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Watch for the next Ohio State Fair to return to Columbus this year on Wednesday, July 23 to Sunday, August 3, 2025.

With 11 full days of attractions, food and entertainment, attendance for the fair has been upwards of 800,000 visitors for several years now, and hopefully will continue to grow.

The Ohio State Fair is traditionally one of the most well-received and well attended state fairs in the USA -- and for good reason.

2025 Ohio State Fair concert lineup

Every year, the concert lineup is one of the most anticipated announcements from event organizers, featuring a list of star headliners scheduled to appear at the fair. Here's the lineup for 2025:

July 23: Kidz Bop (6:30 PM)

July 24: Foreigner (7 PM)

July 25: Warren Zeiders with Hailey Whitters (7:30 PM)

July 26: Morris Day with ConFunkShun (7 PM)

July 27: All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir (1 PM) & Let's Sing Taylor – An Unofficial Tribute Show (7 PM)

The 2025 Ohio State Fair concert lineup features T-Pain and Trace Adkins..

July 28: Tauren Wells with Josiah Queen (7 PM)

July 29: Sixteen Candles (1 PM) & Leanne Morgan (7:30 PM)

July 30: T-Pain with DJ Montay (7 PM)

July 31: Quinn XCII with Chelsea Cutler (7 PM)

August 1: AJR with Valley (7:30 PM)

August 2: Trace Adkins with Alex Miller (7 PM)

August 3: Sale of Champions livestock auction (2 PM)

Concert tickets go on sale ranging from $20 - $75. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and include admission to the Fair.

All about the Ohio State Fair

The original fair, which dates to just before the year 1850, was a three day event that showcased blue-ribbon livestock and cattle from miles around, along with the best of regional recipes but little of the razzle-dazzle we know today!

As the fair grew, it became more and more popular and it wasn't long until entertainment was a major part of the fair.

Soon enough there were kid's attractions, live music, and a Queen of the Fair contest.

Today, the fair is a modern mega-event with athletic competitions such as martial arts, boxing, cheerleading, and BMX stunts, along with food tastings, live music, monster amusement park rides, and exhibitors making up just a portion of the huge variety of entertainment options available.

Food, old-fashioned family fun, and midway thrills await at this year's Ohio State Fair.

Animals, of course, are still a huge part of the fair (don't miss the annual pig races!) which can be found either winning ribbons or fascinating kids and adults alike in the hands-on petting zoo.

Tickets to the fair traditionally range from $10 for adults to $8 for kids and seniors, with children under 5 allowed in free.

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More about the Ohio State Fair around the Web:

2025 Ohio State Fair - Check out the official site with information on admission and ticket prices, nearby hotels, current lineup of competitions, concerts, entertainment, and attractions with directions, map, photos.

Experience the Ohio State Fair - Check out this guide with a brief overview plus more detailed information on what to see, getting around, and staying safe.

Ohio State Fair - Wikipedia - Complete information on the history of the fairgrounds including a timeline of major highlights from 1853-present, photos, resources.