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Coming Soon: Ohio Showcase Building

Future View of the New Ohio Showcase Building
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Available for booking beginning November 2026

The Ohio Showcase building, set for completion in summer 2026, will anchor the center of the grounds near the new open “Town Square” gathering space and will feature additional comfort seating and shade for fairgoers and guests. In addition to housing a permanent exhibition telling Ohio’s story in conjunction with the Ohio History Connection, the building features a food hall space and an intimate private event spaces available for rent.

  • Total square footage: 55,000 square feet
  • Event Spaces – 3
  • Upstairs Meeting Room – 4,293 square feet + exterior balcony (maximum capacity: 165)
  • First Floor Flexible Event Space – 1,866 square feet (maximum capacity: 234)
  • Food Hall 4,868 square feet (maximum capacity: 260)
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Building Fact Sheet

Building Fact Sheet

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Second Floor Event Space
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Ohio Showcase Building — Spaces, Specs, Capacities

First Floor Event Space (4,293 SF)
Square footage 4,293 SF
Dimensions Roughly 136’-9” × 30’-6” clear
Capacity
  • Presentation style – 165
  • Dining style – 160
  • Wedding style – 108
Hours of availability 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Floor load capacity 100 PSF
Ceiling height 12’-0” to suspended ceiling
Lighting capabilities Suspended LED downlight cylinder pendants
Utility locations Eight (8) floor boxes and perimeter electrical. No water; available in adjacent kitchen.
Overhead door size & location 10’-4” W × 10’-0” H at grade. Access also via 6’-0” W × 8’-0” H front doors.
Loading docks At-grade loading at mechanical yard; access via service elevator.
Elevator size Approx. 9’-0” × 12’-0”
Rate $5,095
Second Floor Event Space (1,866 SF)
Square footage 1,866 SF
Dimensions 59’-6” × 48’-6” overall (minimal column obstructions)
Capacity
  • Theatre style – 234
  • Dining style – 136
  • Classroom style – 72
Hours of availability 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Floor load capacity Unlimited
Ceiling height 13’-0” to underside of suspended sound baffles
Lighting capabilities Dimmable linear LED luminaires; LED downlights at west entry
Utility locations Electric at perimeter and within ceiling baffles. No water provided.
Overhead door size & location 10’-4” W × 10’-0” H at grade. Access also via 6’-0” W × 8’-0” H from elevator.
Loading docks At-grade loading through mechanical yard.
Elevator size N/A
Rate $750
Food Hall Dining and Event Space (4,868 SF)
Square footage 4,868 SF
Dimensions & obstructions Primary clear seating: 87’-1” × 36’-4”
Overall (with obstructions): 118’-3” × 47’-6”
Capacity
  • Theatre style – 260
  • Dining style – 187
  • Classroom style – 90
Hours of availability 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Floor load capacity Unlimited
Ceiling height 15’-0” to underside of suspended grid
Lighting capabilities Mixed LED: marquee style, downlight, catenary string lights; kitchens illuminated with suspended track lighting.
Utility locations Limited electrical at perimeter. No water; available in adjacent kitchens.
Overhead door size & location 10’-4” W × 10’-0” H at grade. Access also via 6’-0” W × 8’-0” H from elevator.
Loading docks At-grade loading through mechanical yard.
Elevator size N/A
Rate Determined by Event

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