Lorain County Fair

2012 FREE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE NOW ONLINE

lcfadmin — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:24:05 +0000

The 2012 free entertainment schedule has been uploaded to our website. Check out our exciting acts for this year with many returning favorites and some new acts, including Bobby Maverick (illusionist/magician) and a Journey tribute band. We will also have, again this year, the Singing Showdown, Cornhole Tournament, and Sr. Citizen King & Queen Contest.

2012 SHOW TICKETS ON SALE MAY 21

lcfadmin — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:28:01 +0000

The grandstand entertainment tickets go on sale Monday, May 21, at 9:00 am online and at the box office. Phone, mail, and fax orders start on Tuesday, May 22. Please visit the entertainment page for details and to order tickets online.

2012 TRUCK DERBY RULES

lcfadmin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:56:49 +0000

The 2012 Compact Truck Derby rules have been updated on the website!

2012 CAMPING AND DEMO DERBY RULES UPLOADED

lcfadmin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:17:25 +0000

The rules for 2012 camping and demo derby have been uploaded and are now available on the website. The camping applications will not be available until May to download.

LAWN MOWER RACES – NEW THIS YEAR!!

lcfadmin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:21:33 +0000

We will be having lawn mower races at the fair this year on Sunday, August 26, at 12:30 pm. More information will follow soon.

OFMA Convention Awards

lcfadmin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:39:17 +0000

The Lorain County Fair Board received two awards in the area of communication at the Ohio Fair Managers Convention Awards Breakfast in Columbus held January 8, 2012. They received first place for their promotional brochure and first place for the television ad that ran on the local network. Charisse Nikel, Fair Secretary, and Tim Buchs, Fair Board Director, accepted the awards on behalf of the Fair Board.

The Fair Board was presented a certificate of recognition for the completion of an outstanding 2011 fair season. Rick Ternes, Fair Board President, accepted the certificate.

Fair Board Director Tom Hines also was recognized as “Outstanding Fair Supporter” from District 5. Former Fair Board Director Gordon Greene was inducted into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame for his 45 years of service with the Lorain County Fair as well as his 18 years as District 5 Director of the Ohio Fair Managers Association, just a few of his accomplishments in an extensive resume of community service.

Gift Cards, Season & Membership Tickets Now Available!!

lcfadmin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:05:25 +0000

Gift cards are here!!! Looking for a Christmas gift or stocking stuffer? We now have gift cards which can be used to purchase entertainment tickets, season or membership tickets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more – they are reedemable at the Secretary’s office or grandstand ticket booth. Pick up your gift cards (minimum denomination of $10) at the Secretary’s office, which is open 9am – 3pm, M-F. Season and Membership tickets (7 admissions for $20) are also in – those make a great stocking stuffer too!

LaGrange Steam Engine Show

Charisse — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:12:50 +0000

The LaGrange Steam Engine Show is at the fairgrounds this weekend, September 16-18. Visit www.lagrangeengineclub.com for details!

Hay Bale Contest Winners!

lcfadmin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:46:55 +0000

We were so pleased to have 8 entries in our very first hay bale contest! We had four judges, and each decorated hay bale was judged based on four criteria: Originality of Theme, Creative Use of Materials, Quality of Construction, and Artistic Merit. Make sure to check out all the decorated hay bales at this year’s Lorain County Fair, August 22-28!

1st Place:
Dr. Henderson & Astley — Alligator

2nd Place:
Tammy Stanley & Family — Mr. Potato Head

3rd Place:
Hidden Acres Cotton Candy — Pastry Chef

4th Place:
Elyria Precious Pups — Dog

Thanks to all our entrants for participating in this new contest! We’ll hope to continue the competition next year!

ATTENTION CAMPERS

lcfadmin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:20:28 +0000

The campground is now open for move-in only. Campground is not open for occupation until Friday, as stated in the rules.