It’s County Fair season, everybody!
Of course, most people have had the pleasure of visiting the Ohio State Fair at least once in their lifetime. But have you had the joy of wandering around a good, old-fashioned County Fair?
Heading out to the fairgrounds is a great way to hear live music, eat food, and people watch. If you’re anxious to fill your belly with carnival food ASAP, here are some county fairs near central Ohio that you won’t want to miss.
Franklin County Fair
Details: Daily admission to the Franklin County Fair is $10. Children 2 and under are free. Individual tickets for rides are $1, or you can purchase a wristband for $15-$20, depending on the date.
When: July 17-23
Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026
Website: Franklin County Fair
Fayette County Fair
Details: General admission, which includes the grandstand attractions, is $8. Kids 2-years-old and under get in free.
When: July 17-22
Where: Fayette County Fairgrounds, 213 Fairview Ave, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Website: Fayette County Fair
Perry County Fair
Details: Daily tickets cost $10, and kids under 4-years-old are free. In order to ride the rides you’ve got to have a ride pass, which costs $7.
When: July 17-22
Where: Perry County Fairgrounds, 5445 OH-37, New Lexington, OH 43764
Website: Perry County Fair
Clark County Fair
Details: Kids under 5 are free, general admission goes for $6. Ride wristbands are available for $18/adults and $14/kids.
When: July 21-28
Where: Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505
Website: Clark County Fair
Knox County Fair
Details: General admission tickets are $8 and kids 5 and under are free. Single tickets are $1 each. You can purchase a 12 pack for $10, or wristbands for unlimited rides starting at $15.
When: July 22-29
Where: Knox County Fairgrounds, 601 Fairgrounds Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Website: Knox County Fair
Union County Fair
Details: Admission is $10 per person, unless you’re 5-years-old and under or 65-years-old and over. In that case, you get in free of charge. Rides are available for an additional cost.
When: July 23-29
Where: Union County Fairgrounds, 845 N Main St, Marysville, OH 43040
Website: Union County Fair
Greene County Fair
Details: Daily admission for guests 10-years-old and up costs $8. Wristband pricing for rides will be released shortly before the fair, but you can also pay per ride.
When: July 30-August 5
Where: Green County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
Website: Greene County Fair
Champaign County Fair
Details: Daily admission to the fair is $8, which includes rides. Most Grandstand events are also included in admission, including the rodeo.
When: August 4-11
Where: Champaign County Fairgrounds, 384 Park Ave, Urbana, OH 43078
Website: Champaign County Fair
The Hartford Fair
Details: The general admission prices are $9 for adults and free for kids 8 and under. Admission doesn’t include the cost of rides, but seats at the Grandstand are free.
When: August 6-12
Where: Hartford Fair, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd, Hartford, OH 43013
Website: The Hartford Fair
Ross County Fair
Details: $5 a ticket for those ages 7 and up. Ages 6 and under are free. Some Grandstand events are free to attend, but rides will cost an additional fee.
When: August 6-13
Where: Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Website: Ross County Fair
Muskingum County Fair
Details: General admission is just $8, but little ones 10 and under are free. Wristbands for unlimited rides are $15.
When: August 13-19
Where: Muskingum County Fairgrounds, 1300 Pershing Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
Website: Muskingum County Fair
Morrow County Fair
Details: Daily gate admission for those aged 7 and up is $7. Prices for ride tickets and wristbands haven’t announced yet, but Grandstand events are included in general admission.
When: August 28-September 4
Where: Morrow County Fairgrounds, 195 S Main St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338
Website: Morrow County Fair
Hardin County Fair
Details: Tickets are $10 per per person 9-years-old and up. Free admission for people under the age of 8, with special discount days for Veterans and Seniors. Grandstand events and rides are not included in general admission.
When: September 5-10
Where: Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 Fairground Rd #140, Kenton, OH 43326
Website: Hardin County Fair
Hocking County Fair
Details: Admission is $7 and all rides are included in that price. The fair features many Jr. Fair Livestock Shows, Demolition Derby, Moto-Cross, Tractor & Truck Pull, Garden Tractor Pull, ToughTruck, Mud Bog and Auto-Cross.
When: September 11-17
Where: Hocking County Fairgrounds, Logan, OH 43138
Website: Hocking County Fair
Delaware County Fair
Details: Daily admission is $8 and children 8 and under are free. Rides aren’t included in that price, but you can buy individual tickets for $2 or an all day wristband for $20.
When: September 16-23
Where: The Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
Website: Delaware County Fair
Fairfield County Fair
Details: Anyone 10-years-old and over gets in for $7. Kids 9 and under get in free of charge. There are also special discounts available for seniors on Wednesdays.
When: October 8-14
Where: Fairfield County Agricultural, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
Website: Fairfield County Fair
