Not all special days have a discount offer. All special days and discounts are not valid with other offers.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Pepsi presents WSYX/WTTE Opening Day
Presented by Pepsi, join ABC6 and FOX28 for opening day of the Ohio State Fair! See live broadcasts throughout the day at the Ohio Lottery Gazebo Stage, grab a selfie with local TV anchors, and be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest weather updates from ABC6.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sensory Friendly Morning, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join WOSU Public Media in Central Park south of the Ohio Lottery Gazebo for a chance to meet some of your favorite PBS KIDS® characters on July 25 only! The event, designed to keep the whole family entertained, will offer PBS KIDS® activity stations. Get your photo with your favorite PBS KIDS® characters.
$3 Thursday (food deals)
On either Thursday during the Ohio State Fair, all vendors will be offering a menu item of their choice at a smaller size for just $3! This new initiative is the perfect way to try some beloved “Fair fare” signature food options without breaking the bank! This event occurs on both Thursdays of the Ohio State Fair, July 24 and 31. When it becomes available, a full list of $3 Thursday items can be found at ohiostatefair.com/3-thursday.
Friday, July 25, 2025
RecoveryOhio’s Mental Health Day
Governor Mike DeWine created the RecoveryOhio initiative to address substance use disorders and mental illness by coordinating the work of state departments, boards, and commissions and investing in the health and well-being of Ohioans. On July 25, you will find behavioral health resources throughout the fair to help make prevention, treatment, and recovery support more visible and accessible to all Ohioans. For more information, visit RecoveryOhio.gov.
Molina Healthcare Day - Located at Cardinal Gate & OHIO Gate
Join Molina Healthcare at the Cardinal Gate or OHIO Gate for a warm welcome to the Ohio State Fair! Molina Healthcare of Ohio proudly serves state residents with Medicaid and Medicare coverages. Stop by our tent for items to help you beat the heat and ask our experts your coverage questions. Molina Healthcare is committed to your health and well-being.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Veterans & Military Day
Veterans and active military are honored on this day. In addition, active military and veterans are given free admission today (and any day of the Ohio State Fair) with appropriate identification.
Monday, July 28, 2025
NBC4 Family Discount Day
Adults will be admitted for the kids’ admission price of $10, and kids 12 and under will be admitted free all day. Until 5 p.m., purchase ride-all-day wristbands at a discounted rate! All riders are required to have a wristband or credits to ride.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Senior Day
Seniors ages 60 and up can enjoy free admission, July 29 only, all day long! In addition, all fairgoers are invited to enjoy the free concert in the WCOL Celeste Center at 1 p.m
Thursday, July 31, 2025
College Student Day
Students attending any college or post-secondary career or technical school receive discounted admission of $10 this day only. Fairgoers can show their student ID at the admission gates to receive this discount.
$3 Thursday (food deals)
On either Thursday during the Ohio State Fair, all vendors will be offering a menu item of their choice at a smaller size for just $3! This new initiative is the perfect way to try some beloved “Fair fare” signature food options without breaking the bank! This event occurs on both Thursdays of the Ohio State Fair, July 24 and 31. When it becomes available, a full list of $3 Thursday items can be found at ohiostatefair.com/3-thursday.
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025
Telhio and Ronald McDonald House Charities Day
When one of the following “wish list” items is brought to a booth outside the admission gates, each donating participant will receive a voucher good for a BOGO free admission ticket before 6 p.m.: Canned chicken, tuna, or vegetables, disposable plates or silverware, paper towels, or condiments (mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, ranch dressing). All donations will support families at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Donate Life Ohio is dedicated to educating Ohioans about the need for organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspiring them to register their donation decision in the Ohio Donor Registry. Say “yes!” to organ and tissue donation and be sure to stop by the Donate Life Ohio booth to learn more.