Monroe County Fairgrounds

The Monroe County Agricultural Society organized its first fair in 1849, but it wasn’t until 1948 that it was moved to this permanent location.

[1] All of the 120 acres of property is owned by the county and leased to the fair association on a 99-year agreement.

[2] In 1952, a one half mile dirt oval on the premises hosted its only Grand National Series (now NASCAR Cup) event.

Stock Arena is also used for graduation ceremonies of Monroe County's high schools.

Other amenities include a 100-foot (30 m)-by-210-foot pipe fence separating the stands from the arena floor, and a wireless PA system that can be used inside and outside the building.