in western Pennsylvania, and more than 10 state-wide writing awards in Ohio.
Tue, August 5, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Stage/Location: Grandstand
Harness Racing
Event Date:
Tue, August 5, 2025, 4:00pm to 7:30pm
More Info: Click here
Please join us for Harness Racing action with Pari-Mutuel wagering (betting) on 9 or more races. Pick your favorite horse by name, driver colors or the horse that catches your eye. Fans come from near and far to enjoy some of Ohio’s best 2- and 3-year-olds competing. Northfield Park regular announcer Ayers Ratcliff paints a picture of the action packed one-mile races, including exciting stretch drives for the WIN. We look forward to seeing you, your family, and friends for an exciting evening of racing action, and family fun at the FAIR!
So long as the track is safe for racing, this is a rain or shine event!
And if you're attending the Cuyahoga County Harness Races on Tuesday, August 5th, be sure to visit with MGM Northfield Park's Bob Roberts from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the Grandstand for Handicapping 101, in which Bob will offer insights on how to read a race program, while providing pari-mutuel wagering tips.
Bob Roberts is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick. He knew he wanted to be a sportswriter when his father took him to an Indians game and he asked who those guys were typing on a countertop behind home plate in the upper deck of old Municipal Stadium.
"They're sportswriters," said his dad. "That's their job."
Roberts began his career at the Mentor Morning Monitor before heading over to The Willoughby/Lake County News-Herald where he was named sports editor in 1970 at the age of 22. Roberts was hired by The Cleveland Press in 1973 and returned to The News-Herald when the Press folded in 1982. The Cleveland Plain Dealer hired Bob in 1985 and he remained there for over 20 years before accepting a buyout in 2006.
Roberts has won numerous awards. They include best harness story in North America, best Preakness story, a Golden Quill for feature writing in western Pennsylvania, and more than 10 state-wide writing awards in Ohio.
Tue, August 5, 2025, 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Stage/Location: Grandstand
Pickle Eating Contest
Event Date:
Tue, August 5, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (Limit 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (Limit 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (Limit 15 contestants)
Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (Limit 10 contestants)
Tue, August 5, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Stage/Location: Junior Fair Building
4-H Project Runway
Event Date:
Tue, August 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
4-H Project Runway 6-8pm (Pre-Registered Teams Only)
This 4-H event features the best in fashion and style! (pre-registered teams only) For more information on this Jr. Fair event or others, feel free to stop by the Jr. Fair building and talk to any of their friendly team members.
Tue, August 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Stage/Location: Junior Fair Building
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Sheep Judging
Event Date:
Wed, August 6, 2025, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Feeling sheepish? Well, you'll be in good company, but bear in mind, if you wear a wool sweater, you may be judged. While their fleece may not be "white as snow," watching these ornery little lambs is shear fun. Just don't ask what they think of Christmas.
Wed, August 6, 2025, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Stage/Location: Sheep Barn
Beef Cattle Show
Event Date:
Wed, August 6, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
They aren't booing, they're saying "Moo!" Come watch these hefty heifers strut their stuff. Those who don't win, place or show will definitely have a beef with the judges, but that's to be expected.
Wed, August 6, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stage/Location: Cow Palace
Draft Horse Pull
Event Date:
Wed, August 6, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Weighing in at roughly 2,000 lbs, draft horses are the gentle giants of the equine world. And talk about horsepower! Capable of pulling 2-3 times their own weight, draft horses are renowned for their incredible strength. Breeds include Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons, Shires, and Suffolks, with the largest among them being the Belgians, which can stand up to 6'8" tall at the withers, though the average height among draft horses is around 5'4". Their partnership with humans has been instrumental in fields as wide ranging as agriculture and urban construction. They've hauled our wagons, plows, felled trees, building materials, artillery and heavy freight... and all for a few buckets of oats and bales of hay.
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the immense strength of these awesome creatures will be on full display at our annual Draft Horse Pull, so be sure to stop by and cheer on these magnificent beasts!
