Back for this year’s Brown County Fair is the famous team of Whispery Pines Percheron Horses. Photo by Wade Linville
Come out and enjoy the rides and games at the Brown County Fair. Photo by Wade Linville
Local FFA and 4-H Club members will be taking part in animal judging once again at the Brown County Fair. Pictured is Kayne Dotson during the 2023 Brown County Fair. Photo by Wade Linville
Brown County Fair Board members are excited to open the gates for this year’s flood of fair goers.
It’s that time of the year once again! The time of year when schools and many businesses in Brown County shut down for the week, and thousands make their way to the village of Georgetown each day to enjoy the most popular county fair in Ohio. The calling is the 173rd Brown County Fair, and this year’s “Little State Fair” kicks off Monday, Sept. 23 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 28.
While attendees to this year’s fair will be able to enjoy many of the same events and entertainment as in past years, they can also expect some new things added for this year’s Brown County Fair, including a number of new merchants.
Expect more food vendors to help satisfy your “sweet tooth” at this year’s fair, including a new Dunkin’ Donuts trailer.
The 7 Bridges Eagles Tribute Band, which has attracted large crowds to Mt. Orab Music in the Park in recent years, will be performing on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the main show ring at this year’s Brown County Fair.
If you’re in search of some heart-pounding excitement at this year’s Brown County Fair, there will be laser tag in the beef arena on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Setup for this year’s fair is underway, and members of the Brown County Senior Fair Board are nearly ready to open the gates to attendees.
“I’m so excited,” said Christy Lucas, Brown County Senior Fair Board Secretary/Treasurer (Scott Twp). “We work all year round, and there is so much that takes place behind the scenes. As soon as this one is finished in October, we start working on next year’s fair.”
Drawing many youngsters to the fairgrounds in Georgetown each year for the Little State Fair are the rides. According to Lucas, the rides are thoroughly inspected each year before they are allowed to run passengers, safety being the highest priority.
“We’re fortunate to have a good ride company,” said Lucas.
Back for this year’s Brown County Fair is the famous team of Whispery Pines Percheron Horses. See the Percheron Horse Team on each day at the Little State Fair or visit the horses on exhibit in the barn on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
The 173rd annual Brown County Fair kicks off in traditional fashion on Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. with the opening parade that begins at the Georgetown Jr./Sr. High School parking lot, moves through town, and ends at the fairgrounds.
The 2024 Brown County Fair king and queen contest will start at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 in the Danny Gray Activity Center on the fairgrounds.
The popular demolition derby also begins at 8 p.m. on Sept. 23, taking place in the tractor pull area.
The 7 Bridges Eagles Tribute Band will perform in the main ring starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, followed by live music from Tony Jackson at 7 p.m. in the main ring.
Senior fair schedule events set for Wednesday, Sept. 25 include the cheerleading competition in the main ring at 5 p.m., the Floral Hall cake auction at 6 p.m., and the championship truck and tractor pull at 7 p.m.
Senior Citizens Day is Thursday, Sept. 26, a day in which senior citizens can enter the fair for $5.
Thursday is filled with events for senior citizens, including senior citizens activities in the Danny Gray Activity Center starting at 9 a.m., followed by senior citizens recognition at 11 a.m.
The Queen City Cloggers will perform in the North East Building at 5 p.m..
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 is the annual Veterans Recognition Service, featuring the Liberty Band, in the main ring.
Championship truck and tractor pulls continue on Sept. 26 starting at 7 p.m., with the open horse show taking place in the main ring at 7:30 p.m.
The fair opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 with the open beef show in the open show arena.
There will be a petting farm at the main entrance gate from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.
The open horse show in the main ring begins at 1 p.m. on Sept. 27.
The Brown County Fair Board election will be held in the Fair Board Office from 2-6 p.m. on Sept. 27.
Dusty and Backwoods Drive will be performing in the Danny Gray Activity Center on Friday, Sept. 27 starting at 3 p.m.
The championship truck and tractor pull starts up again on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Bobby Mackey will be performing in the Danny Gray Activity Center on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.
Horse shows begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, with the Baby Show starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Danny Gray Activity Center.
The chili contest will be held at 1 p.m. in Floral Hall.
Championship truck and tractor pulls start at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28.
The Time Castle and Southern Ohio Rock Band will perform in the Danny Gray Activity Center on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.
The Brown County Fair Junior Fair Animal Sales will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.
Junior Fair events including animal shows and project judging will be held throughout the fair.
The Junior Fair and 4-H awards are scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
According to Lucas, Floral Hall has over 700 entries this year, and they are looking forward to around 250 campers for this year’s fair.
After being vandalized in recent months leading up to the 2024 Brown County Fair, the fairgrounds had to undergo some repairs. But all repairs are complete, and fair board members are excited to open the gates for this year’s flood of fair goers.
“We’re ready,” said Lucas. “I can’t wait!”
