Next Year’s FAIR
July 9-12, 2025
Hamilton County Community Jr. Fair Participation
All exhibitors at the Hamilton County Community Fair must be registered participants of the Hamilton County 4-H Youth Development Program in the current year. 4-H participants must be enrolled in the project in which he/she is exhibiting or participating. All exhibited projects must be developed, produced, or made in the current project year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30).
All persons participating in the Community Fair shall be subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The Hamilton County Community Fair Association reserves the right to have any person or property removed from the fairgrounds (including camping and parking areas)
The Hamilton County Community Fair Association, The Ohio State University Extension, or any of their authorized agents shall not be responsible for any persons (either over or under the age of 18) on the fairgrounds or in any barns at any time.
The Hamilton County Community Fair Association, The Ohio State University Extension, and their authorized agents will NOT issue overnight passes nor provide overnight supervision in the barns, campers, or any area of the Fairgrounds.
Hamilton County Community Jr. Fair Show Schedule
2025 Community Fair Show Schedule
Wednesday
Thursday
Time
Pavilion
Arena
Time
Pavilion
Arena
9:00am
Horse
9:00am
Poultry
1:00pm
Groom & Clean
3:00pm
Sheep
3:00pm
Rabbits
4:00pm
Demonstration Contest (hall)
6:00pm
Beef
6:00pm
Goats
7:30pm
Swine
7:30pm
Shooters
Friday
Saturday
Time
Pavilion
Arena
Time
Pavilion
Arena
9:00am
S of S
Open Horse Show
10:00am
Dog
12:30pm
Bake Off (hall)
Open Horse Show
2:00pm
Alpaca
2:00pm
Dog Agility
Open Horse Show
4:00pm
Horse Fun Show
4:00pm
Style Rev (shelter)
Open Horse Show
5:00pm
Alpaca Fun Show
Open Horse Show
6:00pm
Edible Auction (hall)
Open Horse Show
7:00pm
Auction
8:00pm
Dance
Open Horse Show
Hamilton County Community Jr. Fair Show Schedule
2025 Community Fair Show Schedule
Wednesday
Time
9:00am
Pavilion
Arena
Horse
Time
3:00pm
Pavilion
Sheep
Arena
Time
4:00pm
Pavilion
Demonstration Contest (hall)
Arena
Time
6:00pm
Pavilion
Beef
Arena
Time
7:30pm
Pavilion
Swine
Arena
Thursday
Time
9:00am
Pavilion
Poultry
Arena
Time
1:00pm
Pavilion
Arena
Groom & Clean
Time
3:00pm
Pavilion
Rabbits
Arena
Time
6:00pm
Pavilion
Goats
Arena
Time
7:30pm
Pavilion
Arena
Shooters
Friday
Time
10:00am
Pavilion
Dos
Arena
Time
2:00pm
Pavilion
Alpaca
Arena
Time
4:00pm
Pavilion
Arena
Horse Fun Show
Time
7:00pm
Pavilion
Auction
Arena
Saturday
Time
9:00am
Pavilion
S of S
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
12:00pm
Pavilion
Bake Off (hall)
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
2:00pm
Pavilion
Dog Agility
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
4:00pm
Pavilion
Style Rev (shelter)
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
5:00pm
Pavilion
Alpaca Fun Show
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
6:00pm
Pavilion
Edible Auction (hall)
Arena
Open Horse Show
Time
8:00pm
Pavilion
Dance
Arena
Open Horse Show
Overnight Camping at the Fair
Families of enrolled Jr. Fair participants can stay overnight during the Hamilton County Community Fair in the designated camping area. Everyone camping is expected to know and follow the camping guidelines outlined in the form.
Pre-registration and payment are required to camp. A limited number of electric spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camping Fees for Fair:
Camper $150.00
Tents $50.00
The camping registration deadline is July 1, 2025
Vendor Basic Information:
The application form needs to be completed and returned by June 18th, 2025
* Booths are 10 x 10
* Only booth tent rentals will have side curtains.
* Items may be left in your booth overnight during the fair.
* If you have a space under the shelter area, it is recommended that you cover your items with a tarp.
* There will be a limited number of spaces and booths available.
* Once your application is received, you will receive detailed information about the times of the fair, set-up, and tear-down, as well as your fair pass.
If you have questions or would like more information please fill out the below form and we will get back to you.
2025 Fair Rulebook and Appendices
Project Superintendent Contact Information
Have a question about your species/show? Contact your Superintendent!
Beef - Jym Quinlan - [email protected]
Dogs - Cindy Capannari - [email protected]
Hannah Capannari - [email protected]
Goats - Tim Dicke - [email protected]
Horses - Hannah Capannari - [email protected]
Llama/Alpaca - Cindy Howard - [email protected]
Poultry - Charlie Taylor - [email protected]
Rabbits - Stephanni Schweitzer - [email protected]
Sheep - Debbie Roell - [email protected]
Swine -Brianna Kelhoffer - [email protected]
Clothing and Textile - Beth Mason - [email protected]
Food and Nutrition - Darla Weese - [email protected]
11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road
Hamilton, Ohio 45013
* Directions from downtown Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Take I-75 North to I-74 Indianapolis. Continue on I-74 to Exit 7, Hamilton-Cleves Route 128 Exit. Turn right onto Route 128 and go 7 miles. Go past roller coaster and turn right into Stricker's Grove.
* Directions from I-275, I-75 or I-71 in Cincinnati
Go to I-275. Go West on I-275 and take Colerain Avenue Exit 33-A, Route 27. turn right onto Colerain Avenue (Route 27) and go North. Go approximately 3 miles and take Route 128, Hamilton-Ross Exit. Turn left onto Route 128 and go 2 miles. Stricker's Grove will be on the left.
* Directions from Ronald Reagan Highway (Cross County)
Go West on Ronald Reagan Highway and take Colerain Avenue Exit (Route 27). Turn right off exit and go North. Continue on Colerain Avenue (Route 27) past Northgate Mall. Colerain Avenue will become a divided highway. Take the Route 128, Hamilton-Ross Exit and turn left onto Route 128. Go 2 Miles. Stricker's Grove will be on the left.
* Directions from Kentucky - South of I-275
Take I-275 West through Lawrenceburg, Indiana and take I-74 East to Cincinnati. Take the first exit off I-74, Hamilton-Cleves, Route 128 Exit. Turn left off the exit and go 7 miles. Stricker's Grove will be on the right.
