OHIO STATE FAIR

🎡 Agricultural & Community Fairs
Ohio State Fair
📍 Columbus
📅 July 23–August 3, 2025
Experience thrilling rides, delicious food, arts and crafts, livestock shows, and iconic attractions like the butter cow. Enjoy live concerts, family-friendly entertainment, hands-on exhibits, and Ohio’s best traditions all in one place. Ohio.gov+2Ohio State Fair+2Ohio+2
County & Independent Fairs
📍 Various Locations
📅 June 7–October 11, 2025
Ohio hosts 94 county and independent fairs throughout the state. The fair season kicks off with the Paulding County Fair on June 7 and concludes with the Fairfield County Fair on October 11. Ohio Department of Agriculture Ohio Country Journal+1Ohio Department of Agriculture+1

🤠 Rodeos
Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding
📍 Burbank
📅 May 24, June 13, October 4, 2025
Experience professional bull riding events featuring thrilling rides and family-friendly entertainment. Gates open at 4:00 PM, with Mutton Bustin’ starting at 5:30 PM and Pro Bull Riding at 7:00 PM. Buckin’ Ohio
Springfield IBRA Super Show
📍 Springfield
📅 August 15–17, 2025
A major event in the International Barrel Racing Association circuit, featuring competitive barrel racing events. Rodeos USA
APRA Rodeo – Canal Winchester
📍 Canal Winchester
📅 May 10, 2025
Part of the American Professional Rodeo Association circuit, this event includes bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and more. APRA Rodeo

🎉 Major Festivals
Columbus Arts Festival
📍 Columbus
📅 June 6–8, 2025
A premier arts festival featuring hundreds of artists, live music, food vendors, and hands-on activities along the downtown riverfront.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
📍 Columbus
📅 May 8–11, 2025
A high-profile music festival featuring major rock and alternative bands, attracting fans from across the country. Axios
Asian Festival
📍 Columbus
📅 May 24–25, 2025
Celebrate Asian culture with traditional performances, food, martial arts demonstrations, and cultural exhibits.
Utica Ice Cream Festival
📍 Utica
📅 May 24–26, 2025
A family-friendly festival celebrating all things ice cream, with games, contests, and plenty of sweet treats.
Chicken & Beer Festival
📍 Columbus
📅 June 7, 2025
Enjoy a variety of chicken dishes paired with local craft beers, live music, and entertainment.
Cleveland Events
📍 Cleveland
📅 Various Dates
WWE Raw: February 3, 2025
AC/DC Concert: May 28, 2025
Cynthia Erivo with Cleveland Orchestra: July 25, 2025
Cleveland hosts a variety of major events, from concerts to sporting events, throughout the year. Ohio Department of Agriculture+14Ohio Festivals and Events Association+14Ohio State Fair+14 Axios

🏛️ Major Expositions & Trade Shows
Ohio RV & Boat Show
📍 Columbus
📅 January 2025
Explore nearly 250,000 square feet of RVs and boats from over 30 dealers, featuring the latest models and accessories. Ohio Expo Center
National Fishing Expo
📍 Columbus
📅 February 2025
One of the largest fishing expos in the country, featuring hundreds of vendors, seminars, and demonstrations. Ohio Expo Center+4Ohio Expo Center+4Columbus Events+4
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
📍 Columbus
📅 March 2025
A showcase of all things weird, including taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, and horror-inspired pieces. Ohio Festivals+13Columbus Events+13Ohio Festivals+13 Ohio Expo Center
EDspaces 2025
📍 Columbus
📅 November 5, 2025
A conference and expo focused on the future of educational facilities, featuring innovative products and solutions.
SWANA’s RCon 2025
📍 Columbus
📅 November 12, 2025
The Solid Waste Association of North America’s conference on recycling and sustainability, offering educational sessions and exhibits. Events in America