Lorain County Fair Opens In Wellington Amid Tents And Campers
The 169th Lorain County Fair begins today in Wellington as Kim Meyers, fair president, notes setup finished after two weeks. About 80 tents were erected over two days on roughly 150 acres, with 500 camper spaces for attendees and 500 for workers. Meyers calls the operation building a city in two weeks.
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Fair admission and ride pricing details and vendor participation
Gate admission 5 dollars with free entry Thursday for seniors and veterans. Children 8 and under free. Credit cards accepted at gates 1 3 4 and 6. Free wheelchairs at Gate 4. Parking free. Tickets 1 each. 20 dollar unlimited ride stamp 1 10 pm Mon Thu Fri Sat. 15 dollar Kids Day 1 10 pm Tue Wed and 1 9 pm Aug 24. 500 vendors participate through Aug 24 with average payments around 1000 dollars.
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