It is held annually in Burton, Ohio every Labor Day weekend as a "grand finale" to the summer.
[2] Many of the buildings on the grounds used today date back to the nineteenth century, such as: Hugo Zacchini performed a human cannonball act at the fair in 1972.
WEWS-TV recorded and aired the entire act against his wishes and without compensating him, as was required by Ohio law.
There are over 300 vendors and concessionaries providing delicious fair food and amazing products and services.
View the Daily Schedule at [1] Demolition derby is a motor sport that is held at most fairs around the world.