Shipshewanna On The Road
2025-02-22 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
1 Day ticket $5.00; 2 Day ticket $8.00
Free admission for ages 12 & under
For More Information www.shipshewanaontheroad.com or www.jdlshows.com
Phone 269-979-8888

Shipshewana on the Road
2025-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Admission $5.00 Free admission for ages 12 & under
For More Information www.shipshewanaontheroad.com or www.jdlshows.com
Phone 269-979-8888

Tri State Gun Show
2025-03-01 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-05 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-06 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Admission $8.00

For more information call 419-647-0067

Tri State Gun Show
2025-03-02 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
For more information call 419-647-0067

75th Annual Lima Noon Optimist Home Show
2025-03-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
The Lima Noon Optimist Home Show is the fundraiser for this service organization. The proceeds from the show support numerous Lima area youth activities. The show is held annually the 2nd weekend in March at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Various home improvement products and services, ranging from windows and doors to new painting and concrete techniques, and from landscaping ideas to hot tubs and spas are showcased. Each year there are over 160 booths featuring more than 100 vendors. Be sure to visit the food booth; bring your hungry family to enjoy sandwiches, cakes, pies, beverages and other snacks!
The show times are:
Friday, March 7, 2025 | Hours: 4-9pm
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | Hours: 10-8pm
Sunday, March 9, 2025 | Hours: 12-5pm
If you are interested in participating as a vendor, get your booth space early for a substantial discount. Full payment is due by December 31, 2024 to receive a 10% discount. Full payment will include a link to your company’s website on the Lima Noon Optimist Club’s website. Checks should be made payable to: Lima Noon Optimist Home Show, PO Box 428, Lima, OH 45802. For credit card payment or for questions, contact Cindy Nelson at 419-230-9361 or info@limaoptimist.com. Proceeds are used to support local youth activities including: Lima Noon Optimist Safety City, Youth Symphony Orchestra, Toys for Tots, Little League Baseball, Youth Appreciation, and other youth oriented activities.
For more information call Cindy Nelson @ 419-230-9361 or infor@limaoptimist.com

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors March Meeting
2025-03-19 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

The Great Pages Circus
2025-04-14 | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
ADULT: $20 (persons 13 and older)
CHILD: up to 2 Children FREE with EACH Paid Adult (persons age 3 to 12)
EXTRA CHILD: $5 (persons 3 to 12)
INFANT: are FREE and do not need a ticket (persons under 2yrs of age)
CHILD STUDENT: $10 (persons 13-15) — This ticket is only for children, NOT young adults attending university/college.

Free Children’s Tickets
Free Children’s Tickets may have been distributed throughout your area in Fast Food Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Businesses, Schools and Retail stores. These may be used to admit ONE child for EACH paid adult. The Free Children’s Tickets may not be used in combination with the Family Package.

CHILDREN
Children under 2 are free and do not need a ticket. Age 3 to 12 must have a Child’s ticket (Free or Paid). All Persons, Ages 13 and up must have an Adult ticket to enter the Circus. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children may not be left unattended at the Circus.

AFTER YOUR PURCHASE
After your purchase is complete, you will be sent an email with a summary of your purchase and a barcode to be scanned at the entrance. This is ONE barcode for your entire purchase. You do NOT have to print this email, we prefer you to display it on your mobile device at the entrance to the Circus.

REFUNDS
Tickets are NOT refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may pass your tickets along to a friend or family member.

The Great Pages Circus
2025-04-15

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors April Meeting
2025-04-16 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

RPM Promotions Amateur Half Mile
2025-04-26 | Allen County Fairgrounds Grandstand, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, OH, 45804, United States
For more information call 260-450-2796

Tri State Gun Show
2025-05-03 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-04 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Admission $8.00
For more information call Manetta Obringer @ 419-647-0067

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors May Meeting
2025-05-21 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

Office Closed
2025-05-26 | Administration Office, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Office Closed due to Memorial Day

D.E.M.O. 2 June 13-15
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15
June 13th, 14th and 15th at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio!
Thank you all for years of support and we can’t wait to see you all at DEMO 2!

Rules are on the DEMO website.

Registration is open on the DEMO website.

*Registration will include a red tier DEMO membership!
Friday Night is kids night – All kids 15 and under are free!

Reminder classes are limited and when they are full; they are full!
*Elite Lite is Robby Crittendon Rules similar to last year*

*Old School wire is a light build*

Office Closed
2025-06-13 | Administration Office, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Office Closed due to Demo Derby

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors June Meeting
2025-06-18 19:00 (America/New_York)
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

Mees Promotions Lima Half Mile Motorcycle Races June 26-28
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-28
Mees Promotions Lima Half Mile will make its highly anticipated return to the Progressive @americanflattrack series on the last weekend in June. For the first time ever, the event will feature a double-header weekend, with two full race programs scheduled for Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th. Known as one of the premier events on the AFT calendar, the Lima Half Mile promises to bring fans an action-packed weekend of racing and thrills.

Camping Information

Camping is available at the track. You will access camping off of Harding Hwy.

Camping is available on a first come first serve basis. (There are plenty of spots available)

Cash only for camping.

Sites have electric and water hook up.

Please pull in, pick a spot, and someone will be around to collect for camping.

Camping is available from Wednesday night – Saturday night.

If you have further questions please contact Nichole at 419-991-1491

PRICING:$50 Per Night

Office Closed
2025-06-27 | Administration Office, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Office Closed due to Motorcycle Races

Office Closed
2025-07-04
Office closed for Independence Day

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors July Meeting
2025-07-16 19:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Youth Activities Building

Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors August Meeting
2025-08-06 19:00 (America/New_York)
Allen County Agricultural Society Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, August 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm in the Board Room under the Grandstand

Allen County Fair Parade
2025-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Allen County Fair Parade –
The 2025 Allen County Fair parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th in Lima. The parade route will begin at Northland and the parade will proceed south on Main Street through the Square and dispersing at Spring Street.

175th Allen County Fair
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-23 | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States

Office Closed - August 27-29
2025-08-27 - 2025-08-29 | Administration Office, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Administration Office closed due to Max’s Trader Days

Max's Trader Days - August 29-31
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States
Max’s Trader Days & Water Dog Races ·
Labor Day Weekend 2025 · Friday, Saturday, & Sunday · Aug. 29, 30 & 31 ·
Gates Open Friday at 7 a.m. · and stay open 24 Hours
