County Fair Guide

Ottawa County Fair

Oak Harbor, Ohio

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2026 Dates

July 19–26, 2026

Duration

8 days

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Size

small

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Founded

Since 1850

Fair Highlights

Livestock shows, 4-H competitions, harness racing, carnival rides, and fair food draw visitors from across the Lake Erie shore area.

Planning Your Visit

Ottawa County is the gateway to Put-in-Bay and the Lake Erie islands — consider extending your trip for a ferry ride out.

A Closer Look

Oak Harbor is home to the Ottawa County Fair, which serves the farming and fishing communities of the Lake Erie island region, with harness racing as a feature. It's been held since 1850, one of Ohio's most enduring county fair traditions. It offers a fair experience unique to this waterfront corner of northwestern Ohio.

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