By mail:

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

By phone:

888-OHO-EXPO (toll-free)
614-644-3247 (business office)
614-466-8346 (rental office)
614-644-3247 (24-hour event information line)

By fax:

1-614-644-4031

By e-mail:

For general information questions:
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For information on year-round building rentals or upcoming events:
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Ohio State Fair information

For Fair concession, exhibit and attraction opportunities:
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To review Academic Competitions/Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts, Sports Programs, Youth Organizations/Programs (non-livestock), and Special Activities & Attractions, click here.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 614/644-4043 with any comments, suggestions, or recommendations for new events/competitions/demonstrations/bands, etc. at the Ohio State Fair.

To review a Agriculture, Horticulture & Floriculture, Livestock, or a Horse Show exhibitor information packet click here. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 614-466-8366 with any questions.

Music Entertainment at Outdoor Ohio State Fair Stages
We are no longer accepting materials for the 2013 Fair. Promotional materials from artists and bands wanting to play at the 2013 Ohio State Fair were accepted in September and October of 2012 only. If you are interested in being considered for the 2014 Ohio State Fair, please check back in September 2013.

Non-Musical Entertainment at Outdoor Ohio State Fair Stages and Roving Entertainment
Promotional materials from non-musical entertainers wanting to play at the 2013 Ohio State Fair will be accepted between September and December of 2012 only. All non-music related entertainers wishing to be considered for the Ohio State Fair may email a promotional packet to Mark Sparks of Triangle Talent, Inc. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. between September and December of 2012 only. After this time, no materials will be accepted.