Ohio’s largest county fair (and the third largest county fair in the country) is in its 179th year of bringing family fun, fellowship and agriculture to Mahoning County. It is the can’t-miss end-of-summer event that typically draws 300,000 people annually over its six-day run.

In the summer heat of 1945, Alice Handel created the sweetest of legacies in Youngstown, Ohio. Using fresh fruit from her backyard garden and her own personal recipes, Alice lovingly made ice cream that quickly became a neighborhood favorite. Handel’s, and a commitment to quality, was born.

To this day, Handel’s upholds the traditions Alice started all those years ago. From making each batch fresh daily to using her original methods and recipes, we’re still sharing our homemade ice cream and serving the communities we love so much one scoop at a time.

Visit one of their Youngstown locations for delicious ice cream!

Our favorite coffee!

Owned and operated by the Hall family since 1815, White House Fruit Farm is open year-round and offers a huge variety of local grown seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other tasty foods, treats, and family fun. Stop into their farm market for homegrown apples and cider, homemade buttercream fudge, or one of their famous blueberry donuts or other bakery items. The market also includes a coffee bar with specialty coffee and teas.

Their homemade donuts often sell out each day, so if you don’t want to miss enjoying the delicious treats make sure to visit early in the day or order online in advance.

An old church turned brewery and taproom, this small batch brewery is committed to producing exceptional artisan ales, lagers, sours, barrel-aged beers and spent-grain bagels.

One of Mahoning County’s most historic landmarks, Lanterman’s Mill was built in 1845-46 by German Lanterman and Samuel Kimberly. Restored in 1982-85 through a gift from the Ward and Florence Beecher Foundations, this community treasure represents one of the many pioneer industries developed along Mill Creek and operates today as it did in the 1800s, grinding corn, wheat, and buckwheat.

Visit Lanterman’s Mill and step into the past. Observe the pioneer ingenuity involved in the early production of meal and flour, smell the sweet aroma of freshly ground grains, and feel the rumbling vibrations of the massive stones as the various grains are ground. Browse the gift shop located in the Mill to find unique items.

Fellows Riverside Gardens is a free public garden located at the northern end of Mill Creek MetroParks. This twelve-acre display garden features a diverse landscape of color: rose gardens, annuals, perennials, flowering bulbs and scenic vistas. Located in Mahoning County, Fellows Riverside Gardens is one of Ohio’s finest botanical gardens and attracts over 400,000 visitors a year. The Davis Visitor Center includes a café, gift shop, art gallery, horticultural library and observation tower.

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course features over 1,100 video lottery terminals (VLTs) and is one of the area’s go-to spots when it comes to entertainment, sports bars, racing and more.