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Wheel on Down in... 1. The 2023 Columbiana County Agricultural Society Annual Financial Report has been filed in accordance with division (B) of this ORC 1711.05. ​ 2. To obtain a copy of this report click the image/link to the right and print directly from this website or contact the Treasurer of the society at 330-424-5531 or sally.fairtreas@gmail.com . Thank you to the 2023 media and package sponsors below Best of Show Sponsor ~ Sandy & Beaver Insurance Co. Best of Show Sponsor ~ Rogers Mill Media Sponsor ~ Columbiana County Port Authority Best of Show Sponsor ~ Sandy & Beaver Insurance Co. 1/7 About Us Welcome to the Columbiana County Fair! ​ 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. ​ 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. ​ 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. ​ Activities & Events Ticket Info All The Fun In One Fair Save The Dates July 29 -August 4, 2024 Click Here for Ticket Info Contact

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It’s that time of year again! Preparations for the “179th Columbiana County Fair” are under way, and we couldn't be more excited or happier! ​ We are asking for your consideration in joining us as a sponsor. The advertisements and sponsorships we sell help defray the costs to operate the fair every year and support a fair we can all be proud of and that will last for many generations to come. We offer several different ways for you, as a business or an individual, to be a part of this annual summertime celebration. Because of the many generous community minded supporters like you, we can provide Columbiana County with the best county fair in Ohio! We are very grateful for the community support given through the years and hope that you will consider taking advantage of some of the different options available. There are many advantages of fair sponsorships. Supporting an exciting, old-fashioned country fair creates a positive environment, associating your company with wholesome family fun, great entertainment and pride for local family farms and agriculture. Your good will demonstrates community connectedness that is priceless. Fair sponsorships are very cost-effective, reaching nearly 40,000 people in one week and attracting everyone of all ages. ​ Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to advertise your business. Please find below, a listing of the sponsorship and advertising opportunities available this year. If you are interested in supporting our fair, please complete the form and return to the fair office, along with your payment made payable to the Columbiana County Fair; or you may indicate your choice(s) on the form, mail or email it to the fair office and an invoice will be mailed to you. Please call if you have any questions (office) 330-424-5531, (cell) 330-881-3219. Your consideration is greatly appreciated! Complete GOOGLE Form HERE Sponsor Brochure Mobile Download T & T Pull Sponsor Mobile Download Rodeo Sponsor Mobile Download

The Columbiana County Agricultural Society ​ The purpose of the Columbiana County Agricultural Society is to promote and encourage agriculture, industry, science, art and other interests of Columbiana County which the Board deems in the best interests of the community. Membership Any resident of Columbiana County may become a member of this Society by paying annually the membership fee fixed by the Board of Directors. No person shall pay for or secure more than one such membership and that membership shall be for himself. No memberships shall be issued to corporations, organizations, partnerships, or firms. ​ ​ ​ Notice of Election Wednesday, October 4 th, 2023 Fair Administration Bldg. 11 am - 7 pm Election of Fair Board Directors *Must be a member of the Columbiana County Agricultural Society to vote. *Members must be resident of Columbiana County and age 18 or over. ​ *Sale of membership tickets cease at the close of the fair, August 6th, 2023. To become a member of the Society, you must purchase a ticket for $1 .00 at the fair office ONLY. Tickets will no longer be sold outside of the office

Concessionaires & Vendors 2024 Application Liability Waiver Security Form Electrical Worksheet Infield Concession Bid Vendor Camping Rules & Regulations Fire Marshall Info Tent Prices Email forms directly to Concession Dept Here PAY DEPOSITS ONLINE HERE ​RATES: ​ Outside/Midway Lot (20’ frontage) - $500 each (water & electric additional charge) ​ Inside/Building Lot (approx. 10’ x 10’) - $175 each (electric included) *Deposits Due MAY 1st *No Refunds After June 1st *Balance and All Forms Due July 1st NEW VENDO RS : All new concessionaires/ve nd ors are welcome to fill out an application; however, in order to provide a variety of products/food to fairgoers, we can only accept a certain number of duplicate products. ​ * If your product is a duplicate, you will be added to our waiting list. Feel free to contact us after May 15th to check the availability. ​ *SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPACE. ALL FORMS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BEFORE ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD.

