Fairfield County Fair

Rufus the Dufus
2024-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
A crowd favorite at the 2021 Fairfield County Fair, Rufus the Dufus is back to entertain visitors again this year! Rufus has been performing his brand of comedy juggling for over seven years. His performing career began with a well balanced unicycle and juggling act, and he continues to add new and exciting tricks to his performing repertoire. Magic, juggling and object manipulation, unicycling, balancing acts, and much much more—all honed to perfection.
Dates and Times: Wednesday – Saturday – 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Strolling the midway area and south side of the fairgrounds.

Kiddie Pedal Pull
2024-10-12 12:30 - 14:00 | OH
Our three to eight year old contestants compete in pedal tractor pulls. Registration is available on site up to their age group.
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Round Cattle Barn on South side of Fairgrounds
Ages : 3 to 8 years old

Mr. Puppet
2024-10-12 13:00 - 18:00 | OH
Dates and Times: Wednesday through Saturday – 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Strolling the midway area and south side of the fairgrounds.

Auto Demolition Derby
2024-10-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Grandstand
Tickets available online. Get yours early before they sell out
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Grandstand
Classes for Friday (subject to change):

Prostock

Smash It Mini

Street Stock Full

Street Stock Mini

Power Wheels

Classes for Saturday (subject to change):

Prostock

Street Stock Full

Street Stock Mini

Street Stock Mini Van / Mini Truck / SUV

Power Wheels

For rules, please visit https://smashitderby.com/county-fair-rules/.

Power Wheel Class Derby
2024-10-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Grandstand
Date of Event:
Friday, October 14, 2023
Saturday, October 15, 2023
Time of Event: 7:10 p.m.
Location: Grandstand Show
Ages: 4 to 8 years old
Here is a link to rules and signup:
https://smashitderby.com/county-fair-rules/

Auto Demolition Derby - Saturday
2024-10-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Ticket Prices: Reserved Tickets

$6.00 Grandstand

$7.00 Bleacher (Infield)

Date:

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Grandstand
Classes for Saturday, October 12:

Prostock

Street Stock Full

Street Stock Mini

Street Stock Mini Van / Mini Truck / SUV

Power Wheels

For rules, please visit https://smashitderby.com/county-fair-rules/.

FAIRHOPE Fun & Run 5K
2024-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | #50 Bldg. – Jr. Fair Show Arena, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
FAIRHOPE Fun & Run 5K
Come join us for the FAIRHOPE Fun & Run 5K event! Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a morning of fun and fitness. The event will be held at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds at 157 E Fair Ave, in Lancaster, so mark your calendars and be there on time. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and get some exercise in while having a blast. See you there!
Packet pick up begins ats 8:00am. Race will begin at 9:00am

Included in your registration is an Event T-shirt and FAIRHOPE Light up Cup!
Registrations received after October 1st are not guaranteed a T-shirt.

Fairfield County Ag. Society Election
2024-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Sr. Fair Administration Office, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
New for 2024!
To Members of the Fairfield County Agricultural Society. The annual election will be held at the office of the Society, Fairgrounds, Lancaster, Ohio on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Five Directors to be elected for terms of office starting November 2, 2024 are as follows:

One Director from Berne Township to serve three years
One Director from Madison Township to serve three years
One Director from Richland Township to serve three years
One Director from Walnut Township to serve three years
One Director from County-at-Large to serve three years.

4th Annual Fall Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Show
2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Ed Sands – Farm Bureau Bldg., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Date: Saturday, October 26
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Ed Sands Farm Bureau Bldg.
Contact Person – Tonya Schaffer
Contact Phone # – 740-503-7576

Freedom's Never Free
2024-10-31 09:00 - 12:00 | OH
Thursday, October 31st , 9:00 a.m. Field of Heroes Setup

We need as many volunteers as we can get to help setup the Field of Heroes. Those interested, please meet us at the Ed Sands Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31st @ 9 a.m.
All are welcome!

