Hancock County Fair

05/24/2026

Exotic Reptile Plants and Aquatics Expo today in the Old Mill Stream Centre!

05/20/2026

ATTENTION
The Senior Fair Office will be open today, but there is no public access to the office due to pavement resealing. Please call the office at 4194297344 for assistance.

05/14/2026

Findlay Military Association hosts their 39th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration today, Friday and Saturday. FREE ADMISSION this year into the show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2128013194717668

05/09/2026

The Findlay Flea Market is TODAY and TOMORROW in the Merchants, Grange, and Youth Pavilion!

After you shop the vendors, make sure to stop down to the south end of the fairgrounds to check out the first annual Curtis Customs truck show from 10am-10pm, with KOI drag races starting at 4pm.

05/08/2026

It’s Official — You Make THE Difference is coming to Ohio!

Thanks to a national grant sponsored by Fairs.com, every fair board, volunteer team, and ag society in our state will receive fully funded training, tools, and support to strengthen the future of our fairs.

This movement exists for one reason:
to ignite the Difference Makers who keep our communities alive.
Workshops begin soon — stay tuned for tour dates.
www.YouMakeTheDifference.com

05/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

State Audit Results Released for the Hancock County Agricultural Society

Findlay, Ohio (May 7, 2026) — The Ohio State Auditor’s Office today released the results of the Hancock County Agricultural Society’s financial records for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

“We are very pleased with the results of the Auditor’s report,” said Jeff Beach, Vice President of the Hancock County Agricultural Society. “The report upholds our ongoing position that our financial records are solid and above reproach.”

The audit found one instance of a misclassification of funds from the 2024 financial records, several misclassifications between financial categories from 2023 and reconciliation errors in both years. All instances had already been corrected as a result of the Society’s independent forensic review conducted October 2025 through February 2026.

“As we have continually stated, the Society’s financial position is solid.,” Beach said. “Both the state audit and independent forensic review confirmed that all funds are accounted for and that the Society’s financial position is stable. We reaffirm our commitment to financial transparency, accountability and stewardship.”

In October, the Ag Society engaged CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to perform a comprehensive forensic review of its financial records. The forensic review, which included an analysis of individual transactions and account activity, reached the following conclusions:

-All funds are fully accounted for

-Discrepancies were the result of bookkeeping errors and QuickBooks misclassifications

-A misclassified $200,000 certificate of deposit had been corrected

-The Society’s accounting team was fully cooperative and transparent throughout the process

As a result of the Auditor’s findings and the forensic review the Society has implemented several procedural adjustments including:

-A formal financial review process that includes multiple levels of oversight prior to finalizing reports

-Enhanced internal and reconciliation controls, requiring final review of financial statements by both management and the Board

-Improved classification procedures within accounting systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

The next routine state audit is scheduled for 2027 and will review fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

“We’ve learned a lot during this process. We’ve identified opportunities to modernize past practices and better align with current accounting standards and requirements,” said Beach. “We are confident that the improvements already in place, and those we will be implementing, will result in stronger financial controls and reporting accuracy going forward. The financial position of the Society is stable, well-managed, and in responsible hands.”

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Media Note: For questions, please contact the Agricultural Society’s Spokesperson Jeff Beach at [email protected]

05/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Findlay Municipal Court and Marathon for their participation in the United Way of Hancock County Days of Caring! From mulch, to weeding and painting, they are instrumental in making the grounds look impeccable for the spring and summer. We appreciate you!

05/06/2026

Auction TODAY in the NWO Show Arena. Coins, guns, collectibles and more.

Public Auction: "Public Auction, Coins, Guns, Collectibles & More" by Trent W. Farthing, Auctioneer. Auction will be held on Wed May 06 @ 05:00PM at 1017 E Sandusky St, Show Arena Building-behind the Legacy building. in Findlay, OH 45840. See photos and more auction details on AuctionZip.com Now.

05/02/2026

Cloud Productions, ltd Springtime in Ohio is TODAY and TOMORROW! Seven buildings packed with vendors!

04/30/2026

May brings all of your favorites to the fairgrounds! Mark your calendars for some of the biggest shows yet!

May 2/3 - https://www.facebook.com/share/1GMhL2judK/
May 6 - https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/4134215.html
May 9/10 - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1295185946043031&set=a.101131982115106
May 14/15/16 - https://www.facebook.com/share/1DN2SFArsJ/
May 24 - Exotic Reptile Plants and Aquatics Expo
May 28 - https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/4134247.html
May 31 - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062344193286