2023 Ohio State Fair Entertainers
It is easy to walk several miles in a day at the Fair. Take a load off for a few and relax with an engaging performance at one of our free entertainment stages with performances from the following amazing entertainers. Be sure to also keep an eye out for many entertainers strolling around the Fair. A variety of free live music is also offered at the Fair! Visit the free live music page for a full list of performing artists.
The Amazing Giants | Daily
Strolling
The Amazing Giants have walked across all types of terrain on their stilts while representing Columbus, Ohio! They have the best costumes and a stack of one-liners that will have you belly laughing in no time. The Amazing Giants are personable, hilarious, and so much fun. Make sure to keep an eye out for them at this year’s Fair; we promise they are easy to find if you look up!
Barrel O' Fun Magic Show | Aug. 1-6 NEW!
Entertainment Alley
Find Charlie moseying around Entertainment Alley with his Barrel O’ Fun. This classic presentation of magic and comedy will have audience members amazed and rolling on the ground laughing. You can catch Delilah Davenport alongside Charles Chesterfield, but watch out, she may have a few tricks up her sleeve!
Bill Robison | Daily
Strolling
For over 25 years, Bill Robison has charmed audiences young and old around the world with his unique and masterful style of physical comedy. Using his rubber-like face, elastic body, and limitless energy, he transports audiences to a zany, unpredictable, and hilarious world.
Collin Rolf | Daily (No shows July 31)
AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage
Collin Rolf is a talented multi-instrumentalist and country music artist in his own right. When he’s not touring, he’s playing as a musician, writing for artists around Nashville, or recording new music. Collin has over a decade of touring and writing experience and was recently part of the opening show for Luke Combs’ tour.
David Anthony | July 26-31
Main Street Stage
Cleveland native David Anthony found a love of magic when he got his first magic set at the ripe age of five, and he has been performing since he was 12. This award-winning magician will mystify fairgoers with familiar objects, leaving them laughing and impressed after this up-close and personal encounter.
The Farmer's Daughter Show | July 26-31 NEW!
Entertainment Alley
The Farmer's Daughter Show is acrobatics, circus stunts, and farmyard fun filled with homegrown humor. Molly brings a sense of community to her show that only a small town girl with big country charm can do. This one-woman show harvests bales of belly laughter and truck loads of unique tricks. Farm-tastic gymnastics, rowdy rope tricking, and a one-of-a-kind milk bottle walk finale combine for an udderly amazing show filled with corny humor. Yee haw!
Hilby The Skinny German Juggle Boy | Aug. 1-6
Entertainment Alley
One cannot help but be charmed by his impeccable timing and extreme circus skills. You can find Hilby on top of unicycles of all shapes and sizes, manipulating objects ranging from bowling balls to hedge trimmers. A powerful and spellbinding collage of superb technical skill and wacky comedy in the tradition of vaudeville. If you have seen him before, you know he is not to be missed.
The Hip Hop Juggler | Aug. 1-6
AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage
Juggling with a twist! The Hip Hop Juggler offers much more than juggling stunts. His style, witty comedy, and interactive demonstrations take this show to the next level.
Kazual | Daily (No shows July 31)
AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage
Kazual is a family band of three brothers and a cousin that brings a distinct sound to the ears of their fans. Mixing the sounds of R&B, pop, and hip-hop together with old school, classic hits, and their own originals, this group is a Fair favorite year after year. In addition to performing A Capella, this band can dance just as well as they can sing. Don’t miss them at the AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage!
Leapin’ Louie | July 27-31
AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage
Watch your step around the stage or you might get caught in Leapin’ Louie’s giant lasso. Leapin’ Louie will have families laughing through his comedy show as he captivates the eye with his unique tricks.
Major League Circus Show | July 26-31 NEW!
Entertainment Alley
The Major League Circus Show is the ultimate tribute to the great game of baseball. Join Paz as he knuckle balls his way through a Grand Slam mix of acrobatics, juggling, and one-of-a-kind circus stunts. This trip to the “ballpark” is nine innings of family-friendly fun that is sure to be a bat flippin’ good time for all.
The Reflector & Sparkle | Daily NEW!
Strolling
The Reflector & Sparkle are two roaming acts that you can’t miss due to their shining display! Their costumes are covered head to toe with mirrors making them human mirror balls! Make sure to get a photo of them while walking around the grounds!
Roberto the Magnificent | Aug. 1-6 NEW!
Strolling
Every one of Roberto’s performances is filled with comedic chatter, breathtaking visual stunts, and lots of audience participation! Audiences love his wild comical antics, high-energy pace, and amazing stunts. Roberto the Magnificent’s Crazy Comedy Stunt Show is appealing to adults and children alike!
Rock-it The Robot | Daily
Strolling
Rock-it is a high tech body puppet. Rock-it projects an array of blue lights through his chest, arms, and face. At night, he puts on his own light show. The nine foot tall gentle giant stands head and shoulders above the crowds. Rock-it has a built in sound system for speech and music. There is no way you’ll miss him as you make your way around the grounds this year; make sure to stop by and grab a photo with him!
Ron Diamond | Aug. 1 - Aug. 6
Main Street Stage
A master at all levels of magic and hypnosis, Ron Diamond will entertain fairgoers with his talent and humor. He is an expert in hypnotherapy and promises each show will bring unique, memorable experiences to be retold for years to come.
The Rubber Chicken Show | Daily
Main Street Stage
International performers are not hard to come by, but international chicken performers are a different story. Buckle up and prepare for some family-friendly laughs during this wacky, interactive show.
Strolling Piano | Daily
Strolling
What's that you hear? It's the Strolling Piano, a fully mobile piano making its way around the grounds! Make sure to catch this act rolling through the aisles of the Fair. You can't resist taping your feet to these tunes!
Strong & Amazing Show | Daily
Strolling
Laura Jaye, Ohio native born and raised on a dairy farm, preforms Aerial Stunt Show for the first time with the Ohio State Fair! With over 13 years of experience on the stage, Laura J has honed her skills as a straps artist, pole athlete, trapeze dancer, and most recently, upside down loop walking!
SupaFun Band | Daily
Strolling
SupaFun Band is a four-piece daily, strolling party band that brings the music, fun, and great costumes! Their material includes TV and movie theme songs, classic cartoon music, pop songs, polka, and other ditties you may have heard. Keep an ear out for them as you stroll through the Fair!