Google Map Fairground Map Columbiana County Fair Directions to 225 Lee Ave. Lisbon, Ohio 44432 From the North: OH-11 S to Lisbon 1: Merge onto OH-11 S. ​ 2: Take the OH-344 exit toward COLUMBIANA/LEETONIA for 0.2 miles ​ 3: Turn LEFT onto OH-344 for 0.2 miles ​ 4: Turn RIGHT to stay on OH-344 <0.1 miles ​ 5: OH-344 becomes OH-164/TOWNSHIP HWY 885. for 0.8 miles 6:Turn RIGHT onto OH-164 for 6.6 miles ​ 7: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OH-164/OH-517/LEE ST for 0.2 miles ​ 8: End at 225 Lee Ave, Lisbon, OH 44432-1057 US ​ ​ From the South: OH-11 N. to Lisbon ​ 1: Merge onto OH-11 N. ​ 2: Take the OH-154 exit toward US-30 W/LISBON/ROGERS for 0.3 miles ​ 3: Turn RIGHT onto OH-154 for 2 t.3 miles ​ 4: Turn RIGHT onto OH-164/OH-45/N MARKET ST for 0.3 miles ​ 5: Turn RIGHT onto OH-164/OH-517/LEE ST for 0.1 miles ​ 6: End at 225 Lee Ave, Lisbon, OH 44432-1057 US ​ ​ From the West: US-30 E. to Lisbon 1: US-30 E. ​ 2: Take the US-30 E/TRUMP AVE. NORTH exit for 0.3 miles ​ 3: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TRUMP AVE SE/US-30 for 0.4 miles ​ 4: Turn RIGHT onto LINCOLN ST E/US-30/OH-172. Continue to follow US-30/OH-172 for 1.9 miles ​ 5: Turn RIGHT onto S CEDAR ST/US-30 for 0.1 miles ​ 6: Turn LEFT onto US-30/E WALNUT ST. Continue to follow US-30 for10.9 miles ​ 7: Turn LEFT onto W LINCOLN WAY/US-30. Continue to follow US-30 for 8.6 miles ​ 8: Turn LEFT onto US-30/OH-9. Continue to follow US-30 for10.9 miles ​ 9: Turn LEFT onto OH-164/OH-45/N MARKET ST for 0.3 miles 10: Turn RIGHT onto OH-164/OH-517/LEE ST for 0.1 miles ​ 11: End at 225 Lee Ave, Lisbon, OH 44432-1057 US

Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame Working together, The Columbiana County Historical Association, The Columbiana County Agricultural Society and the Columbiana County Farm Bureau enshrined it’s first class to The Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2000. Every year since, there have been numerous individuals inducted into the Hall of Fame, which makes it’s home in the Arts & Crafts Bldg. at the fairgrounds. The contributions of these individuals are spotlighted each year in a ceremony held on Tuesday morning during the fair in which the enshrinees’ families are honored and a framed biographical sketch or portrait of each inductee is unveiled. If you know of someone you would like to nominate as a candidate for this prestigious award, please download the form by clicking on the button labeled "application" and return it. The nominee must have been a member of the agricultural community or contributed significantly to agriculture. This award recognizes deceased members of the agricultural community, and the award is presented post-humously. Application 2022 Inductees View Article Clark Z. Chamberlain 1900-1980 Beulah Converse 1912-1996 2021 Inductees View Article Harold J. Thompson 1926-2016 Harold Windram 1924-2017 2019 Inductees Zada Crosser 1922-2009 Harry W. Bowman 1908-1979 View Article 2018 Inductees View Article Dwain A. Hawkins 1922-2015 Dr. John Liggett Dr. Thomas W. Liggett 1928-2006 1922-1996 2017 Inductees View Article Ernest F. Aegerter Jr. 1951-2005 Frank J. Murray 1916-1997 Isaac “Ike” F. Skeels 1909-1971 2016 Inductees 2016 Inductees View Article Arthur Arter Rudebock 1918-2014 James C. Baer 1944-1999 G. Walter Boyd 1913-1992 Wilma Lippincott 1906-1993 2015 Inductees View Article Allan G. Chamberlin 1919-2012 Charles L. Harper 1920-2009 2014 Inductees View Article James William Cooper 1941-2007 Russell N. Cook 1922-2010 William L. Woolf 1930-1996 2013 Inductees View Article Carey Augustus Houlette 1898-1973 Curtis F. Hively 1907-1967 2012 Inductees View Article Paul H. Hays 1931-2009 Audrey M. Harrold 1927-1978 John W. Hawkins 1896-1983 2011 Inductees View Article Leland Baker and Oland Baker 1921-2008 1921-2005 G. Allen Dickey 1930-2002 Donald C. Rupert 1913-2009

