Lancaster County Super Fair Unveils Upgrades for Upcoming Season

New air conditioning, expanded carnival, and more changes coming to the annual event

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:11pm

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The Lancaster County Super Fair is preparing several upgrades and improvements for its upcoming summer event, including adding air conditioning to key buildings, expanding the carnival area, and offering free parking and discounted admission to attract more families.

Why it matters

As one of the largest annual events in Lancaster County, the Super Fair is an important economic driver and community gathering. The planned improvements aim to enhance the overall experience and accessibility for attendees, building on the fair's role as a showcase for the local 4-H and FFA communities.

The details

Key changes for the 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair include adding air conditioning to the 4-H static event area, trade show spaces, and animal buildings; expanding the carnival footprint and creating a separate 12-and-under ride area; offering free parking and discounted admission through sponsor coupons; and adding new shows like a lumberjack performance. Fair organizers are focused on making the event more comfortable, accessible, and appealing to a wide range of attendees.

  • The Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for summer 2026.
  • Air conditioning will be added to key buildings before the 2026 fair.

The players

Kendra Ronnau

President of the Lancaster County Agriculture Society, the organization that oversees the Super Fair.

Ron Bohaty

Managing Director of the Sandhills Global Event Center, which hosts the Super Fair.

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What they’re saying

“For the Ag Society, it's our biggest event.”

— Kendra Ronnau, President, Lancaster County Agriculture Society

“The 4-H community, FFA community is why we're here. It's important to build a facility for them that they can be proud of, that they want to tell their friends about and keep that 4-H momentum for families in the future.”

— Ron Bohaty, Managing Director, Sandhills Global Event Center

What’s next

The Lancaster County Agriculture Society and Sandhills Global Event Center will continue planning and preparing the fairgrounds for the 2026 Super Fair, which is scheduled to take place in the summer.

The takeaway

The Lancaster County Super Fair's focus on improving accessibility, comfort, and community engagement through upgrades like air conditioning, expanded carnival space, and discounted admission demonstrates its commitment to serving as an inclusive and welcoming annual tradition for local families and the 4-H/FFA youth communities.