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.
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
- Daughters of C and M Concessions – Beef & Lamb & Chicken Gyros
- Glo Concessions – Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Fried Cheese
- Glo Concessions – Elephant Ears/Funnel Cakes
- Kolar Concessions – Corn Dogs, French Fries
- North American Food Service (Creamalot) – Ice Cream
- Ohio’s Best Lemonade – Lemonade
- Otterbacher Bros. Amusements – Various carnival games
- Otterbacher Concessions – Cleveland & Italian Sausage Sandwiches
- Pierogie Palace – Pierogies, Potato Pancakes & More
- Redmond Concessions – Candy Apples & other Confections
- Rosie's Nachos – Nachos... including Banana Cream Nachos
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 [at] cuyfair.com (subject: Premium%20Book%20Advertising)
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 Dave Stephan
Name: Dave Stephan- City of Residence: Cleveland, OH
- What is your occupation and/or are you retired and/or other?: Retired teacher of horticulture/floriculture - Cleveland Municipal Schools
- What was your first affiliation with the Cuyahoga County Fair?: I entered a floral arrangement to the Floral Department at the Fair.
- How Long have you served on the CCF Board?: 54 years
- In what capacity do you currently serve as to departments, etc?: Premiums and Graphics Departments
- What has being a member of the CCF Fair Board meant to you?: As Director-in-Charge of the Junior Fair, I became more aware of 4-H in Cuyahoga County.
- What makes the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds so special? Having a location in the Cleveland area that is dedicated to agricultural education. Our motto says it best.
- What has been your favorite fair moment(s)/event(s) over the years?: Serving as President for 5 years.
- What is your favorite fair food?: Toss-up between Texas Tenderloin and Apple Dumpling.
- What is your favorite fair fun fact?: Knowing that it takes a year of effort to produce a 6 day fair.
Get to Know Our 4-H Members
Meet C.J. Hanobik
Age: 16- City: Independence, Ohio
- Cuyahoga County 4-H Clubs/Programs participated in: Strongsville Son Seekers
- Animals and their Names and non-animal projects you have taken: Duck(Nibbles and Bandit), Fancy Chicken (Jester), Market Chicken
- Did You Know and/or Fun Fact about Club, Program, Animal or Other: Ourfamily has been part of the Cuyahoga County Fair since 1976. My aunt’s first 4-H animal was sheep
- What has being a member of 4-H meant to you? Being a member of 4-H is away for me to teach and share with others in Cuyahoga County a little bit about urban farming. 4-H and the fair are symbolic of all the hard-work we put into animals throughout the year. I have made friends and strong bonds with others who are not part of my community because of our common love of animals and farming.
- How have you encouraged others to be involved? I share my cool experience with others about the fair. I tell others to join me at our meeting times and invite my friends to come see me at the Fair.
- 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? It tells a lot of dedication, it forces you out of your comfort zone, and is tons of fun.
- What are your future plans and how has being in 4-H helped you to accomplish these goals? My future plans are to become an auto mechanic and through 4H I met many people who have previous experience in agricultural mechanics and they have inspired me to continue with this career path.
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.
Whether through donations of money or in-kind services, your assistance allows us to concentrate our energies on making the fair even better… and we are incredibly grateful for that!
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