The Marion Co. Fair Association was reorganized in 1974 after approximately 20 years without a fair in Marion County.  The old fairground property was repurchased from private ownership and soon renovation started on the facilities.

Currently, the fairgrounds property boast about 75 acres of land, a ½ mile harness racing track, 3 horse stall barns , 1 large multi-purpose building/ show barn, grandstand,  concession and restroom facilities, floral hall building , a pulling track for many events, walking horse ring, western horse ring and an RV park. The fairgrounds have hosted circus, carnivals, concerts and many events.    The annual Marion County Fair is usually hosted the first week of July. Events include a carnival, harness racing, pageants, concerts, truck and tractor pull, ATV racing and or rodeo, beef show, dairy show, floral hall exhibits, fireworks, lots of great food and many, many more fun things to see and do.   

The grounds and other buildings can be rented for events.  For more information on rental, call 270-692-5330. For information on renting a horse barn stall, call 270-692-4270.  For information on renting the Floral Hall building call 270-692-2421. For information on renting a RV spot in our RV park, click on the “Rent RV Spot” button or call 270-402 -4036 or 270-402-3377.