Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade

The Delaware County Fair runs from September 14-21, 2024, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 19, 2024.

The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events!

Delaware All Horse Parade 

But before the fair starts, don’t miss the All Horse Parade in Delaware on Sunday, September 8, 2024. It’s one of the largest and most unique, non-motorized parades east of the Mississippi.

The Horse Parade has over 140 Units, including hundreds of horses, mules, donkeys and bands parading through town.

The parade is always the Sunday preceding the opening of the Delaware County Fair. The parade steps off each year promptly at 3 pm from the main gate of the Delaware County Fairgrounds onto Pennsylvania Avenue, and is 3 miles in length. 

Delaware County Fair

September 14-21, 2024

There is plenty of entertainment that will be scheduled for the fair, including concerts, outdoor movie, lots of dog events, magic shows, and Saturday Night Fireworks. 

You can also enjoy the Eating contests, Demolition Derby, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Motorsports, and more, plus fantastic food stands, exhibitors, and amusement rides.

The fair gates are open from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily, with amusement rides from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Delaware County Fair admission

Weekly pass: $50
All Day Wrist Bands for rides: $20 (individual tickets can be purchased)

Admission is free for those 8 and under, and $8 for 9 and up, except on Jug Day

Senior Day, tba: Seniors age 55 & older get in FREE
Jug Day, tba: $20 for ages 18 and up from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. After 5 general admission price resumes.
Military Day, tba: Free on Friday for Military & Veterans with ID.

Little Brown Jug

The Little Brown Jug is the most prestigious 3-year-old pacing race in North America. This hugely popular event draws a large crowd of harness racing fans, and requires a separate ticket. There is live racing from September 17 through Jug Day on September 19, 2024. 

Fair admission is included with your ticket. There is a $5 per vehicle parking charge on Thursday.

Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Avenue
Delaware, OH 43015
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