What the Summit County Fair Is
The Summit County Fair is a week of free fair activities at the fairgrounds in Coalville, capped by a ticketed PRCA rodeo. The most recent edition ran from August 1 to 8, 2026, opening with a Demolition Derby and closing with the Junior Livestock sale and a parade. Organizers expected up to 30,000 visitors. The fair manager is Tyler Orgill.
What Is on the Schedule
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug 1 | Opening day: Demolition Derby (sold out), food vendors, spirits garden and live music |
| Tuesday | Fair reopens for home arts, fine arts and 4-H exhibitions |
| Wednesday | Little Buckaroo Rodeo at 6 p.m., Youth Pet Fest and carnival rides open |
| Thursday | Exhibits open to the public; Junior Livestock show begins |
| Aug 6 to 8 | Ticketed PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m. nightly |
| Saturday, Aug 8 | Junior Livestock sale and parade |
The 4-H and Home Exhibits
The indoor exhibit halls are where residents compete for a blue ribbon. 4-H falls under Utah State University Extension, and categories include clothing, jewelry, baked goods and quilts, with over a dozen quilt subcategories. Recent exhibitors have entered sewn skirts and dresses in clothing, a hand-built wooden box, and sheep in the livestock shows. A blue-ribbon entry can advance to the Utah State Fair. Visitors are advised to arrive early to see the 4-H exhibits.
Rodeo, Carnival and Entertainment
The PRCA Rodeo has run for 35 years and takes place August 6 to 8 at 8 p.m. Planned extras included skydivers on some nights, opening ceremonies, a live band on certain nights and carnival rides and games. The rodeo is ticketed, and the rest of the fair is free for the week. Pet Fest, arts and crafts, and livestock shows are part of the fair's tradition.
Where and How to Get There
The fairgrounds are in Coalville. Summit County and High Valley Transit run a free shuttle from the Kimball Junction Transit Center to the fairgrounds, with buses every hour, covering the Demolition Derby, the three rodeo nights and all day Saturday, August 8. The county has invested $15 million in the fairgrounds since its 2017 master plan, including the Ledges Event Center and a new livestock building.
Questions
Is it free?
Fair entry is free for the week. The PRCA Rodeo is ticketed and the Demolition Derby sold out in 2026.
Can I get there without driving?
Yes, by the free shuttle from Kimball Junction on the derby and rodeo nights and on the final Saturday.
How do I enter an exhibit?
Exhibit questions go through the fair website, where a liaison can be reached by phone. The full schedule is at summitcountyfair.org/schedule.
Official Links
- Summit County Fair returns with free shuttle, rodeo, carnival (KPCW)
- 4-H exhibits shine between demolition derby and rodeo (TownLift)
- 5 reasons to head to the Summit County Fair (TownLift)
- Utah 4-H county fairs
Ohio County Fairs and Junior Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Ohio's 2026 fair season listed 94 county and independent fairs plus the Ohio State Fair, running from the Paulding County Fair on June 6 to the Fairfield County Fair ending October 17, per Spectrum News.
State fair
The Ohio State Fair ran July 29 to August 9 in Columbus, and its preliminary livestock schedule put the Sale of Champions on August 9.
Rules and dates
Statewide, market animal exhibitors must finish Quality Assurance at least 45 days before the show, and leasing market animals is not allowed, per the livestock rules overview. Ownership and tagging dates vary by county. Lucas County, for example, set a January 1 ownership date for market beef, per its livestock rules.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office or FFA advisor for your fair book, tagging dates and sale rules. Weights and entry limits differ by fair, and Pickaway County, for instance, caps exhibitors at 10 animals with no more than 5 market animals. Put QA, tagging and registration dates on one calendar the day you receive them.
Read the full guide: Ohio County Fairs and Junior Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Wayne County 4-H Recognition Banquet
Annual banquet honoring Wayne County 4-H members and volunteers, held Nov. 12, 2026 in the Event Center at the fairgrounds.
- Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The 107th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting brought members to downtown Columbus for two days. Held each year; the most recent dates were December 11-12, 2025.
- Wayne County 4-H Beef Weigh-In
Market beef project members weigh in at the Coliseum on the Wayne County fairgrounds; Jan. 24 was the weather makeup date. Held each year; the most recent date was Jan. 10, 2026.
Wooster, OH Official event details - Shelby County 4-H Market Beef Weigh-In and Tagging
Market cattle weigh-in and tagging for Shelby County junior fair exhibitors at the fairgrounds, with a Jan. 25 makeup date for bad weather. Held each year; the most recent date was Jan. 11, 2026.
Sidney, OH Official event details - Adams County 4-H Hog, Sheep and Goat Clinics
Saturday clinics for 4-H livestock exhibitors: market hog clinic, quality assurance session, then a goat and sheep clinic. Most recent date was March 7, 2026.
West Union, OH | Organizer: OSU Extension Adams County 4-H Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.