COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Franklin County Fair is underway this week and thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the fairgrounds in Hilliard for games, food and events.
If you’re planning to visit this year’s Franklin County Fair, here are some things to note…
The fair is located at 4100 Columbia St. in Hilliard and will run July 15-21.
HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PARKING
Free parking is available in lots adjacent to Gates 3, 4 and 5.
TICKETS
General admission is $10. Kids 2 and under can get in for free.
RIDES AND GAMES
Unlimited ride wristbands are $25. Discounted to $20 on Wednesday, July 19 and free with military ID on Thursday, July 20.
FAIR EVENTS
You can find a full list of events happening at this year’s fair here.
Tuesday: There will be a live chalk art demonstration by Cecilia Martyna.
Wednesday: Ariel, Elsa, Batman and Spiderman will be stopping by the fair for a meet and greet and face painting. There will also be a horse fun show, Brutus the Buckeye meet and greet, a reptile show and more.
Thursday: A pie contest will be held and a creative baking silent auction will take place. Guests can also watch a thrill show by Cincinnati Circus.
Friday: The Franklin County Sheriff's Office will hold a K-9 unit demonstration. Guests also can catch the Cincinnati Circus this day and Mr. Eric's Music.
Saturday and Sunday: Guests can catch chainsaw art and the Cincinnati Circus.
FOOD VENDORS
- Harper's Lunchbox
- Bennie's Bourbon Chicken
- Glass City BBQ
- Hot Chicken Tenders and Tots
- Ohio Dippin Dots
- Elefant Espresso
- Bates Brothers -Fries
- Bates Brothers - Lemonade
- Bates Brothers - Cotton Candy
- Bates Brothers Cafe
- Bates Brothers- Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Deep Fried Oreos and more
- Bubbles Tea and Juice Company
- Hamilton Mobile Food ICEES
- Bourbon Chicken & Rice
- BrainFreeze Tropical Sno And Dole Whips
- Chopp Boxx
- Buckeye Shaved Ice
- GLO Concessions Fried veggies
- GLO Concessions Gyros
- Otterbacher Brothers Concessions: Elephant Ears, Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried
- Oreos
- Farmer Foods - Walking Tacos, Texas Tenderloin, Quesadillas, Taco Salad, Tacos, Burritos, Nachos
- Farmer Foods - Chicken Pitas, Chicken Wraps, Bourbon Chicken, Chicken Nuggets
- Farmer Foods - Pretzel, Pretzel Dog, Cinnamon Roll, Pretzel Sticks, Pretzel Breakfast Sausage
- LaRosa's Family Pizzeria
- DS Concessions Bates Brothers - Fries
- DS Concessions Bates Brothers - Lemonade
- DS Concessions Bates Brothers - Cotton Candy
- Linn Enterprises - Gyros
- Linn Enterprises - Lemonade/drinks
- Belles Old Fashioned Ice Cream
- Kettle Korn by David Williams
- Hilliard Kiwanis
- Hilliard Moose Lodge 2236
