Jefferson, Ohio 

K-9s in Flight

Be entertained by this high energy act as K-9s show off their skills leaping, jumping and entertaining the crowd. Meet the stars of the show afterwards, too! Shows daily.

Firefighter Training Show

The Firefighter Training Show plays off every child’s curiosity to one day be a "Firefighter - Heroes." All kid size and kid friendly equipment that produce big size fun for all! Shows daily.

Almost Amazing Rex & Dana Ryan - Dynamic Duo of Magic

The thrill of magic is in the air with this fun and family friendly show. This father and son duo will keep you guessing - and smiling. Shows daily.

SunShine MonkeyShines

Adorable monkeys are the centerpiece of this show as they spread their sunshine to audiences. Be entertained and educated at the same time! Shows are Tuesday through Saturday.

Swifty the Clown

This lovable clown will entertain all ages with his balloon artistry. If you can imagine it, Swifty can create it and create it well.​ Join Swifty by the Grandstand Tuesday through Sunday

Jungle Terry Animal Show

Amazing animals and rousing reptiles abound in Jungle Terry's performance. Look for Jungle Terry on Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday in the Barnard Entertainment Center. 

Fair News & Updates:

  Thank you for making the 2018 Ashtabula County Fair a great success.   We appreciate the support of everyone in the community who participated, attended or sponsored an event at the fair.  You made this wonderful family fun event possible.

RESULTS OF ELECTION  -  9/15/18 
The following were elected by the membership to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors expiring in 2021:
   Jason Brinker  -  Morgan Twp.  
​   Tony Felicijan  -  Trumbull Twp.  
   Scott Johnson  -  Monroe Twp.
   Bart Kanicki  -  Pierpont Twp.
   Thomas Mazzaro  -  Williamsfield Twp.
   Deborah Platt  -  Plymouth Twp.
Two Amendments to the Constitution were approved by  the member-ship and will be effective immediately:
   ARTICLE V - ELECTIONS
    Section 5.  All potential candidates for director must attend a
    minimum of two complete regular monthly meetings in the previous
    twelve months to be eligible to pull a petition.
   ARTICLE VIII - MISCELLANEOUS
    Section 4.  (In accordance with Ohio Attorney General Opinion 
    2013-023).  The Society may authorize the use of moneys to acquire
    alcoholic beverages and a liquor permit to sell the beverages at an
    event that is open to the public and conducted on the fairgrounds
    and retain the revenue derived from the sales.
  AXI Wholesale Auctions   
  New merchandise auctions  -  Expo Center  -  Sundays   5:00 p.m.
   2019 schedule:  February 3 - March 3 - April 7 - May 5   
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   UPCOMING EVENTS  
   3/9  Expo Center  -  Fair Board Reverse Raffle
   3/13  Concession Office  -  Board of Directors meeting  7:00 p.m.
   3/23  Expo Center  -  AACA Western Reserve - Swap Meet
   4/7  Expo Center  -  AXI Wholesale / New merchandise auction  5:00 p.m.
   4/10  Concession Office  -  Board of Directors meeting  7:00 p.m.
   4/13 & 4/14   Expo Center  -  Gun Show 
        Admission: $5.00 ages 12 & up  /  Buy * Sell * Trade * Browse
        4/13  - Saturday   9 am - 4 pm    
        4/14  - Sunday   9 am - 3 pm
        For information call 716-792-9972
    4/27  Expo Center - Grand River Trail Riders - Reverse Raffle
    4/28  Quality Assurance  -  1:30 p.m.  Expo Ctr, FFA & Commercial Bldg.
    5/4  Market Animal Tagging Day  7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    5/5  Expo Center - AXI Wholesale / New merchandise auction  5:00 p.m.
    5/8  Concession Office - Board of Directors meeting  7:00 p.m.
    5/10-5/12  Star Family Circus  -  Indoor circus - Commercial Bldg.
    5/11 Ashtabula County Solid Waste / Tire collection - 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
             4 tires free - $1 per tire after, up to a maximum total of 10 tires
             No over size tires (over 22" rim size) -- No rims / West parking lot
    5/18-5/19  Western Reserve Dairy Goat Association - Show      
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The 2018 Ashtabula County Fair runs from Tuesday through Sunday in the second week of August in beautiful Jefferson, Ohio. This year's event promises to have something for everyone with exciting grandstand shows, 4-H livestock events, Draft Horses, contests for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food, and a chance to reconnect with your community.

Check our daily schedule for the full listing of events and look at the Fair Book to see the many ways you can participate. We'll continue to update this website with events happening this summer and throughout the year. 

Looking forward to seeing you at the Ashtabula County Fair!

 2018 Ashtabula Fair Sponsors of the Day