THANK YOU, CUYAHOGA COUNTY!
From the first ticket torn to the fading of the last firework in the sky, you made the 2026 Cuyahoga County Fair truly the place to be to create memories.
A huge thank you to our guests, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, volunteers, and the incredible law enforcement and staff who made it all possible.
We'd also like to congratulate the winners of the 2026 Demolition Derby:
- Street stock full-size
- 1st Dakota Justice
- 2nd Ryan Bias
- 3rd Matt Segedi
- Stock Mini-Van
- 1st Cary Squires
- 2nd Chris Zurcher
- 3rd Jason Stanfield
- Most Wanted Fine Arts
- 1st Jason Stanfield
- 2nd Chris Zurcher
- 3rd Eric Drda
- Windshield
- 1st Nick Grimm
- 2nd Chris Zurcher
- 3rd James Taylor
From blue ribbon dahlias and roses, to prize pigs and pies, award winning artwork and pedal tractor pullers, there were many more winners from the 2026 Cuyahoga County Fair. Photos from each day of the Fair are available in our gallery, courtesy of Fair Photographer, Mark Horning. And for those who participated in the Horse Show on Saturday, click here to view a gallery of photos from our dedicated Horse Show photographer, Victoria Stanbridge. As a service to you, prints are available for purchase to any who wish to hang on to some of those Fair memories.
We can’t wait to see you back at the fairgrounds in 2027!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REPORTS SUCCESSFUL COUNTY FAIR OPERATION
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – This year, for the first time, the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department assumed full responsibility for safety and security operations at the Cuyahoga County Fair.
Members of the department worked closely with the Cuyahoga County Fair Board to plan and execute comprehensive safety and security measures. Deputies were deployed throughout the fairgrounds from opening through closing, and the department is pleased to report that there were no disruptions or serious incidents.
Deputies issued no citations and made only one arrest during the fair, a testament to the extensive planning and coordination that went into the operation. Deputies also made numerous positive contacts with fairgoers and reunited 24 children who had become separated from their families.
“I am incredibly proud of the men and women of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and the work they do every day to help ensure the safety and security of our residents,” said Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold A. Pretel. “This deployment is another example of their professionalism, preparation, and commitment to the community. I also want to thank the Fair Board and our partners for working closely with us to make this year’s fair a safe and successful event.”
Thank you to the Cuyahoga County Fair Board, the deputies and staff who worked throughout the fair, and to all the partners that helped support the operation. The Sheriff’s Department also thank fairgoers for their cooperation and for helping make this year’s Cuyahoga County Fair a safe, successful event.
