The Los Angeles County Fair, held in Pomona, California, is one of the largest county fairs in the United States, featuring extensive carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, and entertainment. It is widely recognized as a premier, large-scale county fair.
The biggest fair in the UK, particularly among traveling fairs, is widely considered to be Hull Fair, one of Europe's largest and oldest, featuring hundreds of rides and attractions annually in early October. Another major contender is the Nottingham Goose Fair, also ranking among the biggest, known for its massive scale and traditional food like Grandma Gingerbread.
The Los Angeles County Fair has been held in Pomona since 1922 and has grown to one of the largest county fairs in the United States. Attractions includes agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, games, and auto and horse racing.
Known as “The World's Greatest County Fair” since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine days of world-class entertainment, competition, food, fun, and the largest farm machinery show at any fair in the United States.
The Clay County Fair is “The World's Greatest County Fair” by presenting blue-ribbon competition, world-class entertainment and innovative exhibits in a safe family atmosphere, while also providing year-round facilities for entertainment and events.
The Topsfield Fair is an annual county fair located in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The Topsfield Fair is known as America's Oldest County Fair. Started in 1818 by the Essex County Agricultural Society, the Topsfield Fair was originally a one-day cattle show.
Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events. Held in the 1000-acre parkland surrounding Chatsworth House, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country join us for a memorable family day out.
What is The Hoppings? It's only the biggest and best funfair in all of Europe, with over 400 rides and attractions spanning over a kilometre long to keep visitors entertained!
Topping this 2023 “Top 30 State Fairs” list is the Minnesota State Fair, followed by the Tulsa State Fair, State Fair of Texas, Iowa State Fair, and Wisconsin State Fair.
Celebrating 900 years of Hereford May Fair, the oldest surviving chartered fair in Britain. Historical fairground memorabilia and photographs, archive footage and stories of all the fun of the fair.
The biggest fair in the UK, particularly among traveling fairs, is widely considered to be Hull Fair, one of Europe's largest and oldest, featuring hundreds of rides and attractions annually in early October. Another major contender is the Nottingham Goose Fair, also ranking among the biggest, known for its massive scale and traditional food like Grandma Gingerbread.
The Latin word “feria,” meaning holy day, would appear to be the logical root of the word “fair.” Each feria was a day when many people would assemble for worship.
Known as "The World's Greatest County Fair" since 1917, the Clay County Fair attracts more than 300,000 guests each September for nine days of entertainment, competition, food, and the largest ag equipment and farm machinery show at any fair in the US.
Osaka, Japan held the most recent World Expo in 2025, while Astana, Kazakhstan held the most recent Specialised Expo in 2017, and Doha, Qatar held the most recent Horticultural Expo in 2023.
A natural paradise, Clay County is known for its scenic trails, vast wildlife and countless waterways. Today, we're home to over 219,000 residents and best known for our rich history, outdoor amenities and vibrant communities.
There are 73 Country Fair locations in the United States as of October 31, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Country Fair locations in the US is Pennsylvania, with 61 locations, which is about 84% of all Country Fair locations in the US.
It was after a “madly enthusiastic crowd” of 110,105 people enjoyed the fair of 1928 that the Clay County Fair became “The World's Greatest County Fair.” All official references since that time have carried the slogan.
Michaelmas and Runaway fairs. The Michaelmas and Runaway fairs take place each year in October and the Michaelmas fair is reputed to be the longest street fair in Europe.
