The Great Darke County Fair

10/19/2026

🎉 LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT EVENT SPACE?

Don’t forget! The Darke County Fairgrounds Community Center is available to rent for your next event! 🏡

Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, family gathering, conference, training, or something in between, our Community Center is a great space for a variety of occasions!

✨ What does the facility offer?

* Spacious area for gatherings and events
* Tables and chairs available to rent
* Men’s and women’s restrooms
* Separate room commonly used for food preparation, meetings, or additional event space

💍 Weddings | 🎂 Parties | 💼 Conferences | 📚 Trainings | 🎉 Celebrations & More!

📞 Contact the Darke County Fair Office today for rental pricing, availability, and booking information!

📍 Darke County Fairgrounds – Greenville, Ohio

Let us help you find the perfect space for your next event! ❤️

09/28/2026

Thank you Kendra H. for sharing these photos with us of your time spent at the 2026 Darke County Fair! She shared with us that the $50 portrait was so worth it for a memory that will last forever! Thank you for supporting the fair and we are so glad you had a good time!

09/26/2026

We would like to announce that Christoph Keller and Family was named the 2027 Darke County Agricultural Society Supporter of the Year! Thank you to Christoph and his whole family for being outstanding supporters every year! Christoph was a well loved member of the Darke County Fair Board and strived to do so much in the interest of the success of the fair and the success of the kids who participate. His wife, Tonya and his family showed so much support stepping in to help when needed and always supporting the fair. Thank you guys from the bottom of our heart for your continued support and may Christoph fly high with our Heavenly Father above.

09/26/2026

We had an amazing 2026 Great Darke County Fair! Now, we want to recap it and share YOUR memories! Send us a DM with some pictures of memories made and maybe even a story with it! It could be you winning grand champion, it could be your sons first time in a ride or simply enjoying an ice cold lemonade. We want to see it and share it with all of the follows of THE Great Darke County Fair! Send us a DM!

08/30/2026

There were 153 vehicles at the Darke County Fair last night. Here are the results:

Smash It – 17 cars
1st – Preston Crist from Celina, OH
2nd – Colton Carpenter from South Charleston
3rd – Kris Nicholl from DeGraff, OH

Prostock Mini – 6 cars
1st – Jacob Grimes from Sidney, OH
2nd – Justin Grimes from DeGraff, OH
3rd – Ethan Lesh from New Lebanon, OH

Stock Full – 15 cars
1st – Lonnie Peck from Lewisburg, OH
2nd – Brayden Cole from Gratis, OH
3rd – Garrett George from New Madison, OH

Stock Mini Heat 1– 28 cars
1st – Mark Shaffer from New Paris, OH
2nd – Gaje Lesh from Eaton, OH
3rd – Richie Black Jr from Ansonia, OH

Stock Mini Heat 2 – 27 cars
1st – Blake Siegrist from New Madison, OH
2nd – Jayden Hollinger from New Madison, OH
3rd – Kyle Fields from New Madison, OH

Stock Mini Heat 3 – 31 cars
1st – Dustin Atwood from Middletown, OH
2nd – Donnie Atwood from Hamilton, OH
3rd – Josh Atwood from Hamilton, OH

Stock Mini Van/Mini Truck/SUV – 29 vehicles
1st – Brandon Teague from Ansonia, OH
2nd – Stetson Barnes from Greenville, OH
3rd – Brian Trent from Greenville, OH

08/30/2026

Thanks Darke county it’s been fun

08/29/2026

The last day of the 2026 Great Darke County Fair is here! Very bittersweet, but we are so thankful to everyone who made it successful! Enjoy the last day and be sure to go out with a BANG at the Smash It Demolition Derby!

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

🦅🇺🇸 BEAR HOLLOW WOOD CARVERS AUCTION TONIGHT! 🇺🇸🦅

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for the Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Auction at The Great Darke County Fair!

❤️🤍💙 A special piece with a special purpose: Proceeds from the Flag & Eagle carving will be donated back to our Darke County Veterans! 🇺🇸

Proceeds from the remaining auction pieces will help cover the costs of bringing Bear Hollow Wood Carvers to the fair so they can continue putting on their incredible live carving demonstrations for our fairgoers.

These one-of-a-kind creations are amazing to see come to life — and tonight is your chance to take one home!

⏰ Auction begins at 6:00 PM TONIGHT!

Come out, bid on your favorite piece, support a great cause, and help us continue bringing this crowd-favorite attraction to The Great Darke County Fair! 🪵🦅🎡