County Fair Guide

Pike County Fair

Piketon, Ohio

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2026 Dates

Jul 24 – Aug 1, 2026

Duration

9 days

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Size

small

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Founded

Since 1850

Before You Go

The Scioto River runs through Pike County — the landscape transitions from Appalachian hills to the Scioto plain.

On the Midway

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

What to Know

The Pike County Fair in Piketon serves the farming communities of south-central Ohio with harness racing as a feature. Founded in 1850, it stands as one of Ohio's most enduring agricultural fair traditions. The fair runs nearly nine days, making it one of the longer small-county fairs in the state.

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