Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
The Ohio Expo Center is home to more than 185 events each year, which contribute approximately $478 million to the state and local economy.
05/13/2024
Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Expositions Commission members, and many others broke ground on two buildings to revitalize the fairgrounds in the heart of Columbus, the Ohio Showcase Building and the new agriculture building.
Special thanks to all involved consultants and partners in the Expo 2050 project. We are so excited for what the future holds!
Wellogy
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Populous
Turner Construction Company - Ohio
Hill International
EDGE
Korda
3C Industries
Bennett Engineering, Inc.
BCL
Roto
Demolition is in full swing here at the Ohio Expo Center as we make way for exciting progress and new buildings. The Ohio Building came down earlier this month. Once demolition and clean-up are complete, this area will be the site of the new Ohio Showcase Building slated to open in 2026.
Learn more about the current phase of Expo 2050 Master Plan on our website: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/expo2050
03/14/2024
It's time for the Ohio Cattlemen's Association Beef Expo! Don't miss all the great Beef Expo events happening today through Sunday at the Ohio Expo Center.
For more information about this event and others happening at the Ohio Expo Center, visit our website: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events
02/15/2024
Don't miss the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show starting in just two days!🌷🏠 Explore more than 300 exhibitors, talk to local experts, experience celebrity appearances, browse beautiful gardens, and so much more! The Central Ohio Home & Garden Show will be at the Ohio Expo Center Feb. 17-25.
For more information about this event and others happening at the Ohio Expo Center, visit our website: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events
02/13/2024
Governor DeWine, Ohio Expositions Commission members, staff, and supporters gathered today to honor retiring General Manager Virgil Strickler. A bust of Virgil, generously gifted to the Fair by longtime supporter Mark Kvamme, was unveiled during the event and will be a permanent fixture in Kasich Hall to honor Virgil and his 30 years of service to the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair.
02/01/2024
Don't miss the Art Studio Clearance Sale happening this weekend! Shop high-quality fine art and fine craft at bargain prices.
Explore works from more than one hundred professional artists from across the country selling fine jewelry, ceramics, glass, fine wearables, photography, paintings, and more at a discount.
For more information about this and others happening at the Ohio Expo Center, visit our website: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events
01/10/2024
Following a unanimous vote from the Ohio Expositions Commission, Adam Heffron has been named the new executive director of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair.
Heffron will join the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair team in March.
For more information, view the press release here:https://ohioexpocenter.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/releases/Executive+Director+Announcement.pdf
01/05/2024
We are thrilled to have Schmidt's Sausage Haus here at the Ohio Expo Center! Come out to one of the great events this weekend to see the crew.👋
A new era of Schmidt’s is here! Our inaugural event, Ohio RV and Boat Show is kicking off this weekend and we are ready for you! Again, we are so excited to be the official food and beverage provider for the Ohio Expo Center, bringing us more opportunity to grow and share our legendary Haus-pitality with you🤸😄
The future of the Ohio State Fair and the Ohio Expo Center is bright, as the visions of and Governor Mike DeWine are implemented to revitalize and grow our facility and Fair.
With the help of a team of renowned experts, including Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Wellogy, Populous, EDGE, Turner Construction, Hill International, and more, we’re excited to see this vision brought to life, with:
⭐ A new iconic entry gate opening in 2025
⭐ Two beautiful new buildings, both opening in 2026
⭐ A relaxing, open Town Square area
⭐ Vital underground infrastructure updates and a new navigational pathway.
Learn more ➡️ https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/p/about/expo-2050-master-plan
Watch the 2023 Sale of Champions here on Facebook, on your local PBS Station, or at www.ohiochannel.org!
This 2023 Sale of Champions Livestock Auction is free and open to all fairgoers, and tickets are not required. The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions consistently garners some of the highest bids of any state fair in the nation. Last year, the Sale of Champions raised $306,000 for livestock exhibits.
Established in 1968, the Sale was created to encourage more 4-H and FFA members to bring livestock projects to the Ohio State Fair. The champions of the market beef, market barrow, market lamb, meat chickens, market goat, turkey, and Swiss cheese exhibits are auctioned off in this special event.
Since 1995, the Ohio State Fair has placed caps on the amount exhibitors can earn from their exhibits’ sale. Money from sales over the cap amount is distributed among other youth exhibitors through the Youth Reserve Program. The program allocates funds for scholarships, the Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program, FFA, 4-H, and other Fair competition winners.
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair leadership announcement.
04/10/2023
Are you ready for Equine Affaire? Don't miss the nation's premier equine exposition and gathering happening Thursday, April 13 - Sunday, April 16 at the Ohio Expo Center!
Learn more, view the schedule of events, and purchase tickets here ➡️ https://equineaffaire.com/events/ohio/
See you soon, Equine Affaire, Inc. (Official)!
The future is looking bright! ☀️After months of research, a group of experts have announced recommendations for a long-term vision for the and . Now, we need you to tell us what you think! Share your feedback 👉https://forms.gle/S22hZdJkj2hJRC6a7
01/19/2023
Dinosaurs have landed at the Ohio Expo Center! Come out to Jurassic Quest this weekend to see the herd of life-size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex, and an incredible 50 foot-long Megalodon. 🦖🦕
You don’t want to miss dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and more!
