Bag policy
Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search at entry.
Verified Aug 9, 2026Ohio State Fair official Guest Services page
Columbus, OH venue guide
Plan your visit to Ohio Expo Center & State Fair in Columbus, OH with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search at entry.
Entrances
Main Entrance
Upcoming events
0 listed
Freshness
Events refresh about every 5 minutes
Venue essentials
Start with the rules and wayfinding details most likely to slow down entry.
Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search at entry.
Verified Aug 9, 2026Ohio State Fair official Guest Services page
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
Use the venue address, published transit updates, and drop-off zones to pick the right arrival plan.
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43211
Parking
Compare nearby lots and garages before deciding whether to drive, rideshare, or use transit.
Upcoming events
Open an event guide for concessions, dining, merch, restrooms, seats, and exit planning.
Not affiliated with any venue, team, league, performer, or ticketing provider.
Event and venue data from Ticketmaster, MLB, NHL, ESPN, setlist.fm, Wikidata, and artists’ merch stores.
Map and nearby-places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Build 3858788
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Surface: grass • Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+
lot
Surface: grass • Operator: SP+
garage
Operator: SP+
lot
lot
Customers only • Operator: SP+
lot
Operator: SP+