Thursday, October 31st, 12:00 p.m. Traveling Memorial Escort Arrives

The escort for the travelling memorials arrives at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds at 12 noon.
Those participating in the escort need to meet at the staging area, the north bound rest area between Rockbridge and Logan, Ohio, no later than 11:00 A.M. Kickstands up at 11:45 p.m. We’ll arrive at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster at 12:00 p.m. We welcome anyone who can come to help unload and setup the memorial.

Thursday, October 31st, 4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony begins with the Posting of the Colors at the Field of Heroes. Those who have sponsored a Flag for their Hero(es) are invited to come post their respective flags. Afterwards, we will make our way to the Ed Sands building at the top of the hill where the McClain Silent Drill Corp will perform a demonstration. Afterwards, we will have a Veteran’s Pinning Ceremony and invite our guest speakers to speak.
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To sponsor a Flag for your hero, click here, or pickup a Field of Heroes Flag Form from Les Reynolds at Veterans Services office at 3044 Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW, Lancaster, OH.

Friday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. USO Dance

The USO dance will kickoff at 7:00 P.M. with the big dance band, The Nostalgics.
We will have our Patriotic Poster Contest for Middle School thru High School Students also! Posters need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, Oct. 31st at the Ed Sands building, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, to Jeannie Ignash. We will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners who will receive a monetary prize. Winners will be announced Saturday at the Appreciation Celebration.

Saturday, November 2nd, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Main Ceremonies​

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Registration for the Patriotic Pet Parade
12:00-3:00 p.m. Those who have torn or tattered flags are encouraged to bring them to have them properly and respectfully retired at the Flag Retirement Ceremony starting at noon.
1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pet Parade will be in the Ed Sands building. To participate, pets must be dressed in a patriotic costume. Winner will receive a $50 gift.
3:30-4:30 p.m. The official appreciation celebration will begin and the youth poster contest winners will be announced. At the celebration you will enjoy special guest speakers, the McClain Silent Drill Corp and more!

6:00-6:30 p.m. At the Closing Ceremony, two Flags will be presented; One for a military Veteran, and one for a First Responder. Participant are encouraged to nominate a Veteran or 1st Responder to receive the Flag by clicking here.
Sunday, November 3rd, 9:00 a.m. Field of Heroes Takedown
We need volunteers to help takedown the Field of Heroes. Those interested, please meet us at the Ed Sands building at 9:00 A.M. All are welcome and greatly appreciated!

Freedom's Never Free
2024-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Ed Sands – Farm Bureau Bldg., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Friday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. USO Dance

The USO dance will kickoff at 7:00 P.M. with the big dance band, The Nostalgics.
We will have our Patriotic Poster Contest for Middle School thru High School Students also! Posters need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, Oct. 31st at the Ed Sands building, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, to Jeannie Ignash. We will have 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners who will receive a monetary prize. Winners will be announced Saturday at the Appreciation Celebration.

Saturday, November 2nd, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Main Ceremonies​

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Registration for the Patriotic Pet Parade
12:00-3:00 p.m. Those who have torn or tattered flags are encouraged to bring them to have them properly and respectfully retired at the Flag Retirement Ceremony starting at noon.
1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pet Parade will be in the Ed Sands building. To participate, pets must be dressed in a patriotic costume. Winner will receive a $50 gift.
3:30-4:30 p.m. The official appreciation celebration will begin and the youth poster contest winners will be announced. At the celebration you will enjoy special guest speakers, the McClain Silent Drill Corp and more!

6:00-6:30 p.m. At the Closing Ceremony, two Flags will be presented; One for a military Veteran, and one for a First Responder. Participant are encouraged to nominate a Veteran or 1st Responder to receive the Flag by clicking here.
Sunday, November 3rd, 9:00 a.m. Field of Heroes Takedown
We need volunteers to help takedown the Field of Heroes. Those interested, please meet us at the Ed Sands building at 9:00 A.M. All are welcome and greatly appreciated!

