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.

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In addition to the circus, grandstand entertainment this year will include demolition derbies, rodeos and more.

Pre-fair events

Saturday, July 5

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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.