RV Rental for Tuscarawas County Fair in New Philadelphia, Ohio

Every September I start getting the same call: someone showing a market hog or a 4-H steer at the Tuscarawas County Fair wants a camper parked at the Dover fairgrounds so the kids aren’t running back and forth to a house in Sugarcreek at 5 a.m. before the morning wash. That’s exactly the kind of week an RV rental for the Tuscarawas County Fair earns its keep. I’m Tim, your local Fireside RV Rental owner here in the Tuscarawas Valley, and I deliver and set up rigs around Dover and New Philadelphia all fair season long.

The fair runs the back half of September at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds on the south side of Dover, an easy hop off Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 250. If you’re hauling animals, working a vendor booth, or just don’t want to drive home tired after the grandstand show, having a camper on the grounds — or at a lake park a few minutes out — changes the whole week. I handle the towing, leveling, and setup so you can keep your head in the show ring.

Why renting a camper for fair week makes sense in Dover

Fair week in late September here is classic Tuscarawas Valley weather — warm afternoons that can hit the upper 70s and nights that drop into the 40s once the sun’s down behind the grandstand. That swing is the number-one reason families I deliver to are glad they have a camper: the kids can nap in air conditioning after a hot afternoon in the barns, and you’ve got a furnace for those cold late-night showmanship classes.

• 4-H and FFA families who need to be at the barns before dawn and after the last class — no commute back to Strasburg or Newcomerstown
• Vendors and concession crews who want a place to break, restock, and sleep right by the grounds
• Out-of-town family coming in from Canton or Columbus to watch a grandchild show — a private, quiet spot beats a packed motel on Route 39
• Anyone catching the rodeo, demo derby, or grandstand entertainment who’d rather not drive home after dark

Tuscarawas County Fair camping and RV parking on the grounds

The fairgrounds offer camping and RV parking on-site during the fair, but spots are limited and the livestock-exhibitor sites in particular go fast — this is the question I get more than any other. The fair board controls those reservations, not me, so call the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society directly to lock in your spot before you book a camper from me. Once you know which site you’ve got, tell me whether it has electric, and I’ll match you to the right rig.

A heads-up from years of dropping rigs at the Dover fairgrounds: the interior lanes get tight and congested once everyone’s hauling animals in on opening weekend, so I like to deliver and set your camper a day early when the lots are still open. If your site is dry (no hookups), I’ll talk you through water and power options before fair week instead of leaving you guessing in the dark.

Prefer to camp at a lake nearby?

If you don’t land an on-grounds spot, or you just want a quieter base with full hookups, the Tuscarawas Valley is loaded with good campgrounds a short drive from Dover. Tappan Lake Park Campground and Atwood Lake Park Campground are both an easy run out State Route 800 / U.S. 250, and Schoenbrunn Village Campground sits right in New Philadelphia minutes from the fairgrounds. For folks bringing in family who want to make a long weekend of it, I’ll deliver to any of them and set you up before you arrive. Browse our full campgrounds and RV parks guide to compare.

September is one of the prettiest stretches to camp out here — the leaves are just starting to turn around Tappan and Atwood, and with the kids back in school the lake parks are calmer than they are all summer. It makes a fair trip feel like a real getaway.

How delivery works

You don’t need to own a truck, know how to back a trailer, or do anything with hookups. I tow the camper to your fairgrounds site or campground, level it, get it set up, and walk you through everything before I leave. After the fair, I come back and haul it out — you just pack up and go. We cover Dover, New Philadelphia, Strasburg, Bolivar, Sugarcreek, and the wider Tuscarawas County area. See more on our RV delivery page, or check the full lineup over on the Fireside RV Rental home page.

What’s included varies by unit and location — kitchen gear, bedding, and other extras differ rig to rig — so reach out and I’ll tell you exactly what comes with the camper that fits your fair week.

Book your fair-week camper early

September fills up. Between fair families, leaf-season lake trips, and Amish Country traffic over toward Walnut Creek, my best rigs get reserved well ahead. If you know your fair dates, get in touch now and I’ll hold the right camper for you. Call or text me, Tim, at 330-440-2429 or email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you deliver an RV right to the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds?

Yes — once you’ve reserved a camping or RV site through the fair board, I deliver to your spot at the Dover fairgrounds, level it, and set it up before fair week starts. I usually drop rigs a day early to beat the opening-weekend congestion in the interior lanes.

How do I reserve a camping spot at the fair?

On-grounds camping and RV parking are handled by the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society, not by Fireside. Contact them directly to secure your site, then let me know if it has electric so I can match you with the right camper.

What if I can’t get a spot on the fairgrounds?

No problem — I’ll set you up at a nearby campground like Schoenbrunn Village in New Philadelphia or Tappan Lake and Atwood Lake parks out toward Route 800. All are a short drive from the fair, and several offer full hookups for a more comfortable stay.

How far in advance should I book?

As early as you can. September is busy across the Tuscarawas Valley with fair families and fall lake trips, so reserving weeks ahead gives you the best choice of rigs. Reach out with your dates and I’ll hold one for you.

Do I need to tow or set up the camper myself?

Not at all. I handle towing, leveling, setup, and post-fair removal. You show up, settle in, and enjoy the fair — I take care of the logistics.