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Support Local Fairs

Support Local Fairs

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We LOVE Local Fairs!

Supporting the next generation — one bid at a time.

Buying a fair animal helps local youth, supports agriculture, and benefits local businesses and nonprofits.

Here's how...

How YOUR Business Benefits

Why Fairs Matter

Each year, kids across Ohio spend months raising animals for their local county fairs. They learn responsibility, work ethic, and care for something bigger than themselves.
When you step up to support them—by showing up and bidding—you’re doing more than buying meat. You’re investing in your community’s future.
  • 6 Local Fairs (see list)
  • Champion animals raised with high attention and care
  • Supporting youth ag education and continuing the legacy of Ohio farmers

How Can Your Business Benefit?

Supporting your local fair isn't just generous — it's smart business.
When Your Business Buys a Fair Animal, You...
get a shoutout

When the animal is sold, your business is announced from the show ring—putting your name in front of hundreds of local families and community leaders.

STAND BEHIND LOCAL YOUTH

Purchasing a fair animal shows your commitment to the hard work of 4-H and FFA students. It’s a simple way to give back while strengthening your community presence.

Keep Paying It Forward

Use the meat for company meals, customer gifts, or employee perks—or give back through fundraisers, food banks, or local community causes.

"We've worked with businesses who raffle off meat bundles, give portions to employees, or donate it to charity. It's a win-win-win." 

— Michael Link, Manager, Business Operations, Link's Country Meats

How We Help You

We've Done This For Years (So It's Easy For You)

We process fair animals every season and make it easy for buyers to get what they need.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Quality Freshness - This Week's Harvest = Next Week in your freezer
  • Cut and Packaged to Your Specs and Needs
  • Unmatched Turnaround — ready for pick-up typically no later than the following Friday

Just let the fair organizers know you want the animal processed at Link’s, and we’ll take it from there.

Have questions? (419) 683-2195

NEW TO THIS?

"I Love This Idea... But I've Never Bid Before!"

Just give us your credit card, social security number and your mother's maiden name. We'll take it from there. (Joking.)

If you're new to this or don’t know how bidding works, we can help walk you through it — or connect you with the right contacts at your local fair.

You don’t have to go big. You just have to show up.


Far Beyond Crawford County

The local fairs Link's we proudly serve and support:

  • Crawford County Fair
  • The World's Fair (Bellville Street Fair)
  • Marion County Fair
  • Morrow County Fair
  • Richland County Fair
  • Wyandot County Fair

For Families & Exhibitors

If you’re raising an animal for the fair and want to use Link’s for processing your extras, here’s what you need to know: 

✅ We need cutting instructions submitted on time.

✅ Processing slots are limited, especially July–September

✅ Plan ahead and call early.

✅ For more info on how to schedule go here.


Ready to Make a Local Impact?

 Buying an animal at the fair supports our future farmers and strengthens our community.

📞 Call Us to Learn More: (419) 683-2195

📩 Email Us About Fair Season

📄 [Link to “How to Participate” Flyer, if available]