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TRAFFIC

 The grounds are accessible from Interstate 270 by way of Cemetery Road to Leap Road (turn right – north), to Northwest Parkway (turn left – west).  Parking is on your left. Go directly ahead to the grounds and gate 3 is immediately in front of you.

You can also enter from Avery Road on the west side of the grounds.  Avery Road will be more convenient for those people coming to the fair from the south and west sides of Hilliard, Brown Township, Prairie Township, Washington Township, and southern Dublin.

Local area accommodations are available from a variety of hotel and motel chains.  Local restaurants and auto service are also available.  If you would like more information please contact the Hilliard Convention and Visitors Bureau at (614) 876-6911.

An ATM machine is available on the grounds.

No dogs permitted on the grounds. 

PARKING INFORMATION

Gate 1 is located on Columbia Street, in Old Hilliard.  There is no parking at this gate and it is used primarily as a walk-in gate for local residents.  Deliveries to the home and fine arts building, secretary’s office, to the ice or soft drink concessionaire, to the western midway and to the western commercial area may be made at this gate any day prior to 11:00a.m.

Gate 2 is located near the front of the Norwich Township Firehouse.  There is parking here for handicapped (with appropriate stickers or plates), fair officials, media and special guests (with appropriate sticker).  All other vehicles are asked to refrain from using this area, due to congestion, which impedes the Fire Department.  Violators are subject to being towed without notification.  Those persons parking on the street or in the northwest parking lots may find this gate convenient for entry.  No vehicles are allowed access through this gate.

Gate 4 is located on the east side of the fenced area of the grounds.  It allows entry to the livestock area, the racing area, the eastern and middle midway, and the eastern commercial area.  Parking is available directly outside this gate for commercial and livestock exhibitors, with proper parking pass.  Vehicles may be admitted through this gate prior to 11:00a.m. daily for deliveries only.  Thereafter only vehicles with a pass to park will be admitted to park in designated areas.  Unauthorized vehicles parked in the campgrounds, livestock area, or any other unauthorized area is subject to being towed.  Horse Pull, Horse Racing and Rodeo should se this gate. 

**Tractor pull contestants use Gate 1.

**Demolition Derby contestants and wreckers need to use Gate 6.