Fairground Events
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 | |
|---|---|
| September 26: | ReptileRus |
| October 10: | Pickle Fest |
| October 14: | SCAS Annual Meeting at 6:30PM |
| October 17: | C's Bird Expo |
| October 17-18: | Dinosaur Adventure: Dinosaur Adventure is roaring into Canton, OH this October at the Stark County Fairgrounds! This immersive dinosaur exhibit features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, themed bounce houses, hands-on dinosaur digs, velociraptor training sessions, and baby dino meet and greets, making it the must-see family event in Stark County and Northeast Ohio this fall. |
| October 21: | Stark County Sheriff Department Trunk-N-Treat |
| October 24: | Community Tire Clean-Up |
| October 24: | Stark County Sheriff Department Drug Take Back |
| October 31: | Feast of Ghouls Food Truck or Treat (12PM - 8PM) |
| 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. |
| November 14 - 15: | Portage County Rabbit Show |
| November 21: | Christmas Fair: Enjoy The Christmas Fair at the Stark County Fairgrounds! Get ready to kick off the holiday season at the Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 21st, from 4:00–9:00 PM! Bring the whole family for a festive evening filled with handmade vendors, delicious food trucks, live animal nativity, wagon rides, live ice carving demonstrations, balloon twisting, face painting, pictures with Santa, and much more! Come shop local, enjoy some holiday treats, make memories with the family, and experience the magic of Christmas at the Fairgrounds. Free Family Fun! Make the Christmas Fair at the Stark County Fairgrounds part of your holiday tradition! |
| November 28-29: | Ohio Gun, Knife & Military Show |
| December 13: | B-Scene Market: Craft Show held in the Exhibition Hall. |