Summit County Fair Opens This Week in Tallmadge With Expanded Security

Community — Tallmadge

July 27, 2026

The weeklong event kicks off Tuesday with motocross, demolition derby and roller derby, alongside a larger deputy presence at the gates

Fair Dates and Events The 2026 Summit County Fair opens Tuesday, July 28 and runs through Sunday, August 2 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge. This year’s lineup includes motocross, demolition derby, roller derby and several other attractions. Fairgoers can expect a full week of entertainment, food and family activities across the fairgrounds. Enhanced Security Measures The Summit County Sheriff’s Office will provide security throughout the fair. Sheriff’s Office personnel and fair officials have added new safety measures this year, including a larger presence of deputy sheriffs and other enhanced security steps. Officials describe the changes as a proactive effort to create a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, vendors and employees, rather than a response to any specific incident.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Summit County Fair?

The 2026 Summit County Fair opens Tuesday, July 28 and runs through Sunday, August 2 at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge.

What events are featured at the 2026 Summit County Fair?

This year’s lineup includes motocross, demolition derby, roller derby and several other attractions, along with a full week of entertainment, food and family activities across the fairgrounds.

Who is providing security at the Summit County Fair?

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office will provide security throughout the fair, with a larger presence of deputy sheriffs and other enhanced security steps added this year.

Why did the fair add extra security this year?

Officials describe the changes as a proactive effort to create a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, vendors and employees, rather than a response to any specific incident.