Fairfield County Ag. Society Reorganization Meeting
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Ricketts Hall
Membership Meeting followed by General Meeting

Freedom's Never Free
2024-11-02 12:00 - 18:00 | OH
​Saturday, November 2nd, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Main Ceremonies​

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Registration for the Patriotic Pet Parade
12:00-3:00 p.m. Those who have torn or tattered flags are encouraged to bring them to have them properly and respectfully retired at the Flag Retirement Ceremony starting at noon.
1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pet Parade will be in the Ed Sands building. To participate, pets must be dressed in a patriotic costume. Winner will receive a $50 gift.
3:30-4:30 p.m. The official appreciation celebration will begin and the youth poster contest winners will be announced. At the celebration you will enjoy special guest speakers, the McClain Silent Drill Corp and more!

6:00-6:30 p.m. At the Closing Ceremony, two Flags will be presented; One for a military Veteran, and one for a First Responder. Participant are encouraged to nominate a Veteran or 1st Responder to receive the Flag by clicking here.
Sunday, November 3rd, 9:00 a.m. Field of Heroes Takedown
We need volunteers to help takedown the Field of Heroes. Those interested, please meet us at the Ed Sands building at 9:00 A.M. All are welcome and greatly appreciated!

Fairfield Co. United Way 5K Run/Walk
2024-11-09 07:30 - 23:00 | Grandstand
Description

The 5K and 2-Mile events both start at 8:30 AM

Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.uwayfairfieldco.org/5k-fun-walk.

Additional Race Information

Special Pricing Details

Civilian Race Fee $35 (prior to November 1)
Student (age 21 and below) Race Fee $25 (discount automatically applies at checkout)
Veterans Race Fee $15

Please Register by October 31, 2024. All fees after increase on November 1, 2024, to $45.
Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
7:30-8:15 a.m. at the Fairgrounds. Race start is at the Grandstands at 8:30 am.
Long-sleeved race shirts
Register early! Long-sleeved shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 entrants.
Awards
5K: Prize Money to the Top 3 Overall Male/Female finishers, and awards to the Top 3 per age group both male/female. 5K age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Traveling Trophies
Three (3) trophies will be awarded to the organizations with the largest number of participants based on company size. 0 – 25 Employees, 26 – 99 Employees, 100+ Employees.

Place
157 E Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH US 43130

Course Map

Antique & Collectibles Auction
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | OH
Date- November 16, 2024
Start Time – 10:00 a.m.
Location – AAA Bldg.
Contact Person – Greg Bresler
Contact Phone# – 740-415-8645

"The Spirit of Christmas" - Lancaster Holiday Parade
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Join us to kick off the holiday season – the parade will begin promptly at 10 AM. The parade begins and ends at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. The parade route exits the fairgrounds onto Columbus Street towards downtown Lancaster, turns left on 22/Main Street, and then a left at the gazebo onto Broad Street to march back into the Fairgrounds

Contact Person – Maria Chandler
Contact Phone # – 740-407-6353

Winter at the Round Barn
2024-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Ed Sands – Farm Bureau Bldg., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Sunday, December 1st
10:00am-5:00pm
EARLY BIRD entry 9:30am
100+ booths filled with vintage & handmade goods held inside 2 heated barns on the charming grounds of the Fairfield Co Fairgrounds in Lancaster OH
Early Bird entry at 9:30am
General Admission $5 at 10:00am
FREE admission after 3:00pm
Early Bird tickets get you in ONE HALF HOUR early at 9:30 am, before General Admission starts at 10:00am for first dibs on all the best goods and a less crowded shopping experience.
Just 250 Early Bird tickets are sold online only.
Winter at the Round Barn EARLY BIRD TICKETS: https://WATRB2024.eventbrite.com

Antique & Collectible Auction
2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 | OH
Date – December 8, 2024
Start Time – 12:00 Noon
Location – AAA Bldg.
Contact Person – Dale Devore
Contact Phone # – 614-206-3155

Fairfield County Ag. Society Board Meeting
2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Ricketts Hall

Garage Door Auction
2024-12-29 13:00 - 16:00 | OH
Shoff Door Company – Garage Door Auction
Date – Sunday, December 29
Time – 1:00 P.M.
Location – AAA Bldg.
Contact – Shoff Door Co.
Contact Phone # – 614-833-1110

Antique & Collectibles
2025-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
Antique & Collectibles
Date January 11, 2025
Time 10:00 AM
Contact David Flood
Phone 614-783-8339
Location #10 AAA Building

FCAS Board Meeting
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-03-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Ricketts Hall
Please join us for our Fairfield County Ag Society meeting.

