2025 Ohio State Fair: What to know before you go

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The annual tradition of the Ohio State Fair returns to Columbus July 23 to Aug. 3. For 12 days, enjoy a variety of new food, rides, games, attractions, and more at the Ohio Expo Center.

Below is what to know before you go this year, including what's new, ticket information, parking and more.

What's new this year?

The Barnyard

• This new attraction will feature pig races and a petting zoo, showcasing more than 50 animals from around the world.

Chainsaw Carver

• Watch professionals use chainsaws to create and transform a piece of wood into artwork.

Cincinnati Circus Company

• Check out amazing acts from aerial performers who will be suspended 30 feet above with silks, hoops and trapeze. The show will be located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway.

Concert schedule

• KIDZ BOP: July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
• Foreigner: July 24 at 7 p.m.
• Warren Zeiders with Hailey Whitters: July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
• Morris Day with ConFunkShun: July 26 at 7 p.m.
• All-Ohio State Fair band and youth choir (FREE): July 27 at 1 p.m.
• Let’s Sing Taylor – An Unofficial Tribute Show (FREE): July 27 at 7 p.m.
• Tauren Wells with Josiah Queen: July 28 at 7 p.m.
• Sixteen Candles (FREE): July 29 at 1 p.m.
• Leanne Morgan: July 29 at 7 p.m.
• T-Pain with DJ Montay: July 30 at 7 p.m.
• Quinn XCII with Chelsea Cutler: July 31 at 7 p.m.
• AJR with Valley: Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
• Trace Adkins with Alex Miller: Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.
• Sale of Champions livestock auction (FREE): Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Tickets

• Advance sale: $8
• Adults (13-59): $12
• Kids (6-12): $10
• Senior (60 and up): $10
• Kids under 5 years old are free

Parking

• Parking at the fair will be $10.
• Anyone can purchase parking with admission or upon arrival at the fair.
• Reserved parking is not available to the general public.

NBC4 Family Discount Day on July 28

• Adults will be admitted for the kids’ admission of $10.
• Kids 12 and under will be free all day.
• Purchase ride-all-day wristbands for $20 until 5 p.m.

For additional details, visit the Ohio State Fair's website.