Parking
In 2025, parking at the Ohio State Fair will be $10. Parking will be available to purchase with admission on May 1 or on site upon arrival to the Fair. Reserved parking is not available to the general public for purchase. Parking is accessible from I-71 at the 17th Avenue exit and the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive.
Free Park-and-Ride
Ohio State Fair guests can park for free at Columbus State Community College, and ride free in air-conditioned shuttles to the 11th Avenue entry gate (the OHIO Gate).
DirectionsFrom I-71, get off at the Spring Street exit.
Click here for additional directions, including videos of how to access Columbus State Community College.
Address (for use in GPS navigation systems/mapping):
534 E Long Street, Columbus, OH 43215Parking MapPark for free in any of the red maps shown on the park-and-ride map. Please note that there may be signs posted about paying to park, as the college does charge for parking outside of the designated lots and outside of the Ohio State Fair dates in the designated lots. If you are attending the Ohio State Fair July 23 - Aug. 3 and park in the red lots, you do not need to pay to park.
Free Park-and-Ride ShuttleThe free parking shuttle will pick up and drop off at the intersection of Washington and Spring Street, shown on the
park-and-ride map with a yellow star. At the Ohio State Fair, the shuttle will pick up and drop off at the 11th Avenue gate (the OHIO Gate).
Free Park-and-Ride Shuttle HoursMonday - Friday – 10 a.m. – Midnight
Saturday and Sunday* (except Sunday, Aug. 3) - 9 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday, Aug. 3* – 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
(To ensure timely entry, all guests planning to take the off-site shuttle should arrive at the off-site lot by 5 p.m., as entry gates close at 6 p.m. The fair closes promptly at 9 p.m., so all guests should plan to arrive by approximately 8:15 p.m. to catch shuttles back to the parking lot.)
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted on the grounds during the Fair with the exception of service dogs or animals approved as part of an exhibition or competition (such as livestock and 4-H events). Service animals are those that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Patrons attempting to bring non-service animals into the Fair, including emotional support, comfort, therapy, companion, and all other animals not included in the scope of service animals, will be asked to remove those animals from the Fair for the safety of our guests and the pets. Service animal relief areas with waste receptacles will be available on the Rhodes Center Lawn, in Central Park, and in Natural Resources Park.
Shuttles
Parking Shuttles
Free O'Reilly Auto Parts Parking Shuttles
powered by SuperStart Batteries are available in the general parking lots, which are accessible from I-71 at the 17th Avenue exit and the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive. Ride the complimentary shuttles to and from the main entrance gate and your vehicle.
On-Grounds Shuttles
Our complimentary shuttle makes frequent stops approximately every 20 minutes at pre-determined locations around the perimeter of the grounds as listed on the map.
Water Bottle Refill Stations
Water bottle refill stations are available for the convenience of our guests in the following locations: Water bottle refill stations can be found in the Ag-Pro Companies Taft Coliseum, Bricker MarketPlace Building, Lausche Youth Exploration Space
presented by the Ohio Soybean Council, Kasich Hall, Rhodes Center, WCOL Celeste Center, Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center
presented by Ag Pro Companies, and Natural Resources Park.