About this event
🎡 Lowest Prices Available Now 🎡
⏰ Advance-Sale Through July 28 · Buy Online & Save!
Talley Amusements Presents
OHIO STATE FAIR 2026 ★ SINCE 1850 ★
July 29 – August 9, 2026 · Columbus, OH
Ohio Expo Center · 717 E. 17th Ave
“A favorite family tradition since 1850”
🎡 60+ Rides on the Mountain Dew Midway
PRE-SALE SPECIAL
Unlimited Ride Wristbands
Lowest Price · Online Only · Through July 28
🎡 Ride All Day
Unlimited Wristband
$33
✓ LOWEST PRICE AVAILABLE
Best Value
⚡ Unlimited + FastPass
Skip the Line All Day
$50
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🎲 Individual ride & game credits can be purchased on-site at any kiosk
⚠ Before You Buy
Please consider the weather before purchasing and when you choose to redeem. Once a ticket is redeemed for a wristband, it is valid for that day only — rain or shine. The day cannot be changed after redemption.
No Refunds or Exchanges — All Sales Are Final
How it works: Purchase online → Visit any Magic Money kiosk on-site to redeem.
Valid for 1 person. Non-transferable. All rides & games are cashless via digital wristband.
🎡 Midway Ride Hours
Tue, Jul 2911a–11p
Wed, Jul 30 ★10a–11p
Thu, Jul 31 🎥10a–11p
Fri, Aug 111a–11p
Sat, Aug 210a–11p
Sun, Aug 310a–11p
Mon, Aug 411a–11p
Tue, Aug 511a–11p
Wed, Aug 611a–11p
Thu, Aug 7 🎥10a–11p
Fri, Aug 811a–11p
Sat, Aug 910a–11p
Sun, Aug 9 — Last Day (Rides close early)10a–9p
★ Wed Jul 30: Sensory-Friendly Morning (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) — Reduced lights & sounds
🎥 $3 Thursdays — Special food & attraction deals every Thursday
⚠ Important Information
⚠ Ride height restrictions apply. Some rides do not allow open-toed shoes or single riders.
💳 All rides and games are cashless via Magic Money digital wristband. Kiosks accept cash & credit card.
🍴 Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages welcome. No glass containers.
Ohio State Fair 2026 · July 29 – Aug 9 · Columbus, OH
Ohio Expo Center · 717 E. 17th Avenue · ohiostatefair.com
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Dates
Jul. 29 - Aug. 9, 2026
Location

Columbus, OH, USA

HOURS
  • Wed. (07/29): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Thu. (07/30): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Fri. (07/31): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sat. (08/01): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sun. (08/02): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Mon. (08/03): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Tue. (08/04): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Wed. (08/05): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Thu. (08/06): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Fri. (08/07): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sat. (08/08): 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Sun. (08/09): 12:00am - 12:00am