You're Invited to the Ohio State Fair 50 Year Club Celebration, Tuesday, August 4, 2026!
Membership is free
Did you attend the
Ohio State Fair 50 or more years ago? If so, you are part of a proud tradition—and we invite you to celebrate that legacy with fellow longtime fairgoers at this year’s
50 Year Club Celebration!
This event is a joyful reunion for those who first experienced the fair five decades ago or more. Whether you were showing livestock, participating in a youth program, performing in a band, or just enjoying the food and festivities, your memories are woven into the fabric of the Fair’s rich history.
Admission to the 50 Year Club celebration is free, with no membership dues — just come and enjoy!
Date: August 4, 2026
Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m.; Program at 10 a.m.
Location: Ohio Showcase Building (NEW! South of the Celeste Center)
Bonus: August 4 is Senior Citizens Day at the Fair—seniors receive FREE admission onto the fairgrounds!
Parking: $10 per vehicle, charged upon arrival
Join us for an hour of laughter, memories, and celebration. Reconnect with fellow fairgoers, relive your favorite fair moments, and honor one of Ohio’s most treasured traditions.
Once a fairgoer, always a fairgoer — see you there!
For More Information
Contact Barb Prince
Phone: 614-644-4052
Email: B.Prince@expo.ohio.gov
Join the 50 Year Club Facebook Group
What is the 50 Year Club?
The Fifty Year Club of the Ohio State Fair, with members who serve as officers and committee chairs, is an organization that holds an annual meeting and celebration during the Fair. The objective of the group is to support, improve and promote the Ohio State Fair and develop fellowship among the members. There is no membership fee and attendance at the annual celebration is open to any person who has attended an Ohio State Fair 50 or more years ago. Family and friends are welcome.
The Fifty Year Club of the Ohio State Fair does not have membership dues, but contributions have been solicited for various projects such as trees and plants for Fairgrounds, Buckeye Grove trees and most recently, support for Ohio State Fair Band and Ohio State Fair Choir.
Who is eligible?
If you have attended one Ohio State Fair 50 or more years ago, (1976 or earlier), plan to join!
Ticket Information
The 2026 50 Year Club Meeting will take place on Senior Day, August 4, 2026. Seniors, ages 60 and older, receive free admission on that day.