Rules

GENERAL FAIR RULES FOR EXHIBITORS, VENDORS & ATTENDEES

• Unauthorized gambling is not permitted on fairgrounds. Immoral exhibitions, persons under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be
  permitted on the fairgrounds.
• Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds except at designated events.
• No parking in the Fire Lanes. Vehicles found in the Fire Lanes will be towed at the owner’s expense.
• No animals are allowed on the grounds other than those being exhibited or for demonstration purposes unless express permission is granted
  by the Fair Board. According to PA State Law, all dogs over the age of 6 months must have paperwork for proof of rabies.
•  Fairgrounds are tobacco / vaping free except for designated areas.
•  No open flames or campfires are permitted on the fairgrounds.

PARKING NOTICE

It is the policy of the Crawford County Fair Board and the Crawford County Commissioners that vehicles parked in designated NO PARKING ZONES will

be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

The NO PARKING ZONES and FIRE LANE ZONES are designated for safety and/or access by emergency personnel.

EXHIBITORS & VENDORS WITH GOLF CARTS, and ATVS

• NO TWO WHEELED vehicles are permitted on fairgrounds
• No bicycles are permitted on the fairgrounds, except for Emergency Service Vehicles
•  Golf Carts and ATVs are to be registered and must follow the rules pertaining to them.
•  Always operate Golf Carts/ATVs responsibly. Anyone who does not follow the rules will have their privileges revoked and the Golf Cart/ATV will be removed from the Fairgrounds. Registration is done in the Fair Office from 9 AM until noon. Registrations must be completed by noon on
  the Monday of Fair Week.
• The registration fee is waived for the following:
  •  Fair Maintenance, Electricians, and Trash Collectors
  • Fair Board Members, Emergency Service Personnel, and Security
  • Golf Carts used for the Shuttle Service
•  Operators must be at least 16 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
• Tags will be issued when the driver of the vehicle provides the following information:
  • Driver’s License
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Registration Fee of $25.00
•  Operators must follow manufacturer specifications for the number of people allowed on the Golf Cart or ATV. This will be enforced.
• Golf Carts and ATVs are to be used in the operator’s exhibit area(s) only

GENERAL RULES FOR EXHIBITORS

• All exhibits will be under the control and direction of the Fair Board, but the Fair Board will in no case be responsible for any consequential or
  other loss, injury, or damage done to or occasioned by or arising from any animal or article exhibited by the exhibitor, and for its description as
  given in the Fair Book and shall indemnify the Fair Board against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto.
• The Fair Board will put forth every effort to protect all exhibits, and a watchman will be provided by the Fair Board where and when deemed
  necessary for the best interest of the exhibitors.
• Any false representation, interference, or unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of the exhibitor will be dealt with by the Fair Board according to
  the equities of the case.
•  All exhibitors must fill out and sign an entry form in the online entry program. Those exhibiting an animal must have a current and completed
  CVI (see specific departments for more details).
• Exhibits that have been mistakenly entered may, at the discretion of the Department Chair, be transferred to their proper classes prior to
  judging.
• Entries are to be exhibited for the entire duration of the fair.
• Any items not claimed within 30 days of the fair will be disposed of.
• Exhibitors will comply with any rules established by the Department in which they are exhibiting and abiding by the IAFE National Code of
  Show Ring Ethics.
• An exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums and be subject to a penalty as the Fair Board may direct.

The Health Rules for the Crawford County Fair have been updated to keep everyone safe. These are in addition to the requirements set forth by the PA Department of Agriculture. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate Department Head.

Failure to follow the requirements for exhibition included may result in loss of Commonwealth funding, and require animal testing and quarantine of animals at the exhibition by the Department. Specific health rules can be found in fair department information.

2026 General Health Rules

2026 National Code of Show Ring Ethics

CAMPING RULES 

• Camping is limited to animal exhibitors and concessionaires
• Camping fees shall be $200 for exhibitors. Department Chairs and Co-chairs ONLY camping fee will be $100.
• Camper registration and fees are due by July 17, 2026. REGISTER ONLINE ONLY
  Only one camper may be registered per form. Use additional forms for additional campers.
• No campers, except for Fair Officials, will be admitted prior to 8 AM on the Thursday before Fair—except for special permission from the
  Camping Coordinators.
• All campers must enter GATE 6 and check-in upon arrival. Non-registered campers are not permitted.
• All campers must park where designated and prominently display their camping permit.
• Camper Registration Hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM. The Registration Tent is located inside Gate 3. No
  campers will be admitted at any other time without special permission from the Camping Coordinators
• The camping permit is valid from Thursday prior to the Fair through the Sunday after the Fair. Campers parked at the Fairgrounds will be
  charged $50 per day for time not covered under the camping permit.
• Camping spaces will be assigned at the discretion of the Camping Committee. Space and amenities are limited.
• The Fair Board reserves the right to park multiple campers on each site.
• Assignment of a camper space does not guarantee a vehicle parking space. Barricades are not permitted.
• Trailers not used for camping will not be allowed in the camping area.
• No awnings or slide-outs are allowed to extend into the next camping space.
• Holding tanks will be pumped at no charge on Monday and Thursday between 8 AM and 3 PM, only. Pumping at any other time will be subject
  to the regular charge of pumping. It is the duty of the exhibitor to determine if the camper’s holding tank has been pumped out. Claims of
  missed service must be reported to the Camping Coordinators by 5 PM on the same day as service
•  No dumping of sewage or gray water onto the ground will be permitted.
•  No open flames or campfires are permitted on the fairgrounds
•  No portable generators are permitted.
• All electrical cords must be 10 gauge or larger.

View Camping page for more information

FAIR BOARD POLICY REGARDING PETS & ANIMALS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS

No pets of any kind are allowed on the premises of the Crawford County Fairgrounds during the Crawford County Fair.

The only exceptions are as follows:

• In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, only trained service animals are permitted on the midway and in the barn/exhibit areas.
  SERVICE animals are allowed once they are checked in at the office with current rabies paperwork and service animal certification. Emotional
  support animals, therapy dogs and other pets are NOT permitted on the grounds. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we
  strive to keep our fairgrounds a safe place for everyone.

2026 General Rules click to download your copy of the Crawford County General Rules