Скачать или смотреть History of the Clark County, Ohio Fair - Clark County Historical Society Virtual Program

On Wednesday, July 21, the Clark County Historical Society held a virtual program to share some of the history of the Clark County Fair, share photos from the archives, and let people share their own fond memories of the fair.

The fair has its roots in the 1840 formation of the Clark County Agricultural Society, who first met to organize a annual exhibit of livestock and produce. That original society only lasted for a few years before disbanding, but luckily the reorganized in 1853 and held the first annual fair on Yellow Springs Street (now Davey Moore Park). The tradition lasted until 1925 when it was discontinued due to financial burdens. For 22 years there was no official fair as we know it today, but 4-H clubs in the area still held an annual "achievement day." In 1947 the old city airport was secured as the new site for the fair and it has been held there ever since.