Preble County Fairgrounds

The Preble County Agricultural Society was founded in April 1850. The first fair was held in 1851 and was at the county courthouse while the livestock show was held on land known then as Bruce’s Commons. The fairgrounds moved to various locations until 1866, when the Preble County Agricultural Society purchased 45 acres of the present site at 722 S. Franklin Street (Ohio 122.) Since 1970, there have been many improvements to the fairgrounds. Several new buildings including the Expo Building, new Secretary’s Office, and the new Bullen Equestrian Center, have been erected in recent years. Today the Famous Preble County Fair boasts 4-H activities, harness racing, livestock shows, food vendors, truck and tractor pulls, entertainment, and much more during fair week, and the Fairgrounds hosts shows of all sorts throughout the year.