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
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; Christmas; New Years (12/31 & 1/1)
Summer Hours (April 1 – September 16): 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday
| 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 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 |
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.
2021 Officers
| President | Bill Locker | Pike Township |
| Vice President | Dave Swartz | Plain Township |
| Treasurer | Elizabeth Evans | At-Large Member #5 |
| Board Secretary | Cynthia Vickers |
Directors
| Justin Durkin | Jackson Township |
| Bryan Griffin | Lake Township |
| Kevin King | At-Large Member #4 |
| George Maier II | Lawrence Township |
| Jill McNeil | Lexington Township |
| Ron Neff | At-Large Member #3 |
| Cindy Petitti | Nimishillen Township |
| Ron Riggs | Perry Township |
| Earl Rohn | At-Large Member #2 |
| Danny Schmucker | Washington Township |
| Jill Sterling | Sandy Township |
| Russ Thorn | Appointed |
| Vacant | At-Large Member #1 |
| Vacant | Bethlehem Township |
| Vacant | Sugarcreek Township |
| Vacant | Marlboro Township |
| Vacant | City of Massillon |
| Vacant | City of Canton |
| Vacant | Osnaburg Township |
| Vacant | Paris Township |
Fair Financial Reports
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.
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.