Here are area county fair dates for 2016:

• June 20-25 - Putnam, Ottawa
• July 27-Aug. 7 - Ohio State Fair, Columbus
• Aug. 19-27 - Allen, Lima
• Aug. 31- Sept. 5 - Van Wert, Van Wert
• Aug. 31- Sept. 5 - Hancock, Findlay
• Sept. 6-11 - Hardin, Kenton