Round Bale Decorating Contest
Limited availability – bales will be assigned as forms/payment are turned in.
ROUND BALE CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1.) Any vendor or 4-H Club participating in the 2026 Crawford County Fair can participate.
2.) Entries and payment are due by Friday, July 31st , 2026. Mail or drop off forms and payments to the fair office at the fairgrounds.
3.) Bales will be set, but you must stabilize it from tipping or rolling, if necessary.
4.) Please do not let anything extend 2 feet off the bale in any direction. Anything ruled as unsafe or inappropriate will be removed without notice.
5.) Bales will be available for decorating starting on Wednesday, August 19th and must be decorated by Saturday, August 22nd at 2pm.
6.) Decorations cannot be removed until 8pm, Saturday, August 29th . All decorations must be removed by noon, August 30th .
7.) Voting will be available by QR code at each bale. Voting will finish at noon on Friday, August 28th .
8.) Vendors/Clubs are encouraged to join in the celebration of the 250 years of America with their bale decorations.
Candy Gram
Send a little sweetness across the fairgrounds
Want to make someone’s day? The Crawford County Jr. Fair Board is bringing back Candy Grams — a candy bar paired with a heartfelt message of encouragement, luck, or thanks, delivered right to that special someone.
Cheer on an exhibitor, thank a volunteer, wish a friend good luck, or just brighten a day. Every Candy Gram spreads a little joy — and every purchase supports the Crawford County Jr. Fair Board.
$3.00 each — every purchase supports the Crawford County Jr. Fair Board.
Order Deadlines:
4-H Horse Round-up — July 24 (delivered Aug. 1)
Fair — Aug. 14 (delivered during Fair week)
Cow Pie Bingo
Saturday August 29th
4PM
Draft Horse Ring
Junior Fair Board Contests & Events
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Junior Fair Board?
The Crawford County Fair Board is seeking applicants between the ages of 13 and 28 to actively serve on a Junior Fair Board.
Qualifications
- Live in Crawford County
- Be between the ages of 14-28 as of January 1st, year of fair)
- Be able to fulfill a one-year term as a Junior Fair Board member (January-December)
- Complete the Junior Fair Board application including signed parent/guardian consent
- Have 2 signed letters of recommendation from a non-family member
- You don’t need to be a member of the 4-H
Apply for the 2027 Jr Fair Board
Application are due by December 1st, 2026 – Please email applications to the liaison.
For further information click on the links below or contact the liaison:
Crawford County Junior Fair Board Liaison
- Jill Haemer – bunchesofpiglet@gmail.com
Information & Application:
2026 Junior Fair Board Members
Ryan Warren
Sawyer Forbes
Austin Lucas*
Lyla Warren*
Julia Klink
Hannah Beck
Stella Willis
*Seniors
Senior Spotlight
Lyla Warren
Daughter of Ryan and Amy Warren
Graduate of Crawford Christian Academy and Noe’ Noonan School of Cosmetology
Future plans: Continue to pursue a career in the beauty industry
Favorite Jr fair board memory: Linesville Tractor Parade Shenanigans
What she learned being in the Jr Fair Board: How much is put into putting on the fair each year
Favorite Fair Food: Grandpas garbage fries
Advice to other Jr Fair aboard members: Do things that made you uncomfortable!
Austin Lucas
Son of Bob and Paula Lucas
Cochranton JrSr High School and Crawford Tech Diesel Technology
Future Plans: Attend Penn Tech for a degree in caterpillar equipment technology
Favorite memory: Pulling the float in the Linesville Tractor parade
What he learned on Jr fair board: I learned more about how the fair runs
Favorite Fair Food: Campi’s pizza
Advice for future Jr Fair Board members: Make the most of it and fun!
2025 Junior Fair Board Members
If you are interested in what the Junior Fair Board does or would like to be a member in the future check out the information and past members below or contact the Junior Fair Board Liaison.