About Hartford Fair
The Hartford Fair — the county fair of Licking County — is held just outside Croton, Ohio, drawing from a county with deep agricultural roots and growing Columbus-area suburban development. Licking County is named for the salt licks that drew wildlife and Native Americans to its mineral springs, and the fair reflects that proud farming heritage.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, harness racing, local food vendors, and live entertainment drawing from the greater Licking County community and its farming families.
Visitor Tips
Newark is home to The Longaberger Company's famous basket-shaped headquarters and the Newark Earthworks — one of the largest geometric earthwork complexes in the ancient world, built by the Hopewell culture 2,000 years ago. Buckeye Lake State Park provides water recreation nearby.
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