Answers to some of your most popular questions!
What time does the Fair open and close each day?
The main gates open at 8 a.m., all gates are exit only at 10:30 p.m. each evening. Most buildings, vendors, and rides close at 10pm each evening. For a specific schedule please download our app -Canfield Fairgrounds - or visit the printed program available on this page via PDF.
I purchased 3 and 6 admission scans in advance, how do they work?
These are the most flexible tickets! You can use them for one person to enter the Fair 3 (or 6, depending on which you purchased) days, or you can share the scans with friends or family members so you can use all 3 (or 6) scans in one day. They are not tied to any one device and you can easily screenshot and share photos of the QR code.
Can I purchase Grandstand event tickets at the Fair?
Yes, our box office location in front of the Grandstand is open every day of the 6 days of the Fair- you can also purchase tickets through our website through Ticketmaster.com, just return to the homepage and look for the Grandstand options.
How do I bid on Junior Fair auctions?
You can bid in person during the auctions - check the program for specific sale times or you can bid online. A direct link to all auctions will be posted on the homepage of this website and on our app as soon as it is live.
Do you have parking shuttles from off-site parking locations this year?
Yes, on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from noon until midnight there will be coach busses making continuous loops from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC). Depending on traffic the most you should wait is 10-15 minutes for each bus. The busses will drop off and pick up at Gate 5. Please look for the electronic signs posted on Rt. 224.