About the Greene County Fair
The Greene County Fairgrounds, one of only two county-owned fairs in Pennsylvania, has a rich history dating back to approximately 1867 in Waynesburg. Originally located near Morgan Street, the fair moved in 1911 to its current 60-acre site along Roy Furman Highway between Routes 21 and 188. Over the decades, the fair has featured traditional agricultural exhibits, horse and harness racing, air shows, automobile races, and grandstand entertainment, while evolving into a multi-purpose facility with expanded barns, arenas, grandstands, and community buildings. After facing financial challenges in 1940, the Greene County Commissioners purchased the grounds, ensuring its survival and continued growth. Despite setbacks—including early legal issues, years without a fair, and significant storm damage in 1996—the fairgrounds have steadily developed with new construction and renovations, including major barns, show arenas, and emergency response facilities. Today, the Greene County Fair remains a longstanding August tradition, emphasizing agriculture, community involvement, and harness racing, with additional major events such as the Mega Pull and Rollin' Coal Pull in June & September.
