Fairfield County Fair

Auto Demolition Derby
2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Detroit) | 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/.

FCAS Board Meeting
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Ricketts Hall
Please join us for our Fairfield County Ag Society meeting.

Kiddie Pedal Pull: Free Show
2025-10-11 12:30 | Round Barn, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, 43130, United States
Our three to eight year old contestants compete in pedal tractor pulls. Registration is available on-site for their age group.
Location: Round Cattle Barn on South side of Fairgrounds
Ages: 3 to 8 years old

175th Anniversary Special Concert: Free Show
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | OH
Debbie Wright and Friends and Hillbilly Deluxe will delight you with a free show to celebrate the community’s support of our fair for 175 years. These two high energy groups are crowd favorites where ever they go.
Debbie Wright and Friends fill the Art Hall whenever they perform so we decided to have them perform in a larger venue.
Started by two cousins from Baltimore, Ohio, Hillbilly Deluxe has been performing for nearly two decades. They bring a diverse mix of songs. As they once said, ““We do anything from classic country to modern country to rock ‘n’ roll, southern rock, AC/DC to Skynyrd to Merle Haggard to Luke Bryan.”

175th Anniversary Fireworks
2025-10-10 19:00 - 19:30 | Grandstand
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary with us as we enjoy a fireworks show. They will be set off from Mt. Pleasant so they will be visible anywhere on the fairgrounds and the surrounding area. The rain date for the fireworks will be Saturday.

Harness Racing
2025-10-10 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-09 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Grandstand
Date and Times

Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. — OCRA Races include: 3 year old Colt Pace; 2 year Old Colt Pace; 2 year old Filly Pace; 3 year old Filly Trot; Signature Series: I. J. Collins/Alt Family Trot

Thursday at 1:30 p.m. —OCRA Races include: 2 year old Filly Trot; 3 year Old Filly Pace; 2 year old Colt Trot; 3 year old Colt Trot; Signature Series: Ricketts Family Pace

**Rain Date: Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Grandstands
Price: Free to Watch
Betting windows open: 30 minutes before the first race.

Combine Derby
2025-10-09 19:30 - 22:30 | Grandstand
Price: Free
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Grandstand

Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys: Free Show
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Hall
The Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys are a local act known for their traditional bluegrass music. They formed in 2009 and recorded their debut album in 2013. Come and request one of your favorites!
They will perform on the stage where quilts are displayed on the northeast side of the Art Hall.

Jr. Fair: Breeding Rabbit Show
2025-10-09 11:00 - 16:00 | #50 Bldg. – Jr. Fair Show Arena, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Open Class: Beef Show
2025-10-09 10:30 - 14:30 | Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Open Class: Sheep Show
2025-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Bldg. 45: Open Class Sheep, 157 E Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

High School Band Show--Free Show
2025-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Grandstand
One of the most popular events at the Fairfield County Fair happens every Thursday morning in front of the Grandstands, While it begins at 9:15 am, you’ll want to arrive early to get a great seat. The show features local High School Bands demonstrating their high steppin’ marching styles and lively music programs that delight fair goers of all ages. Come early!! The grandstands are always full and this is the place to be if you love to see amazing marching bands!

Jr. Fair Super Showmanship Contest
2025-10-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Southeastern Ohio Truck and Tractor Series Pulling Event
2025-10-08 19:00 - 23:00 | OH
Our long-standing classic pull has joined with SEOPS, the newest Truck and Tractor Pulling series, for this year’s event. Don’t miss another exciting evening as talented drivers get the most out of their vehicles.
Bring your family for this free grandstand event. Watch drivers compete for the longest distance in their class. Up to eight different classes of trucks and tractors are scheduled for our Wednesday evening
SEOPS Class Rules at Southeasterohiopullingseries.com
Non SEOPS Class Rules: Can be found under View Events or https://sites.google.com/view/mt-pleasant-shootout/rules

Debbie Wright & Friends: Free Show
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Art Hall
Debbie Wright and Friends are back again by popular demand! Come early because seats fill quickly for this popular group…

Location: Stage on the Northeast side of the Art Hall where the quilts are displayed

Coloring Contest
2025-10-08 18:30 - 19:00 | Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
AGE GROUPS:3 & 4 Years Old5 & 6 Years Old7 & 8 Years Old
Prizes
1st- $20.00
2nd-$15.00
3rd- $10.00
4th – $5.00
Rules
1. Entrants must be residents of Fairfield County.2. Only one entry per child will be permitted.3. Entries must be on the form printed from the website – DO NOT CHANGE IMAGE SIZE.4. Entries may be delivered to:Fairfield County Fair Officeor mail to: Coloring Contest, P.O. Box 945, Lancaster, OH 43130or 157 E. Fair Ave. Lancaster, OH 431305. Entries must be received by 4 P.M. on Friday, September 26th, 2025.
2025 Color Contest Page

Guys and Gals Sheep Lead Show
2025-10-08 18:15 - 20:30 | Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Wool is a versatile fiber with endless diverse uses from clothing to industrial insulation. The purpose of this competition is to celebrate the end product of wool in clothing. The Fairfield County Guys and Gals Sheep Lead Show is open to sheep lovers ages 3 through adults. Entry classes include individuals and pairs in traditional garments as well as a special costume class which can be individual or a pair.
Entrants may wear handmade or purchased outfits. They should be a fiber content that is majority wool and may decorate their lamb to coordinate with their outfit.
Time: 6:15 pm
Location: Feeder Creek Show Arena
Price: Free to watch

Jr. Fair: Sheep Showmanship; Breeding & Market Sheep Show
2025-10-08 12:00 - 17:30 | Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Adelphi Band: Free Event
2025-10-08 11:00 - 13:15 | Grandstand
The Adelphi Band has been performing at our fair since 1950 and they are a crowd favorite. They will play before the Wiener Dog final race and until the start of the afternoon harness races

Olivedale Line Dance and Cloggers
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Sr. Fair Administration Office, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Jr. Fair Dairy Cattle Show and Showmanship
2025-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Round Barn, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster, 43130, United States

First Annual Wiener Dog Races: Sponsored by Fairfield Area Humane Society
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Grandstand
Our first Annual Wiener Dog preliminary races will begin at 10 am and the finalists will race again at 11:30 am. You won’t want to miss the speed and chaos of each race! It’s exciting and delightful fun! We are delighted that the races are being sponsored by the Fairfield Area Humane Society.

Onsite registration for Wiener Dog Races; Sponsored by the Fairfield Area Humane Society
2025-10-08 09:00 - 09:45 | Grandstand
Registration and Rules

Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Show
2025-10-08 08:30 - 13:00 | Outdoor Arena, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Jr. Fair Market/Meat Goat Show
2025-10-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States

Cancelled due to weather: A-Bar Rodeo Bulls and Barrel Racing
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Grandstand
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Grandstand
Tickets: EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Wolfe Brothers: Free Show
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | OH
Love blues or classic rock? Check out the Wolfe Brothers.
Come to the stage on the Northeast side of the Art Hall for this amazing free show.