Wed, August 6, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Stage/Location: Grandstand
Donut Eating Contest
Event Date:
Wed, August 6, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – 7:00pm
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestant)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestant)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestant)
Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (Limited to 10 contestant)
Wed, August 6, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Stage/Location: Junior Fair Building
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Rose Display & Show
Event Date:
Thu, August 7, 2025, 12:00am to 11:59pm
A rose by any other name is still in our Floral Building, so come check out these thorny flowers all day Thursday and see which red blooms won blue. Exhibits should be brought in the morning of the show starting at 7:30 A.M. Judging will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday.
Thu, August 7, 2025, 12:00am to 11:59pm
Stage/Location: Floral Building
Dairy Goat Judging
Event Date:
Thu, August 7, 2025, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Watch your shorts and camera straps. Goats will nibble on anything. Loved for their curiosity and mischievous playfulness, goats are also responsible for some delicious dairy products... from milk to cheeses and more. Fun fact: The etymology of the phrase "to get someone's goat" is purportedly derived from the practice of putting goats in the stalls of thoroughbreds to calm their nerves before a race. A sneaky rival would "get the goat" (i.e. remove it from the stall), agitating the horse, and hurting his odds of winning. So if you've been racing around all day, and the nerves are a bit frayed, stop by the Sheep Barn and hang out with the goats for a while. They'll be sure to make you smile.
Thu, August 7, 2025, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Stage/Location: Sheep Barn
Watermelon Eating Contest
Event Date:
Thu, August 7, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Nothing refreshes on a hot summer day like burying your head in a watermelon wedge. Win or lose, you get a tasty treat, so if you're feeling hungry and like a challenge, take part in our Watermelon Eating Contest!
Thursday, August 7th – 4:00 p.m.
Age 5 to 7 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestants)
Age 8 to 13 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestants)
Age 14 to 19 years – First Place Trophy (Limited to 15 contestants)
Adults Age 20 and up – First Place Trophy (Limited to 10 contestants)
Thu, August 7, 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Stage/Location: Junior Fair Building
Dairy Cattle Judging
Event Date:
Thu, August 7, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
They aren't booing, they're saying "Moo!" Come watch these hefty heifers strut their stuff. Those who don't win, place or show will definitely have a beef with the judges, but that's to be expected.
Thu, August 7, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stage/Location: Cow Palace
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Junior Fair Bake-Off & Auction
Event Date:
Fri, August 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Bake-Off & Auction - pre registration required for participants - see details in Premium Book. ANYONE can bid on the items! Proceeds go to help the Junior Fair, so this is about as close as you get to guilt-free indulgence.
Fri, August 8, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Stage/Location: Junior Fair Building
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Dahlia Display & Show
Event Date:
Sat, August 9, 2025, 12:00am to 11:59pm
A favorite of gardeners, the dahlia bloom can grow to impressive size and, like natural fireworks, explodes in a variety of colors. Come see these natural wonders in the Floral Building on Saturday while the flowers are still at their peak.
Sat, August 9, 2025, 12:00am to 11:59pm
Stage/Location: Floral Building
Horse Show
Event Date:
