Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2023

County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2023 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.

Franklin County Fair

July 17-23, 2023

Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities

Union County Fair, Marysville

July 23-July 29, 2023

2023 Union County Fair in Marysville

Ohio State Fair

July 26 – August 6, 2023

Ohio State Fair 2023 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!

Hartford Fair Licking County

August 6-12, 2023. 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.

Delaware County Fair

September 16-23, 2023.

The Little Brown Jug on September 21. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events at the link.

Delaware County Fair and Little Brown Jug

Fairfield County Fair

October 8-14, 2023.

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