What You'll Find There
Livestock shows, 4-H competitions, harness racing, carnival rides, and fair food draw visitors from across the area.
The Fair
The Jackson County Fair, based in Wellston, serves the farming and Appalachian communities of southern Ohio's hill country, with harness racing as a featured attraction. The fair traces back to 1850, making it one of Ohio's longest-running agricultural traditions. Jackson County is known for its apple orchards.
Local Tips
Jackson County's apple orchards are in peak season by late summer — pick up local cider and apples while in the area.
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