Camping Info

ATTENTION 7 Mile Bluegrass Festival Campers - - camping registration and payment for the 2025 festival will not be coordinated through PAEC's office. The festival coordinators are handling pre-registration and pre-payment and have an online link available. Follow their Facebook page (linked above) for details and instructions. Please contact the festival coordinators directly with questions (see contact info below).

CLICK HERE to pre-register and pre-pay for the 2025
7 Mile Bluegrass Festival camping online

2025 Special Event Camping Information
(non-fair)
SPECIAL EVENT (NON-FAIR) CAMPING REGISTRATION

 

To reserve camping for special events (non-fair) click on the link above for camping registration and agreement form, and online payment.

Camping reservations MUST be prepaid. No sites will be held without payment. See reservation agreement for refund policy.

 Questions can be directed to camping@pickawaycountyfair.org, or by calling the office at 740-474-2085, option 1 (M, W F 8:00am-4:00pm). 

PRE-PAID PRIOR TO ARRIVAL:
30 & 50 amp     $50/night

PAY UPON ARRIVAL:
30 & 50 amp     $75/night

2025 Pickaway County Fair Camping Information

All 2024 campers were emailed a letter and application on MONDAY, JANUARY 8,  2025. Prioritization will be given to the immediate/household families of junior fair exhibitors with livestock projects.  It may not be possible to assign camping sites that have been previously occupied in past years.  Applications for 2025 fair camping must be COMPLETE with all necessary information filled out, and received no later than WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 BY 4pm. Qualifying campers will be notified via email by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025. Once notified that camper has qualified full payment must be received no later than WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025, by 4pm.  Applications must be completed and submitted online with link provided. 

Payment will not be accepted until campers have been notified that a camping site has been assigned. At time of payment checks should be made payable to Pickaway County Agricultural Society (PCAS). Credit card processing is available online and in office for a charge of $10.  If eligible campers do not sign up with payment by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 by 4pm, that camping spot will be forfeited and assigned to next campers on the waiting list. Please plan to get your PCAS membership card ($35) at this time also. When purchasing PCAS membership the member is required to be present with id to sign the card in the presence of fair personnel. Contact the fair board office at 740.474.2085, option 1 with any questions.

2025 CAMPING RULES & REGULATIONS

1. 1. Camping is allowed ONLY in approved camping spaces, as assigned by the Pickaway County Fair (PCF) camping committee.
   2. Payment in full is to be made in accordance with the PCF camping application, as outlined by PCF Camping Committee. Camping is $250 for the week for 30-amp service and $300 for the week for 50-amp service. Any camping spot without a camping unit in place by the designated times will forfeit their spot immediately.
   3. Each person camping in the unit will be required to purchase either a weekly fair pass or a Pickaway County Ag Society Membership (minimum one membership per camper for in-county resident) at time of camping contract signing.
   4. All applications for camping at the Pickaway County Fair must come before the PCF Camping Committee and be approved for acceptance and site assignment. All decisions made by the PCF Camping Committee are final.
   5. There WILL BE NO subletting or leasing of camping sites.
   6. All units on site must be covered by a valid and current insurance policy, and applicant must supply proof of coverage.
   7. All campers must be backed into spots with tongues accessible (no “U” parking) and placed on the left side of the site, with no part of the camper (slide outs, etc.) protruding over the assigned spot boundaries. A camping committee member will be present to verify proper and appropriate placement of the camping unit. In accordance with ORC3701-26-07 Sec A, there must be 15 feet between campers.
   8. Failure to comply with any terms of the camping application and contract along with these Camping Rules and Regulations will lead to future denial of camping privileges and/or removal of camping unit without a refund.
   9. Move in dates begin Friday, June 13^th from Noon-8pm (ET) and Saturday, June 14^th from 7am-8pm with all units being in place by 8pm, Saturday, June 15^th. A committee member will meet you in the parking lot upon arrival to make sure you are parked and hooked up in the correct spot, with water and electric being unavailable until Noon, Friday, June 14^th. Any campers moved in prior to this date and time will be accessed $35/day for 30-amp service or $45/day for 50-amp service. (Campers paying for the extra night to come in early will be placed from 4pm-8pm, on Thursday, June 12^th). Any violations will forfeit camping rights for the next year.
   10. All camping site registrations include ONE parking permit. One extra parking permit is available for $25, maximum of 2 parking permits per camping site. PCF Camping Committee will resolve any disputes involving camping spaces and/or parking permits and privileges. Vehicles that are improperly parked be towed at the violator’s expense.
   11. No persons other than those listed on the application/contracts will be allowed overnight privileges in the campgrounds. Each camping unit must have a responsible adult staying overnight, preferably a parent. This individual is responsible for all children/minors and their respective activities at and around the campsite.  If there are problems with that specific unit, the responsible adult will be asked to resolve the problem(s).  If no corrective action is taken or there is a lack of resolve to the satisfaction of the camping committee, the assignee of the contract assigned to that site number will be asked to remove their unit from the grounds immediately without a refund of camping fee(s) and related costs.
   12. No units can be removed from the grounds until Sunday, June 22nd at 6am and must be removed prior to 8pm. Any units requiring earlier removal accommodations can move out on Saturday June 21^st between 6am-2pm ONLY. Anyone who moves out after 2pm on Saturday June 21st and prior to 6am on Sunday June 22^nd will forfeit camping rights the following year. ALL trash is to be placed in receptacles; NOT left at the campsite.  If there is excessive trash left in any camping spot, that camper will not be permitted to return the following year.
   13. Dump Stations will no longer be available for emptying your camper after the fair.
   14. NO REFUNDS OR CARRYOVER.
   15. All decisions of the Camping Committee are FINAL, and rules are subject to change.

