Reservations due by March 23

MEDIA RELEASE__The 2026 Hardin County Poultry Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Missionary Alliance  Church located at 15436 OH-309, Kenton, OH 43326. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the banquet will begin at  6:00 p.m. 

There is no charge to attend the banquet, but reservations need to be made by March 23 by contacting Catherine Scharf at 419-996-9234 or [email protected]. 

Chicken will be provided as the main course. Each family is asked to bring their most requested, best-tasing side dish and dessert to share. 

The purpose of the Hardin County Poultry Banquet is to recognize the poultry industry, including the youth and adults who work with poultry in the county. The 2026 Hardin County Fair Poultry King and Queen will be crowned and winners from the 2025 Poultry Department will be recognized. 

Royalty applications are available online at go.osu.edu/26scholarshipsandroyalty with applications due February 27.

Contact Catherine Scharf at 419-996-9234 or David Kiper at 419-673-9272 for more information.