The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 18-24, 2022 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 Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, The Magic of David Anthony, and live music.
Looking for more action? The Grandstand lineup is to be announced for 2022, but in the past has featured Monster Truck Thrill Show, Buckeye Rodeo, Motocross and UTV Racing, Harness Racing, Truck Pull, Drag Racing and Demolition Derby!
Check back for more Grandstand events and line-ups closer to the fair.
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
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 $9.00 from April 1 through July 17 at 9:00 PM at the Fair Office. Tickets must be purchased in the fair office, order mailed in with a check or you can call in your order 614-876-7235 and pay with a credit card (a $3 credit card convenience fee will be added).
Season Pass: Daily admission to the fair for all 7 days for $30.00. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, July 18.
Senior Day: Tuesday, July 19, 9am – 1pm Senior Day events include breakfast, lunch, admission, entertainment, prizes, welcome gift, shuttle services and more. Call 614-876-7235 to order your $9 tickets before they sell out.
Family Day, Wednesday, July 20. Rides open at 11:00 am. Discount ride tickets and unlimited ride wristbands for $13.
Military Appreciation Day, Thursday, July 21. FREE gate admission for active military or veterans with official ID. Rides and grandstand events are not included with free admission.
Grandstand Events: For select grandstand events, the grandstand typically opens 1 hour before the event with tickets available for $10. Children 2 and under are FREE.
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 $20.00.
See full schedule of fair events here!
Franklin County Fair Hours
Friday & Saturday, 9 am -11 pm
Monday-Thursday, 9 am -10 pm
Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Rides open at noon
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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