Ohio State Fair 2022 — Programme, Tickets, Recipes and More
The Ohio State Fair is a favorite family tradition since 1850 and one of the largest state fairs in the US.
This year, the fair will be held July 27 – August 7.
The fair offers so much: the Midway rides, free stages with hypnotists, exhibits, sporting competitions, exotic animals in the petting zoo, amazing food and more.
Table of Contents
- 1. Address →
- 2. Ohio State Fair 2022 – Concert Series & Free Shows →
- 3. Free Live Music →
- 4. Fair Attractions →
- 5. Recipes →
- 5.1. Blue Ribbon Recipe Books →
- 6. Ohio State Fair 2022 – Ticket Prices →
- 7. Gallery →
- 8. Videos from Previous Fairs →
- 9. Fair Reviews →
- 10. Follow Ohio State Fair →
- 11. Fairs to Attend →
Address
To create a direction, click on “Directions” in the upper left corner and enter the starting point in the window that opens.
Ohio State Fair 2022 – Concert Series & Free Shows
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Foreigner – The Greatest Hits→ Ticket Prices: $40, $50 Jul 29 (Fri.) Celeste Center, Columbus, OH |
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Nelly With Special Guest Breland → Ticket Prices: $45, $35 Jul 30 (Sat.) Celeste Center, Columbus, OH |
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Zach Williams with Special Guest We The Kingdom → Ticket Price: $30 Aug 01 (Mon.) Celeste Center, Columbus, OH |
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Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: Back On Tour → Ticket Prices: $55, $45 Aug 03 (Wed) Celeste Center, Columbus, OH |
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Take a loot at the list of free shows in the WCOL Celeste Center:
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Jul 28 (Thu.)
7:00 PM
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Aug 02 (Tue.)
1:00 PM
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Jul 31 (Sun.)
1:00 PM
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Aug 07 (Sun.)
2:00 PM
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Free Live Music
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Anna Lynn Ferris, Arch City Lights, Clayton Mann, Cody Joe Hodges, Crabgrass, Dustin Kines, Faye, Eric Atkinson, George Barrie Ban, The George Martins |
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Ghost Story — Modern Acoustic Trio,
Honey & Blue Band, The Jay Wiley Band, Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers, Jess Kellie Adams, Lil’ Red & The Rooster, Ohio State Highway Patrol Drum & Bugle Corps |
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Open Highway Bluegrass Band, Old Forge, Paul Rosewood, Raquel & The Wildflowers, PJ North, Reyna & Dana, Ruvane, Son Gitano, Taylon Hope, Theo Perry, Waterloo 5, Will Freed |
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Fair Attractions
Check out the various festival attractions below. Visit the Ohio State Fair website for more info.
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Camel Rides 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Natural Resources Park |
Enjoy camel rides for $10 per ride. |
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Canine Class 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. The Dog House
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Learn all the basics of dog training in a 30-minute demonstration taught by professional dog trainers. |
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“The Dunk”
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Natural Resources Park |
A life-size sculpture of Dunkleosteus terrelli (“the Dunk”), Ohio’s official State Fossil Fish, is now on display at the Geological Walk Through Time exhibit. |
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Kayak Pond
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Natural Resources Park |
Grab a life jacket and try kayaking. Paddlers of all ages can kayak daily. |
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Kids’ Fishing Pond 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Natural Resources Park
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Kids may fish daily for bluegill using cane poles and tackle. If you catch a fish, an Ohio wildlife officer will help you take if off the hook or take it home for dinner! |
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Lumberjack Show
Noon, 2 and 6 p.m. Natural Resources Park |
Catch lumberjacks in action as they entertain crowds with fast-paced log rolling, chainsaw carving and wood chopping. |
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Lady Houdini
Monday through Friday: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. Kiddieland |
Lady Houdini is an escape artist, magician and entertainer. She has made her name performing daredevil-like acts as she flirts with near death experiences. |
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Land & Living Exhibit
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Land & Living Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau |
This interactive exhibit is packed with agricultural education activities. Visitors will learn about caring for animals on the farm, how science and technology are helping farmers produce safe food and more. |
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Monster Mural
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Youth Center Lawn (closes at 4 p.m. on Aug. 7) |
Kids will jump at the chance to make their artistic mark on a giant Fair mural each day. |
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OVMA Veterinary Education Center 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Wick Pavilion |
Witness the miracle of birth and visit new and expectant farm animal mothers and their young at this educational exhibit. You can even milk a real cow! |
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Ohio Proud Farmer’s Market 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center Farm / Little Farmers Exhibit |
Shop for local products, like honey, salsa, dip mixes and more. |
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Ohio State Beekeepers Association 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Lausche Youth Center |
Learn how to start and maintain your own beehive, as well as the importance of bees to our ecosystem, while having fun! |
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Daily Parade presented by AAA Ohio Auto Club
4 p.m. (no parade Aug. 7) |
The daily parade presented by AAA Auto Club begins just north of Natural Resources Park and continues up the WNCI Food Highway, ending just north of 17th Avenue. |
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Pig Races
Monday – Friday: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Kiddieland |
Cheer on your favorite little porker! |
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Petting Zoo 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday) Kiddieland |
The Petting Zoo features more than 50 animals from around the world. |
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Smokey Bear
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Natural Resources Park |
For many families, one notable tradition is to be greeted by name by the iconic Smokey Bear. Make it a point this year to visit Smokey Bear any day of the Ohio State Fair. |
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Natural Resources Park
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Enjoy fishing for kids, kayaking, archery, a butterfly house, and more in this beautiful eight-acre park. |
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Midway Ride
Check Midway Ride hours here. |
More than 50 exhilarating rides are waiting for you! |
Recipes
Try some of the best award-winning recipes from across the state!
Blue Ribbon Recipe Books
Download these Blue Ribbon Recipe books from 2017-2019 to create fair-favorite recipes at home.
Ohio State Fair 2022 – Ticket Prices
Admission prices:
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Adults (ages 13-59) – $10 |
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Youth (ages 6-12) – $8 | Buy Tickets → |
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Senior (ages 60+) – $8 |
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Children five and under – Free |
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General Parking – Free |
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Gallery
Videos from Previous Fairs
Fair Reviews
I look forward to the Ohio State Fair every year!
– B S.
The Ohio State Fair, for me, encapsulates the very essence of everything I know about the heartland, all rolled in up into one deep fried, slightly ridiculous, fully wholehearted piece of amazingness – on a STICK!
– Elishevah G.
I have been attending the fair since the 1970’s and always enjoy everything about it except for the fact that you need to walk through billows of cigarette smoke.
– Doug C
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