2023 Annual Financial Report 1. The 2023 Columbiana County Agricultural Society Annual Financial Report has been filed in accordance with division (B) of this ORC 1711.05. ​ 2. To obtain a copy of this report click the image/link above and print directly from this website or contact the Treasurer of the society at 330-424-5531 or sally.fairtreas@gmail.com .

2023 GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT ​ Sunday, July 30th ​ GARDEN TRACTOR PULL - 11:00 AM ​ ​ ​ ​ Monday, July 31st - Entry Day ​ HARNESS RACING - 1:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES - TBD (4-H Queen & King Crowning) TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL EXTRAVAGANZA “Open to the World” - 7:00 PM ​ ​ ​ ​ Tuesday, August 1st- Senior Citizens & Veterans Day ​ HARNESS RACING - 1:00 PM BIKE NIGHT - 4:00 PM HORSE PULL - 7:30 PM ​ ​ ​ ​ Wednesday, August 2nd - Youth Day ​ KIDS’ TRACTOR PULL - 12:00 PM MUTTON BUSTING - 7:00 pm “SEBRA” EXTREME BULL RIDING & BARREL RACING - 8:00 PM ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thursday, August 3rd ​ DERBY PULL - 9:00 AM KOI DRAG RACING - 7:00 PM ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Friday, August 4th ​ “SMOKE & NOISE” TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL - 7:00 PM ~ presented to you by ~ FULL PULL PRODUCTIONS ​ ​ ​ Saturday, August 5th ​ “SATURDAY POWER PULLS” - 7:00 PM ~ presented to you by ~ FULL PULL ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Sunday, August 6 th ​ COMBINE DEMOLITION DERBY - 1:00 PM DEMOLITION DERBY - 6:30 PM ~ presented to you by ~ DERBY DOG

