Ottawa County Fair

09/29/2026

SCHEDULE UPDATE & CAMPER MOVE-IN INFORMATION! Please be aware that there will be a few minor changes to our schedule. An updated schedule will be handed out upon camper move-in, along with more information for the Chili/Soup Cook-Off.

CAMPER MOVE-IN DAY - Thursday, October 1
9:00 AM – whenever!

Amy will be there throughout the day to help guide everyone to their camping spots and get everyone settled in. If anyone has any questions before move-in, please feel free to reach out to: 419-707-0415

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled Fall Fest weekend and can’t wait to see everyone! 😄

09/25/2026

Looking to get more involved with the youth at the Ottawa County Fair? We are looking for an assistant Swine Superintendent. Please complete the application if you are interested in the volunteer position.

In this role you would be a positive role model for the youth, work closely with the Swine Superintendent, Jr. Fairboard members, Jr. Fair Coordinator, and other species superintendents.

If you are interested please apply at this link https://go.osu.edu/ocsuper.

Any questions, reach out to Molly Avers, [email protected].

09/01/2026

🚨🍂🏕️ SET. THOSE. ALARMS. FALL FEST CAMPING OPENS TONIGHT! 🏕️🍂🚨

⏰ REGISTRATION OPENS TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM! ⏰ **LINK WILL BE POSTED IN FIRST COMMENT AND AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST**

Fair week may be over, but apparently we’re not ready to stop camping at the fairgrounds just yet. 😂🤎

🎃🍁 FALL FEST IS COMING TO THE OTTAWA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! 🍁🎃

If you’re planning to camp with us, here’s what you need to know BEFORE 6 PM 👇👇👇

🏕️ You’ll purchase a ticket for the number of camping site(s) you need.

🚫 You will NOT choose a specific campsite number when you register.

📝 At checkout, you’ll fill out a form with your camping preferences, requests and information.

📍 Our Camping Committee will assign sites based on your preferences AND availability. We’ll do our very best to accommodate requests, but specific campsites cannot be guaranteed.

✨ YOU BUY THE SITE TICKET(S).
✨ YOU TELL US YOUR PREFERENCES.
✨ WE’LL HANDLE THE SITE ASSIGNMENTS.

Easy peasy. 🙌🏕️

🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 PM TONIGHT! 🚨

So text the camping crew 📲, get everybody on the same page, and be ready when registration goes LIVE! 🍂🔥🎃

👇 TAG YOUR FALL FEST CAMPING CREW! 👇

And SHARE this post so your favorite camping neighbor doesn’t text you at 6:47 asking, “WAIT… CAMPING OPENED?!” 😂🤦‍♀️

🍂🏕️🎃

LINK TO REGISTER https://app.fairs.com/e/94c06dd427dc46e4

09/01/2026

Good Morning! A quick shout out to our Labor Day camping friends ⛺🔦🏕

https://app.fairs.com/e/fcd7469b37b94cd6

the link is live for any last min Labor Day camping reservations 👏🎉🙌

08/30/2026

Amy will be in the Fair office tomorrow, Aug. 31, AND Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 6 to 9 pm, for any last minute camping payments!

08/27/2026

Attention livestock exhibitors! Livestock sale check pick up is THIS SATURDAY from 9-12! REMEMBER you must have your 'thank you' notes written and bring them with you, in order to get your checks.

08/24/2026

We're approaching the Fair camping deadline for 2027! Amy will be in the office tomorrow, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 6 to 9 pm!

08/24/2026

We have a full weekend planned for Fall Fest at the Fairgrounds! Registration will open at 6 pm next Tuesday, Sept. 1 via https://app.fairs.com/o/ottawacountyfair-ca1c6bfe34e644e6?tab=events!

08/17/2026

Every great love story has a new beginning...and for Erica and Randall Mollison, that chapter started with "I do" at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. ❤️

Recently, Erica and Randall celebrated their wedding day by making the Fairgrounds their own—from the ceremony to the reception and stunning photos taken throughout the grounds and our buildings. It was a beautiful reminder that the Fairgrounds aren't just a place for fair week...it's also a place where lifelong memories are made!

Congratulations, Erica and Randall! Thank you for allowing the Ottawa County Fairgrounds to be part of such a special day.

Planning a wedding, reunion, graduation party, shower, corporate event, or celebration? We'd love to help make your event unforgettable. Contact us to learn more about renting our buildings or even the whole fairgrounds itself!
Photography by Sierra Nicole Photography
Floral arrangements by Cortnie Hay @ Wistinghausen Florist and Greenhouse

08/11/2026

2027 FAIR CAMPING UPDATE! Planning to camp with us at the Ottawa County Fair next year? Here’s what you need to know:

📌 Current campers: You have until September 1 to secure your current camping spot for the 2027 Fair.

📌 Want to camp at the Fair? Our camping waitlist is now open! If spots become available after the September 1 deadline, we’ll work through the waitlist.

📌 Already camp with us but want a different spot? There’s a waitlist for that, too! Current campers interested in changing campsites can submit a request through our website.

Find all the camping information and waitlist forms at our website below!

We know Fair camping is a big part of Fair week for so many families, so we're trying to actively plan for 2027. Thank you and let us know if you have questions!

Information on camping at the Fair including waitlist signup!