2026 Daily Fair Schedule 
Sr Fair Office Hours 
Fair Week - 9 AM to 6:30 PM

2026 Morrow County Fair Full Week Schedule

176th Annual

Morrow County Fair

August 31–September 7, 2026

Fair Week Hours

FREE Laser Tag
Wednesday–Thursday: 2:00–7:00 PM
Friday–Saturday: 12:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00–9:00 PM Activity Center
Midway Ride Hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 1:00–10:00 PM
Labor Day Monday, September 7: 1:00–4:00 PM Midway rides close daily from 5:00–6:00 PM.
Senior Fair Office
Daily: 9:00 AM–6:30 PM

Monday, August 31

Morrow County Commissioners Day
8:00 AM
Opening Day CeremonyGate A
8:00–9:30 AM
Candies & Baked Goods Check-InArts & Crafts
9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Animal Move-In — All Livestock
9:00–11:00 AM
FFA Shop Projects Check-InYouth Building
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
FFA Crop & Vegetable JudgingYouth Building
9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Horse & Pony Body ScoringHorse Arena
9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Exhibitor Check-In & Booth Set-UpYouth Building
9:00 AM–8:00 PM
King & Queen VotingYouth Building
10:00 AM–7:30 PM
All Poultry and Rabbit Check-In/Weigh-InLarge Arena
1:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureHarness RacingGrandstand
2:30–7:30 PM
Market Hog Weigh-InLarge Arena
4:00–5:30 PM
Market Goat Weigh-InSheep Barn
4:00–7:30 PM
Market Beef/Feeder Weigh-InCattle Barn
5:30–7:30 PM
Market Lamb Weigh-InSheep Barn
7:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
7:00 PM
Horse Contest ShowmanshipHorse Arena
8:00 PM
Farm Product JudgingFloral Hall
8:00 PM
All Junior Fair Still Projects in Place; Youth Building ClosesYouth Building

Tuesday, September 1

Tidy Tims Day
Senior Citizens & Veterans receive FREE entry all day • Cracker Jack the Clown strolling throughout the fairgrounds
8:00 AM–1:30 PM
Seniors on CenterPavilion & Small Stage
9:30 AM
Grand Entry & King/Queen PresentationHorse Arena
9:30 AM
Swine Market BBR/Breeding ShowLarge Arena
9:30 AM
Rabbit ShowmanshipSmall Arena
10:00 AM
Horse & Pony English ShowHorse Arena
10:00 AM
Draft Horse, Pony, Mini, Donkey & Mule Halter ClassesDraft Horse Arena
11:00 AM
Grandstand FeatureHarness RacingGrandstand
1:00 PM
Flower and Garden Club JudgingFloral Hall
2:00 PM
Veterans Program featuring Highland High School BandSmall Stage
4:00–6:00 PM
Music by Kasey MooreSmall Stage
5:00 PM
Royalty DinnerYouth Building
5:00–6:30 PM
Grandstand FeatureMonster Truck RidesGrandstand
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
6:00 PM
Morrow County Historical Society America 250 ProgramLog House
6:00 PM
Mount Gilead High School Marching Band
6:30 PM
Outstanding Fair Supporter, Scholarships, and King & Queen PresentationYouth Building
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureMonster Truck ShowGrandstand
7:00–9:00 PM
Music by Quenten VeachSmall Stage
7:30 PM
Youth Sheep Lead-InLarge Arena
8:00 PM
Rabbit/Poultry Costume ContestSmall Arena
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center