Antiques and Collectibles
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
Antiques and Collectibles
January 25, 2025
10:00am
Contact Person – David Flood
Phone # 614-783-8339
#10 AAA Building

Antiques and Collectibles
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
Antiques and Collectibles
February 8, 2025
10:00am
Contact person: David Flood
Phone # 614-783-8339
#10 AAA building

Special Fair Board Meeting
2025-02-10 17:00 - 23:00 | Ricketts Hall
Note: The Board will immediately move into Executive Session for HR issues.

Antique Tractor Club Toy sale and Show
2025-02-16 09:00 - 15:00 | OH
Antique Tractor Club Toy Sale and Show
February 16 2025
9:00am to 3:oopm
Contact person: Teresa Brudzinski and Doug Shaw
Phone #614-571-7136
#10 AAA building and #14 Ed Sands Farm Bureau Bldg.

97th Annual ODGA Buckeye Classic
2025-05-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Build 48: Swine Barn, 157 E Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
The 97th Annual ODGA Buckeye Classic will be on May 16 & 17, 2025. The last day to submit online entries is 5/17/25.
Show Chair: Tammy Gottfried, 419-457-2831 or odga1927@gmail.com
Arrival

5/16/25 from 2 to 8 pm; Bucks MUST be checked in by 5:30 pm
5/17/25 from 6 am to 8 am: Does MUST be checked in by 8:00am

Check-in

GOATS ARE TO ARRIVE ONLY DURING THE POSTED TIMES.
Upon arrival, all goats are to be checked by show/ health personnel.
Anyone arriving outside of the posted arrival times will be asked to leave and will not be able to enter the Buckeye Classic show the following year.
Pens may be purchased or show from your trailer.
Arrival times apply for trailer stalling also.
Animals are released when they have completed showing.

Health Checks

A current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days of the show is required for ALL OUT OF STATE ANIMALS.
Animals arriving will be inspected by a veterinarian or show committee member. Any animal exhibiting visible signs of infectious diseases will not be permitted to be unloaded or to show. The decision of the veterinarian will be final.
GOATS ARE TO ARRIVE ONLY DURING THE TIMES NOTED AND ARE NOT TO BE UNLOADED UNTIL THE HEALTH CHECK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. EXHIBITORS WILL BE PROVIDED A CHECK-IN CARD AND IT SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE BARN STEWARD FOR PENNING AND AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE FOR CHECK-IN.
Anyone requiring veterinary services will be responsible for any expenses incurred for their animals
All animals must be from herds that are registered in the National Scrapie Database. They must be properly tattooed or tagged with proper identification. For more information on the National Scrapie Database program call the U.S. Department of Agriculture at (614) 469-5602.

Other Information

DOES: The Combined Senior/Junior and Junior Doe shows are separately sanctioned by ADGA for the following breeds: Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Saanen, Toggenburg, Recorded Grade, and AOP.
BUCKS: The Combined Senior/Junior Buck shows are sanctioned by ADGA for the following breeds: AOP, Nigerian Dwarf, and Alpine.

Pricing

Raffle Ticket – $20
Pens – $3
Shavings – per bag – $8
Straw – per bale – $9
Camping $30 PER NIGHT – $30
See individual show pricing and additional information at: 97th Annual ODGA Buckeye Classic
Entry and Pen Fees are non-refundable

Files & Links

Show Flyer
Show Rules
Sponsorship Flyer
Instructions for Exhibitors
ODGA BC Exhibitors Welcome Flyer 5.3.25
