by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Assistant Fair Liaison

Columbus, OH — The county fair harness racing season is ready to “officially” kick off next week (June 1-3) at the Decatur-Macon County Fair in Illinois.

For horsemen and fans looking for information about race dates at county fairs across the country, visit fairs.ustrotting.com.

On the right side of the page is a listing of upcoming fairs. You can also “Find a Fair” by state, so when you are traveling to visit family or spending that holiday weekend away, see if there is county fair harness racing at a fairgrounds near you.

Also listed with the county fair harness racing dates is information about matinee and special race meets that may be held at a fairgrounds but not at the same time as the county fair.

For all your information on county fair harness racing, including news, tips on putting on a race meet, promotions for the fair and the Matching Funds Grant program, visit fairs.ustrotting.com.