Delaware County Fairgrounds during fair week
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Delaware County Fair

Little Brown Jug fairgrounds week about 30 minutes north, with barns, racing energy, and classic fair food. Worth planning around.

236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015

Annual mid-September fair week in Delaware; 2026 ran Sep 19 to 26. Gates typically 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., buildings 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., rides 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weather permitting. Confirm next-year dates before you go.

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Why Delaware County Fair why was this picked

We planned a fairgrounds day around barns and Little Brown Jug racing energy and treated the drive as part of the trip. Classic fair food and livestock still define the week. It suits households that want a short run to Delaware that still feels like leaving town.

  • Little Brown Jug racing week energy
  • Classic fairgrounds food and livestock barns
  • Short drive that still feels like a trip

Know before you go

The Delaware County Fair is the mid-September county fair week built around exhibits, motorsports, and five days of harness racing capped by the Little Brown Jug. Gates, exhibit buildings, and rides run on separate daily windows, so plan the Jug card and midway separately. It suits fair traditionalists and racing fans more than a quick food stop.

Confirm next-year dates and Jug Day pricing on the fair site before you drive north; admission and parking packages change for race day. Park on the fairgrounds lots included with admission at 236 Pennsylvania Avenue in Delaware. Compare it with other seasonal weekends on our best festivals and fairs list. Call or check the business site the day you go because seasonal schedules and posted hours change.

Parking
General parking is included with fair admission at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Reservations
No table reservations; buy fair admission online or at the gate.
Tip
Buy tickets online before Little Brown Jug Thursday if you want to skip the longest gate lines.

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