Banking Services
ATMs will be offered on-site.
Camping (Fair Only)
Find out more at on our
camping page.
Conditions for Admission
The safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors and employees is our top priority. Prior to entry, you will be asked to walk through a metal detector (magnetometer).
BagsPurses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search. Bag searches will also be conducted for guests entering concerts and events in the WCOL Celeste Center.
Prohibited items
Several items are expressly prohibited at the Ohio State Fair, including: illegal weapons and substances, the use of bicycles in non-parking areas, the possession or use of Segways/hoverboards, and the use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
Outside food and beverage
You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass bottles and containers are not permitted on grounds.
Accessibility
The Ohio State Fair is committed to inclusion and accessibility. Read more about our services in our online Accessibility Guide, or contact us at
info@expo.ohio.gov or 614-644-3247 if you have any questions regarding your visit.
First Aid / EMS Center
9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Medical assistance is provided in this air-conditioned medical center located just inside the Cardinal Gate, north of Kasich Hall.
Infant Care & Nursing Stations
The Ohio State Fair offers a large, air-conditioned
Infant Care & Nursing Stations. Located in Kiddieland, parents can change their children’s diapers, and mothers who prefer to breastfeed their children in privacy can do so comfortably. Additional nursing stations are located in Kasich Hall and the Bricker MarketPlace Building.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found office during the Ohio State Fair is organized and managed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and is located on grounds near Gate 3 at the north end of the Mountain Dew Midway. If you realize you have lost an item after leaving the Fair, please call (614) 466-6666.
Lost Children booths
The Ohio State Highway Patrol staffs a booth at both of the main entrance gates (Cardinal and OHIO Gates) with "Lost Kid Tags.” The tags help identify the child if he or she gets separated from his or her parents. You can also call the Highway Patrol headquarters at (614) 466-6666 for more information.
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.
Park-and-Ride
Free park-and-ride options will be available each day of the Fair allowing guests to park for free at nearby lots and ride complementary shuttles to and from the fairgrounds.
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.