127th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair
AUGUST 6-11, 2024
The Great American Eclipse
Monday, April 8, 2024 - Noon-5:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Food Vendors - Music - Activities
Free solar eclipse glasses (while supplies last). Bring your own chairs.
Family friendly activities provided by Cuyahoga County 4-H.
Countdown to The Great American Eclipse
CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR FOOD WALK-THRU - SATURDAY, MAY 18TH & SUNDAY, MAY 19TH JOIN US FOR SPRINGTIME DELICIOUSNESS!
The directors of the Cuyahoga County Fair Board are excited to bring back the Spring Version of the Fair Food Walk-Thru, to be held Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea from 11AM -6PM each day. This is a teaser event in anticipation of the 127th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair planned for Tuesday, August 6th thru Sunday, August 11th.
“This event is being brought back by popular demand, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the enthusiastic patronage of those who have supported our fair for so many years,” states Fair Board Concession Director Diane Barton. This Fair Food Teaser will highlight favorite midway foods with twelve (12) concessionaires/vendors participating. From Pizza, Gyros, Steak Sandwiches, Italian Sausage, Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs, and Pierogies, to sweet treats like Banana Cream Nachos, Strudel, Kettle Corn, Cheesecake-On-A-Stick, Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Ice Cream, Caramel & Candy Apples, to Lemonade & a variety of Soft Drinks and so much more. Be sure to bring your Piggy Bank – while some vendors accept credit cards, most are cash only.
This is a Rain or Shine Event with FREE Admission and FREE Parking at both the Main Entrance at 19201 East Bagley and through Gate 2 off 164 Eastland Road.
And it’s not just great fair food. There will be musical entertainment along with midway arcade games (Balloon Pop, Basketball and Water Race). The Bee Barn will also be open on Saturday for “Fun Day” as part of World Bee Day Celebrations. Stop by as volunteers share information about bees and the art of beekeeping.
Participating Vendors
- Bretz Concessions – Pizza, Peperoni Rolls
- Buckeye Chocolates – Kettle Corn, Cinnamon nuts, Strudel
- Casey Concessions – Rosie's Nachos including Banana Cream Nachos
- Pierogie Palace (Bush Fairway Concessions) – Pierogies
- CM Concessions – Gyros
- Glo Concessions – Elephant Ears/Funnel Cakes
- Glo Concessions – Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Fried Cheese
- Kolar Concessions – Corn Dogs, French Fries
- Creamalot (North American Food Service) – Ice Cream
- Ohio’s Best Lemonade – Lemonade
- Otterbacher Concessions – Italian Sausage Sandwiches
- Otterbacher Games – Various carnival games
- Redmond Concessions – Candy Apples & other Confections
Advertise in the Award-Winning 2024 CCF Premium Books
Ads will appear in both the General Premium and Animal editions. These publications reach over 2,500 homes and are also featured on our website.
- $150 Full page inside booklet
- $100 Half page inside booklet
- $75 Quarter page inside booklet
Questions? Call or Email:
Dave Stephan, CCF Graphics Director
440-243-0090 ext. 108 | dave@cuyfair.com
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 10am-3pm
164 Eastland Rd., Berea, OH 44017
We will attempt to use your business card, letterhead, special logo, or advertising media design. All ads are in black and white. Deadline is April 5, 2024.
T-Shirts and Baseball Caps now ON SALE!
NEW Cuyahoga County Fair T-Shirts and Baseball Caps now ON SALE for 2024! Only $15.00 each!
Stop in to the Fairgrounds Office MWF 10-3 to pick one up.
164 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017
Phone: 440-243-0090
Fair Director Spotlight
Meet Gail Wind
- Name: Gail Wind
- City of Residence: Brook Park, OH
- What is your occupation and/or are you retired and/or other?: Executive Assistant to VP of IT
- What was your first affiliation with the Cuyahoga County Fair?: Renting a horse barn many years ago
- How Long have you served on the CCF Board?: 40 years
- In what capacity do you currently serve as to departments, etc?: Treasurer, Harness Racing & Horse Show - and helping out in any area needed
- What has being a member of the CCF Fair Board meant to you?: Opportunity to help keep Agriculture in the fair .
