2026 Frequently Asked Questions

There are two companies offering these services at different gates for 2026. Please see the information below for each business. THE FAIR OFFICE IS UNABLE TO RESERVE WHEELCHAIRS OR SCOOTERS ON YOUR BEHALF - PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE.

FOR ENTRY AT Walk In GATE F - enter at Gate 9, St. Rt. 46:
Please call the Aging in Place reservation line at 330.267.0004 or 330.428.4565. If you are prompted to leave a message, please do so and someone will return the call within 24 business hours.
www.Aginginplacemobility.com
We strongly recommend reserving in advance.
4 Hour Minimum Rentals.
Mobility Scooters are $10 per hour for walk up. Prepaid Reserve is All Day Only - at $120
Half Day Rentals - at $80
Canopy Wagons are $10 per hour for walk up. Prepaid Reserve is All Day Only - at $60
Wheelchairs and Strollers are $5 per hour for walk up. Prepaid Reserve is All Day Only - at $40
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FOR ENTRY AT Walk In GATE B - enter at Gate 3 Fairground Blvd.
1st CHOICE MOBILITY RENTAL RATES
301 S. High St. Cortland, OH 44410  330/637-5278
Scooters                
$ 10.00 per hour
$ 80.00 ½ day (8:30a – 3:00p; 3:30p – 11p)                           
$120.00 full day

*Reservations are now open - *Call 1st Choice Mobility at 330-637-5278 and listen to their voicemail. All rental information will be on their voicemail. Limited quantities available.

The prices vary by day and by age - please refer to the chart on this page that details out the prices and remember parking is FREE!

September 2 - September 7, 2026

There is a link to a PDF at the bottom of this page that you can download and print or you can visit the events section of this website, download our app, or stop by the Fair Office during business hours to pick up a program.

The main gates open at 8am and most buildings, vendors and rides close between 10pm and 11pm each evening. For a specific schedule please download our App

The rides open each day at approximately 11am.

These are the most flexible tickets! You can use them for one person to enter the Fair or 3 (or 6, depending on what you purchased) days, or you can share the scans with other 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.

Yes, everyone needs to have a Fair admission ticket to enter the Fair, you will then need to present your grandstand ticket to enter the grandstand for the show.

Yes, our box office is located in front of the Grandstand and is open daily, you can also purchase tickets directly from our website through ticketmaster, just return to the Home Screen and look for the grandstand options.

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 bidders will be posted on the homepage of this website and our app as soon as it is live - which is typically a few weeks before the Fair.

The following items are not permitted in the grandstand for concerts:
- professional cameras
- Recording Devices
- Backpacks/large bags
- knives
- firearms
- weapons of any kind

Wanding and bag checks will be enforced.

Please plan accordingly for traffic and allow yourself adequate time to park.

We encourage all mobile ticket holders to add their tickets to their phone’s “mobile wallets” before arrival.

Concerts are to be held rain or shine. In the event of unsafe weather, i.e. excessive lightening or high winds, a cancellation could occur. In the unlikely and unfortunate event that a cancellation occurs, Ticketmaster refund policies will go into effect.

Yes, you are allowed to possess a firearm on the Fairgrounds. However, firearms are not permitted in any of the buildings with posted No Firearms signs.

Don’t panic. Contact a Fair official or a police officer. Do not take matters into your own hands and do not approach the person. Let the Fair officials or police address the situation.

You may be asked to take your firearm to your vehicle and get your hand stamped to re-enter the Fair at no additional charge OR you may be asked to give your firearm to the Fair Police and pick it up later.