Canfield Fair

Specialties

The Canfield Fairgrounds have existed at their present location on State Route 46 in Canfield, Ohio since 1851. For six days in late August/​early September, they serve as the home for the Canfield Fair, the largest county fair in the state of Ohio and one of the largest in the nation.

At other times, the Fairgrounds facilities are available to individuals, families, organizations and commercial events and enterprises for a wide variety of purposes. Each year, the Fairgrounds host events such as:

— Horse shows

— Auto swap meets

— Agricultural shows

— Benefit walks

— Pet Fairs

— RV rallies

— …and many others

See our website for a sampling of the many amenities offered by the Canfield Fairgrounds. Or better yet, contact us to discuss your specific needs.

History

Established in 1846.

The Mahoning County Agricultural and Horticultural Society, founded at Canfield, Ohio, back in 1846, established its Grand Annual Fair to bring together the people and their products to compare notes and relate experiences. The first fair was held on the village green and included a small livestock show, a plowing contest, and a horserace or two.

When the original fairgrounds were established, they were small in area, and the buildings consisted of a few sheds. From time to time through the years, additional land was purchased and better and more spacious buildings added. The Floral Hall was built in 1869, reportedly by the same man who built Canfield’s Old Courthouse Building. Other early fair buildings included a Music Hall and a Mechanics Hall.

In the 164 years since the Canfield Fair was organized, great changes have taken place in Mahoning County. In 1846 it was almost entirely agricultural, while today it has become a thriving industrial and service-​oriented community.