Wednesday, September 2

Pillar Credit Union Day
Cracker Jack the Clown strolling throughout the fairgrounds
8:00 AM
Open Breeding Swine ShowLarge Arena
9:00 AM
Open Sheep ShowSheep Barn
9:30 AM
Poultry ShowSmall Arena
9:30 AM
Horse Contest ShowHorse Arena
9:30 AM
Small Equine ShowDraft Horse Arena
10:00 AM
Junior & Senior Beef Breeding ShowLarge Arena
Follows Above
Bred & Owned HeiferLarge Arena
1:00 PM
Poultry ShowSmall Arena
2:00 PM
Cornhole TournamentIn front of the Small ArenaPresented by the Morrow County Chamber of Commerce
3:00–7:00 PM
Ask a Master GardenerFloral Hall
3:00 PM
Red, White & Moo Barnyard ContestSmall Stage
4:30 PM
Beef ShowmanshipLarge Arena
5:00 PM
Northmor High School Marching Band
5:00–6:00 PM
Lil Bucks RodeoActivity CenterRegistration ends at 4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
6:00–8:00 PM
Music by Ella AlbertSmall Stage
6:00 PM
BBR & Market Beef Steer ShowLarge Arena
6:00 PM
Cloverbud Shoebox Sign-Up & ParadeYouth Building
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureRodeo — Broncs, Bulls & BarrelsGrandstand
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center

Thursday, September 3

Adena Corporation Day
Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor — Four shows today
9:00 AM
BBR Beef FeedersLarge Arena
Follows Above
Beef Feeder Market ShowLarge Arena
Follows Above
Feeder Calf Showmanship — Beef, Dairy & DualLarge Arena
Follows Above
BBR Dairy/Dual Dairy FeedersLarge Arena
Follows Above
Dairy/Dual Dairy Feeder Market ShowLarge Arena
9:30 AM
Dairy Goat ShowSmall Arena
Follows Above
Angora Goat ShowSmall Arena
Follows Above
Pygmy Goat ShowSmall Arena
Follows Above
Goat Costume ContestSmall Arena
9:30 AM
Horse & Pony Western Pleasure ShowHorse Arena
10:00 AM
Draft Horse Hitch ClassesDraft Horse Arena
11:00 AM
Food Fun DayYouth Building
12:00 PM
Lamb BBQSheep Barn
1:00 PM
Sheep Breeding ShowSheep Barn
1:00–5:00 PM
Ask a Master GardenerFloral Hall
2:00–4:00 PM
Explore Robotics — OSUYouth Building
3:00 PM
Pizza Eating ContestSmall Stage
4:30 PM
Sheep ShowmanshipLarge Arena
Follows Above
Market Lamb ShowLarge Arena
5:00–7:00 PM
Music by Jams for JimSmall Stage
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
6:00 PM
Tiny Hands, Big Pledges — OSUYouth Building
7:00 PM
Junior Fair Line Dance with caller Valerie NormanSmall Stage
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureZero Turn Barrel RacesGrandstand
8:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureRough TruckGrandstand
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center

Friday, September 4

Groovy Plants Ranch Day
Monkey Man & Macaws strolling • Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor — Four shows • Stilt Balloon Performer: 2:00–5:00 PM & 6:00–7:30 PM • Hula Hoop Performer: 4:00–6:00 PM
9:30 AM
BBR Market Goat ShowSmall Arena
Follows Above
Pee Wee Goat ShowmanshipSmall Arena
9:30 AM
Breeding & Market Rabbit ShowLarge Arena
9:30 AM
Contest Horse ShowHorse Arena
1:00 PM
Flower JudgingFloral Hall
1:00 PM
Food Preservation Canning Quiz Game — OSUYouth Building
2:00 PM
Barnyard OlympicsSmall Arena
2:00–3:00 PM
Queen City Fearless Danger ShowSmall Stage
2:00–7:00 PM
Ask a Master GardenerFloral Hall
3:00 PM
Stars & Stripes SplashdownSmall Stage
3:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
5:00 PM
Adult Showmen of Showmen — Ages 18+Large Arena
5:00–7:00 PM
Music by Shannon ThomasSmall Stage
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
6:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureHuman Tractor PullGrandstand
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureFriday Night Truck & Tractor PullsGrandstand
7:00–8:00 PM
Queen City Blazing Fire ShowSmall Stage
7:00–10:00 PM
DJ Jake Low & Glow PartySmall Stage
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center

