The Great Geauga County Fair Auxiliary

The Auxiliary members are appointed by each director of the Geauga Agricultural Society. Also, there are associates who are past members. During the fair and throughout the year, each auxiliary member assists a director in charge of the 'static' exhibit buildings (i.e. Domestic Arts, Flowers, Fine Arts, Farm Products, Baked Goods, Culinary, and Antiques).

The annual Apple Pie Auction is organized and hosted by the Auxiliary. Also, money is raised by the selling Geauga County Fair souveniors at the fair. All money raised is used for beautification projects on the grounds. Annually, over $5,000 is spent to plant flowers and each year a 'building' project is picked and funded. Last year the new wishing well was our main project.

2026 Auxiliary Officers
President – Ryann Chapman
Vice-President – Dedra Sims
Secretary – Alexandrea Grant
Treasurer – Janet Jacques

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​Department & Auxiliary Member
Antiques - Linda Smallwood, Gretchen Wolfe
Baked Goods - Ann Blair, Kathy Dershem
Culinary - Paula Grant
Domestic Arts - Ryann Chapman, Beth Ryan, Dedra Sims
Farm Products & Vegetables - Ronda McCaskey
Fine Arts - Janet Jacques, Rita Langer, Terri Balko
Flowers - Teresa McKinstry, Roger McKinstry
Fruits - Cae Lorenz
Honey - Carol Omerza
Maple Products - Becky Strong
Wine - Alexandrea Grant, Melissa Blair (Assoc)

Apple Pie Day

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Friendly competition each year to discover the best pie in Geauga County.

A public auction follows the apple pie contest with proceeds benefiting the Fair Auxiliary Fund.

Sponsored by Patterson Fruit Farm

Apple Pie Day Contest - Saturday, Public Auction 1:00 p.m.

All proceeds are used to make our fair the most beautiful in Ohio! Open Competition - No prior entry required.

Class 1 - 24 years and under
Class 2 - 25 years to 50 years
Class 3 - 51 years and over
Prizes in each class: 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $8.00, 3rd - $5.00

RULES FOR COMPETITION

1. Must be made with fresh apples - (only apples).
2. Two crust pie required.
3. No purchased, ready-made crusts.
4. Must be baked in a disposable, 8 or 9 inch aluminum foil pan only (no metal or glass pans). 
   Reminder: Aluminum foil pans require approximately 15 minutes longer cooking time.
5. Past Grand Champion winners are eligible for competition after 3 years.
6. Bring to and enter at the Domestic Arts Hall 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday.
7. Winners will be announced on PA system.
8. Apple pies will be sold during a public auction at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday held at the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion. All proceeds to benefit the Auxiliary Fund.
9. All winners will be given their awards during the public auction.
10. Pies judged and sold at judge’s discretion of quality.

All awards are presented by The Patterson Fruit Farm.

The Great Geauga County Fair Souvenirs

Visit the Country Store located inside the Domestic Arts Hall from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm during the fair.

Apparel

A wonderful souvenir for all can be found at the Country Store - shirts, sweatshirts and more!

Giftables

Cats Meow Fair Buildings, Cookbooks
Stuffed Frogs, Notepads, Glasses

Stuffed Animals

Help you little ones cherish the fair even when you go home with a cute plush animal.