COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Fair is set to return to Columbus from July 23 to Aug. 3, offering 12 days of food, rides, games, attractions, and more at the Ohio Expo Center.
Here’s what you need to know before attending this year, including new attractions, ticket information, and parking details.
New Attractions
The Barnyard – This new feature includes pig races and a petting zoo with over 50 animals from around the world.
Chainsaw Carver – Watch as professionals use chainsaws to transform wood into artwork.
Cincinnati Circus Company – Enjoy aerial performances featuring silks, hoops, and trapeze acts, located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway.
Concert Schedule
– KIDZ BOP: July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
– Foreigner: July 24 at 7 p.m.
– Warren Zeiders with Hailey Whitters: July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
– Morris Day with ConFunkShun: July 26 at 7 p.m.
– All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir (FREE): July 27 at 1 p.m.
– Let’s Sing Taylor – An Unofficial Tribute Show (FREE): July 27 at 7 p.m.
– Tauren Wells with Josiah Queen: July 28 at 7 p.m.
– Sixteen Candles (FREE): July 29 at 1 p.m.
– Leanne Morgan: July 29 at 7 p.m.
– T-Pain with DJ Montay: July 30 at 7 p.m.
– Quinn XCII with Chelsea Cutler: July 31 at 7 p.m.
– AJR with Valley: Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
– Trace Adkins with Alex Miller: Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.
– Sale of Champions livestock auction (FREE): Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
Tickets
– Advance sale: $8
– Adults (13-59): $12
– Kids (6-12): $10
– Seniors (60 and up): $10
– Kids under 5 years old are free
Parking
Parking is $10. It can be purchased with admission or upon arrival at the fair. Reserved parking is not available to the general public.
For more information, visit the Ohio State Fair’s website.