- What makes the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds so special? A little bit of country in a very urban area.
- What has been your favorite fair moment(s)/event(s) over the years?: 1988 when I brought back Harness Racing after a 20 year absence .
- What is your favorite fair food?: Too many to pick only one .
- What is your favorite fair fun fact?: That we actually have a 4-H livestock auction with steers & hogs in a county with no farms.
- Is there something about you that we don’t know about but that you would like to share or that people would be surprised to know?: I was shy as a child.
Get to Know Our 4-H Members
Meet Jessica Glendenning
- Age: 15
- City: Olmsted TWP
- Cuyahoga County 4-H Clubs/Programs participated in: Leashes, Bridles, and Patterns 4-H Club and Jr. Fair
- Animals and their Names and non-animal projects you have taken: Photography levels 3 & 4, Graphic Design, and Scrapbooking
- Did You Know and/or Fun Fact about Club, Program, Animal or Other: Green is usually associated with the feeling of growth and the concept of nature or science, so not only does green represent the green 4-H clover used in the logo, but it signifies the growth that 4-H gives you as a person each time you take a project or pursue a leadership role.
- What has being a member of 4-H meant to you? Being a 4-H member to me means that I have a choice to choose what I learn about, and that I have a chance to learn more about teamwork in a fun and safe environment.
- How have you encouraged others to be involved? I have told friends about 4-H and have given them tours of fair and its events.
- If they had the chance to shine the spotlight on your Club, what would be the top 3 things they would want others to know about 4-H? Project variety, activities at fair, and the satisfaction of a job well done.
- What are your future plans and how has being in 4-H helped you to accomplish these goals? My goal is to get a college degree and get a job in the writing field. 4-H is a program that has provided me with a lot of experience that is useful for resumes and more, and it gives me a chance to develop skills that make me stand out.
Record-Breaking Junior Fair Livestock Auction Grand Champion Steer Goes for over $23,000!
The Cuyahoga County Junior Fair Auction is a growing program where members share the fruit of their labor in the raising, breeding and selling of their animals. Last evening, as part of the Cuyahoga County Junior Fair Auction, 4-H Member, Henry Pierce, sold his Grand Champion Steer (Dale) for over $23,000.
Market Auction Committee Chair, Bruce Kucharski, stated: “This purchase of “Dale” was indicative of what 4-H is all about. Agriculture is “Alive & Well” and programs like this that continue to make agriculture strong in Cuyahoga County.” The purchase of the Grand Champion Steer was by Dr. Lindsay Kostal of Greystone Veterinary Clinic. In addition to this purchase, Kostal, a former 4-H Member and Local Businesswoman, purchased $30,000 total during livestock auction.
“Dale” weighed in at 1,425 pounds and was the “star of the show” with bidding by former 4-H members or families of 4-H alumni. There were bids even via phone by members not available to attend the auction held during the annual Cuyahoga County Fair.
The annual auction broke past year’s records raising nearly $76,000--up from $62,000 in 2022. Robin Stone, 4-H Educator was incredibly humbled by the contributions of so many: “The support of our club and its membership by the Cuyahoga County Agricultural Society, the members families (past and present) and the business community for these kids’ endeavors is monumental and it’s rewarding to be part of it all.”
It’s been a great couple of weeks for Cuyahoga County 4-H Clubs as Natalie Fitzgerald of North Royalton earned her spot in the Ohio State Fair “Sale of Champions” selling her meat chickens to Meijer for $33,000. Natalie is the first 4-H Member from Cuyahoga County to make it to the Sale of Champions in Columbus.
The Cuyahoga County Fair runs through 11PM this evening (this being one-hour later than previously announced due to weather issues the past few days) at the fairgrounds in Berea. Plenty of activities remain throughout the day with the fireworks display you won’t want to miss at 10PM to close out the 2023 event.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
The Cuyahoga County Fair would not be able to bring fair-goers the wealth of entertainment and exhibits that make the fair such a distinctive event without the generous support of our sponsors.
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