Attica Independent Fair: Small Town Fair, Big Time Fun

The 148th Attica Independent Fair kicks-off on Tuesday, August 6th at the fairgrounds in Attica, Ohio. The 2024 fair will feature a cheerleading competition, Bulls & Barrels Show, OSTPA Truck & Tractor Pulls, along with livestock shows, a beer garden with nightly entertainment, inflatables and a corn pit for the kids, food stands and more. 

The Attica Fair is one of only seven independent fairs remaining in the state of Ohio. As an independent fair, they have exhibitors from several counties and dedicated volunteers to make it all happen.

“The Attica Fair is really special. Everyone comes together to make it a great week for the kids, and the kids are really the reason we do this. As an independent fair, for nearly 150 years, we want to keep this fair alive for future generations. Thank you to everyone that volunteers, visits the fair and to the companies and individuals that support the kids!” Tanya Nagel, Fair Board President

Daily gate admission is $8 (for ages 5 & over), inflatables are included and free parking is available. Some grandstand events require an additional admission fee. Membership Passes for Seneca County residents ages 18 & over and Season Passes are available for $22. Membership Passes must be purchased before Tuesday, August 6th and Season Passes must be purchased before Wednesday, August 7th.

Fair Week Highlights:

• Tuesday – Sponsored OSS Solid Waste District, free admission until noon with a canned good that will be donated to the Attica Food Pantry. Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am, Goat Show at 10:30 am, Cheerleading Contest at 5:00pm, Attica Royalty Contest at 5:00 pm and a Baked Goods Auction

• Wednesday – Senior Citizen’s Day sponsored by St. Francis Senior Ministries, seniors get in free. Vendors, health checks and entertainment in the Social Hall from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Jr. Fair Cattle & Beef show at 2:00 pm and a Draft Pony Pull in the Grandstands at 7:00 pm.

• Thursday – Veteran’s Day sponsored by Mercy Health and North Central Electric, veterans get in free. Jr. Fair Poultry Show at 9:00 am, harness racing at 12:00 pm, Sheep Show at 6:00 pm, antique tractor parade, weiner dog races and pig scramble beginning at 6:30 pm.

• Friday – Sponsored by AgCredit and North Central Electric. Market Hog Show at 10:00 am, Showman of Showman at 5:00 pm, Bulls & Barrels Show ($5 grandstand admission) at 7:00 pm and Best Dressed Animal Competition.

• Saturday – Sponsored by J&F Construction and Sutton Bank. Livestock Sale begins at 9:00, Kids Activities, including a visit from Back to the Wild, OSTPA Truck and tractor pulls begin at 5:00 with Garden Tractor Pulls ($10 grandstand admission and a $15 pit admission), Hunter Hoop performing in the Beer Garden at 8:00 pm.