This year marks the first year for the improved bleachers, built with a $750,000 grant from the state, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, July 22.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s fair.
Admission fees and parking
The fairgrounds are located at 1715 Fairgrove Ave. and open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 p.m. Parking is available off North Fair Avenue, and a separate entrance on the north side of the fairgrounds is accessible by foot.
Standard daily admission is $10 per person, and $5 for children ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult. Seven-day and four-day multi-day passes are available for $35 and $25, respectively. Parking is included in all admission prices.
Seniors 62 and older and veterans will be admitted free on July 24. On Saturday, July 27, there will be a reduced admission fee of $5 for adults and children ages 6-12 will be admitted free.
For grandstand events, attendees will have to pay $10-15 per event, while children’s tickets are $5 per event. Grandstand wristbands for all events can be purchased for $40 for adults and $15 for children.
what’s new
This year’s fair will have a new entertainment tent set up next to the Farm Zone. The tent is part of a new addition: live music every day. Butler County Fair Board Chairman Doug Turner said the event wanted to offer something new for fairgoers.
“Every time we come to the fair we try to add something different, so not everything fits,” Turner said.
“We’re lucky to be a part of the fair,” Turner said of the stage, which will feature a lineup of local artists, who will perform each day from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Daily happenings
Major events vary by day of the week, so to make the most of your trip or multiple trips, check which days the things you want to see are taking place.
Sunday – On Sunday, the festivities will kick off with a day of tractor pulls. The Garden Tractor Pull will begin at 10 a.m., followed by an Antique Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. Between shows, open class cattle breeding judging will begin at 1 p.m.
Monday – The Junior Fair sheep and chicken show begins at 9 a.m. with cake judging at 11:30 a.m. A ribbon-cutting event for the renovated grandstand will be held at 10:30 a.m. The Dacre County Tractor Pulling Association will show off tractors, semi-trailers and truck pulls at 7 p.m.
Tuesday – The Junior Fair will feature horse exhibits, including eventing and dressage, starting at 9 a.m. Those with a sweet tooth can stop by for a pie and cake auction starting at 6 p.m., followed by an action-packed rodeo starting at 7 p.m.
Wednesday – Wednesday marks the start of a four-day derby spree with the first demolition derby of the week starting at 7pm, followed by the junior fair show of feeder calves, market goats and rabbits at 9am, followed by the small animal showman’s show at 3pm.
Thursday – Open class market goat and born-and-bred cattle raising begins at 9 a.m., followed by the men’s baking contest at 11:30 a.m. The second Demolition Derby of the week begins at 7 p.m.
Friday – Friday is packed with exciting events, including the Horse Fun Show at 9 a.m. and Barn Rodeo Fun Day at 10 a.m. For those looking to take home a souvenir, there’s a woodcarving auction starting at 5 p.m. and the final Demolition Derby of the week starting at 7 p.m.
Saturday – The week will close with beer and wine tasting and judging from 6:30-9:30pm, followed by a Combine Derby at 7pm (free admission).
Rides and games will be open from July 23rd to July 29th.
For a complete list of events and times, 2024 Fair Bookonline butlercountyohfair.org/2021-fairbook.
