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Join Us at the Ohio State Fair

Make memories that will last a lifetime at the Ohio State Fair, July 23 – Aug. 3! Experience your favorite Fair traditions, like the butter cow, Smokey Bear, the SkyGlider, livestock animals, the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir, and Natural Resources Park. Explore hundreds of acres filled with fair food, rides, shopping, Ohio arts, family-friendly entertainment, free live music, education, hands-on activities, competitions, live demonstrations, the Ohio History Center, and more.

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Ohio State Fair

Date: July 23 - Aug 03, 2025

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Traditions

Dates
July 23 - Aug. 3, 2024

Hours of operation

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday*: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 3, when admission gates close at 6 p.m.

Gate admission prices

Adults (ages 13-59) — $12
Youth (ages 6-12) — $10
Senior (ages 60+) — $10
Children five and under — Free
Veterans, Military, and First Responders (Police, Fire, and EMTs) — Free
General Parking — $10

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