Ohio Expo Center Sign Up Information

17th AVENUE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND, JANUARY 24 - 25

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE NEXT WEEKEND, JANUARY 24 - 25

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE FRIDAY, JAN. 24 - SUNDAY, JAN. 26

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, January 24, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 26.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE EACH WEEKEND IN FEBRUARY

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Timing

The streets listed below will be closed during the following dates in February:

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Friday, January 24, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 26.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND, JANUARY 11 - 12

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 12.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND, JANUARY 18 - 19

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 19.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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17th AVENUE TO CLOSE THIS WEEKEND, JANUARY 24 - 25

COLUMBUS - City streets surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will close during events held this weekend at the facility.

Streets Closing

The following streets will close beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, and will reopen at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.

Directions
To reach the Ohio Expo Center, follow these directions. Patrons should NOT use the Hudson Street exit.

The Ohio Expo Center is a year-round, multi-purpose convention and meeting facility. More than 3 million visitors attend the 200 events held at the Ohio Expo Center annually, including the Ohio State Fair, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy. The 2020 Ohio State Fair will be held July 29 - August 9.

For more information, visit ohioexpocenter.com or call 614-644-FAIR.

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Ohio Expositions Commission announces cancellation

of the 2020 Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS - Today, the Ohio Expositions Commission announced that it will cancel the 2020 Ohio State Fair, originally scheduled for July 29 - August 9 in Columbus. Members of the Commission expressed concern for public health, as well as the financial feasibility of hosting a fair that would adhere to social distancing protocols and its impact on the long-term viability of the Ohio State Fair.

"After careful thought and deliberation, we have decided to cancel the Ohio State Fair. Knowing how easily the virus spreads in large groups, we believe it is the safest path forward for the health and safety of all Ohioans." said Andy Doehrel, chair of the Ohio Expositions Commission. "The financial ramifications of hosting a reduced-capacity Fair would be too great, and we need to protect the Ohio State Fair for future generations."

"Our first priority is the safety of the hundreds of thousands of people involved in the Ohio State Fair each year. While this is a difficult decision, we feel it is necessary to protect the fairgoers, exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, partners, performers, concessionaires, youth leaders, employees and sponsors," said Virgil Strickler, general manager of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair. "I look forward to seeing my fellow Ohioans at the 2021 Ohio State Fair, when it is safer for us to enjoy our favorite traditions together."

Last year, 934,925 people attended the Ohio State Fair during its 12-day run. These attendees came from each of Ohio's 88 counties, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, as well as Canada and Mexico.

The Ohio Expositions Commission is focused on developing a strategy to responsibly reopen its year-round facilities when appropriate, and to welcome guests back for the 2021 Ohio State Fair, scheduled for July 28 through August 8 of next year.

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