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Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)

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Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) is a harness racetrack in Delaware, Ohio. It opened in 1946, making it 80 years old in 2026. It races on a 1/2-mile harness oval.

Its signature races are the Little Brown Jug, Jugette and Old Oaken Bucket.

Home since 1946 of the Little Brown Jug, the third leg of the Triple Crown for pacers, run on a half-mile fair track known for being the fastest of its size.

Track facts

Location
Delaware, Ohio
Racing
Harness
Track
1/2-mile harness oval
Opened
1946
Racing season
Delaware County Fair week (late September)
Operator
Delaware County Agricultural Society

Signature races at Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs delaware County Fair week (late September). Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows Delaware County farmland in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)

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Tracks near Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)10

  1. 1HarnessEldorado Gaming Scioto Downs — Harness racing (Columbus, Ohio)33 mi
  2. 2HarnessHollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway — Dayton Pacing Derby (Dayton, Ohio)70 mi
  3. 3HarnessMiami Valley Raceway — Harness racing (Lebanon, Ohio)89 mi
  4. 4HarnessNorthfield Park Racino — Battle of Lake Erie (Northfield, Ohio)108 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredBelterra Park — Cradle Stakes (Cincinnati, Ohio)112 mi
  6. 6ThoroughbredThistledown — Ohio Derby (North Randall, Ohio)112 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredTurfway Park — Jeff Ruby Steaks (Florence, Kentucky)122 mi
  8. 8HarnessLeamington Raceway — Bob McIntosh Memorial (Leamington, Ontario)123 mi
  9. 9ThoroughbredMountaineer Casino Resort — West Virginia Derby (New Cumberland, West Virginia)128 mi
  10. 10Quarter HorseSandy Ridge Racetrack — BOCO Futurity (Ashland, Kentucky)133 mi

Questions about Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)

Where is Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)?

Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) is in Delaware, Ohio.

What kind of racing is at Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)?

Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) hosts harness racing. Live racing runs delaware County Fair week (late September).

When did Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) open?

Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) opened in 1946.

What is the biggest race at Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)?

The signature race at Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug) is the Little Brown Jug.

What other racetracks are near Delaware County Fairgrounds (Little Brown Jug)?

The closest is Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio, about 33 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.