Canfield Fair

Name: Canfield Fair
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Youngstown, Mahoning County

The Canfield Fair is a large annual county fair held in Mahoning County, Ohio. During the September 2026 event, the fairgrounds hosted community booths and political campaign stops, including a high-profile visit from gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. This specific iteration was notable for a security incident where an armed individual was arrested after lunging at the candidate, although the fair generally serves as a major regional venue for agricultural and public engagement.

Date: Sep 6, 2026
Location: Youngstown, Mahoning County

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Event summary

Highlights

Agricultural displays and community booths
Political campaign stops and rallies
Security incident involving a gubernatorial candidate

The Canfield Fair is a significant annual public event located in Canfield, Ohio, near Youngstown. As a staple of Mahoning County, the fair traditionally features agricultural displays, community programming, and various booths representing local organizations. It serves as a popular destination for regional visitors and a frequent site for political outreach during election cycles, attracting high-profile candidates for public office.

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the fair served as a campaign stop for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Mahoning County Democrat booth. The event drew substantial crowds to the fairgrounds, reflecting its role as a key venue for community interaction and political discourse in northeastern Ohio.

This specific edition of the fair was marked by a security breach when an individual identified as Patrick Havas reportedly forced his way through the crowd toward Dr. Acton. While the candidate was not harmed, several volunteers and attendees sustained injuries during the altercation. Law enforcement, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department, intervened quickly to arrest the suspect, who was found to be in possession of multiple weapons.

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