Alert: expect delayed responses
Our office is currently operating with incredibly limited staff. All inquiries should be sent via email to info@expo.ohio.gov, or leave a voicemail at 614-644-3247. Responses will be significantly delayed.
Plan your event at the Ohio Expo Center
We would love to chat with you to help plan your next event at the Ohio Expo Center! Please give us a call at 614-466-8346 or send an email to r.lawson@expo.ohio.gov to get the conversation started.
By mail:
The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Attn: Rental Department
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
By phone:
888-OHO-EXPO (toll-free)
614-644-3247 (business office)
614-466-8346 (rental office)
By fax:
1-614-644-4031
By email:
For general information questions:
General Information – info@expo.ohio.gov
For information on year-round building rentals or upcoming events:
Expo Rental Department – r.lawson@expo.ohio.gov
For information on employment at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair:
Personnel Office – j.albanese@expo.ohio.gov
Ohio State Fair information
Vendors
For Fair concession, exhibit and attraction opportunities:
Fair Rental Department
Entertainment Booking
The 2020 Ohio State Fair was canceled. Most artists, bands and entertainers that were booked for the 2020 Fair are being re-booked for the 2021 Fair as schedules permit. Therefore, we will not be accepting any promotional materials for the 2021 Fair. Please check back in the fall of 2021 for booking information for the 2022 Ohio State Fair.
Agricultural competitions and activities
To review Agriculture, Horticulture & Floriculture, Livestock, or a Horse Show exhibitor information packet click here. Please email info@expo.ohio.gov with any questions.
Other competitions and activities
To review Academic Competitions/Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts, Fine Arts, Sports Programs, Youth Organizations/Programs (non-livestock), and Special Activities & Attractions, please visit ohiostatefair.com. Please email info@expo.ohio.gov with any comments, suggestions, or recommendations for new events/competitions/demonstrations, etc. at the Ohio State Fair.