Ohio State Fair Offering Early Bird Tickets

Early bird tickets are available now for the 167th Ohio State Fair, through May 31.

(Ohio Expositions Commission)

Purchase admission tickets to the 2022 Ohio State Fair for only $6. Prices increase June 1. Early bird admission for all ages is priced at $6 per ticket, valid for any day of the Fair, at ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair.

As in previous years, fair admission includes a wide variety of free entertainment, attractions and activities throughout the grounds, including: Entertainment stages with live music An 8-acre natural resources park with free kiddie fishing, kayaking and more OVMA Veterinary Education Center where you can milk a real cow or see baby animals being born New Little Farmers agricultural education exhibit Pop-up performances by talented roving performers The Dog House featuring canine trainers and the Marvelous Mutts performing agility dogs Performances by Lady Houdini, a talented escape artist Petting zoo Pig races Livestock shows Cooking demonstrations Educational activities Sporting competitionsIn addition, fairgoers can enjoy mouthwatering fair food, exciting rides, shop from a large variety of vendors and so much more.

Admission and Parking:
Monday through Friday – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday* – 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 7, when admission gates close at 6 p.m.

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.

Rides : Midway Hours: Wednesday, July 27 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Thursday, July 28 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday, July 29 – 11 a.m. – Midnight Saturday, July 30 – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, July 31 – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.  Tuesday, Aug. 2 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. **Sensory-friendly morning Thursday, Aug. 4 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 – 11 a.m. – Midnight Saturday, Aug. 6 – 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.