FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

HILLIARD, OHIO

Home to the Franklin County Fair for more than 100 years!

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FAIR EVENTS

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SPONSORSHIPS

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TICKETS AND PRICING

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INFO AND RENTALS

Multiple Ground Acts FREE with Ticket Purchase

| JULY 20-26, 2026 |

Multiple Ground Acts FREE with Ticket Purchase | JULY 20-26, 2026 |

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JULY 20-26, 2026

Find something for every member of the family at the Franklin County Fair in Hilliard, Ohio!  From farm animals, mind-blowing magic, tasty fair food and much more!

  • Monday 7/20 - FREE! Harness Racing (12p and 4pm) and VCA Wiener Dog Derby (7pm)

    Tuesday 7/21 - FREE! Corgi Races

    Wednesday 7/22 - FREE!‍ Music by Lifepoint Collective and Special Guest Jake Ballard, former OSU football player and NY Giants Superbowl winner.

    Thursday 7/23 - FREE!‍ ‍Seph Schlueter in concert

    Friday 7/24 - $10 Grandstand Admission‍ ‍Central Ohio Truck and Tractor Pulls

    Saturday 7/25 - $10 Grandstand Admission Derbydog Demolition Derby

    • Monday – Saturday: 9:00am to 10:00pm

    • Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    • Gates 1 and 5 will open to exhibitors at 7:30am Monday – Sunday

    • Gate 3 will open at 9:00 am, except for Tuesday and Wednesday when it opens at 8:00 am.

    • Fairgoers are welcome to attend livestock and horse shows beginning at 9:00am. Review the fair schedule to plan your visit according to your interests

    • Rides open daily at 12:00pm (10:00am on Sunday)

  • Rides are operated by Bates Brothers Amusement Co. and tickets may only be purchased through their website or in person at their ticket kiosk. Unlimited ride wristbands are $28. Discounted ride wristbands ($23) are offered for pre-sale as well as for Family Day on Wednesday, July 22. FREE ride wristband with Military ID on Thursday, July 23. *Sensory friendly time on the midway will be on Tuesday, July 21 from 12-2pm.

    Ride information is available at https://batesbros.com

  • Click Here for Admission Tickets.

    Click Here for Ride Tickets.

  • Free parking is available in lots adjacent to Gates 3, 4 and 5

  • Smoking and Vaping only in designated areas on the Franklin County Fairgrounds. All forms of marijuana use are prohibited on the Franklin County Fairgrounds.

  • Only trained service dogs are permitted on the fairgrounds during the Franklin County Fair.

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THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

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Logo with the word 'MOOSE' in large blue letters, a moose illustration in the center, and 'Hilliard Lodge 2236' below.
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Illustration for the 2025 Franklin County Junior Fair showing a Ferris wheel, a tractor, corn plants, a cow, and a city skyline with the text 'Our Fair, Our Future' and '2025 Franklin County Junior Fair'.
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THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

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Logo for Goodwin Services LLC with a large metallic G, an arc of lines, and a book, mentioning services in excavation, construction, and demolition.
Logo of J.F. Baker's Sons, roofing and sheet metal contractors, established in 1929, with house-shaped outline and red text.
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Anytime Banners

ASE Feed & Supply Store

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Central Ohio Beekeepers Association

Dave & Buster's

Distinctive Smiles of Dublin

Farm Credit

Floor Town

Franklin County 4-H Horse Advisory

Green and Sons

Green Legacy

Harper Architectural Studio, LLC

Heartland Bank, a division of German American Bank

Hempy Water

Home Depot of Hilliard

Jack's Appliance

Jeff Decker

Jewell Family

Kuhlwein’s Farm Market

Magnetic Springs Bottled Water Company

Mannik & Smith Group

Ohio Auto Kolor, Inc.

Right Way Heating and Cooling

Seely's Landscape Nursery

Silver Bullets Moving

The Mary Buck Family

United Rentals

VFW 4931

Voss Bros. Power Equipment

Wayac Scales & Calibration

Woody's Towing LLC

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4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH 43026

Located in the heart of Hilliard, Ohio, the Franklin County Fairgrounds has been home to the Franklin County Fair for more than 100 years and also hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, from car shows to craft shows and 5k races to harness racing.

Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with family or friends or seeking the perfect venue for your next event, the Franklin County Agricultural Society and Fairgrounds is dedicated to preserving our region’s rich agricultural heritage and offering central Ohio residents high-quality entertainment in a convenient, clean and safe environment.

Questions? 614-876-7235

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