Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities

The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 14-20, 2025 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard.

Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere else. 

The littlest fairgoers love the Kids Zone and livestock petting zoo, and the whole family will love the daily Marvelous Mutts Dog Show, The Magic of David Anthony, and live music.

Looking for more action? The Grandstand lineup includes harness racing, free concert, tractor pulls, Rodeo, and Demo Derby. See details about ticketing.

Whether you consider this a warm-up to the Ohio State Fair, or a nostalgic county fair experience, you’ll find plenty of fun at the Franklin County Fair. Check out the full line-up here!

Franklin County Fair Discounts and Admission

DETAILS for 2024 TBA

Daily admission is $10. Children 2 and under are FREE. Tickets are available at the gate. Parking is free at lots across from Gates 3, 4 and 5.

Pre-Fair Sale tickets are $8 through July 13 online. 

Season Pass: Daily admission to the fair for all 7 days for $43. 

Senior Day: Tuesday, July 15, 9am – 1pm  Senior Day events include breakfast, lunch, admission, entertainment, prizes, welcome gift, and more. Order your tickets before they sell out.

Ride Tickets: Individual ride tickets are $1.00; books of 12 tickets are $10.00. Kids rides require 3 tickets. Major rides will require 4 tickets. Presale online wristbands are $20; discounted to $15 on July 19 and 23.

“Taste of the Fair” featuring live music, local brews, and bites
Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM at the Entertainment Tent. $10 donation supports Youth Events at the Franklin County Fair. This DOES NOT include admission to the fair. 

See full schedule of fair events here!

Franklin County Fair Hours

Friday & Saturday, 9 am -11 pm
Monday-Thursday, 9 am -10 pm
Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
Rides open at noon

Free parking is available in lots adjacent to Gates 3, 4 and 5

Franklin County Fairgrounds
4100 Columbia St
Hilliard, OH 43026
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Find a list of Central Ohio county fairs here. 

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