County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2025 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 14-21, 2025
Madison County Fair
July 5-12, 2025
Franklin County Fair
July 14-20, 2025
Union County Fair, Marysville
July 20-July 26, 2025
Knox County Fair
July 19-26, 2025
Ohio State Fair
July 23 – August 3, 2025
Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Hartford Fair Licking County
August 3-9, 2025. 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 13-20, 2025.
The Little Brown Jug on September 18. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events at the link.
Fairfield County Fair
October 5-11, 2025
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
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