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

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!

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

We have been informed of several misprints by local newspapers regarding this year’s fair. For the sake of clarification, please note the following:
-VETERANS are free THURSDAY only. Active military personnel with ID (not dependents) are free every day.
-SENIORS are free THURSDAY only, not every day.
-The two DEMO DERBY shows are at 6:00 and 8:30 this year (not 4:00 and 6:30).
-The August 15 issue of the Rural-Urban lists last year’s schedule. Please see our website for this year’s schedule: https://loraincountyfair.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/lcf_schedule.pdf

Last reminder! TODAY (August 10) is the ENTRY DEADLINE! You can enter online, by fax, or in person. Our office is open now and will close promptly at 6:00 p.m. No add-ons and no late entries will be accepted.

The schedule of this year’s free entertainment is now available on the Entertainment page! Our Director of Special Attractions has done a great job lining up entertainment to appeal to a wide range of ages and tastes. Make sure to take advantage of the free pavilion entertainment all week long!

We have BOX SEATS open this year! Full box is 12 seats for all shows ($1164) and a half box is 6 seats to all shows ($582). Great for business promotion or families! Call 440-647-2781 for more info or to reserve a box.

We have spots available in our reserved parking lot! Passes are $35.00 for the week–see the “Services” tab to apply. Reserve your spot today and avoid fighting the crowds!

It’s official! We’re selling Lorain County Fair T-SHIRTS & SWEATSHIRTS this year! Preorder by August 1 to receive a $2.00 discount per shirt! Order online at www.loraincountyfair.com/wordpress/store !
T-shirts are $8.00 before August 1 or $10.00 after August 1
Sweatshirts are $18.00 before August 1 or $20.00 after August 1
(2XL & 3XL sizes additional charge)

Tickets are now on sale for all grandstand entertainment! Come to the office or go online (phone & fax orders begin Tuesday, June 28). Center Track for Billy Currington is sold out, but Outer Track & Grandstand tickets are still available!