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Harness Racing

When: Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024 at 4:00PM

Race Info: Coming Soon
Tickets: FREE Admission

Please join us for Harness Racing action with Pari-Mutuel wagering (betting) on 9 or more races.  Pick your favorite horse by name, driver colors or the horse that catches your eye.  Fans come from near and far to enjoy some of Ohio’s best 2- and 3-year-olds competing.  Our Race Announcer will paint a picture of each action-packed one-mile race, including exciting stretch drives for the WIN.  This year, we will also be running a memorial race in honor of Roy DeVault, a former harness horse trainer, who for many years acted as  presiding judge for the Fair, as well as for races at Northfield Park.  We will also be running a race called the Grindstone Pace, in recognition of Berea's history of making grindstones. So long as the track is safe for racing, this is a rain or shine event, so we look forward to seeing you, your family, and friends for an exciting evening of racing action and family fun!

Betologist Bob Roberts

And if you're attending the Cuyahoga County Harness Races on Tuesday, August 6th, be sure to visit with MGM Northfield Park's Bob Roberts from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the Grandstand for Handicapping 101, in which Bob will offer insights on how to read a race program, while providing pari-mutuel wagering tips.

Bob Roberts is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick. He knew he wanted to be a sportswriter when his father took him to an Indians game and he asked who those guys were typing on a countertop behind home plate in the upper deck of old Municipal Stadium.

"They're sportswriters," said his dad. "That's their job."

Roberts began his career at the Mentor Morning Monitor before heading over to The Willoughby/Lake County News-Herald where he was named sports editor in 1970 at the age of 22. Roberts was hired by The Cleveland Press in 1973 and returned to The News-Herald when the Press folded in 1982. The Cleveland Plain Dealer hired Bob in 1985 and he remained there for over 20 years before accepting a buyout in 2006.

Roberts has won numerous awards. They include best harness story in North America, best Preakness story, a Golden Quill for feature writing in western Pennsylvania, and more than 10 state-wide writing awards in Ohio.

 

 

 




 


Draft Horse Pull

Draft Horse Pull When: Wednesday, Aug 7th at 7:00pm

Some horses just don't pull their weight, but these ones do.  You never hear anyone say a draft horse is strong as an ox for one good reason... because they're stronger.  So come on out and watch these magnificent animals show what they can do.




 


Championship Pro Wrestling

Championship Pro Wrestling at the Cuyahoga County Fair When: Thurs, Aug 8th & Fri, Aug 9th @ 7:30pm

A Double Dose of Bodyslams, Suplexes, & Submissions will converge upon the Cuyahoga when Championship Pro Wrestling comes to the Cuyahoga County Fair on Thursday, August 8 & Friday August 9 , with a 7:30 PM Bell Time (Both Nights).

Thursdays event will feature Former WWE Superstar Jesus “Ricardo“ Rodriguez, an Outstanding Ladies Bout ,& an appearance by Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion “The Franchise” Shane Douglas.

Douglas, who trained alongside WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley in a wrestling school Operated By Domenic Denucci ( who himself dominated Northeast Ohio wrestling rings in the 1960-1970s) has been wrestling since 1985 and has competed all over the world & for all major companies, including WWE.

Friday Night, 8/9 Features the appearance of the Mighty Mighty Midgets in action, with Eric Smalls of Columbus, currently appearing for the National Wrestling Alliance, as the headline attraction.

Local bad boy “Mr. Entertainment” JD Smooth will be part of the action on Friday night, as well as “ American Made” U.S STEELE, a mysterious masked man who has been compiling victories all over the East Coast this summer & will be making his Ohio debut on 8/9.

Championship Pro Wrestling, based in Hagerstown, Maryland was founded in 1997 by Shane Heimberger, has featured many of the best known pro wrestlers of the past & present, including but not limited to current WWE stars Luke Gallows & LA Knight, and a wide variety of Wrestling Hall of Famers.

CPW specializes in providing exciting , action packed and Family Friendly Professional Wrestling to Fairs, Festivals & Functions throughout the Mid Atlantic portion of the country & has recently successfully expanded operations Into Ohio.

Both nights of excitement are included in the admission price to the Fair, and can be purchased at either at the Main Gate or online at www.cuyfair.com.




 


Horse Show

When: Saturday, Aug 10th at 8:00am

Show Bill, Entry & Sponsorship Forms: Click Here

Please join us at our annual horse show for riders young and old! Our class for the youngest group is for children 6 and under. Classes are offered for many different types of riders including Academy Riders – children and adults who show horses they take riding lessons on, Youth classes – riders 18 years and younger competing to win the Youth High Point Award, English classes – for both Hunt and Saddle seat riders, Western classes, and the crowd favorite Costume class – where horse and rider participate in very creative costumes.  We offer many qualifying classes for the American Saddlebred World Championship horse show at the Kentucky state fair in Louisville, Kentucky. See a rare Cuyahoga County Horse show and as a bonus enjoy the FAIR!




 


Fair Nights, Enchanted Lights - A Firework + Drone Experience

Fair Nights Enchanted Lights Firework & Drone Experience When: Fri, Sat & Sun @ 10pm

Step into a world of wonder at the Cuyahoga County Fair with "Fair Nights, Enchanted Lights"—a mesmerizing spectacle blending cutting-edge drone technology with breathtaking fireworks, making its debut at this year's fair.

Experience the night sky come alive as synchronized drones dance in harmony, painting vibrant patterns and spellbinding formations overhead. Against this backdrop, colorful fireworks burst in a symphony of light and sound, creating an unforgettable visual symphony that illuminates the fairgrounds.

Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, "Fair Nights, Enchanted Lights" promises a magical evening of innovation and celebration, marking a new era of entertainment at the Cuyahoga County Fair. Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making with this unprecedented fusion of technology and tradition!




 


2024 Demolition Derby

Demolition Derby When: Sun, Aug 11th, 2024 at 3:00PM

Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Preferred Seating (TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY)
Entry: Registration to participate in the Demolition Derby is day of event, on-site only.  For details, click here to visit the Derby Dog website.
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