Project Description
Jackson County Fair
General Information
Jackson County Fair Midway
POOR JACK Amusements — Rides, Shows and Concessions
Poor Jack Amusements is a leading provider of amusement rides, games of skill, and food to festivals, fairs, fundraisers, and celebrations throughout the states of Indiana and Ohio. We carry a wide selection of amusement rides for people of all ages including spectacular thrill rides, rides for the entire family to ride together, and rides for the little ones.
Poor Jack Amusements specializes in creating a unique, amusement park style atmosphere for your fair, festival or event. We provide the latest in portable amusement rides, featuring the Freak Out, a high swinging and spinning ride imported from the Netherlands; the super spinning Orbiter; Super Shot; and many more. Aside from our high speed thrill rides, we also carry a unique blend of rides for families and small children to enjoy such as the Ferris Wheel, Grand Carousel, Orient Express, Crazy Bus, and Berry Go Round. The fun doesn’t end with the rides; we carry a full line-up of midway games and food concessions.
Our midways are complete with plenty of seating, shade tents, and even some picnic tables to eat on.
Come experience the Poor Jack difference!
Individual Tickets are $1.50. Rides may take 2 – 6 tickets per ride/person.
Day |
Hours |
Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6 – 11 pm | $25.00 |
| Tuesday | 6 – 11 pm | $25.00 |
| Wednesday | ||
| Kiddie Day | 1 – 5 pm | $17.00 |
| 6 – 11 pm | $25.00 | |
| Thursday | 6 – 11 pm | $25.00 |
| Friday | ||
| Midnight Madness | 6 – Closing | $30.00 |
| Saturday | ||
| Kiddie Day | 1 – 5 pm | $17.00 |
| 6 – 11 pm | $30.00 |
Jackson County Fair Attractions
Jackson County Fair attracts approximately 100,000 people every year. We hope to see you this year!
There’s something for everyone to enjoy at the fair:
- The midway is one of the main attractions of the fair. It attracts people of all ages to enjoy rides, concessions, games and more.
- Many enjoy coming to the fair just to see the large selection of tractors and farm equipment on display. It seems the young ones especially love being farmers.
- There are many buildings of interest and exhibits to browse through during your time at the Jackson County Fair.
- The animal shows and auctions in the Show Barn and the Pavilion provides for many entertaining events and the hard work of the 4-H shines bright.
- There are great places to eat and socialize with others at the Jackson County Fair. “Lawn Chair Observers Row” is tradition at the fair with many bringing chairs to be spectators and visit with friends.
- FFA’s “Young McDonald’s Farm” is a favorite of fair goers. With everything from puppies, kittens and baby ducks to displays of awards and contests, the Future Farmer’s of America have something for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Arann Banks at (812) 216-5365 or Matt Boknecht at (812) 498-0898
There are two restroom facilities. One is located north of the FFA building, the other is north of Exhibit Building #4.
The fair office in Exhibit Building #1 or the Jackson County Police at their building near Exhibit Building #4.
Yes, medical assistance is provided daily by the Jackson County EMS.
See the fair office for lost and found items. The fair office is located in Exhibit Building #1.
Information about the fair is provided at the main office located within Exhibit Building #1.
Smoking is allowed outside on the fairgrounds, but not inside any exhibit building.
Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League – Monday, July 25 at 7:00 PM
Demolition Derby – Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 PM
Concert Night – TBA – Wednesday, July 27 at 8:00 PM
Thursday Night Thunder — Thursday, July 28 at 7:00 PM
The Dane Clark Band – Friday, July 29 at 8:00 PM
Jackson County Grand Champion Fair 5th Annual Paul Crockett Memorial – Saturday, July 30 at 7:00 PM
Daily free entertainment is provided at the Pavilion and at the music stage near the Antique building.
Alcohol and firearms are not permitted at the Jackson County Fair.
No, but camping is offered nearby at both Jackson-Washington and Starve Hollow State Parks.
Animals not involved with Jackson County Fair exhibits or being used as service animals are not allowed at the fair.
While the majority of the fair grounds and exhibit buildings are handicap accessible, wheelchairs and strollers are not available to rent.
General and handicap parking is free of charge. Access to special parking is by permit only. A pass can be purchased in advance from any branch of The Peoples Bank for $20. Special parking is located along State Highway 250 immediately south of Camp Pyoca Road. Please note: to improve traffic flow, entrance for 2017will be from the south side of the parking area between the brick pillars.
General admission to the fair is FREE.
Exhibit buildings open at 4:00 pm daily. The 4-H, FFA, Horticulture, and Family Drug buildings open at 1:00 pm daily.
No, but most vendors take cards. The amusement area may have an ATM but cash is recommended for the rides, etc.
