We are so very proud to announce that our very own James "Jim" May, Sr. was inducted into the Ohio Fair Managers Hall of Fame last week at our annual Fair Managers Convention in Columbus. Jim was recognized for his more than 80 years of dedicated service to our fair.

Jim has been involved in the fair since the 1940's, showing livestock from his farm. He became a Fair Board member in 1962 and remained on the board until his retirement in 2020, upon which he was immediately voted as an Honorary Board Member.

Jim met his first wife, Faye, at the fair. They were married for 54 years and had six children. Faye passed in 2004. Jim was then married to Guinda "Sam" for 14 years before she passed in 2019. Jim has 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Jim's son James "Jimmy" is now in his 28th year as a Fair Board Director. Jim's grandson, Rick, is also on the board, as was his granddaughter, Christina, before her passing in 2023.

Jim took part in many aspects of the fair and was definitely instrumental in the fair's growth over the years. He helped build several of the first buildings, one of which still stands on the grounds today. Jim also helped in the creation of the Demolition Derby and was very involved in all of the track events throughout his years as a Director. He was actually the first man to drive a tractor in the very first Randolph Fair Tractor Pulls contest in 1959. His other passion was for the draft horses. He was Superintendent of the Horse and Pony Pulls for many, many years and the Draft Horse barn Assistant Superintendent with his brother, John.

The Randolph Fair Board and the Ohio Fair Managers Association is proud to induct James "Jim" May, Sr. for the support and leadership to the Portage County Randolph Fair, Ohio Fairs Industry, and his service to his community into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Congratulations Jim!

The annual financial report of the Portage County Agricultural Society dba Randolph Fair, for fiscal year 2024 has been filed in accordance with division (B) of the ORC 1711.05. The report is available for inspection at the Treasurer’s Office located on the fairgrounds at 4215 Fairground Rd, Atwater OH 44201, during regular office hours (December-January-February-March by appointment), April - Wednesdays 10am-3pm or by contacting Linda Kisamore at 330-325-7476.

Financial Statement November 2024