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Lawrence County Fair

The Lawrence County Fair is an annual agricultural and community event held in Lawrence County, Ohio, from July 11 to 18, 2026. The fair features traditional livestock competitions, amusement rides, live music, the crowning of its royalty, and a special America250 drone show. It also hosts the "Fill the Freezer" campaign, supporting local food pantries.

Date
Jul 11-18, 2026
Location
Lawrence County, Ohio
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Lawrence County Fair

Event summary

Highlights

  • Crowning of fair queen, king, and princess
  • Queen City Stunt Circus performances
  • America250 drone show
  • "Fill the Freezer" campaign at livestock sale
The 2026 Lawrence County Fair, located in Lawrence County, Ohio, begins with preliminary events on Saturday, July 11. The official kick-off occurs on Sunday with an opening ceremony, a parade, and the crowning of the fair queen, king, and princess. Amusement rides are available from Monday through the fair's closing on July 18.

Key attractions include grandstand musical performances by Briar Williams and Barry Frazee & the Fix This Band on Monday. On Tuesday, the Queen City Stunt Circus will present two shows, offering free admission for veterans and discounts for children. A special drone show, celebrating America250, is scheduled for 10 p.m. on the final Friday and Saturday nights (July 17 and 18).

The fair is a significant event for agricultural youth, featuring 4-H clubs and FFA members participating in various livestock shows and technical competitions, such as the 4-H and FFA goat show held on July 14. The event concludes on July 18 with a livestock sale that includes the "Fill the Freezer" campaign, where buyers can donate animal purchases to local food pantries, addressing food insecurity in the community.

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