LANCASTER, Ohio — Known across the region as the “last and best” county fair of the season, the 2026 Fairfield County Fair is set to return to Lancaster from October 11 through October 17, offering area residents one final week of fair foods, midway rides, and grandstand action.
Admission and Hours
Gates open at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, which features Free Gate Entry for all visitors. From Monday through Saturday, gates open daily at 7:00 a.m.
General Admission: $10.00 for visitors ages 10 and older.
Children: Free admission for children ages 9 and under.
Ride Bands (Kissel Amusement Co.): $20 on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; $15 on Monday and Thursday (Kids Day).
2026 Grandstand Entertainment Lineup
The fairgrounds will host daily track and grandstand events throughout the week:
Sunday, Oct. 11: NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull (3:00 p.m.)
Monday, Oct. 12 (Veterans Day): A-Bar Rodeo (7:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 13: Horse Pull (2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Senior Day): Wiener Dog Race (10:00 a.m.) and SEOPS Truck & Tractor Pull (7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 15 (Kids Day): Annual Band Parade (9:00 a.m.) followed by the Combine Derby (7:00 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17: Smash-It Demolition Derby (7:00 p.m. both nights)
Junior Fair & Agriculture Highlights
At the heart of the fair, local youth in 4-H and FFA will showcase their hard work across a wide variety of livestock and non-livestock projects. Exhibitors in species ranging from beef cattle, swine, and sheep to poultry, rabbits, and horses will participate in showmanship and skillathons throughout the week.
Community members and local businesses are invited to support the county’s young agricultural producers at the annual Junior Fair Livestock Sales. Those unable to attend in person can participate through the Buyer’s Club.
For complete daily schedules, entry forms, and award sponsorship information, visit FairfieldCountyFair.org.