Our History In 1845, citizens of Columbiana County met to discuss organizing a county fair. Soon, a constitution and by-laws were adopted and the Columbiana County Agricultural Society was established at what was then known as New Lisbon, Ohio. The purpose of this organization was to promote interest in scientific farming practices. ​ To the best knowledge available, the first fair location was on vacant land next to the planing mill and across from the Thomas & Sons Pottery along East Washington Street in Lisbon. ​ On March 5, 1851, the Society was reorganized, and in early 1853 the present grounds were purchased from John McClymonds. The plat drawn shows 7.5 acres in the original parcel obtained by the Society and 5 acres and a fraction in the tract acquired from the Jesse Holmes Seminary. A small parcel was also bought from Joseph Strawn. The sale was consummated for $1,800 for the entire tract. In the spring of 1853, plans were commenced for buildings and fences on the new fairgrounds site. Workmen started in April and worked through the summer months completing buildings, making fences at 55 cents per linear foot and getting the 1/2 mile racetrack ready, all in time for the first edition of the county fair at its handsome new grounds in late September, 1853. There were few winners at the first fair, and premiums totaled less than $17. Some of the winners were for best one-horse buggy, best set of chairs, top of the list boots, best yoke of oxen, farm implements, outstanding saddle and finest quilts. Premiums were also given for women's riding habits. Unfortunately, that was the first and only time during this early fair era that lady equestriennes were permitted to compete. A major furor broke out over the idea of handing out prizes to female riders. Finally, officials knuckled down under pressure and announced that women riders would no longer be able to compete. Women would only be permitted to ride in the ring when nothing else was going on. Obviously, times and attitudes have long since changed. The wagons, most of them outfitted with makeshift seats stretched across the beds, were drawn up around the track for the day. People coming in from miles away often stopped at the homes of friends to heat up coffee and breakfast in the wagons. Horses (and later, cars) were parked in the racetrack infield. At noonday break mothers were often seen spreading tablecloths and fathers were hoisting wooden tubs filled with food from the wagon beds. By afternoon, the crowd started to thin out so farmers could drive many miles to home and chores. Over the many years since, several tracts of land have been added to the original purchase, bringing the total size of the current fairgrounds property to almost 90 acres. The fairgrounds property was greatly expanded in the latter half of the 20th century with the purchase of property north of Saltwell Road, now utilized for parking. The most recent acquisition in 2003 added several acres fronting on Vista Drive, on the westerly side of the fairgrounds, allowing for a major expansion of midway and amusement ride space. Over the last 174 years, structures and improvements at the fairgrounds have continually been added, renovated and even entirely replaced. In more recent times, these changes and additions have included: a new speed barn, new arts/crafts building, the "Items of Yesteryear" historical museum, three show stages, a scenic camping area, the 320' x 80' state of the art J. Herbert Thompson beef complex, the beautiful rabbit, turkey and chicken (RTC) complex, and a 2017 addition, the completely renovated dairy barn milking parlor. Many years ago, the fair secretary's office, an old train station, was moved from downtown Lisbon to its current location at Gate A adjacent to the fair's signature entry arch. The redesigned rides midway, completed in 2010, is another significant improvement. In 2017, a new fair administration building and board meeting room was built and opened at Gate D. With the aid of a lottery system for the order of naming rights, and the County's Township Trustees Association, all the roadways in the fairgounds were recently named in honor of the 18 townships that make up Columbiana County. Considerable investment also continues to be made for the hidden infrastructure of the fairgrounds, including extensive upgrades to electrical service and water lines. On December 14, 2014, the historic wooden grandstand at the fairgrounds, a fixture at the fair since the early days and considered to be one of the oldest remaining grandstand structures of its type in Ohio, was torn down due to its deteriorating condition to make way for the construction of a new centerpiece for the fairgrounds: the G. Allen Dickey Family Grandstand, dedicated on July 25, 2014. In 2017, the Fairgrounds became the new home for the historic bow truss steel arch bridge formerly spanning the Little Beaver Creek on South Market Street in Lisbon. This magnificently restored piece of engineering history is now an iconic symbol of the Fairgrounds. In 2018, construction of a new state of the art restroom facility in the vicinity of the new grandstand was completed. During the long history of the Columbiana County Fair, unique entertainment has included ostrich races, combine demolition derbies, auto thrill shows, circuses and John Oliver's famous hot air balloon exhibitions. Harness racing has thrilled fair audiences since the construction of the original racetrack in 1853. Rides have included the merry-go-round (which in earlier times was worked by a horse driven around a center pole holding up the canvas), and the ever-present fair favorite, the ferris wheel. The fair has also enjoyed top flight musical entertainers, with such stars as Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, Porter Waggoner, Tex Ritter, Lorrie Morgan and Jake Owen who have performed here over the years. Tractor and truck pulling contests have been a popular attraction at the fair, and the auto demolition derby has been "packin' them in" for over half a century. In 2007, the film "Country Crush" was produced by documentary film maker Molly Merriman telling the entertaining story of one of the fair's most popular and unique attractions: the combine demolition derby. The film has been shown on PBS television and has been featured at documentary film festivals across North America and Europe. The fair is rich with history, but the pursuit of progress and improvement never stops. Although much has changed over the years, the Board of Directors of the Columbiana County Agricultural Society strives to continue the proud traditions that have been established, and to create even better fairs and happy memories for future generations. As 2020 approached and our wonderful old fair prepared to celebrate our 175th birthday, we were faced with challenges that were unimaginable when a global pandemic struck and the fair that everyone had grown to know and love, had been modified to a "Market Project Junior Fair" only. Thankfully, our Jr Fair youth who had put so much work, dedication and time into their projects were able to participate and the very first livestream of the market shows and auction was provided by VidUltra. Moving forward in 2021, we are currently planning and preparing for a full fair and hope Columbiana County fairgoers will continue to "wheel on down" for many generations to come.