The 2008 Plymouth County Fair, billed this year as "The Best 5 Days of Summer" opens Wednesday with a full slate of activities and shows than runs through Sunday evening.

"You hear all summer long about the price of gas going up," said Terry Reuter, fair board president. "We hope people will plan the Plymouth County Fair as their main destination this summer."

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The five days of the 67th annual Plymouth County Fair are packed with livestock shows, entertainment in the grandstand arena and Pioneer Village Stage, 4-H exhibits and judging shows, and much more.

"We want everyone to come and enjoy themselves as much as they can," Reuter said.

This year's major project was the construction of a new First Aid Station. Other projects include a facelift to the restrooms in the Hall of '76, and painting a fire retardant on the inside insulation, as well as new fencing around the covered show arena.

Boy Scouts working on Eagle Scout projects have also come forward to make improvements on the fairgrounds, this year continuing the boardwalk handicap accessibility to the Pioneer Village shops and painting new doors on the Round Barn.

Reuter is pleased with the entertainment lineup in both the grandstand arena and the Pioneer Village.

"People like action in the grandstands," said Reuter as he named off the five nights of entertainment there.

Wednesday is Pro Impact Wrestling, Thursday is the Tuff Truck competition, Friday is the Mini-Rod and Tractor Pull, Saturday is the the Demolition Derby and Sunday is the T & C Rodeo, with mutton-busting for the kids, followed by fireworks.

The other action, Reuter said, is in the Pioneer Village where a full slate of entertainment is scheduled starting Wednesday.

"The Pioneer Village is a nice place because people like to be closer to the stage and see the acts," Reuter.

Local flavor in the Pioneer Village includes Akron native Keri Lea (Finzen) & the Runnin on Empty Band from Nashville, vocalist Marissa Harvey of Akron and The Browns from Merrill.

Amazing Arthur will have his stage set up on the southeast corner of the fairgrounds for kids shows, and will also be in the Pioneer Village stage for a show or two.

The fair's midway will once again feature rides, food and games by McDermott Shows.

Nearly 500 Plymouth County 4-H'ers will be exhibiting projects at the fair this year, ranging from livestock, pets, foods and nutrition, photography, woodworking, mechanical arts, gardening and much more.

Food stands on the grounds operated by local groups, service clubs and organizations, offer a wide variety of food choices.

"Our main goal when we started planning this winter was to bring good quality entertainment for all ages, and with a reasonable price for admission and food on the grounds," Reuter said.

A season car pass, for a vehicle and occupants up to a maximum of four adults, is only $25. Additional persons pay the one day admission of $6. The car pass is good for all five days.

One day admission is $6 per person (over 12 years of age), plus a $1 charge to park the car for the one day pass. Children 12 and under pay $1 for a day's admission.

The season individual pass, a $10 wrist band, is good for walk-in admission only.

Tickets will be on sale at the gate beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday.