The following Open Shows are CANCELLED: Dept 8 - Swine, Dept 9 - Poultry, Dept. 10 - Rabbits
FAIR ENTRY - 2020 is Open!
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Enjoy turning your hobbies and talents into blue ribbons! Each year brings new excitement and energy as our community comes together to display over 13,000 exhibits.
To exhibit in the fair, please make sure to return your entry forms along with payment to the Fair Office by Wednesday, August 12, 2020. 2020 Premium FairbookFind printed fairbooks at a Geauga County Library or the Fair Office.
Three Ways to Enter:
Have questions about entering? Use the following documents from our fairbook to answer questions.
Download and Print Entry Forms:
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Click to view and download the Premium Fair Book
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How to Enter Online
Online Entry is Live!
Junior Fair Entries must be completed from the Junior Fair page beginning on July 1, 2020
Please read and follow the instructions below before entering online:
- Review the rules and classes of the departments you plan on entering by downloading Fairbook above.
- You MUST purchase an exhibitor's ticket unless junior class. Make sure you click on the ticket tab to select your exhibitor ticket - only 1 may be purchased. An animal exhibitor must purchase a $25 exhibitor ticket or membership ticket.
- You may only make one entry per class for non-animal entries.
- Junior Fair (4-H Youth) must enter online from separate website - learn more>
- Deadline for entries is August 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
- Due to COVID-19, the following Open Shows have been cancelled for 2020: Dept 8 - Swine, Dept 9 - Poultry, Dept 10 - Rabbits.
- Due to COVID-19, the following shows have NO Trailer-In Permitted for 2020: Dept. 1 - Miniature Horses, Dept 3 - Haflingers/Pony Hitch, Dept 25 - Donkeys & Mules
- Read the information below then click on Online Entries button.
Please note: Junior Fair (i.e. 4-H, GHPA, etc.) Entry link is located on the Junior Fair page >
Information on Entering Exhibits in The Great Geauga County Fair
The Great Geauga County Fair is Ohio's oldest continuous county fair and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in the nation. Preparations are now underway and all area residents are invited to plan to enter their exhibits.
Over 13,000 exhibits in 2020
Since 1823, residents of Geauga County and beyond of all ages have been active participants and enthusiastic supporters of the Fair. In 2017, over 13,000 exhibits were entered for judging at the Fair in a variety of competitions and categories including, livestock, horticultural and agricultural products, Fine Arts, Domestic Arts, antiques and collectibles, culinary and baked goods and many more.
Anyone Can Enter
Anyone wishing to enter an exhibit in the Great Geauga County Fair must submit an official entry form (form photos copies are acceptable) to the Fair Office by the entry deadline. No entries will be accepted after this date. You do not have to be a Geauga County resident to enter an exhibit in the Fair. Also, many departments offer special classes for entries by children.
Find Printed Entry Forms
The official Fair Premium Book lists the rules, regulations, descriptions and forms for each Fair Department and Class. Fairbooks can be picked up at the Fair Office (hours open) - check in the vestibule if office closed. The Fairbook can be viewed and downloaded above.
Over 13,000 exhibits in 2020
Since 1823, residents of Geauga County and beyond of all ages have been active participants and enthusiastic supporters of the Fair. In 2017, over 13,000 exhibits were entered for judging at the Fair in a variety of competitions and categories including, livestock, horticultural and agricultural products, Fine Arts, Domestic Arts, antiques and collectibles, culinary and baked goods and many more.
Anyone Can Enter
Anyone wishing to enter an exhibit in the Great Geauga County Fair must submit an official entry form (form photos copies are acceptable) to the Fair Office by the entry deadline. No entries will be accepted after this date. You do not have to be a Geauga County resident to enter an exhibit in the Fair. Also, many departments offer special classes for entries by children.
Find Printed Entry Forms
The official Fair Premium Book lists the rules, regulations, descriptions and forms for each Fair Department and Class. Fairbooks can be picked up at the Fair Office (hours open) - check in the vestibule if office closed. The Fairbook can be viewed and downloaded above.