Sat, August 9, 2025, 8:00am to 5:00pm
 When: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 @ 8:00am
Where: Grandstand / Horse Ring
2025 Entry Form: Click Here to download a blank entry form.
2025 Show Bill: Click Here
2025 Sponsorship Form: Click Here
Please join us at our annual horse show for riders young and old! Our class for the youngest group is for children 6 and under. Classes are offered for many different types of riders including Academy Riders – children and adults who show horses they take riding lessons on, Youth classes – riders 17 years and younger competing to win the Youth High Point Award, English classes – for both Hunt and Saddle seat riders, Western classes, and the crowd favorite Costume class – where horse and rider participate in very creative costumes. We offer many qualifying classes for the American Saddlebred World Championship horse show at the Kentucky state fair in Louisville, Kentucky. We are also a qualifier for ASHBA National Select Series Championship.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR HORSE SHOW- Sat., August 9, 2025
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS- BEREA OHIO 44017
JUDGE: Matt Schuckert
Announcer - Ellen Vajda -- Ringmaster - Darlene Nowak
- Entry Fee $8 per class -
Trophy & 6 Ribbons- Payback $12/$10/$8/$6/$5/R classes with 6 or more entries
JACKPOT CLASSES entry fee $12. Payback 35%, 25%, 15%, 10%, 5%
Stalls available: $30
Mail Entries to - Cuyahoga County Fair, Box 135, Berea, OH 44017
Entry available day of the show no less than 5 classes prior to class entered
To exhibit at Horse Show you must purchase a $15 EXHIBITOR TICKET
which includes office fee and 2 passes to the Fair.
Classes w/less than 6 entries RIBBONS ONLY NO PAYBACK except Jackpot
No Stallions permitted in Junior Exhibitor classes (17 & Under)
Academy, Halter, Showmanship, & Equitation classes NO PAYBACK
Thank you to the following businesses for their donation
- All Around High Point Youth Award provided by Schneider Saddlery
- Eng.& West. Jackpot awards provided by Big Dee'S Tack & Vet Supply
- Halter Jackpot award provided by Equine Essentials - Brunswick
Proper show attire required -- No Training devices allowed
The Cuyahoga County Fair Horse Show is a qualifying competition for the
2026 American Saddlebred World Championship Horse Show at Louisville, KY.
ACADEMY SESSION 8AM - Academy Entries Close Friday 8/8 @ 9PM
1A WTC Adult
2A. WTC 14-17
3A. WTC 13 & under
4A. WTC Pleasure all ages, all seats
SA. W/T Adult
6A. W/T 14-17
7A. W/T 11-13
8A. W/T 9 & 10
9A. W/T 8 & under
10A. W/T Pleasure all ages, all seats
11 A. W/T Leadline - 7 & Under
Class #1 NOT TO START BEFORE 9 AM
1 $$ JACKPOT $$ OPEN HALTER
2 Open Halter Horse
3 *Youth Open Halter 17 & Under H/P, E/W- M/G
4 *Youth Showmanship 17 & Under H/P, E/W- M/G
5 Reg. American Saddlebred Halter- Open
6 Open Pony Halter- 14.2 & Under
7 Appaloosa Open Halter
8 Arabian Open Halter
9 AQHA Open Halter
»10 MINUTE BREAK«
10 Ladies Side Saddle
11 Lead Line Equitation 6 & Under
12 $$JACKPOT$$ OPEN ENGLISH PLEASURE- Big Dee's Gift Card
13 *Walk-Trot Equitation 10 & Under H/P, E/W, M/G
14 Adult/Junior Exhibitor 5-Gaited Show Pleasure
15 Arabian Country English Pleasure
16 Open English Equitation
 17 English Road Hack Horse
18 Adult/Junior Exhibitor English Country Pleasure - Select Series Qualifier
19 * Walk-Trot Pleasure 10 & Under H/P, E/W, M/G
20 ASB Show/Country Pleasure Driving - Select Series Qualifier
21 English Pleasure - Open
22 *Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 11-17 H/P, E/W- M/G
23 Open Pleasure Driving - Horse or Pony
24 *English Pleasure 17 & Under Hunt or Saddle Seat H/P- M/G
25 Adult/Junior Exhibitor 3-Gaited Show Pleasure - Select Series Qualifier
26 ASB AOT Country/Show Pleasure Saddleseat
27 *Walk-Trot Pleasure 11-17 H/P, E/W- M/G
28 *Youth English Equitation 17 & Under Saddleseat or Hunt Seat H/P - M/G
29 ASB Park Pleasure - Select Series Qualifier
30 Friesian Walk/Part-Bred Friesian Walk/Trot Pleasure
»LUNCH BREAK«
31 Open Costume Class
32 Open Hunter Pleasure Horse
