Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

B.

Place was nice! Had lots of different attractions. The live music was fun to watch and listen to. Lots of different food options, but didn’t get anything on this visit. Can be slightly overwhelming with everything they have. I’d also recommend going on the sky lift that was nice.

Ed Crosby

I always have a good time at the State Fair lot’s to do and see . Spoke with the Governor and his wife had a good time working the archery range teaching people how to use archery equipment. Enjoyed watching youngsters fishing .some catching there first fish ever . The Division of Wildlife has a great area for family friendly fun at no cost lots to do on the midway lots of entertainment available for no additional cost always Fair food available just don’t tell your Doctor. Enjoy your day attending the Fair

Timbo T

While parking is free the cost inside are sky high! With $18 turkey legs and $5 single corn be sure to pack that second mortgage lol. All jokes aside bring a bag with some water and snacks. Buy the all-day ride band it's only $30 but each ride is about 5 credits 1 credit =1 dollar it can get expensive. We usually do 3 or 4 days every year this year a day and a half. Go to the nature park in the back a lot of stuff to do for free Fishing for kids and a Kayak course.

Chris W.

There are many familiar things to appreciate at a state fair, and all of them can be found at the Ohio State Fair: deep fried foods, grilled meats, fried sweets, ice cream, rides, games, exhibits, live music, petting zoo, judged competitions, local arts, retail vendors, and a glimpse into the agricultural lives that are lived from the shores of the great lakes in the north to the Ohio river in the south. The Ohio State Fair has many opportunities to delight and interest attendees. However the absolute worst things about the Ohio State Fair and Fairgrounds include grossly inadequate parking, poor signage and directions, and poor traffic control (pedestrian and vehicular). And, with such a strong focus on food at this fair, I was surprised to find very little space dedicated to seating to allow fair-goers to sit down and eat. Standing to eat can be difficult for adults but extremely difficult with small children. It was tough to eat on the ground because it was covered in dropped food and spilled drink. Driving, parking, walking, and navigating are much more difficult at this fair than necessary. They need to hire some good Experience Designers. Although we enjoyed the exhibits and food, finding parking was a nightmare. Locating what we wanted inside the grounds was difficult. Although the restroom inside the vendor hall was spotless, with the help of a bathroom attendant, the other restrooms were very old, broken down, and absolutely revoltingly filthy. If we ever go back I expect it will be a few years. The frustration from this experience far outweighed the fun.