Hardin County Cattle Producers to hold Beef Banquet, Award Scholarships

Hardin County – The annual Hardin County Beef Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Hardin County Fair Community Building. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet tickets this year are $20.00 presale, $25.00 at the door. Non-exhibitors ages 7-12 are $10.00. Kids ages 6 and under are free. 2025 Hardin County Junior Fair Beef Barn Exhibitors are free. Tickets for the beef banquet can be purchased through any of the Hardin County Cattle Producer directors who are Mackenzie Wallace, Justin Eibling, Jeff Oestreich, Ricki Coulson, Dustin Badertscher, Adam Billenstein, Dick Cronley, Derek Dunson, Tami Freshcorn, Deana Gibson, Madisen Jolliff, Kristie Royer.

The purpose of the Hardin County Beef Banquet is to recognize the beef industry, including the youth and adults who work with beef cattle in the county.

Scholarship applications are available online at go.osu.edu/26scholarshipsandroyalty with applications due March 20. Winners will be announced at the banquet. The Cattle Producers Service Award will also be presented. This award is presented to a person or organization that has demonstrated dedication to the mission of the Hardin County Cattle Producers.

Contact Kristie Royer at kkroyer@live.com for more information.