Fulton County Fair facts for kids
The Fulton County Fair is a super fun event held every year in Dover Township, Fulton County, Ohio. You can find it near Wauseon, right off Ohio State Route 108. It's one of the biggest county fairs in Ohio!
Quick facts for kids Fulton County Fair |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | County fair |
| Begins | Friday before Labor Day |
| Ends | Thursday after Labor Day |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Fulton County Fairgrounds |
| Location(s) | Wauseon, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41°35′49″N 84°09′02″W / 41.5969792°N 84.1504561°W |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 167 |
| Inaugurated | 1858 |
| Attendance | 298,346/week (2015 record) |
| Capacity | 60,792/day (2003 record) |
| Leader | Ed Miller, President |
| Organized by | Fulton County Fair Board |
Contents
Discovering the Fair's History
The Fulton County Fair started way back in 1858! That's a long time ago. It didn't happen a few times, like during the big wars (1917-1918 and 1942-1945). In 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they only had a special "Jr. Fair" for young people.
How Many People Visit?
Lots of people love to visit the fair! In 1972, over 100,000 people came during the week. In 2014, almost 300,000 people visited.
The fairgrounds can get super busy. On some days, more than 100,000 people come. That's more than double the number of people who live in Fulton County! In 2019, the fair broke its own record with over 340,000 visitors. This makes it the third-largest fair in Ohio.
Remembering 9/11 at the Fair
There's a special place at the fairgrounds called the Fulton County 9-11 Memorial. It has a huge steel beam that weighs 3,600 pounds. This beam came from Ground Zero in New York City, where the 9/11 events happened. The beam arrived in 2011, and the memorial was finished a few years later. It helps everyone remember that important day.
Fun Events at the Fair
The fairgrounds are busy all year long, not just during the main fair week!
Year-Round Activities
Some cool events that happen every year include:
- An MCC auction that raises money for helping people in need.
- The National Threshers Association Reunion, where old farming machines are shown.
- The Crosley Car Owners Club National Meet, for fans of classic Crosley cars.
- The Antique Motorcycle Club of America Show & Race, featuring old motorcycles.
- Midwest Geobash, which is one of the biggest gatherings of geocachers (people who love treasure hunting with GPS) in the world!
What Happens During Fair Week?
Fair Week usually starts on Labor Day weekend. It's packed with exciting things to see and do!
- You might see popular music celebrities perform.
- There are thrilling tractor pulling contests.
- Don't miss the exciting demolition derby, where cars crash into each other!
- You can watch harness racing, where horses pull drivers in carts.
- See amazing projects from 4-H clubs.
- Visit the show barns to see all sorts of livestock shows with animals like pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, llamas, chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys.
- And of course, there are lots of fun carnival games and rides on the midway!
Images for kids
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Fulton County Fair logo
