09/05/2026
The Washington County Fair is back in Marietta, and this is what last year looked like.
175 years of it. The fair's theme this year says it well: "Honoring the Past. Embracing the Future."
The parade rolled through downtown this morning and the barns have been going since 8am, but the week is just getting started.
Still ahead today: midway rides open at noon, Horse Show at 12, Market Steer Show at 1, Cincinnati Circus at 1, 3 and 5, DinoROAR at 3:30, Pedal Pull at 6, the SEOPS Tractor Pull at 6 in the grandstand, live music 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 in the Music Tent, and $1 skate at the roller rink 6 to 9.
Sunday is Kid's Day. Harness racing at 1 in the grandstand, Columbus Zoo at 3, Rough E Rodeo at 7, and the 175th Anniversary Laser Show at 9:15. Clint Carsey & The Track Layers play Civitan Park at 9:30.
Monday is Military Day. Veterans and active military get in free with military ID at the gate. 4-H Pancake Flippin' Breakfast 8 to 10 by donation, harness racing at 1, and the Demolition Derby at 7.
Tuesday is Senior Day and the fair runs right through it. Jr Fair Livestock Sale at 1, Buyers Appreciation Reception at 4, Fast Traxx at 6.
922 Front Street, Marietta. $12 at the gate, $30 for the week, 4 and under free.
Everybody has that one thing they go to the fair for. What is yours?
Footage from the 2025 Washington County Fair, filmed by Horizon Heights Productions so families and the Washington County Fair Board would have it to keep. ❤️