Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2024

County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2024 summer fair season is back to normal!

You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We’ve missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties!

As always, details can change last minute due to public health orders, so check links before you plan to attend. 

County Fairs in Central Ohio

If you are willing to drive outside of Columbus, you can still get your fair fries, lemon shake-ups, and deep fried everything. Check the links to see most current details. 

Pickaway County Fair

June 15-22, 2024

Madison County Fair

July 6-13, 2024

Franklin County Fair

July 15-21, 2024

Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities

Union County Fair, Marysville

July 21-July 27, 2024

2024 Union County Fair in Marysville

Knox County Fair

July 21-July 27, 2024

Ohio State Fair

July 24 – August 4, 2024

Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!

Hartford Fair Licking County

August 4-10, 2024. The “biggest little fair in the world”.

Sunday – Saturday Daily Admission Digital Ticket: $9.00 online only.
Sunday – Saturday Gate Admission: $10.00 purchased at the gate.
Weekly Fair Pass $50.00 available online only.
Children 8 & under:  FREE
Grandstand and bleacher seats are FREE.

See more details on the FB page.

Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”

Delaware County Fair

September 14-21, 2024.

The Little Brown Jug on September 19. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events at the link.

Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade

Fairfield County Fair

October 6-12, 2024.

The Fairfield County Fair is known as The Last and Best of the Season. It offers a variety of attractions including bull riding, truck & tractor pull, horse pull, demolition derbies, mule races and harness racing. There is also a large assortment of exhibits and rides for all ages. Follow along on FB.

Anyone 10yrs and over : $7.00
Anyone 9yrs and under: free
Strip of 6 admission tickets: $30.00 each