Saturday, September 5

Burkhart Farm Center Day
Monkey Man & Macaws strolling • Bear Hollow Chainsaw Exhibitor — Four shows • Stilt Balloon Performer: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 3:00–7:00 PM • Hula Hoop Performer: 4:00–6:00 PM
9:00–10:00 AM
Pie Check-InArts & Crafts
9:30 AM
Market/Meat Breeding Goat ShowmanshipSmall Arena
Follows Above
Master Goat ShowmanshipSmall Arena
Follows Above
Market/Meat Breeding Goat ShowSmall Arena
9:30 AM
Horse Pleasure Versatility Class/RopingHorse Arena
Follows Above
Contest Versatility ShowHorse Arena
10:00 AM
Junior/Senior Dairy Cattle ShowLarge Arena
About Noon
Kids & CalvesLarge Arena
11:00 AM
Pie JudgingArts & Crafts
1:00–7:00 PM
Ask a Master GardenerFloral Hall
2:00–3:00 PM
Queen City Fearless Danger ShowSmall Stage
3:00 PM
All-American Hot Dog Eating ContestSmall Stage
3:00 PM
Swine ShowmanshipLarge Arena
Follows Above
Market Swine ShowLarge Arena
3:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
4:30 PM
Pie & Cake AuctionSmall Stage
5:00 PM
Horse AwardsHorse Arena
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowSmall Stage
6:00 PM
Antique Tractor Parade
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureOSTPA Truck & Tractor PullGrandstand
7:00–8:00 PM
Queen City Blazing Fire ShowSmall Stage
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center

Sunday, September 6

Cardington Yutaka Day
Stilt Balloon Performer: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM • Hula Hoop Performer: 3:00–5:00 PM
8:00 AM
Church ServicesYouth Building
8:00 AM
Open Market Swine JackpotLarge Arena
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Vessel Church ServiceSmall Stage
12:30 PM
Cardington High School Marching Band
12:30–1:30 PM
Queen City Fearless Danger ShowSmall Stage
1:00–6:00 PM
Ask a Master GardenerFloral Hall
1:00 PM
Scout ActivitiesYouth Building
2:00 PM
Pedal Tractor PullPavilionRegistration from 1:00–2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Showman of ShowmenStarts in the Horse Arena
Follows Above
Champion Project AwardsSmall Arena
3:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
4:00 PM
Morrow County Historical Society America 250 ProgramLog House
4:00 PM
Style Show & Awards ProgramYouth Building
5:00–7:00 PM
Power Wheels Drag RacingRegistration ends at 4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Wood Carving AuctionsSenior Fair Office
5:00 PM
Costume Class/Freestyle ReiningHorse Arena
5:30 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
7:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureCombine Demo Derby & Figure 8 RacingGrandstand
7:00–8:00 PM
Queen City Blazing Fire ShowSmall Stage
Approx. 8:00 PM
Open Freestyle ReiningHorse Arena
8:00 PM
Stone Age Dino ShowActivity Center
8:00 PM
Dairy Cattle Released
8:00–10:00 PM
Music by Bridge of Faith WorshipSmall Stage

Monday, September 7

Blackstone Insurance Agency Day
9:00 AM
Large Animal Livestock SaleLarge Arena
10:00 AM
Small Animal Livestock SaleSmall Arena
11:00 AM
Stick Horse ShowHorse Arena
3:00 PM
Horse and Pony Projects ReleasedHorse Barn
4:00 PM
Junior Fair Booth Projects ReleasedYouth Building
4:00 PM
Grandstand FeatureDemolition Derby & Power WheelsGrandstand
6:00 PM
All Poultry & Rabbits Must Be Out of the Barn
Event times are subject to change.
Check the official Morrow County Fair Facebook Page for the latest information.