Stark County Fair
The Progressive Stark County Fair
The Progressive Stark County Fair is one of Stark County Ohio’s largest and longest-running family events. Rich in agricultural tradition, the 2020 Fair celebrates its 171st year 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 Progressive Stark County Fair!
Contact Us
305 Wertz Avenue
Canton, Ohio 44708
PO Box 80279
Canton, OH 44708
Located at the back of the Grandstand.
Telephone: 330-452-0621
Email: Office@StarkCountyFair.com
Julie Pinter, Junior Fair Coordinator
Telephone: 330-455-7856
Email: JrFair@StarkCountyFair.com
Website: StarkCountyJrFair4H.com
Closed Following Holidays: Thanksgiving (11/20, 11/21, 11/22); Christmas (12/24, 12/25); New Years (12/31 & 1/1)
Summer Hours (April 1 – September 16): 9am-4pm, Monday – Friday
| Fairboard Office | Stark County Fair Office 330-452-0621 Office@StarkCountyFair.com |
Fair Board Members
Contact the Fair Office
Volunteers
There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. Please contact Fair Board Director Tim Ross at Tim@StarkCounyFair.com for more information.
Speakers Bureau
Have a speaker from the Fair at your next meeting. Contact Fair Board Director Tim Ross at Tim@StarkCounyFair.com for more information and to schedule a presentation.
Fair Hours
| GATES – Open Daily at 8am |
| BUILDINGS – Open Daily at 10am (Tues-Thurs Exhibition Hall & Grandstand Galleria opens at Noon) |
| RIDES – Open Daily at Noon |
| COURTESY SHUTTLES – Run Daily 10am-10pm |
| FAIR OFFICE – Opens Daily at 9am |
| FAIR TREASURER OFFICE – Opens Daily at 9am (Closed on Tuesday) |
STARK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Stark County Agricultural Society has a 22-member Board of Directors, elected from each township, City of Canton, City of Massillon and at-large.
2020 Officers
| President | Dale Klick | Bethlehem Township |
| Vice President | Dale Wells | Sugarcreek Township |
| Treasurer | Jesse Huddleston | Paris Township |
| Board Secretary | Cheryl Lumpp |
Directors
| Dave Swartz | Plain Township |
| Bryan Griffin | Lake Township |
| William J. Locker | Pike Township |
| Cindy Petitti | Nimishillen Township |
| Jill McNeil | Lexington Township |
| Danny Schmucker | Washington Township |
| Aaron Tournoux | Marlboro Township |
| Tim Ross | City of Massillon |
| Rebecca Reed | City of Canton |
| Heidi Freshour | Osnaburg Township |
| Ron Riggs | Perry Township |
| Justin Durkin | Jackson Township |
| Jill Sterling | Sandy Township |
| Earl Rohn | At-Large Member #2 |
| Elizabeth Evans | At-Large Member #5 |
| Mandy Sancic | At-Large Member #1 |
| Kevin King | At-Large Member #4 |
| Ron Neff | At-Large Member #3 |
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 Progressive 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.
Winter Storage
Store Your Boat, Vehicle or Camper During the Winter
The Stark County Fairgrounds offers secure indoor storage space for your boat, vehicle or camper during the winter months. Please contact the Fair Office at 330-452-0621 or Office@StarkCountyFair.com for winter storage information, dates and rates.