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.

Upcoming Events:

2026 Events
January 26: Canton Motorcycle Swap Meet	Sponsored by Miller Lite The LONGEST RUNNING Swap Meet in Northeastern Ohio will be held at the Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW in Canton, Ohio on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. Doors open at 10:00AM and close at 3:00PM. Children under 16 years get in free. Parking is free. There will be over 150 booth spots with everything imaginable including plenty of parts. Vendor fee is $40.00 for a 10 X 10 space. Vendors can set up on Saturday Noon-6:00PM or Sunday morning 6:00-9:00AM. For more information call 330-492-2736. View Flyer
February 21 & 22: Stark County Rabbit Show
February 28 & March 1: Ohio Gun Show	The Ohio Gun, Knife & Military Shows have thousands of guns, knives and military relics. Show hours are Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3. Admission is $8.00 cash only. Under 18 with parent only. Visit this link for information on setting up a table. Vendor Info
March 7: ToyRama
March 14: Bird Fair
March 21: IOEBA Show	International Olde English Bulldog Show
March 28 & 29: Gem & Mineral Show	Silent Auction, Gem & Mineral Dealers, Displays, Kids Games, Jewelry & More! Adults $5 / Seniors 55+ $4 / Children 6-14 $1 / Scouts in Uniform Free Saturday, March 28: 9AM - 5PM Sunday, March 29: 10AM - 5PM View Flyer
April 11 & 12: Portage County Rabbit Show
May 16 & 17: OddMall
May 16: Plant Sale	Stark County Master Gardeners
May 30: Canton Pickle Fest
June 6 & 7: McKinley Kennel Club Dog Show
July 18: 4H Extravaganza Awards
September 1 - September 7	177th STARK COUNTY FAIR
October Weekends:	Carnival of Horrors
October 14:	Stark County Agricultural Society Annual Meeting held at the Fair Office. Meeting starts at 6:30PM.
November 6:	Stark County Agricultural Society: Board Director Election. Those with a current 2026 SCAS membership are encouraged to come out and vote. The election is at the Fair Office during the hours of 2:30PM - 7:30PM.

Fairground Events

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