The Ohio State Fair takes place in Columbus from July 24th – August 4th. They’ve just released the first acts for their concert series, which takes place at the WCOL Celeste Center, an indoor, air-conditioned venue with more than 9,000 seats! Concert tickets purchased before arriving at the Fair include Fair admission.
Wed, July 24 6:30pm Kidz Bop Live
Tix $32
Thurs, July 25 7pm Alabama with special guest Jade Eagleson
Tix $65-75
Fri, Aug 2 7:30pm The Ohio Players and Midnight Star
Tix $23 -33
Additional concerts in the 2024 Ohio State Fair Concert & Event Series will be announced on the following dates
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- Tuesday, March 5
- Tuesday, March 19
- Tuesday, April 2
- Tuesday April 16
Other Fair Info:
Ride Prices
- $32 Ride-All-Day Wristband, Advance-sale
- $35 Ride-All-Day Wristband, At the Fair
- $1 credits — Fairgoers can buy individual ride credits for $1 each. All rides require 3 or more credits.
- Advance-sale wristbands will be available for online purchase pre-fair.
- At the fair, RFID-enabled wristbands and RFID cards can be purchased at magic money kiosks with cash or credit card.
Parking
General parking is free to fairgoers in the main lots north of the Cardinal Gate. Reserved parking is not available to the general public for purchase.
Fair Hours
- Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 4, when admission gates close at 6 p.m. Most buildings and activities close at 6 p.m. All Fair activities are concluded by 9 p.m.
