Ohio Expo Center - Ohio State Fair

Ohio State Fair

There is fun, excitement, and fine fair food for everyone at the Ohio State Fair! The Crowne Plaza Columbus North hotel is your perfect Fair headquarters located less than 15 minutes from the Ohio Expo Center.

For driving directions to the Ohio State Fair from the hotel, visit our Map & Directions page.

The Ohio State Fair is a huge event held at the Ohio Expo Center in July/August each year. From all of your traditional fair concessions, games, food and activities to agricultural competitions and national concerts, you'll find it all at the Ohio State Fair.

Some of the headliner acts featured have included Rascal Flatts, Disney's Selena Gomez, David Sanborn and George Duke, Jeff Dunham, Darius Rucker and Heart. New in 2010, there will be World Pro Wrestling and the Ultimate Victory Challenge Mixed Martial Arts returns.

Competition categories at the fair include:

Academics
Band & Choir
Creative Arts
Fine Arts
Jr. Non-Livestock
Sporting Competitions
Agriculture / Horticulture
Jr. Livestock
Open Livestock
Open Horse Show
Homebrew

Bring everyone for a day or two of thrills and entertainment at the Ohio State Fair!

For a detailed schedule of events and more information on the Ohio State Fair, visit their official website.

The Crowne Plaza Columbus North hotel's upscale guest room and suite accommodations, exceptional service and amenities and extensive meeting facilities make us the premier hotel choice in Columbus. Enjoy our on-site Christino's Restaurant and Christino's Lobby Lounge as well as a 24-hour full-service business center, well-equipped 24-hour fitness center and indoor heated pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and we provide shuttle service within a 4-mile radius of the hotel.

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