Columbiana County Fair: What you need to know

LISBON The Columbiana County Fair is underway this week, offering a blend of traditional agricultural showcases, thrilling grandstand events, and live entertainment for all ages. Running from Monday, July 28, to Sunday, Aug. 3, at the fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon.

General admission to the fair is $10 for Tuesday through Sunday, which includes access to rides. Monday's preview night, which began at 3 p.m., cost $6 and did not include rides. Children 5 and under are admitted free daily. Service members in full uniform, as well as senior citizens (age 62 and older) and veterans with proper ID, also receive free admission all day Tuesday.

The grandstand is a focal point for many of the week’s biggest events. After a free Truck & Tractor Pull Extravaganza on opening night, Tuesday brings more free grandstand action with Harness Racing at 1 p.m. and a Draft Horse Pull at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday also marks Bike Night, with free admission for the rider.

Wednesday’s grandstand highlight is the SEBRA Extreme Bull Riding & Barrel Racing at 7 p.m., with bleacher and grandstand reserved seating available for $5. Prior to that, spectators can catch Mutton Busting at 6 p.m.

Thursday offers a free Derby Pull at 9 a.m. and a Rough Truck Event at 7 p.m. Grandstand action continues into the weekend with "Smoke & Noise" Truck/Tractor Pull on Friday at 7 p.m. and a "Power Pull" Truck & Tractor Pull on Saturday at 7 p.m., both priced at $10 for reserved seating.

The fair concludes Sunday with a free Combine Demolition Derby at noon, followed by a Demolition Derby at 6:30 p.m., which costs $10 for reserved seating.

Beyond the grandstand, the fair offers a wide array of activities. The Midway Stage will feature diverse musical acts throughout the week, including Brian Benner "Elvis" on Tuesday, "Real Country" with James Popp & Helena Vadino on Wednesday, and the Cowboy Up Band on Thursday.

Daily events also include various livestock judging competitions, ranging from Jr. Fair Market Hog Judging on Tuesday morning to Jr. Fair Steer Judging on Wednesday evening. The Arts & Crafts Building hosts a variety of judging events, including baked goods, horticulture, and a "Best Berry Pie Contest" judging on Thursday.

Fairgoers can also enjoy unique attractions such as the Columbiana County Rabbit Hopping Show on Tuesday morning, a Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull on Wednesday at noon, and a Bale Toss Contest on Sunday morning.

Here's a comprehensive list of admission prices for the Columbiana County Fair, combining general gate admission with grandstand event prices and special promotions:

General Gate Admission (Includes Rides, unless otherwise noted):

Monday (Preview Night - Gates open at 3 PM): $6.00 (NO RIDES included)

Tuesday - Sunday (All Day): $10.00 (Includes rides)

Grandstand Admission (in addition to general gate admission, unless specified FREE):

Monday - Truck/Tractor Pull: FREE

Tuesday:

Bike Night: FREE
Horse Pulls: FREE

Wednesday - Bull Riding: $5.00 for bleachers/grandstand reserved seating

Thursday:

Derby Pull: FREE
Rough Truck Event: FREE

Friday & Saturday - Truck/Tractor Pull: $10.00 for bleachers/grandstand reserved seating

Sunday:

Combine Derby: FREE
Demo Derby: $10.00 for bleachers/grandstand reserved seating

Special Promotions:

DAILY:

All children 5 and under are admitted FREE.

Servicemen and women presented in full uniform will be admitted FREE.

TUESDAY (ALL DAY):

Senior Citizens (Age 62 and older) and Veterans (presenting with proper ID) will be admitted FREE.

Bike Night: Free admission for the rider; passenger pays regular gate admission.

2025 Columbiana County Fair Daily Schedule of Events

Midway Stage Schedule

Tuesday, July 29

3-5 pm & 6-8 pm: Brian Benner "Elvis"

Wednesday, July 30

3-5 pm & 7-9 pm: James Popp & Helena Vadino "Real Country"

Thursday, July 31

7-10 pm: Cowboy Up Band

Friday, August 1

7-10 pm: Paige Marie

Saturday, August 2

3-6 pm: Pure Gold

8-11 pm: Tribute Band

Sunday, August 3

10-Noon: Lisbon Assembly of God Church Service

1-6 pm: Gospel Fest

Daily Schedule of Events

Monday, July 28

11:00 am: Jr. Fair Booth Judging - Jr. Fair Bldg
11:30 am: Baked Goods/Canned Goods Judging - Arts & Crafts Bldg
1:00 pm: Harness Racing - Grandstand
2:00 pm: Herb/Horticulture/Flower Judging - Arts & Crafts Bldg
6:00 pm: Egg Judging - Arts & Crafts Bldg
6:00 pm: OPENING CEREMONIES “4-H King & Queen Crowning” - Grandstand
7:00 pm: TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL EXTRAVAGANZA “Open to the World” (to follow) - Grandstand
7:00 pm: Jr. Fair Market Rabbit Judging - RTC Barn
Jr. Fair Market Poultry Judging (to follow) - RTC Barn
7:00 pm: Baked Goods Benefit Auction - Arts & Crafts Bldg