Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson

About Ashtabula County Fairgrounds

The Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson hosts the Ashtabula County Fair, a six-day annual event featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, live music, and fair food. Visitors explore competitive exhibits across multiple categories and watch animals in shows and scrambles. The fair includes wiener dog races, chicken scrambles, pig scrambles, sheep scrambles, and calf scrambles where children can participate. Live entertainment performs throughout the event while families enjoy traditional carnival attractions. The fairgrounds accommodate camping during the fair week. Established in 1846, the fair draws over 30,000 annual visitors who come for livestock competitions, junior fair programs, and rides. The event suits families seeking a traditional agricultural fair experience with both spectator activities and hands-on participation opportunities. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.