LEBANON, OHIO -- Now that the 4th of July is over, it's time to get ready for the Warren County Fair, which runs from July 15th through the 20th. Close to 125 years old, the first two Warren County Fairs were held at Osborn Grove in Lebanon by the Warren County Agricultural Society in 1850. Then, two years later, 1852, the fair was moved to a five-acre space at its present location on North Broadway. Today, the five acres has grown into 97 acres with 26 barns, show arenas, and exhibit halls and is still managed by the Warren County Agricultural Society.
While many think of the great food and fun rides when it comes to going to the fair, the Warren County Fair recently added a beer garden, that is opened Monday July 15th through Friday 19th from 4 PM until 10:30 PM. Then, on Saturday, July 20th is opened from noon till 10:30 PM. (On both Friday and Saturday the Ohio Craft Brewers Association will be at the fair from Friday: 4pm-10:30pm and Saturday 12pm-10:30pm.)
Along with rides, food vendors and Craft Beer Nights, the fair offers a special event every day...
- July 15 (Mon.) HARNESS RACING — 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM
- July 16 (Tues.) DERBY DYNAMICS AUTOCROSS — 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM
- July 17 (Wed.) TRUCK PULL — 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM
- July 18 (Thurs.) A-BAR RODEO — 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM
- July 19 (Fri.) OMTPA Tractor Pull — 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM
- July 20 (Sat)
- KOI ATV Race — 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Demolition Derby - BENT Promotions — 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- KOI ATV Race — 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Then, there are the events that make the fair extra special for Warren County residents and families, such as...
Little Miss and Mister Pageants ...
and Jr Fair Live Stock Sales...
Warren County Fair Grounds are located at 665 North Broadway St. Lebanon, OH 45036. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday 9 AM - 11 PM. General admission into the fair is:
- $12 Monday-Wednesday
- $15 Thursday-Saturday
- Ages 2 & Under: Free
- Week-Long Pass: $35
Also check out Nigel Becker's story on how a fair project is helping to fight hunger. (Click Here!) For more Fair Information visit www.warrencountyfairohio.org.
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