Jay County Fair

08/30/2026

The Jay County Fairboard, working alongside Jay County 4-H and the Horse & Pony Club, is proud to announce that we are developing plans for a new Horse & Pony barn at the Jay County Fairgrounds!

As part of this project, the Fairboard will be removing Barn F. Once funding is secured, we plan to construct a 14 +/- stall barn that will include a wash rack and provide a dedicated space for our 4-H Horse & Pony exhibitors to use throughout the year.

The initial seed money for this project is coming from the sale of the old horse stalls that were previously used in the indoor riding arena. We are excited to put those proceeds back into a project that directly benefits our 4-H exhibitors and the future of the Jay County Fair.

This project is another great example of the strong partnership between Jay County 4-H and the Jay County Fairboard. Together, we are working to improve our facilities and create better opportunities for the youth of Jay County.

🐴 Interested in helping make this project a reality? Donations are greatly appreciated! Please contact a Jay County Fairboard Director or a member of the Jay County 4-H Council to learn more about how you can contribute.

More details will be shared as plans and fundraising progress!

08/26/2026

WE ARE NEARLY SOLD OUT FOR VENDORS! 3 SPOTS LEFT! Please make sure you stop out and check out the Cards and Collectibles Show on September 5th 9am till 2pm at the Bubp Exhibition Hall. This is by far the largest show we have had to date. You do not want to miss this show. We will be featuring Sports Cards both modern and vintage, Pokémon, vintage toys, Albums, CDs, Coins 🪙 silver and paper money, Hot Wheels, Nascar, and so much more. PLEASE SHARE!

08/25/2026

🏆 WE’RE HONORED TO BE A FINALIST! 🎡❤️
The Jay County Fair is incredibly honored to have been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Jay County Chamber Nonprofit Excellence Award!
While most people see the eight days of Fair each summer, what happens behind the scenes is truly a year-round effort. Our volunteer Fair Board members spend countless hours planning, fundraising, maintaining and improving the grounds, working with sponsors and vendors, booking entertainment, supporting 4-H and youth programs, and doing everything we can to provide events and opportunities for our community.
We are especially proud that this nomination recognizes what the Jay County Fair is really about — COMMUNITY. ❤️
None of what we accomplish would be possible without our Fair Board and Junior Fair Board members, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, 4-H families, local businesses, community partners, and everyone who walks through our gates and supports the Fair year after year.
Being nominated alongside other outstanding Jay County organizations is an honor in itself, and we are extremely thankful to whoever took the time to nominate us!
🗳️ Voting is now open through September 7!
Check out the Jay County Chamber’s original post below to learn more and cast your vote for the 2026 Chamber Awards.
Thank you, Jay County, for continuing to support YOUR Jay County Fair! 🎡🐄🎶🚜🎆
We’re proud of where we’ve been, excited about where we’re going, and grateful to serve this community year-round. ❤️
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🏆 JAY COUNTY CHAMBER AWARDS — IT’S TIME TO VOTE! 🏆 You made your nominations, Jay County! After receiving so many incredible nominations, the list has been narrowed down to this year’s finalists. Now it’s your turn to help choose the individuals, businesses, and organizations who will ...

08/23/2026

Make sure you fill out the membership survey!

💥Membership Meeting Update💥

We held our second Jay County Fair membership meeting, and we want to continue hearing from our community as we work through what the future of membership should look like.

Our membership committee met this past week to review the survey results and feedback we have received from the community. One of the clearest takeaways from the survey was that most respondents favored a tiered membership system with different benefit levels.

We want to make sure we are building a membership program that works for our current members, is attractive to new members, and provides meaningful benefits while strengthening the Jay County Fair for years to come.

We are asking for your feedback one more time. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know what you think about the direction we are considering.

👉 Complete the survey:
https://forms.gle/eRkJgnhWzJT9MiH87

08/22/2026

💥Membership Meeting Update💥

We held our second Jay County Fair membership meeting, and we want to continue hearing from our community as we work through what the future of membership should look like.

Our membership committee met this past week to review the survey results and feedback we have received from the community. One of the clearest takeaways from the survey was that most respondents favored a tiered membership system with different benefit levels.

We want to make sure we are building a membership program that works for our current members, is attractive to new members, and provides meaningful benefits while strengthening the Jay County Fair for years to come.

We are asking for your feedback one more time. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know what you think about the direction we are considering.

👉 Complete the survey:
https://forms.gle/eRkJgnhWzJT9MiH87

08/20/2026

💥💥 The Portland Foundation needs your help!💥💥

As they plan for the future of Jay County, they want to hear directly from our community. Your feedback will help them identify the greatest needs, priorities, and opportunities for growth and improvement.

Please take a few moments to complete their survey. Your input is valued and appreciated as we work together to build a stronger Jay County.

https://go.levitate.ai/?s=737ac4L8UN&source=customSurvey

08/19/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Blooms & Brews on Saturday, September 26th at the Farmer’s Building!

🍺 $30 gets you 6 samples of beer and wine
🍷 4 wines, 4 beers & 1 cider available

🍻 Full servings available for purchase
🌮 A variety of food trucks will be on site
🎶 Live music featuring Bourbon Boys
⛳️ Putt-putt will be set up for some friendly competition!

🕓 4:00 PM start

Grab your friends and enjoy a night of great drinks, food, live music, games and fun!

🍻🌸 Save the date — September 26th! 🌸🍻

Thank you to Dunkirk Moose for coming on as a sponsor

08/17/2026

The 61st Annual Tri State Gas Engine and AntiqueTractor Assoc show will be taking place August 26 - 29 at the GREAT Jay County Fairgrounds! Still time to get tickets for the 2nd Annual Tractor Raffle hosted by the Jay County Fairboard!🚜

🥇 1st Place: 1958 IH 460 Tractor
🥈 2nd Place: Case Magnum 405 Pedal Tractor
🥉 3rd Place: Pair of IH Travel Tumblers & Hat

🎟 Tickets:
• 1 for $20
• 6 for $100

The drawing will take place at the Gas Engine & Tractor Show on August 28th at 4:00 PM. You do not need to be present to win!

Where the money goes:
All proceeds support infrastructure improvements at the Jay County Fairgrounds, helping us continue to improve the facilities for our community and future generations.

See a board member to buy your tickets or we will be set up during the engine show north of the Scout Cabin!
Charity Gaming License #016647

08/16/2026

You will not want to miss the next Collectibles Show on Saturday; September 5th at the Bubp Building. Show time is 9am till 2pm. We have 70 tables signed up so far and we are looking to get our largest table turn out to date. If you have not stopped out to the show before, you will not want to miss this.

08/11/2026

📣 Introducing the Jay County Fair Board Monthly Newsletter! 🎡🐄

We believe our community deserves to know what’s happening behind the scenes as we work to make the Jay County Fair the best it can be!

Starting this month, the Jay County Fair Board will be sharing a monthly newsletter with updates from our board meetings, upcoming projects, important decisions, events, and other happenings at the fairgrounds. 🎪

Our goal is simple: keep our community informed, involved, and connected to YOUR fair! ❤️

📰 Here is our FIRST EDITION! Take a look, stay informed, and follow along as we continue working together to build an even stronger future for the Jay County Fair.

Thank you for your continued support of our fair, our volunteers, our exhibitors, and our incredible Jay County community!

🎡 Your Fair. Your Community. Your Future.

Check out this US Letter designed by Jay County Chamber of Commerce.