Learn more and purchase tickets ➡️ https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events/2023/jurrasic-quest
01/10/2023
Don't miss the Ohio RV and Boat Show! There are five more days to visit this awesome show🗓
Need something FUN to do? We took the liberty to fill out your calendar for the rest of the week!
The show is in its FINAL WEEK and you can’t miss it!
WEDNESDAY:
Canned Food Drive for Bring in 2-cans and get $6 entry! (This is good for Thursday as well!)
THURSDAY:
All Military (Veterans) and First Responders get in FREE!
FRIDAY-SUNDAY:
Final Weekend where you’ll find the best preseason offers ever!
RCD RV Supercenter
Greenlawn RV
Colerain RV
Specialty Family of Dealerships
Vance Outdoors, Inc.
Mark Wahlberg Airstream and RV
Knox Marine-LTD
Sizzle Marine
ASK Powersports Lancaster
Alexander's Landing
Buckeye Lake Marina
Iron Pony Motorsports
Only In Ohio
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Wildlife Center
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Park National Bank, Newark Ohio
Rustic Knolls Campsites and Cabins
12/08/2022
“The Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State Fair mean so much to our city, our state, and the agricultural community,” said Ohio Expo Center & State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler. “Building on our facility’s unique history here in Columbus with improvements that will accommodate all Ohioans will lead us, our event holders, and everyone who knows and loves the Ohio State Fair, toward a bright future.”
Learn more about the proposed long-term vision for the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair ➡️ https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/p/about/news/dewine-announces-expo-2050-master-plan-framework
11/04/2022
Looking for weekend plans? Head on over to the Gift of Light Expo on Saturday or Sunday. Psychics, crystals, books, shopping, live entertainment, labyrinth, mandala, and more!
For more information on the Gift of Light Expo, and other events at the Ohio Expo Center, visit our website: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events/
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions Livestock Auction
Watch the 2022 Sale of Champions here on Facebook, on your local PBS Station, or at www.ohiochannel.org!
This 2022 Sale of Champions Livestock Auction is free and open to all fairgoers, and tickets are not required. The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions consistently garners some of the highest bids of any state fair in the nation. Last year, the Sale of Champions raised $306,000 for livestock exhibits.
Established in 1968, the Sale was created to encourage more 4-H and FFA members to bring livestock projects to the Ohio State Fair. The champions of the market beef, market barrow, market lamb, meat chickens, market goat, turkey, and Swiss cheese exhibits are auctioned off in this special event.
Since 1995, the Ohio State Fair has placed caps on the amount exhibitors can earn from their exhibits’ sale. Money from sales over the cap amount is distributed among other youth exhibitors through the Youth Reserve Program. The program allocates funds for scholarships, the Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program, FFA, 4-H, and other Fair competition winners. To date, the Youth Reserve Program has awarded $4,103,150 to approximately 44,000 youth exhibitors since its inception.
07/07/2022
Cruise into the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair this weekend for Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 24th Summit Racing Nationals! Friday through Sunday, explore thousands of the most impressive hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics from all over the country. Enjoy vendors, races, a used automotive swap meet, model car show, live entertainment, and much more! This is a summer event you won't want to miss 💥
Visit our website for more details: https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/events/2022/goodguys-24th-summit-racin-nationals
06/24/2022
Join our team! The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is hiring a layout design artist to join our visual communications team. Application period open through June 27!
A brief overview of the position:
➡️ Full time with a hybrid schedule
➡️ Create, design, and produce conceptual and visual graphic art
➡️ Design layouts and develop illustrations
➡️ Recommend design policies and procedures
And much more!
Read about the position, benefits, qualifications, and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/3bl94xZ
05/12/2022
Come out to the Ohio Expo Center this weekend to watch many talented youth participate in the annual All American Youth Horse Show 🐎 Visit our website for more event information: https://ohioexpocenter.com/event/all-american-youth-horse-show/
04/01/2022
Come out to Equine Affaire at the Ohio Expo Center April 7 - 10! New and seasoned horse enthusiasts can enjoy educational activities, shopping, clinics, demonstrations and so much more! Bring the whole family to this fun-filled event.
Follow the link to learn more about Equine Affaire and to purchase tickets: https://equineaffaire.com/events/ohio/
03/29/2022
There's still time to grab tickets for the WCOL Birthday Bash starring Dustin Lynch! Head out to the Ohio Expo Center on Friday, April 1 for this country music party!
Follow the link for tickets and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wcol-birthday-bash-starring-dustin-lynch-tickets-243686903087
01/14/2022
Do you know where you can see realistic, life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and a GIANT Megalodon? At Jurassic Quest! 🦖 These dinos are moving to the Ohio Expo Center Jan. 28 - 30. Secure your tickets before they go extinct! Use code QUEST10 at checkout to receive a discount: https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/columbus-oh
01/12/2022
Jurassic Quest is Columbus’ favorite dino exhibit with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Get your tickets today! Use code QUEST10 at checkout to receive a discount. Jurassic Quest will be at the Ohio Expo Center Jan. 28 - 30. https://www.jurassicquest.com/events/columbus-oh
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