Knox County Fair

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601 Fairgrounds Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-1164

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Haley Bower's dog, Raggedy D’anjou, took Best in Show at the First Fridays Dog Parade
Aug 16, 2021
Haley Bower's dog, Raggedy D’anjou, took Best in Show at the First Fridays Dog Parade.
Knox County Fair Horticulture Flower Show
Aug 9, 2021
The Knox County Garden Clubs had a successful Horticulture Flower Show, July 25, at the Knox County Fair.
Knox County Fair Artistic Flower Show
Aug 5, 2021
The Knox County Garden Clubs had a very successful Artistic Flower Show, July 29, at the Knox County Fair.
Knox County Park District incentivized learning about pollination during this year's county fair
Aug 4, 2021
During the recent Knox County Fair, the Parks District interns created a "Pollinator Pairs" display to support education about plants and pollinators.
OSTPA: Fair week’s grand finale
Aug 2, 2021
They went far into the night, but they gave the 2021 version of the Knox County Fair a great sendoff on Saturday (July 31).
Knox County Fair: The rough truck Super Bowl
Aug 2, 2021
In what has been, perhaps, the biggest event of the Knox County Fair for several years, the rough truck competition drew fans and drivers from Knox County and beyond
Fans flock to Knox County Fair's demolition derby
Aug 2, 2021
The mayhem of Figure 8 racing and demolition derby bring excitement to the Knox County Fair, year after year
Renacci brings gubernatorial campaign to Knox County Fair
Aug 2, 2021
Former U.S. Congressman Jim Renacci brought his campaign for Ohio Governor to the Knox County Fair last week, sharing his Ohio First vision for the state.
Goodwin living a lifelong rodeo dream
Aug 2, 2021
Rodeo, America’s cowboy showcase, was the boyhood dream of Mount Vernon native Chris Goodwin.
Bellville's Tilton finishes 3rd in NTPA showcase
Jul 26, 2021
For the first time in 24 months, the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) came roaring into Mount Vernon, drawing a sizeable crowd to the grandstand area at the Knox County Fair on Sunday, July 25.
Knox County Fair back for 2021 with rides, competitions, food vendors that were canceled last year
Jul 22, 2021
Although the 2020 Knox County Fair was a non-starter due to the pandemic, this year’s version marks a return to near normal.
The history of The Knox County Fair
Jul 22, 2021
Beginning in 1847, the first Knox County Fair was held at a local resident's home, with the successful turnout it was then was moved to the county courthouse, and after that, the next 40 Knox County Fairs were hosted on property North of Coshocton Avenue.
Entering the Knox County Fair Horticulture Flower Show
Jul 1, 2021
The Knox County Fair Horticulture Flower Show is coming. You may have thought in the past years of entering the show but did not know how to enter or how to prepare for the show. This article will give you a few pointers.
Knox County Pomona Grange news
Jun 24, 2021
Knox County Pomona Grange met on Monday, June 21, at Harrison Grange.