The Ohio Department of Agriculture released the official dates for the 2021 fair season.

The Paulding County Fair will kick off the 2021 fair season on June 12, and the season will wrap up on Oct. 16 with the Fairfield County Fair. For a complete schedule, click here.

In addition to setting and approving the dates for the independent and county fairs, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is responsible for helping to ensure the safety of fair amusement rides, monitoring livestock shows to ensure honest competition and coordinating animal health efforts with local veterinarians. Here is a chronological list.

MARION COUNTY FAIR JUNE 28-JULY 3

CLINTON COUNTY FAIR JULY 10-JULY 17

LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR JULY 10-JULY 17

MADISON COUNTY FAIR JULY 10-JULY 17

We will update you with more as we move into July.

COURTESY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE