Celebrating Ohio's agriculture, products, and people for over 150 years, the fair includes concerts, educational exhibits, rides, competitions, and much more. Attendance is over 800,000 annually. Attendance: 800,000
Opening Day is tomorrow!
Opening Day at the 2012 Ohio State Fair Promises to be a Crowd Pleaser
Be sure to make your way to the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair on Wednesday, July 25 for the 159th Ohio State Fair. Opening day is packed with family fun for all ages, from the Opening Ceremony in the morning, to the fireworks at night. Bonus: admission is only $3 before 3 pm on Opening Day only.
The Opening Ceremony will take place at the Ohio Gate at 9 am. Fairgoers can listen to the All-Ohio State Fair Band and Choir and hear remarks from Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler and Ohio Governor John Kasich.
Don’t miss comedians Jim Gaffigan and Billy Gardell at 8 pm in the WCOL Celeste Center. Tickets are only $28 at the door.
Swing by Brown Arena at 8 am for the Junior Market Lamb Show. Selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions will be announced at 7 pm.
Get your creative juices flowing at the DiSalle Creative Arts Center, open 9 am - 9 pm. Fairgoers can participate in demonstrations including tole painting, rug hooking, quilting, kitchen crafts and more.
Fairgoers will be astounded and amused by Ron Diamond, the hilarious hypnotist. He will be on the Main Street Stage at both 6 pm and 8:30 pm.
All this and more awaits fairgoers at the 2012 Ohio State Fair, which will run July 25 - Aug. 5. Admission gates are open from 9 am - 10 pm, except on Aug. 5 when they will close at 8 pm. Gate admission for adults ages 13-59 is $10, $8 for youth ages 5-12, $8 for seniors ages 60 and over, and children under five receive free admission.
Address:
Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Driving Directions:
You'll find us in Columbus, just north of downtown on 17th Avenue off I-71. To reach us:
From the North
Take I-71 South to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
From the South
Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
From the West
Take I-70 East to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
From the East
Take I-70 West to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
Those visiting the Ohio Expo Center from within Columbus may also reach the facility by taking North Fourth Avenue (from the south) or Summit Street (from the north) to 17th or 11th Avenues. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.
Try the free service Road Map for detailed directions. Or visit Paving the Way for the latest on road construction in our area.
We look forward to seeing you at the Ohio Expo Center!
http://ohiostatefair.com/
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