MANSFIELD – The Richland County Fair overflowed with excitement Thursday night as youngsters all over the area auctioned off their rabbits, ducks and turkeys at the show arena. For 10-year-old Mallorie Clark, this year at the Junior Fair Livestock Show marked something special. Her first time showing animals at the fair, included a third-place showing […]
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Serpents, sales & sheering sheep: scenes from the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair continued Wednesday with livestock judging, the pie contest and auction and more. Gorman Nature Center provided a talk on Ohio snakes at the nature park.
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Rodeo plays to a full house at the Richland County Fair grandstand
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story and photos was submitted by Tom Theodore. MANSFIELD — Rodeo busters come in all shapes and sizes.
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All in the crust: Tim Denis takes triple honors at Richland County Fair pie auction
MANSFIELD — Tim Denis isn’t afraid to whip up something crazy, but it’s the classics that baked him a championship at the Richland County Fair this week. The Lexington man made Richland County Fair History last year by baking both the grand champion and reserve champion pies.
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100-year-old World War II veteran crowned Ageless Richland County Fair King
MANSFIELD — Jack Cowell lived a full century of life before becoming a king. On Monday, Cowell, a resident from Arbors at Mifflin, was crowned the 2025 Ageless King at the Richland County Fair.
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Richland County Junior Fair selects 2025 king and queen on Sunday evening
MANSFIELD — Fair royalty runs in the Rodman family. Trent Rodman was crowned the 2025 Richland County Junior Fair king on Sunday evening, one year after his older sister, Gracie Rodman, was selected as the 2024 Junior Fair Queen.
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175th Richland County Fair opens Sunday under blue skies, pleasant temperatures
MANSFIELD — A youngster smiled shyly as her photo was taken with her animal. A horse stood calmly during a bath. Swine settled into shavings as fans quietly provided cooling air. It was early Sunday afternoon at the 175th Richland County Fair.
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Mark your calendar: Richland County Fair celebrates 175 years
MANSFIELD – Richland County Fair kicks off its annual week of family-friendly fun, livestock shows, entertainment, and delicious fair food. This year’s fair will be running from Sunday, August 3rd, through Saturday, August 9th. It will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds located at 750 N. Home Road in Mansfield. The Richland County Fair […]
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Shelby’s flying pastor returns to Richland County Fair to boost foster-care families
SHELBY – James Taylor, Lead Pastor at Shelby Alliance Church, is dusting off his riding boots and returning to the motocross track after an eight-year hiatus, all for a cause close to his heart — supporting local foster care families. He will be making his return to racing at the Richland County Fair on Aug. […]
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The ultimate fairs & festivals guide for Richland County and beyond
Here for Fair Week. Here All Year. This fair coverage is made available to everyone with support from Elzy Milling & Trade. For generations, Elzy has been a trusted stop for local farmers, 4-H families and neighbors. Whether you’re raising livestock, filling the bird feeder or just looking for the right bag of dog food, […]
