Fair week is here
Published 12:00 am Saturday, July 5, 2025
- The Lawrence County Fair begins Monday. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo | Larry Rees)
The Lawrence County Fair officially kicks off on Monday, but pre-fair events will take place today and Sunday.
The opening ceremony, which features the crowing of the fair queen, princess and king are set for 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tuesday will be Family Fun Day and feature the annual visit by the Cincinnati Circus, who will perform two shows, including a night fire show. On this day, admission is free for veterans.
In addition to the circus, grandstand entertainment this year will include demolition derbies, rodeos and more.
Pre-fair events
Saturday, July 5
4-8 p.m. – 4-H booth and beautification set up (4-H Expo Center)
Sunday, July 6
6-10 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Market weigh-In/check in (beef, sheep, goats and hogs) —Large Animal Barn; (chickens, turkeys, rabbits) — (Small Animal Barn)
Noon–8 p.m. – 4-H booth and beautification set-up (4-H Expo Center)
1–4 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Livestock Skillathon (Old Food Booth Building)
5 p.m. – Opening ceremonies and crowing of Fair King, Queen and Princess (Large Animal Barn)
6 p.m. – 4-H and FFA livestock barn meeting and exhibitor dinner – all species (Large Animal Barn)
Monday, July 7 – Official start of the fair
9 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Rabbit Show (4-H Shelter)
10 a.m. – 4-H Booth and Beautification Judging (4-H Expo Center – closed)
Noon – Lawrence County Farm Bureau 4-H and FFA Livestock Scavenger Hunt (Large Animal Barn)
Noon – 8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon – 11 p.m. – Petting zoo (Midway)
4 p.m. – Little Miss Tea Party and Pageant (Old Food Booth Building)
4 p.m. – Amusement rides open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
6 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Sheep Breeding, Market Lamb Show and Showmanship (Large Animal Barn)
5:30 p.m. – Powerwheel Derby (Grandstand)
6 p.m. – Monday Night Massacre – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
8 p.m.- 4-H and FFA Market Goat Show, Specialty Goat Show and Showmanship (Large Animal Barn)
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Tuesday, July 8
Family Fun Day
(Veterans admitted free all day)
9 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Chicken Show (4-H Shelter)
Noon – 8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon – 11 p.m. – Petting zoo (Midway)
2 p.m. – Market Turkey Show and Showmanship (4-H Shelter)
2–8 p.m. – COSI Center of Science and Industry (Midway)
3 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Pull Registration (Grandstands)
4 p.m. – Kiddie Pedal Pulls (Grandstands)
4 p.m. – 4-H Cloverbud interviews, followed by parade (Large Animal Barn)
4 p.m. – Amusement rides open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
6 p.m. – Lawrence County Junior Fair Board Sweet Tooth Auction (Large Animal Barn)
6 p.m. – Cincinnati Circus (Grandstand)
8 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Hog Show (Large Animal Barn)
8:30 p.m. – Cincinnati Circus – Fire Show (Grandstand)
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Wednesday, July 9
9 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Rabbit Showmanship and Breeding Rabbits (4-H Shelter)
10 a.m. – Junior Fair Sale drop slips due for all species, except Market Beef
Noon–8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon–11 p.m. – Petting Zoo (Midway)
2–5 p.m. – 4-H project judging (check-in at 4-H Expo Center) Shooting Sports, Natural Resources, STEM and Animal Sciences
4 p.m. – Amusement rides open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
5:30 p.m. – Powerwheel Derby (Grandstand)
6 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
6 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Beef Breeding, Feeder Calf Show and Showmanship (Large Animal Barn)
8 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Beef Show and Showmanship (Large Animal Barn) Livestock Sale Drop-Slips due by end of show.
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Thursday, July 10
9 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Hog Showmanship (Large Animal Barn)
11 a.m. – Fancy Poultry, followed by Market Chicken and Fancy Poultry Showmanship (4-H Shelter)
Noon – Lawrence County Farm Bureau Pee Wee Livestock Clinic (Large Animal Barn)
Noon – 2 p.m. – Premium Booth open (4-H Expo Center)
Noon – 8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon – 11 p.m. – Petting Zoo (Midway)
2–5 p.m. – 4-H Project Judging (check-in at 4-H Expo Center) Leadership and Citizenship, Creative Arts and Leisure, Money Management, Healthy Living, Home Living, Self-Determined
4 p.m. – Amusement Rides Open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
5 p.m. – Spice of Life 4-H Livestock Costume Contest (Large Animal Barn)
7 p.m. – Barn Dance (Large Animal Barn)
7 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pulls – Southeastern Ohio Pulling Series (Grandstand)
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Friday, July 11
9 a.m. – Sr. Showman of Showmen Contest (Large Animal Barn)
11 a.m. – Jr. Showman of Showmen Contest (Large Animal Barn)
Noon–1 p.m. – Premium Booth open (4-H Expo Center)
Noon–8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon–11 p.m. – Petting Zoo (Midway)
2 p.m. – 4-H Horse Show (Grandstand)
5 p.m. – 4-H Showcase (4-H Shelter)
4 p.m. – Amusement rides open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
7 p.m. – Rodeo – Buckeye Rodeo (Grandstand)
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Saturday, July 12
10 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Sale (Large Animal Barn) – Sale order: Chickens, turkeys, steers, lambs, goats, hogs, rabbits
Noon–8 p.m. – Tactical Force Laser Tag (Midway)
Noon – 11 p.m. – Petting zoo (Midway)
4 p.m. –Amusement rides open
4–11 p.m. – Monkey Man (Midway)
5:30 p.m. – Powerwheel Derby (Grandstand)
6 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
11 p.m. – Fair closes
Admission and ticketing:
General admission – $15 daily (includes grandstands and rides)
Season ticket – $40 for the week (Includes grandstands, does not include rides)
Agricultural Society membership ticket – $45 for the week (includes grandstands, does not include rides)
Senior citizens – $5 daily (includes grandstands, does not include rides) Children under 24 months – Free (includes grandstands, does not include rides)
Veterans – Free on Tuesday only, (includes grandstands, does not include rides)
Concessionaires and commercial exhibitors – $40 for the week (includes grandstands, does not include rides)
• All passes are non-transferable.
• Those with passes that do not include rides, will need to purchase a ride ticket from the ride company ticket booth. The daily rate is established by the ride company and not Lawrence County Agricultural Society.
• Agricultural society membership tickets are on sale each day until noon Saturday, July 12. Inclusive and are obtainable from the directors.
Parking passes:
Daily parking pass – $5 per car daily
Weekly parking pass – $20 per car
Parking pass rules:
• Once gate is closed, passes may only be (re)admitted if space is available.
• Vehicle with pass may be blocked with double parking in campground
Area.
• Weekly parking pass is only good if space is available.