Athens County Fair

06/01/2026

🎶 The Creekers are coming to the Athens County Fair!

Join us **Monday, August 10th** for a night of live music with The Creekers right at the fairgrounds. This is going to be an unforgettable fair concert you won’t want to miss!

Grandstand seating will be **first come, first served** and is included with your regular gate admission—so just come early and grab your spot.

If you want a more up-close concert experience, **pit tickets are available now** and can be purchased ahead of time through the link provided.

Get ready for an amazing night of music, energy, and fair fun—see you there! 🎟️🎶

The pre-sale concert pit area is designed for an immersive experience, allowing attendees to be close to the stage. This area typically offers standing room only, enhancing the energy and excitement of the performance.

05/29/2026

We just want to take a moment to say how much we truly appreciate all of our daily sponsors and the support they give to help make the fair a success year after year. Your generosity does not go unnoticed and plays a big role in keeping everything running smoothly!

There are still a few daily sponsor days available if anyone would like to get involved and be part of supporting this year’s fair. If you’re interested, we’d love to have you join in and help make it another great year!

05/18/2026

Big news from the Athens County Fair! 🎡🎟️

We officially now have a TikTok account ran by our Jr Fair Board! Be sure to go check it out, give them a follow, and stay tuned for fair updates, behind the scenes fun, announcements, and more as we count down to fair week! 🎥🐄🎠

Support our Jr Fair Board and help us spread the word by sharing the page with your friends & family! 💙❤️

76 Followers, 50 Following, 64 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Athens County JR Fair

05/14/2026

The Athens County Fair is officially in full prep mode for the 2026 fair season! 🎡🏆

We are currently looking for any 4-H clubs, businesses, organizations, or individuals who would be interested in helping sponsor awards & prizes for this year’s fair. We have lots of new ideas and exciting additions planned for 2026 and would love the community’s support in helping make it all possible.

If you would like to become a sponsor or donate toward prizes, please reach out to Teresa for more information at [email protected]

Thank you for continuing to support the youth and traditions of our fair! 🇺🇸

05/08/2026

🌱 Gardeners, this one’s for you!

Free compost is available at the Athens County Fairgrounds, located behind the race horse barn. It’s perfect for giving your garden a natural boost this season!

Feel free to stop by and pick some up anytime—bring a shovel and a container and take what you need. 🌿

Happy planting! 🌼

05/06/2026

🐄🐖 Athens County Fair Tag-In is Almost Here! 🐑🐐
All 4-H families should have received more detailed information via email—be sure to check your inbox so you don’t miss anything important!
📋 All forms and additional information can be found here:
https://www.athenscofair.org/forms
✅ FairEntry registration is officially OPEN and ready!
📅 Tag-In Day: Wednesday, May 13th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Make sure you’re registered and prepared—we’ll see you at tag-in! 🇺🇸🎡

05/05/2026

🐖 **Swine Show Down at the Fairgrounds!** 🐖

Mark your calendars for the Athens County Swine Show Down happening June 12th–13th at the Athens County Fairgrounds!

This event is **open to everyone**, so whether you’re a seasoned exhibitor or just getting started, we’d love to see you in the ring!

📅 **Schedule Highlights:**
• Friday: Arrival & check-in
• Saturday: Showmanship, breeding, and market classes

🏕️ Camping & trailer hook-ups available for $25/day

Don’t forget—you can pre-order t-shirts through the Showman App when you register!

Bring your pigs, your people, and your competitive spirit—we’re looking forward to a great weekend at the fairgrounds! 🎉

05/02/2026

🇺🇸🎡 Athens County Fair – Nightly Grandstand Events 🎡🇺🇸

📅 August 7th–15th

Tag your crew & tell us what night you’re most excited for!

04/29/2026

🎉 100 Days Until Fair Time! 🎉
The countdown is officially on—just 100 days until the Athens County Fair kicks off! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another year of family traditions, great food, livestock shows, entertainment, and fun for all ages.
Mark your calendars, start making your plans, and get ready for one of the best weeks of the year. We hope to see each and every one of you there! 🐄🎡🎶

04/21/2026

The Athens County Fairgrounds has been buzzing with activity lately! 🚧✨
We’re excited to see several improvements currently underway around the grounds as we continue working to make the fairgrounds an even better place for our community, events, and of course the upcoming fair. From facility upgrades to general improvements around the property, a lot of hard work is happening behind the scenes.
We truly appreciate everyone who helps support and care for the fairgrounds. Your continued support helps keep traditions strong and ensures the fairgrounds stay a place our community can enjoy for years to come. 🎡