33 Paso Fino Pleasure Open
34 ASB Hunt Country Pleasure - Select Series Qualifier
35 English Bridle Path Horses
35A Arabian English Pleasure
36 Appaloosa English Pleasure
37 ASB Adult/Junior Exhibitor Park - Select Series Qualifier
38 AQHA Hunter under Saddle
39 Saddle & Bridle Hunter Classic
40 Paso Fino Performance Open
42 $$ JACKPOT $$ OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE - Big Dee's Gift Card
43 * Youth Western Horsemanship 17 & Under H/P - M/G
44 Walk-Trot Equitation/Horsemanship 18 & Over H/P, E/W- M/G
45 Western Pleasure Horse - Open
46 Jack Benny Pleasure W/T/C 39 yrs. & over
47 Ladies Western Pleasure 18 & Over
48 * Youth Western Pleasure 17 & Under H/P- M/G
49 ASB Western Pleasure
50 Open Easy Gaited Pleasure (No Canter) - 2 Gait
51 Appaloosa Western Pleasure
52 Walk-Trot Pleasure 18 & Over H/P, E/W- M/G
53 Egg & Spoon
54 AQHA Western Pleasure
Gail Wind
Horse Show Director
216-676-5369
Ellen Vajda
Horse Show Superintendent
216-870-3267
* - Denote Point Class for Youth High Point Award
>>Riders who have cantered at this show are ineligible for Walk/Trot Classes on the same horse but; eligible on a different horse <<
ASHBA ~ ASHAO ~ INTER-STATE (Double Points)
INTER COUNTY (Double Points) ~ OASPHA **APPROVED POINT SHOW**
Sat, August 9, 2025, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Stage/Location: Grandstand, Horse Ring
4-H Market Auction
Event Date:
Sat, August 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Yibbity, yibbity, yibbity--going once, going twice, SOLD to the man in the blue dungarees! From poultry, to livestock, to rabbits and more, our 4-Her's have put in a lot of effort tending to their animals. Now it's time to support our 4-H Livestock Program at the 4-H Market Auction. Will you be the high bidder?
Sat, August 9, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Stage/Location: Cow Palace
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Demo Derby
Event Date:
Sun, August 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Preferred Seating (TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY)
Entry: Registration to participate in the Demolition Derby is day of event, on-site only. For details, click here to visit the Derby Dog website.
Rules:
BUY TICKETS
Sun, August 10, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Stage/Location: Grandstand
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Cleveland Oktoberfest
Event Date:
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
The Dates/Times for the 2025 Cleveland Oktoberfest are:
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Aug 30th, 2025: noon to midnight
Sun, Aug 31st, 2025: noon to midnight
Mon, Sept 1st, 2025: noon to 8:00pm
Fri, Sept 5th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Sept 6th, 2025: noon to midnight
For more info, visit: clevelandoktoberfest.com
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
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Cleveland Oktoberfest
Event Date:
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
The Dates/Times for the 2025 Cleveland Oktoberfest are:
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Aug 30th, 2025: noon to midnight
Sun, Aug 31st, 2025: noon to midnight
Mon, Sept 1st, 2025: noon to 8:00pm
Fri, Sept 5th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Sept 6th, 2025: noon to midnight
For more info, visit: clevelandoktoberfest.com
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
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Cleveland Oktoberfest
Event Date:
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
The Dates/Times for the 2025 Cleveland Oktoberfest are:
Fri, Aug 29th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Aug 30th, 2025: noon to midnight
Sun, Aug 31st, 2025: noon to midnight
Mon, Sept 1st, 2025: noon to 8:00pm
Fri, Sept 5th, 2025: 4pm to midnight
Sat, Sept 6th, 2025: noon to midnight
For more info, visit: clevelandoktoberfest.com
Fri, August 29, 2025, 4:00pm to Mon, September 1, 2025, 8:00pm
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