Your guide to county fairs in the Miami Valley

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

County fairs are a well-loved tradition in many communities. Here's a list of the Miami Valley region's county fairs.

BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
 WHEN: July 24-30, 2016. Gates open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
 WHERE: The Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, OH 45011 COST: General Admission per day: Adults/$8, Children 6-12 accompanied by paying adult – gate only/$3, Senior Citizen, Veterans, Wednesday, July 27 (age 62)/Free; Membership Ticket (Seven-day admission & parking)/$35, 7-day Pass – 7-Day Admission and Parking/$30; 4-Day Pass – 4-Day Admission and Parking/$20. Additional fees for Grandstand Admission.
INFO: Call Senior Fair Board Office at 513-892-1423 or go to www.butlercountyohfair.org 

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY FAIR
 WHEN: Aug. 5-12, 2016. Gates open 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
 WHERE: Champaign County Fairgrounds, 384 Park Ave. UrbanaOH 43078 COST: General Admission: $7 per day, includes rides
 INFO: www.champaigncountyfair.com

CLARK COUNTY FAIR
 WHEN: July 22-29, 2016. Gates open 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
 WHERE: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 South Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502 COST: General Admission per day: Adults/$7, Children 5 and under/Free; Family Pass/$75, includes 2 adults and all children up to age 8 (does not include ride tickets); Parking (non-reserved): Per vehicle, per day/Free; Membership Ticket/$30 – Good for re-admission daily, and includes daily admission to the fair, Exhibitors ticket and voting privilege for the annual election of directors to be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 on the Fairgrounds. Tickets can be purchased only by Clark County residents of voting age; Exhibitor/Privilege Ticket/$30 – Good for re-admission daily, and incudes daily admission and unlimited entries; Exhibitor Ticket/$5 – for making an unlimited number of entries. Does not include admission to the fair. Additional fees for Grandstand Entertainment. 
 INFO: www.ClarkCountyFair.org. Theme is "Sew It, Grow It, Show It." Featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, Antique Show, Livestock Show, Home Brew Contest, Truck Tug-O-War, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby, O.S.T.P.A. Tractor Pull, Cheerleading Show, Kiddie Pig Chase and much more.

CLINTON COUNTY FAIR
 WHEN: July 9-16, 2016, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gates close at 11 p.m.; Rides 1-5 p.m. & 6-11 p.m.
 WHERE: Clinton County Fairground, 958 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH 45177
 COST: Daily gate entry - $7, 8 and under free; Season pass - $25; Membership Tickets - $30 
 INFO: www.clintoncounttyfair.orgSpecial Events: Ride Free Monday - Monday, July 11, 2016. Rides are included in $7 daily admission paid at the gate. Kid's Day – Tuesday, July 12/$5. Ride Tickets purchased between 1 and 5 p.m. for 16 years old and under. Senior Citizen's Day – Tuesday, July 12 - Senior Citizens admitted free (60 years and older). Veteran's Day – Tuesday, July 12 - Veterans admitted free.

DARKE COUNTY FAIR WHEN: Aug. 19-27, 2016. Gates open 7 a.m. to Midnight
 WHERE: Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, OH 45331 COST: General Admission/$7; 9-day membership/weekly pass/$20
 INFO: www.darkecountyfair.com. Featuring live entertainment, food, rides for kids of all ages, harness racing, animal shows, tractor pulls and much more.

GREENE COUNTY FAIR WHEN: July 31-Aug. 6, 2016. Gates open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385
COST: General Admission $6 per person; Wed. Aug. 3, Senior Citizens & Veterans $3 each.
INFO: www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com/fair.

LOGAN COUNTY FAIR WHEN: July 11-16, 2016. Gates open 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
 WHERE: Logan County Fairgrounds, 301 East Lake Ave., Bellefontaine, OH
 COST: General Admission/$5 for ages 6 and up, Monday through Thursday and $7 on Friday & Saturday; Children 5 and under/Free. Season passes/$20 (on sale at the Fair Manager's Office). Parking on the grounds is $2. INFO: www.logancountyfair.org/Monday – Veteran's Day: All veterans showing proof of service will be admitted free. Wednesday – Senior's Day: Seniors will be given $3 special pricing. Admission price includes complimentary breakfast and lunch and a multitude of special activities. Thursday – Kid's Day: Children will enjoy special ride pricing until 5 p.m.

MIAMI COUNTY FAIR  WHEN: Aug. 12-18, 2016, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
WHERE: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373 COST: General Admission per day/$5; children 8 and under/Free. Exhibitor Passes/$$15 for 7 daily passes available to exhibitor's showing at the fair. Golden Anniversary Pass/Free - available at the fair office for any couple who has been married for 50+ years. Husband and Wife must both be present to receive pass. Jr. Fair Booster - $35 for 7 daily passes Includes name in following year's Fair book and also on a sign at the fair. Jr. Fair Pass – for 7 daily passes - available to all Jr. Fair exhibitor's entered in 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or FFA. MCAS Membership/$25 - must be 18 years of age and reside in Miami County; includes voting privileges at the annual election. 
INFO: www.miamicountyohiofair.com/

MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR WHEN: Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2016. Gates Open Wednesday - Sunday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Monday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open Noon–10 p.m. daily (except Monday at 8 p.m.). Opening times, closing times and prices may vary without notice. WHERE: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 South Main Street Dayton, Ohio 45409
 COST: Daily Admission: $8/person, age 6 & under free with paying adult. Includes parking if available and Grandstand Event for that evening only. Wednesday-Thursday & Friday Admission is $4 until 4 p.m. INFO: www.montcofair.com

PREBLE COUNTY FAIR WHEN: July 30-Aug. 6, 2016, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
 WHERE: Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., EatonOH 45320 COST: General Admission: $6 per person; Children 8 and under – Free. Free parking.
 INFO: www.preblecountyfair.org/. Camping, County Idol, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, ATV Drag, Rodeo, Tug a Truck, Lawn Mower Derby, and so much more.

WARREN COUNTY FAIRWHEN: 

July 18-23, 2016. Gates open 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

WHERE: 

Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036

COST:

Individual Admission: Monday, $5 per person; Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sat., $8 per person; Children 8 and under – Free. Membership or Season Tickets - $25 per person. These tickets offer unlimited admission throughout the week of the Fair. Parking is always free.

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OHIO STATE FAIR WHEN: July 27-Aug. 7, 2016. Gates open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. Aug. 7 gates close at 7 p.m. Rides open at 10 a.m. daily.  
 WHERE: The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 COST: General Admission: $10/Adults 13-59; $8/Seniors 60+; $8/Children 5-12; Free/Children under 5. $6/Advance sale tickets. $25/Ride All Day Wristband Vouchers; $20/Advanced Sale Wristbands (available through July 26 only). $5/Parking.
 INFO: www.ohiostatefair.com/