Ohio State Fair

The heart of Ohio?s summer fun returns July 29 - Aug. 9 at the Ohio State Fair! Celebrate Ohio's favorite longstanding tradition with exciting expansions. Your admission includes hours of entertainment and activities: mesmerizing hypnotist shows; free live music; award-winning art; the world-famous butter cow; livestock shows; interactive fun in the Youth Exploration Space; the 8-acre Natural Resources Park containing fishing, kayaking and hands-on activities at the new imAGine agriculture exhibit and the story of our great state in the new Shaping Ohio exhibit. From sausage to corn, Blues to Country, fine art to swine shows, the Ohio State Fair combines the new with the old, giving the nostalgic, well-loved feelings of the fair a rejuvenated energy, all while keeping Ohio's culture proudly at its core. Can't make it? No problem! Share the fun by transferring your pass to a friend.

- Main Office: (614) 644-4001
- General Information: (614) 466-4550

- Located at main event entrance
- Valid photo ID required
- Typically open 1-2 hours before event start time
- Pickup available for pre-purchased tickets

- Large on-site parking lots
- Standard parking fee: $10-$15 per vehicle
- Handicap parking available near main entrances
- Some events offer preferred/VIP parking

Special seating is available for guests with disabilities. Accessible seating can be purchased directly from Ticketmaster by toggling the switch with the wheelchair icon or selecting a seat with a wheelchair icon. For additional questions or to purchase accessible seats by phone, please call Ticketmaster Customer Service (800-877-7575) . Standing is not permitted in the accessible seating area. ASL signed interpretation is provided upon request (subject to artist’s approval). To request ASL signed interpretation, please call 888-OHO-EXPO (888-646-3976) at least 5 days prior to show date. If no request is made 5 days before the show date, a signer will not be available.

- No outside food or beverages
- Clear bag policy for many events
- No pets (except service animals)
- Valid ID required for age-restricted events
- No smoking within indoor facilities

- Children under 12 often require adult supervision
- Age restrictions vary by specific event
- Some events offer discounted child/youth tickets
- Stroller and infant policies depend on event type