2025 Golf Cart Rules & Regulations for Fair

Safety is our #1 priority!

1. 1. These rules and regulations are being enforced by the Pickaway County Agriculture Society (PCAS) Board of Directors (commonly referred to as the Senior Fair Board), the Pickaway County Fair Camping Committee and local law enforcement as contracted by PCAS. These rules are provided and enforced for the safety of the public and livestock on premises. 
   2. GOLF CARTS ONLY will be permitted on the fairgrounds. ATVs, Side by Side, Gators, or other such vehicles will NOT be
   3. Golf cart permit fee is $100. Proof of valid driver’s license and insurance is required prior to issuance of permit.  Wristband will be provided to golf cart drivers and must be worn throughout the fair week. Please Note: Additional car pass will not be accepted in lieu of Golf cart pass.
   4. Permit sign with camping spot number and permit holders name will be displayed on the cart at all times. Sign to be provided by PCAS.
   5. All golf cart operators must have a valid driver’s license.
   6. No golf carts will have riders that exceed seating capacity.
   7. Fair permitted golf carts (street legal or not) will not be permitted to be operated in restricted areas as posted by PCAS.
   8. No golf carts will be permitted outside of campground areas unless attending to livestock during the designated times.
   9. Golf carts will be allowed in the barn area only to attend to livestock from 6am-8am and 10pm-midnight during fair. No golf carts are permitted to be in the midway area at any time.
   10. Operation of golf carts anywhere on fairgrounds from midnight to 6am is not permitted.
   11. Rules regarding driving in the midway and permitted hours does not apply to approved vendors.
   12. Those found to be in violation of these rules will have their golf cart being impounded by the Senior Fair Board until the end of fair with no refund of permit or associated fees. Golf cart privileges will be suspended for one year. More egregious violations could result in permanent suspension (solely determined by the Senior Fair Board). Permit holders found in violation of rules can retrieve their golf cart and keys from the impound lot on Sunday June 25^th 8am-10am. No exceptions.
   13. PCAS has the authority to change these rules as deemed necessary.
   14. Please remember operating permitted golf carts on Pickaway County Fairgrounds is a privilege.
   15. Fair Board exempt from rules except they must be a licensed driver.
   16. Application and payment deadline is January 31^st by 4pm. No application will be accepted or considered after Jan 31^st, 2025.

    

   Acknowledgement

    

     I have read and agree to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by Pickaway County Ag Society, including but not limited to those listed above. I, the undersigned, for myself  release, remise, and discharge Pickaway County, the Pickaway County Fair Board, and agents, employees, assigns, officers, officials, and successors thereof, of all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action of any sort for injury, damage or loss to my person, equipment, or other property, sustained due to negligence or any other fault in connection with my activity in and about the Pickaway County Ag & Event Center.

2025 Fair Week Camper Tank Emptying Service

Chuck Nasty's provides onsite fair week camper tank pumping service for $40. Camper Pumping Request Forms are available in the fair office and payment is due at that time. Chuck Nasty's will retrieve all completed forms from the fair office daily by noon. Any requests received after noon will be serviced the next day. Access form to print by clicking here (copies are available in the fair office)

2025 Ice for Fair Camping

Ice is being sold back at Gate E during gate hours 8am-9pm.  $7 for a 22lb bag.