Bidding underway on 'Flock to the Fairgrounds' roosters

The Flock to the Fairgrounds public art project is in full swing, commemorating 175 years of Canfield Fair traditions, promoting the arts, and supporting the Canfield Fair Foundation. The project features six-foot-tall rooster sculptures that will be showcased in strategic public locations throughout the Mahoning Valley. Local artists have undertaken the task of transforming these roosters into unique masterpieces.

Art enthusiasts and supporters of the Canfield Fair Foundation have the opportunity to participate in the exciting bidding process.

The bidding, open now, will be conducted online until August 10th. Interested bidders can click here to access the online auction platform provided by George Roman Auctioneers. In addition to the virtual auction, simultaneous live bidding will occur at the Michael Kusalaba Fund of the Youngstown Foundation Event Center situated at the fairgrounds.

The Canfield Fair Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the heritage of the Canfield Fair while fostering artistic expression and community engagement. All proceeds from the Flock to the Fairgrounds project will directly contribute to supporting the foundation's mission.

Participants will have the chance to acquire these works of art, created with passion and skill by talented local artists. Whether attending the live event at the Canfield Fairgrounds or participating from the comfort of their homes, bidders can be part of this celebration of creativity.

For more information and to place your bids, visit this link. Bidding is now open, and every bid counts towards preserving the legacy of the Canfield Fair.

Sponsors and Artists:

Sponsor: Dave & Dawn Dickey
Artist: Alexis Morozov, New Springfield, OH
Design: Under the Feathers

Sponsor: "Joe" Dickey Electric
Artist: Bob Barko, Jr., Youngstown, OH
Design: The Big Rooster and a Very Fair Coat

Sponsor: Western Reserve Village
Artist: Emily Dunlap, Canfield, OH
Design: Spring Plumage

Sponsor: DataCom, Inc.
Artist: Mari Ann Cann, Youngstown, OH
Design: Follow the Fair Map

Sponsor: One Hot Cookie
Artist: Felicia Moss, Ravenna, OH
Design: Grandma's Cookie Jar

Sponsor: Paige & Byrnes Insurance
Artist: Erin Rivello, Poland, OH
Design: Vincent Van Crow

Sponsor: JAC Live - Eric & April Ryan and Family
Artist: Matt Liptak, Alexandria, VA
Design: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemon Shakes

Sponsor: Forty TWO Event Production
Artist: Jody Lee Dean Abrigg, Canfield, OH
Design: Something to Grow About

Sponsor: Window World, Inc.
Artist: Mary Ann Mihaly, Lowellville, OH
Design: Crow for America

Sponsor: Canfield High School Class of 1961
Artist: Kate Antal, Boardman, OH
Design: Big Red

Sponsor: Bernard Daniels Lumber
Artist: Linda Clark, Hubbard, OH
Design: Enjoying our Favorites Every Year

Sponsor: Farmer's National Bank
Artist: Susan Dexter, New Castle, PA
Design: Agri-Cultural

Sponsor: Cocca's Pizza
Artist: Janice Stevens, Girard, OH
Design: Kandinsky Goes to Mardi Gras

Sponsor: Hill Barth & King
Artist: Stefania Marcinak, Canfield, OH
Design: Glacier Lake Rooster

Sponsor: WKBN TV-27
Artist: Dave Buehrle, Austintown, OH
Design: Something to Grow About

Sponsor: Canfield Rotary
Artist: Mark Shohayda, Cortland, OH
Design: Fair Time - Fun Time

Sponsor: The Hendricks Family
Artist: Eric Sobek, Washingtonville, OH
Design: All Lit Up

Sponsor: WFMJ TV21
Artist: Diane Less, Salem, OH
Design: Keepin' It Real

Sponsor: The Vindicator
Artist: Rick Muccio, Warren, OH
Design: Good Morning Mahoning County

Sponsor: Basinger Auctioneers
Artist: Ray Simon
Design: God Bless America

Sponsor: #1 Cochran
Artist: Patricia O'Brien/O'Brien Studios
Design: I Got Somethin' to Crow About