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
Fairs and festivals are simpatico with summer, especially in north central Ohio. The warm rays complement outdoor activities. Summer around here triggers memories of county fairs, live music, car shows and food trucks. Richland County has plenty in store for festivalgoers, from longtime favorites to newer community events. For those open to a short drive, […]
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Shelby FFA highlights successful week at 174th Richland County Fair
Many Shelby FFA members exhibited and placed at the annual fair. AJ Roll and Gracie Rodman were named 2024 Richland County King and Queen.
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After the storm: Plymouth’s Beverage sets record at fair livestock auction
Nicole Beverage sold her eighth place champion dairy steer for $5,000 — setting a new Richland County Junior Fair Livestock Auction record.
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Barnyard Olympics at Richland County Fair features games & team-building
ONTARIO — Some of the greatest athletes in track & field, water polo and table tennis were competing on an international stage at the Paris Olympics Thursday afternoon.
At the same time, children at the Richland County Fair brought passion and grit to the Barnyard Olympics, an annual event hosted in the show arena
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GALLERY: Thursday afternoon at the Richland County Fair
ONTARIO — Thursday’s fair schedule included the Barnyard Olympics, a beekeeping lesson, entertainment and a visit from Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno.
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Annual pie auction makes Richland County Fair history Wednesday
Tim Denis became the first participant to bake both the grand champion and reserve champion pie at the fair’s annual pie auction Wednesday.
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Gallery: Rodeo highlights Wednesday at 174th Richland County Fair
Fairgoers packed the grandstand for a rodeo Wednesday evening at the 174th Richland County Fair, which continues through Saturday night.
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No horsing around: hard work pays off for equine exhibitors
MANSFIELD — Aubrey Timmons bounced out of the arena and towards the worn wood bleachers, grinning and holding up a ruffled blue ribbon. “Grandma, I did it!” she said. Her grandmother, Susan Timmons, smiled back and fist bumped the young competitor. This is the first year Aubrey, 9, and her older sister Hannah, 11, have shown […]