– Our Vision –
Phase #1: The Ross Exposition Center- COMPLETE
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
The Ross Exposition Center is a 67,000-square-foot, climate-controlled, year-round event facility located at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. Designed with flexibility in mind, the facility can accommodate livestock shows, trade shows, sporting events, weddings, corporate gatherings, concerts, community events and much more.
The Ross Exposition Center is now complete and actively accepting event bookings.
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
The Maureen M. Cromling Memorial Arena is a 32,000-square-foot, competition-size covered open-air arena designed for equine and livestock events.
The arena provides a versatile space for shows, competitions, staging and other agricultural events and is another important addition to the year-round opportunities available at the Lorain County Fairgrounds.
The arena is complete and available for event rentals.
Phase #3: New Junior Fair Beef Barn – NEXT PHASE
Phase #2: The Maureen M. Cromling Arena - COMPLETE
Phase #3: New Junior Fair Beef Barn – NEXT PHASE
The next phase of the Fairs Forever campaign will replace the current Junior Fair Beef facilities with a new Beef Barn.
The new facility will provide improved space for exhibitors and livestock, including enhanced washing and fitting areas and updated amenities designed to better serve our Junior Fair program.
Construction is expected to begin soon.
This project represents our continued commitment to agriculture, youth development and the future of the Lorain County Fair.