The Ohio State Fair returns on July 23, bringing an estimated 1 million people to Columbus and the Ohio Expo Center.
There will, of course, be many attractions, food vendors and the famous butter cow. To make room for the massive event, several roads surrounding the Ohio Expo Center will see some changes before, during and after the event, including restrictions and closures.
Several roads around the Ohio Expo center have been under construction and will remain closed for the fair’s duration.
Road closures for the Ohio State Fair
These roads have been closed since October 2024 and will remain closed during the fair for construction projects, according to the state fair’s website.
When is the 2025 Ohio State Fair 2025?
The 170th Ohio State Fair runs from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave., on the North Side of Columbus.
The Dispatch has an answer to every possible question you might have about the 2025 Ohio State Fair, from tickets and parking to entertainment and food.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: The Ohio State fair kicks off this week. Here’s where road closures might delay fair fun
Reporting by Nathan Hart, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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