It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Fair Board Director, Owen Unkefer.
Words can’t describe how much we’ll miss him.
We know that Owen touched many lives, and we’re devastated to have to break this news, as he was well-loved and will be missed by many.
We are forever grateful for the impact he made on the fair.
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Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Owen has been an important part of the Columbiana County Fair for many years. He was named our Outstanding Fair Supporter in 2019 where the Ohio Department of Agriculture chose him for a recipient of the Director's Award for Excellence and Innovation. He selflessly gave his time, work and knowledge to our fair and continues to support the fair as stated in his obituary. A fund has been created and by request, there is an online option for contributions, which can be accessed through the link below.
About Us
Welcome to the Columbiana County Fair!
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Columbiana County Agricultural Society THANK YOU for visiting! We are so appreciative of the strong community support we have received for the past 178 years, and look forward to the many years to come . Our Senior Fair Board works tirelessly to plan the best fair possible for our community members and youth. We know they dedicate a lot of time and work very hard to be able to display their talents, passions, desires to learn, and ambition to lead, which in turn, improves our community.
They are truly the heart and soul of our fair!
Our heartfelt thanks to the Columbiana County Commissioners, Engineer's Department, other elected officials, local businesses and individuals for partnering with us to build a better future. Their continued support through the years has made it possible to improve the fairgrounds, facilities and buildings, to help provide contests and awards for the participants, to help provide quality Grandstand entertainment and midway events, as well as so much more!
The commitment and dedication from our Junior Fair Committees is second to none. Our fair is made up of volunteers who pour their blood, sweat and tears into their belief in our youth and their future to lead our community. We are truly very grateful for all the support received.
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We would also like to take a moment to thank the young adults and youth of the Jr Fair around the County who work for months on their projects, some honing their craft for several years, and some just beginning,
but all who are eager and proud to show them off to you.
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We invite and welcome you to "Wheel on Down" to the Columbiana County Fair, where you can take a leisurely stroll around our beautiful fairgrounds with old friends, make new friends, and take in the new improvements and enhancements that our dedicated Fair Board works diligently to provide. Enjoy delicious food and quality family entertainment, as well as animal exhibits, homemade crafts and fare, quality exhibits and displays, of which all are products of the hard working, creative people of the Columbiana County area. There is something for everyone to enjoy at our fair.
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