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Step Right Up! Plan A Visit Your County Fair This July

June 29, 2025 By Dayton937

There’s something timeless and magical about a county fair. It’s where sizzling funnel cakes, giant stuffed animals, and the hum of carnival rides come together to create an experience that’s pure Americana. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a foodie, a music lover, or just looking for a fun day out with the family, the county fair offers a little something for everyone.

Taste the Tradition
From deep-fried delights to local barbecue, fair food is a world of its own. You’ll find lemonade shaken fresh, award-winning pies, and plenty of vendors serving up mouthwatering treats you won’t get anywhere else. It’s a perfect opportunity to indulge in your favorites—or discover something new.

Feel the Fun
Midway rides, games of chance, and the nostalgic call of the carousel bring out the kid in all of us. Test your aim at the ring toss, race down a giant slide, or take a spin on the Ferris wheel for unbeatable views of the fairgrounds. There’s no better place to laugh, cheer, and make memories with friends and family.

Celebrate Community
The heart of any county fair lies in its local flair. You’ll find livestock competitions, craft exhibits, baking contests, and homegrown talent on display. It’s a chance to cheer on your neighbors, see youth 4-H projects up close, and appreciate the agricultural roots of the region.

Entertainment for All
From live music and tractor pulls to talent shows and fireworks, the fair’s entertainment schedule is packed with high-energy events day and night. Whether you’re grooving to a local band or catching a daredevil stunt show, there’s always something exciting around the corner.

Support Local & Have a Blast
Your visit to the county fair supports small businesses, local farmers, artisans, and performers. It’s a way to give back to the community while having a whole lot of fun.

So grab your sunscreen, bring your appetite, and get ready to enjoy a summer tradition that never goes out of style. Each  county fair only comes once a year—get all the details here.

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10 County Fairs To Visit in July

July 5, 2024 By Dayton937

County fairs are community celebrations that brings everyone together each year. Citizens come together to socialize, learn and enjoy good local food and entertainment. It’s events like these that many rural families plan their schedules around each year. You’ll find Blue ribbons, fair food, rides, musical entertainment, agricultural tents, derbies, horse races, and more at any one of Ohio’s county fairs.  Click the link for hours, costs and more info on each or our county fairs.

July 6 – 13

Clinton County Fair

Clinton County Fairgrounds
958 West Main Street, Wilmington

Enjoy eight days of action in July with live entertainment, harness racing, an antique tractor pull and a demolition derby. If you enjoy animals, be sure to catch the Junior and Senior Fair Shows of cattle, sheep, hogs, rabbits, chickens, horses and pets. Grab your favorite food and sit and enjoy one of the rides or shows on the grounds.  Discover what a great county fair is like.  Find a variety of food that you can’t find anywhere else. Ice Cream, Pie, Elephant Ears, Funnel cakes, Gyros, Frozen Lemonade, Polish Sausage, French Fries, Hamburgers, Subs, Steak Sandwiches, Pork Pita’s & Sandwiches, Pizza, Texas Tenderloin, Milkshakes, Sweet corn, Carmel Corn, Candy Apples, Nachos, Burritos.

July 7  – 13

Montgomery County Fair!

Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 S Main St, Dayton

You can spend the whole day at the petting zoo, riding wagons, watching the Cincinnati Circus Company, Tractor pulls or demolition derbies.  Plus there are rides, games, food and music gallore!  Air conditioned tents hold events and sales too!  Check out the Fair schedule on our website.

Kids 6 and under are free!  Tickets are available at the gate and online – only $10 Sunday thru Thursday.  Friday & Saturday tickets are $15 after 4pm.  Credit card are accepted and convenience fees will apply.    Discount Wednesday for Veterans, First Responders and Senior Citizens and parking is always free!

July 7 – 13

Logan County Fair

Logan County Fair
301 East Lake Avenue, Bellefontaine

Join us at the Logan County Fairgrounds for Carnival Rides and Games, Harness Racing, Pony Racing, Bull Riding, Tractor Pulls and  various grandstand entertainment takes place each night. Paid attendance through the gate is over 15,000 each year.

July 15 – 20

Warren County Fair

Warren County Fairgrounds
665 N Broadway St., Lebanon

Experience the Warren County Fair, an annual week-long event in July for the whole family!  Join us for fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, tug-a-truck, live harness racing, livestock shows and sales, barn yard display, jungle island zoo animals, pony rides, musical groups, corn hole tournament, talent show, karaoke, and parade with hot air balloons.

July 19 – 26

Clark County Fair

Clark County Fairgrounds
4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield

Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull, Cheerleading Show, Kiddie Pig Chase and much more.

July 21 – 27

Shelby County Fair

Shelby County Fairgrounds
700 Fair Rd, Sidney

We have a lot in store for everyone at this year’s Shelby County Fair; domestic and livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, amusement rides, a demolition derby, a tractor pull, local band performances, delicious food and of course, a week full of entertainment!.

July 21st-27

Butler County Fair

Butler County Fairgrounds 
1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton

Preserve the Past, Embrace the Present, Envision the Future.
A  family tradition since 1851! 

Tractor Pulls, Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Rides and more

July 27 – Aug 3

Preble County Fair

Preble County Fairgrounds 722 South Franklin St, Eaton, OH

Memories that will last a lifetime… Camping, County Idol, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, ATV Drag, Rodeo, Tug a Truck, Lawn…

July 28 – Aug 3

Auglaize County Fair

Auglaize County Fairgound
1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta

It’s the event we spend all year planning for, thinking and dreaming about!  Cheerleading competitions, banana derby, goat island, space adventure show, wood carvers auction, weiner dog races, demolition derby, live music and more.

July 28 – Aug 3

Greene County Fair

Greene County Fairgrounds & Expo Center 
120 Fairground Rd, Xenia

Join us in beautiful Xenia, Ohio for the Greene County Fair.  Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor  Pulls and more

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: 4H, carnival rides, county fair, demolition derby, livestock, Rodeo, tractor pull

Montgomery County Fair Set On for July 11-17!

March 9, 2021 By Dayton Most Metro

Last night at the Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Director’s Meeting, the Fair Board unanimously voted to move forward with the planning of a traditional fair in 2021. They are committed to bringing a family friendly event back into the July spotlight in our community. They are also committed to offering a safe environment by following Governor DeWine’s guidelines that are in place in July.


“We are so excited to bring the county fair tradition back to life in Dayton in 2021” said Mark Jimison, Board President of the Montgomery County Fair Board


Many fair attendees and Jr. Fair Board Members are excited to participate in the deep-rooted traditions surrounding 4-H & FFA. Our mission is to serve our community by promoting agriculture, youth, and adult development through the fair and educational programs, and to also provide a rental venue for our community. “There is no doubt that 2021 was hard on us all, both financially and emotionally, but we are ready to get back in the saddle and bring our fairgrounds back to life.” says Lori Page, Executive Director

“Being able to see our fair re-open again is a beacon of hope and gratitude towards all that we’ve done so far as community. I’m excited to see everyone’s smiling (masked) faces the Fair this year!” said Mackenzie Hoog, 2021 Ohio Fair’s Queen & 2021 Montgomery County Fair Queen

“The Montgomery County Fair has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I am glad the kids will get to exhibit their animals this year and continue traditions we have had for over 100 years now. After all the cancellations and darkness we have been through, it is nice to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel” said Taylor Thomas, former 4-H Exhibitor & Jr. Fair Board Member

For more information on upcoming events being held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, please visit  www.MontCoFair.com

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