Experience the Ohio State Fair from July 23 – August 3, 2025! Discover thrilling rides, delicious food, arts and crafts, livestock, agriculture, farm animals, and iconic attractions like the butter cow. Enjoy live concerts, family-friendly entertainment, hands-on exhibits, and Ohio’s best traditions all …

Aug 4, 2024 · Make memories that will last a lifetime at the Ohio State Fair, July 24 – August 4, 2024! Experience your favorite Fair traditions, like the butter cow, Smokey Bear, livestock animals, and delicious fair foods.

Visit the open-air pavilion and enjoy all things Ohio — savor the delicious local food cooked to order by Ohio agriculture commodities including the Ohio Pork Council, the Ohio Poultry Association, and the Ohio Beef Council.

Located in the heart of Columbus, OH, the Ohio State Fair is one of the longest-standing state traditions since it began in 1850. Bring the whole family to the next Ohio State Fair and make memories that will last a lifetime.

The vision of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is to be recognized as a unique, dynamic and profitable facility committed to creating a nationally-recognized event venue; and to produce a premier agricultural-based fair showcasing the best of Ohio with a world-class visitor experience.

Aug 4, 2024 · There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what ...

Tickets for paid events at the Celeste Center include admission to the fair when purchased in advance. Please read the ticket information carefully. COVID-19. The Ohio State Fair plans to follow applicable state and local protocols related to the spread of COVID-19.

The Ohio State Fair Poster Contest is open to Ohio residents only, age 18 and older. Employees (permanent, contract, and/or seasonal) of the Ohio State Fair/Ohio Expositions Commission are not eligible to enter.

Sep 1, 2024 · The Ohio State Fair is proud to support our community and the many worthy and charitable organizations in our great state. As such, we have developed two distinct programs to support your organization: one for fundraising events, and another for charitable organizations.

Jul 23, 2017 · The Ohio Expositions Commission was established in 1961 when the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation creating a new governing body for the Ohio Expo Center. Prior to 1961, the State Board of Agriculture oversaw the Center.