to get their water from the Village, the pond was filled and used for more parking. The 4-H program is one of the largest in the state and our young people are very dedicated to their projects and a big asset to the fair with many volunteers. The Junior Fair Board and 4-H programs have grown as quickly as the fair and the Society. The Junior Fair Board is made up of teenagers with several adult advisors. Currently, there are 30 youth on the Junior Fair Board selected by the Junior Fair membership. That membership consists of more than 2,000 members involved through 120 4-H clubs, special interest programs, overnight camping participants, day camp participants, and school enrichment programs. Over the years, from the late 50’s to present time, the Board of Directors have filled the evening hours with many different attractions, such as country music stars, a super modified tractor pull, the combine demolition derby, car demo derbies, and rodeos, to name a few. Two stages behind the grandstand provide free entertainment and many more events too numerous to mention. During the daytime, there are many judged events at the Livestock Barns and in the Arts and Crafts Buildings. We can thank our ancestors for the Lorain County Fair as we know it today. They laid a good foundation for what a county fair should be. The county fair represents the work of many dedicated and hard working Board members, volunteers, individuals, and families. Hours of labor and love of many people, who share their leadership skills and talents, are responsible for making this event happen each year. The Lorain County Fair is always held in August, two Mondays before Labor Day, and runs for seven days. It is the third largest county fair in the state with one of the largest Junior Fair programs. The goal of the fair has always been to educate people about animals and to hold a family-oriented event that represents the high standards that have been set over the many years. Special thanks to Gordon Greene for his contribution to our Fair History page 175