A Crawford County summer tradition that’s been going on since 1852 returns Aug. 16 when the Crawford County Fair opens for its weeklong run through Aug. 23.

The fair, located at 13291 Dickson Road in Meadville, includes live music, a 4-H robotics exhibition, the Zerbini Family Circus, harness racing, tractor pulls and the Bullride Mania Rodeo.

Here’s more on what to expect from the Crawford County Fair, considered one of the largest agricultural venues east of the Mississippi River:

What's new in 2025 for the Crawford County Fair?

New this year at the Crawford County Fair is the addition of a tinsmith .

Michael Felk, a master tinsmith, will be on the fairgrounds demonstrating the art of tinsmithing. Felk will be using authentic 18th and 19th century tools while he creates tin pieces i

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