About Us

Stark County Fair

The Stark County Fair

The Stark County Fair is one of Stark County Ohio’s largest and longest-running family events. Rich in agricultural tradition, with seven days packed full of entertainment, food, fun, education, exhibits, animals, friends and families. There are thousands of entries in a wide variety categories on display in several buildings, barns and outside on the Fair grounds.

The Stark County Junior Fair 4-H program is one of the strongest in the State, setting the Ohio state record for livestock sales for nine years in a row. Hundreds of companies exhibit their products and services inside and outside on the Fair grounds.

There’s Something for Everyone at YOUR Stark County Fair!

Contact Us

Stark Fairgrounds
305 Wertz Avenue
Canton, Ohio 44708

Mailing Address:
PO Box 80279
Canton, OH 44708

Stark County Fair Office
Located at the back of the Grandstand.
Secretary: Crystal Bean
Telephone: 330-452-0621
Email: Office@StarkCountyFair.com

Stark County Junior Fair 4H
Julie Pinter, Junior Fair Coordinator
Telephone: 330-455-7856
Email: JrFair@StarkCountyFair.com
Website: StarkCountyJrFair4H.com

Office Hours (Not During Fair):
9AM - 4PM Monday - Friday – Closed on Weekends
 

Media Contacts:
Fairboard Office
Stark County Fair Office
330-452-0621
Office@StarkCountyFair.com

Stark County Agricultural Society
Board Members & Staff
 

Volunteers
There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. Please contact Fair Board Office for more information.

Speakers Bureau
Have a speaker from the Fair at your next meeting. Contact Fair Board Office for more information and to schedule a presentation.

Fair Hours

GATES – Open Daily at 8am

GATES Close
Tuesday – Sunday 9:30 pm
Monday – 7:00 pm

Exhibition Halls
Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Monday – 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Livestock Buildings
Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Monday – Buildings and area closed at 4:00 pm
Market Livestock – Released prior to opening
Open Class Livestock – Released 6:00 pm

Office Hours During Fair Week
Monday - Friday 9am-8pm
Saturday 9am-7pm
Sunday Noon-7PM
Monday (Labor Day) 9am-8pm

EVENTS, PARKING & RENTALS

The Stark County Fairgrounds, located in the City of Canton, is an ideal facility for a variety of indoor and outdoor events. Home to the annual Stark County Fair, the 80-acre site has several large heated buildings, covered grandstand seating, dirt-packed track, pavilion stage and acres of parking space.

Events
Events are held year-round, including auto shows, swap meets, home and garden shows, antique fairs, horse shows, demolition derbies, dog shows, corporate events, company picnics, craft shows, truck shows and community festivals. Reserve space for your event through the Stark County Fair Office.

Parking for Community Events
The Fairgrounds has extensive car and bus parking for large community events.

Rentals, Parking and Event Contact
Please contact the Fair Office at 330-452-0621 or Office@StarkCountyFair.com for more information.

Camping

Outdoor space is available at the Fairgrounds for RVs, campers and trailers, with electric hookups. Water is available seasonally. For camping during the Fair, there is space for vendors and Junior Fair 4-H program participants. Please contact the Fair Office for more information about camping.