Klopfenstein Announces Funding to Support County Fairs

COLUMBUS –State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) is pleased to announce that the Defiance, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert County fairs will receive funding as part of the Ohio County and Independent Fairs Grant Program.  

The grants will support a variety of projects, including new grandstands, repairing, or replacing dilapidated buildings, new or improved restroom facilities, parking and camping sites, and ADA accessibility improvements. 

The Agricultural Fair of Defiance County, Paulding County Agricultural Society, and Van Wert County Agricultural Society were awarded approximately $106,831.54 for improvements; the Putnam County Agricultural Society, $101,000.

“County fairs are at the heart of every community,” said Klopfenstein. “We are investing in our county and independent fairs to ensure they continue to be fun and safe places for everyone to enjoy.”

In total, $10 million was awarded to support Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs across the state.