The gates swing wide open Tuesday morning to the six-day run of the 179th edition of the Trumbull County Agricultural Society’s annual exposition, better known as the Trumbull County Fair. And judging by the diverse array of beloved traditional favorites and exciting new additions, it promises to be a fair to remember.

It should also succeed in solidifying the sturdy foundation upon which the fair has been built over the past 18 decades: the county’s robust agrarian roots.

In a nod to the past, the fair once again will celebrate the proud history of the perfectly square-shaped Trumbull County, once part of the French colony of Canada (New France) and later the center of the expansive Connecticut Western Reserve under the governance of the esteemed John Trumbull.

As staff writer Bob Coupland reported in a fair preview story in our weekend editions, the ever-popular Historical Village on the Bazetta fairgrounds will unveil the recently completed Penny Theater, a replica of the many 1930s movie houses that dotted the county. That entertaining addition will add to the allure of the village that also boasts such gems as an historic saloon, blacksmith shop, county jail, early Americana gas station, candy store and coal mine exhibit.

Among some other notable new daily attractions will be The Stone Age Show, which arrives just in time for the nationwide hype over this month’s release of “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Patrons visiting the show will interact with lifelike dinosaurs and cavemen performers doing acrobatics and juggling. Also making his debut at this year’s fair will be Cracker Jack the Clown, renowned as one of the fastest and most talented balloon twisters in the land.

Of course, the fair boasts a cornucopia of returning fun-filled family attractions that have endured the ages. Among those perennial crowd pleasers are the yummy traditional fair food fare, dizzying mechanical rides from Lowellville-based Lisko Family Midway Amusements, commercial exhibits, health displays, floral shows, fine arts competitions and so much more.

Here’s just a small sampling of some of the entertaining daily fair events that caught our eyes:

● TUESDAY: The opening ceremony begins at the Historical Stage at 10 a.m.; there’s also harness racing at the grandstand 12:30 and 5 p.m. and the Junior Fair Parade of Colors and Patriotic Costume Contest at 7 p.m. in the Sawyer Ring.

● WEDNESDAY: The Trumbull County Commissioners will honor the fair by conducting their weekly meeting at the Historical Stage at 10:30 a.m., and the popular demolition derby will be a smash in the grandstand at 7 p.m.

● THURSDAY: The Trumbull Retired Teachers Association sponsors its celebrated Spelling Bee at 1 p.m. at the Historical Stage, and the Rough Truck Show and Half-Car Races will roll in the grandstand beginning at 7 p.m.

● FRIDAY: A poignant highlight will be the Bud Rodgers Memorial Truck and Tractor Pull at 6:30 p.m. in the grandstand. This fair staple appropriately honors Harry “Bud” Rodgers Jr., who served as an active member and leader of the fair board for a remarkable 37 years until his death in 2024.

● SATURDAY: The grandstand will rev up with a motorcycle show at 1 p.m., then get revamped for the High Steel Rodeo’s “Bulls and Barrels” show at 6 p.m.

● SUNDAY: Don’t miss the immensely amusing Dress a Kow Contest at 2 p.m. in the Dairy Ring, the 5 p.m. Demo Derby in the grandstand and the 10 p.m. fireworks extravaganza to close the 179th fair.

Amid all of the commercial hullabaloo, however, fair patrons also should take time out to celebrate the proud legacy of the fair in agriculture. They can do so by visiting the dozens of farm products, farm animals and 4-H displays. Fairgoers also can learn more about agriculture’s proud status as one of Trumbull County’s most productive industries.

How productive? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s census, Trumbull boasts 945 farms with 113,107 acres of fertile growing fields. The annual market value for all crops produced and livestock totals a whopping $85.5 million.

As for one of the fair’s signature curses over the years — the weather — rain is expected to bypass much of this week’s exposition. Only a small chance of showers is forecast for only a few days of the fair’s run.

With cooperative weather and hundreds of inexpensive family-friendly attractions, the 2025 Trumbull County Fair has so much going for it this week. Here’s hoping it enjoys maximum success and record attendance.