The Hartford Fair
About this event
The The Hartford Fair is an agricultural fair in Croton, Ohio, at Hartford Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Aug 9–15, 2026. One of Ohio's largest and oldest independent county fairs, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Hartford Fairgrounds for championship rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, competitive livestock exhibits, cinnamon roll contests, and classic midway fun in Licking County.
Annual, nine days in mid-August
Location & directions
Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Croton, OH 43013
Frequently asked questions
When is The Hartford Fair 2026?
The Hartford Fair takes place Aug 9–15, 2026 in Croton, Ohio. Annual, nine days in mid-August
Where is The Hartford Fair held?
The Hartford Fair is held in Croton, Ohio, at Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Croton, OH 43013.
What is The Hartford Fair?
One of Ohio's largest and oldest independent county fairs, drawing hundreds of thousands to the Hartford Fairgrounds for championship rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, competitive livestock exhibits, cinnamon roll contests, and classic midway fun in Licking County.
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