PARKING RENTAL

OUTDOOR PARKING

OFFERED YEAR-ROUND

  • The outdoor parking is in a fenced in area on Northwest Parkway.

  • Outdoor parking contracts are month-to-month with in-and-out privileges.

  • This space is for parking and not storage. Personal vehicles only. No business/work vehicles allowed.

  • Effective January 1, 2026, a tiered pricing structure has been implemented, with billing available on a quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Quarterly rates are $150 for units 25 feet and under and $180 for units over 25 feet. Semi-annual rates include a $5 monthly discount.  They are $270 for units 25 feet and under and $330 for units over 25 feet. Annual rates include a $10 monthly discount.  They are $480 for units 25 feet and under and $600 for units over 25 feet. (Please note: total unit length includes the hitch and trailer.)

  • There is a $25.00 security deposit for a key fob to access the parking area.

  • The tires on all vehicles and trailers need to be maintained along with current tags.

For informational purposes only, you may preview the contract requirements/late fees here: Outdoor Parking Contract. (Do not print the contract and fill it out ahead of time. You will fill it out in our office during your appointment.)

Please send an email (mail@fcfair.org) to inquire about current availability. If the lot is full you can be added to the waitlist.

For Outdoor Parking Customers moving to Seasonal Indoor Parking and then back out to Outdoor Parking:

If an outdoor parking customer would like to move their vehicle to seaonal indoor parking and has plans to return their vehicle to outdoor parking in 2027, there is a holding fee to reserve a space for 5 months until you return to the outdoor space, as there has been a waitlist for outdoor parking.

  • Units 25 feet and under – $100 holding fee to hold your space.

  • Units over 25 feet – $125 holding fee to hold your space.

INDOOR PARKING

OCTOBER 29, 30, AND 31, 2026 for 5 months

The Franklin County Agricultural Society offers seasonal indoor parking. *Note- Buildings and barns are not heated.

  • Contracts will be available on a first come, first served basis, and will be available beginning October 1, 2026.

  • The one-time indoor parking fee is due at the time of signing the contract. Indoor parking will incur sales tax. Rates are as follows:

    • Indoor Parking Rates:  The 2025-2026 rental rates: 18 feet (footage rounded up) = $300. Each additional foot is $15. Click here for Rate chart

  • It is important to note that the contract specifies that property (Camper, RV, Boat, Motorcycle, Car/Truck, Golfcart, Trailer, etc.) must be brought to the fairgrounds on October 29, 30, or 31, 2026

  • Once the property is parked, it may not be removed early.  Items are parked on a first in-last out basis.

  • Items are to be winterized including but not limited to removal of batteries, removal of propane tanks and removal of hitch locks. No use of electricity is permitted during the parking period.

  • Access fee: for those requesting to access their property while it is stored, an appointment is required (in order to plan for staff to be available) and there will be a $25 per-visit access fee.

  • There is a$20 daily fee incurred for any property not picked up on the official pick up day.

  • For informational purposes only, you may preview last year’s contract here: CONTRACT PREVIEW

Move out day in 2027 TBD

PARKING CONTRACTS

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please contact the fair office to set up an appointment between: Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 2:00 p.m. (For Seasonal Indoor Parking see *note below.)

  1. Bring a printed photo (or email it to us) of your property.

  2. Bring your valid Driver’s License

  3. Bring the license plate number.

  4. Bring the vehicle information needed to complete the contract: Type of vehicle, make and model, year, color, and VIN #. (if bringing a boat- OH Watercraft #)

  5. Cash or checks payable to FCAS (Franklin County Agricultural Society) are accepted. Credit and Debit card payments are also accepted and will include a credit card convenience fee of $3 for under $100 or 3% for over $100. We do not accept Amex.

  6. Once the contract is completed and signed, your payment (Outdoor Parking will also include including a $25 key fob security deposit) will be due immediately. You will be issued a permit tag sticker which must be displayed on your vehicle at all times.