Celina Lake Festival

08/17/2026

Mercer County Fairgrounds-Celina, Ohio Gratitude Post! (Sorry if this is long!)

I want to congratulate👏🏻 and thank the entire Fair Board, Cara, and her entire team for putting on an absolute amazing fair🫶...(and it's not over yet, so get out to enjoy it through Wednesday!) They even defeated the wrath of mother nature! ⛈

I had the opportunity to volunteer and drive the courtesy cart 🚕 for a few shifts over the past few days. It was so much fun getting to see the entire fairgrounds, assisting people who needed a break from walking, helping kids who were exhausted and just wanted a lift to their camper, or some little guy who wanted to find the Two Dads chicken stand🤣. I met people from Sandusky (not Upper), Defiance, Columbus, Michigan, and many other places. I met people who have never been to the fair and some who felt like they have been coming for the entire 174 years! But the thing that stood out the most from every single rider (from the small little ones, to the senior citizens) was the kindness, appreciation, many thank you's, and SO MANY COMPLIMENTS on our community and this amazing fair that we are so lucky to have!

I was tired when I got home (I don't know how the Fair team does it) but it was so worth it! VOLUNTEER...it will do your heart good and restore all your faith in humanity! ❤

(and to my riders...I was the one who promised you wouldn't fall off, I wouldn't run in to anyone, and I AM a bit chatty! 😉)

08/14/2026

PSA

🚨 OFF-SITE PARKING TONIGHT! 🚨

With the mud in our General Admission parking lot, we’re offering TWO off-site parking locations tonight to help make getting to the Mercer County Fair easier!

📍 Celina Insurance Group Parking Lot
304 W Livingston Street, Celina, OH
Shuttle runs 5PM-11:30 PM
Look for the white bus
Drops off at Gate A

📍 Celina Elementary School
1225 W. Logan Street, Celina, OH
Shuttle runs 3PM-11:30 PM
Look for the Celina City Schools Bus
Drops off at Gate A

A HUGE thank you to Celina City Schools for allowing us to use their parking lot and providing buses and transportation staff to help our fairgoers tonight!

♿ Need wheelchair-accessible parking? Both shuttle buses are standard buses and are not wheelchair accessible. Please arrive early and park at the Mercer County Council on Aging West Parking Lot (in the fairgrounds) for accessible parking.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we work around the muddy conditions. We’ll see you at the fair!

07/28/2026

WINNERS! Please pick up your prize at The Fountain Restaurant!

07/27/2026

07/26/2026

UPDATE: 7/27/2026 - The prize has been claimed! Thank you to everyone!
The Winning 50/50 number is 093368. Please reach out on messenger or call us at 419-586-0993 to claim your prize!

07/26/2026

The annual Queen-Kiss-A-Fish was another great success at this morning’s Kids Fishing Derby!

07/26/2026

A special recognition was given today to Steve and Vicki Sodders of The Almond House for an incredible milestone—31 years as part of the Celina Lake Festival!

For more than three decades, they’ve been serving up their famous roasted almonds, cashews, pecans, and other delicious nuts that have become a festival tradition for so many.

Thank you, Steve and Vicki, for 31 wonderful years. Here’s to many more! 🌰

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

🎶 Join us TONIGHT for the Final Celina Summer Concert Series of the Season — Ledfoot takes the stage at the Amphitheater for an evening of authentic country music you won’t want to miss!

📅 Tonight – Sunday, July 26
📍 Amphitheater
🎸 Ledfoot
🍔 Food on the grill begins at 5:45 PM
🎶 Live music starts at 6:30 PM

Grab your lawn chairs, bring your family and friends, and join us for one last night of great music, great food, and summer fun by the lake. Admission is FREE, so come help us wrap up another fantastic season of the Celina Summer Concert Series. We look forward to seeing you tonight!

07/26/2026

Don’t miss your chance to check this out on Sunday at the Celina Lake Festival!
Ski Extreme Show
12:30 & 2pm at Festival
3:30 at Celina Moose