Ohio's Largest Fairs: Top 10 Annual Events by Size & Attendance

Ohio's Fair Circuit: Agriculture, Entertainment & Community

1. Ohio State Fair (Columbus)

Late July/Early August. 12 days. 800K+ attendees. Ohio Expo Center. Concerts, livestock, rides, food, butter cow.

2. Darke County Fair (Greenville)

Largest county fair. Late August. 200K+. Massive livestock shows, harness racing, demolition derby, big-name concerts.

3. Allen County Fair (Lima)

Late August. 150K+. Strong 4-H/FFA, horse shows, antique tractor pulls, midway.

4. Ashtabula County Fair (Jefferson)

Early August. 100K+. Horse racing, demolition derby, truck pulls, agricultural exhibits.

5. Wayne County Fair (Wooster)

September. 100K+. Harness racing, livestock, demolition derby, strong Amish participation.

6. Delaware County Fair (Delaware)

Late September. 80K+. Horse shows, live music, junior fair, family-focused.

7. Lucas County Fair (Maumee)

July. 70K+. Truck pull, livestock, concerts, 4-H showcases.

8. Holmes County Fair (Millersburg)

August. 60K+. Unique Amish culture: quilts, crafts, buggy rides, draft horses.

9. Mahoning County Fair (Canfield)

Late August. 60K+. Car show, live music, rides, agricultural exhibits.

10. Muskingum County Fair (Zanesville)

August. 50K+. Tractor pull, demolition derby, livestock, entertainment.

Honorable Mentions

Fairfield, Franklin, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lorain, Medina, Miami, Pickaway, Preble, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Union, Van Wert, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Williams, Wood, Wyandot – all have county fairs!

Ohio has 94 county fairs + state fair = 95 annual fairs. Summer/fall calendar packed.