Group purchase program
The Ohio State Fair is the perfect place to hold your next family reunion, group outing or summer camp trip! We offer the opportunity to purchase, in advance, discount tickets for groups of all sizes. Through the group purchase program, you can save up to $4 on each admission.
Consignment Order FormSenior Day Bus Arrival FormGroup Event Space Rental InformationGroup Event Space Rental Form
New this year: group event space
Do you want to experience the Ohio State Fair with a large group? New in 2025, we have two customizable venue spaces are available for hourly rental between
July 23 -August 3, 2025. Starting at 9,000 square feet, these private spaces are suitable for family reunions, business retreats, birthday parties, and more, and allow catering opportunities provided by Schmidt's.
Fun for everyone
The Ohio State Fair has been a favorite family tradition since 1850, offering endless enjoyment:
- Free entertainment stages
- Educational activities
- Sporting competitions
- Farm animal delivery room
- Mouthwatering fair food
- Exciting rides
- Free petting zoo
- Livestock shows
- Musicians
- Free kiddie fishing
- Animals
- Comedians
- Arts
- Pig races
Consignment program benefits
- Save — Save up to $4 on each admission ticket
- Risk-free — Sell or use the tickets for your group right up until the last day of the Fair, Aug. 6; after the Fair, simply return any unused tickets and you’re only financially responsible for those used
- Plan a group getaway — Gather your family for a reunion, coordinate a staff retreat or plan a day of family fun
- Offer an incentive — Show appreciation to hard-working employees or organization members as recognition or reward
- Offer discounts to your employees — Resell Fair admission tickets to your employees at a discount price