Ohio State Fair

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is one of the most dynamic and unique exhibition venues in the Midwest, serving as a premier destination for trade shows, conventions, concerts, and sporting events since 1886. Located on a sprawling 360-acre campus in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the facility occupies a strategic position within a half-day drive for half the nation's population and just minutes from John Glenn International Airport. The venue features more than one million square feet of event space under roof across 20 unique buildings, including historic turn-of-the-century pavilions, modern livestock facilities, and multipurpose exhibition halls. The centerpiece Celeste Center is a 10,200-seat multipurpose arena with 60,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space, capable of hosting concerts, trade shows, banquets, and sporting events. The complex includes numerous specialized facilities such as the Bricker Building, Taft Coliseum, Congress Pavilion, Cooper Arena, and Cox Fine Arts Center, along with basketball courts and an ice rink. The venue serves diverse industries including agriculture, automotive, consumer goods, sports, and entertainment, hosting more than 185 events annually that contribute approximately 478 million dollars to the state and local economy. With seating capacity for 20,000 people, ties for 2,000 cattle, and parking for 14,000 vehicles, the Ohio Expo Center provides comprehensive infrastructure for events of all sizes. The facility has been the permanent home of the renowned Ohio State Fair since 1886 and continues to serve as Ohio's premier exhibition and convention destination.