The 179TH Greene County Fair begins its run Sunday, July 29, through Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road. Xenia, OH.
From a country concert featuring chart topping group ‘Lanco’ to a pickle corn dog, the Greene County Fair literally has something for everyone.
“Some fairs around the state are urban, others rural. We are right in the middle with a nice mix of both in Greene County.” Said Dan Bullen, a Greene County Agricultural Society Director and handling PR duties. “We can’t wait for long time fairgoers or first timers to experience our fair, one of the oldest in the country.”
Couple of fun events and back by popular demand take place on Wednesday, August 1. First, at 3:30pm it’s the Diaper Derby Contest and at 5pm watch local officials and some of your favorite media personalities compete in the Swine Showmanship Contest. Both are hoots!
The Greene County Fair is the oldest fair west of the Alleghenies. A nice variety of rides, games, food & entertainment await fairgoers. Plus, the 4-H tradition continues with proud youngsters showing their prize-winning animals.
FAIR HOURS
8am to 10 pm every day.
Daily Gate Admission $6 (9 and Under get in free with paying adult)
Weekly Ticket $30 allows re-entry to the fair all week.
Pre-gate Admission $5 available in the fair office before the fair begins.
DISCOUNT DAYS
Monday, July 30, 2018
Military Discount Day
(Show your Military ID – get in for $3)
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Family Day/ Food Pantry Discount Day
(Bring a non-perishable food item – get in for $3)
Helping Local Food Pantries: We are counting on you to help us fill Greene County Food Pantries with nonperishable items. Big thanks to FOX 45 for partnering on this event.
Thursday, August 2, 2018Senior Citizen Discount Day $3 admission.
FAIR RIDES
Rides will not be open on Sunday, July 29, 2018
Monday – Thursday July 30-Aug. 2, rides will open at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, is Family Night from 4pm. to 10pm. wristbands will be priced at a discount with special giveaways for children.
Friday- Saturday Aug. 3 & 4 rides will open at 1 p.m.
Ride all day wristbands available.
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
Sunday: Calf Scramble 7:45pm.
Monday: SMASH IT Demo Derby 8pm.
Tuesday: Lanco Country Concert with Special guest Jordan Davis 7pm.
Wednesday: Harness Racing 6:30pm
Thursday: Harness Racing 6:30pm
Friday: OSTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls 7pm.
Saturday: ATV/Truck Drag Races 6pm. (Practice at 4pm.)
WEEK LONG ENTERTAINMENT
Racing Pigs
Petting Zoo
The Flying Pages
Sunshine Monkey Shines
For a complete rundown of fair activities & events log on to www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com.
