FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
HILLIARD, OHIO
Home to the Franklin County Fair for more than 100 years!
Multiple Ground Acts FREE with Ticket Purchase
| JULY 14-20, 2025 |
Multiple Ground Acts FREE with Ticket Purchase | JULY 14-20, 2025 |
JULY 14-20, 2025
Find something for every member of the family at the Franklin County Fair in Hilliard, Ohio! From farm animals, mind-blowing magic, tasty fair food and much more!
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Gates open to exhibitors at gates 1 & 5 at 7:30am Monday – Sunday
Fairgoers are welcome to attend livestock and horse shows beginning at 9:00am
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 9:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Rides open at 12:00pm (11:00am on Wednesday and 10:00am on Sunday)
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Rides are operated by Bates Brothers Amusement Co. and tickets may purchased through their website only. Unlimited ride wristbands are $25. Discounted to $20 on Wednesday, July 16 and free with Military ID on Thursday, July 17.
Presale mega ride information available at https://batesbros.com
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$8.00 ADVANCED tickets may be purchased through Sunday, July 13th.
$10 cash at the gate or skip the line and buy $10 tickets online (+ fees) beginning July 14th.
$10 Special Grandstand shows are available online or buy tickets at the grandstand at 6pm day of show. (Fair admission not included and must be purchased)
$25 Ride wristband good for all rides. Discounted to $20 on Wednesday Family Day. FREE with Military ID on Thursday. Per ride tickets will also be sold.
$2 per ticket for the Fun House
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Free parking is available in lots adjacent to Gates 3, 4 and 5
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Smoking and Vaping only in designated areas on the Franklin County Fairgrounds. All forms of marijuana use are prohibited on the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
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Only trained service dogs are permitted on the fairgrounds during the Franklin County Fair.
THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
2025 FAIR CONCESSIONS AND VENDORS
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Bates Brothers - STAND 1: Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Sausage, Chicken & Steak Sandwiches, Taco Salad, Nachos, Pickle on a Stick, Lemonade, & Soda; STAND 2: Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, & Deep Fried Oreos; STAND 3: Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Caramel Apples, Sno Cones, Slushies, & Flavor Burst Ice Cream; STAND 4: Fries, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Wings, Ribbon Chips, & Soda; STAND 5: Lemonade
Bates Food Service LLC: French Fries, French Fries topped with bacon and cheese, fountain drinks, & bottled water
Bayou Billy Sweet Dixie Tea: Sweet Tea, Lemonade, & Kool Aid. Served in 32oz collectable tin mugs. $1 refills for life.
Bennie's Bourbon Chicken: Bourbon chicken: choose over rice, in a burrito, over tortilla chips or tots.
BrainFreeze Tropical Sno and Whips: Hawaiian Shave Ice, Dole Soft Serve, & Sno-Shakes
Bubbles Tea and Juice Company: Bubble Tea, Smoothies, & Acai bowls
Buckeye Shaved Ice, LLC: Shaved ice, bottled beverages, nacho cheese & chips, candy, & snacks
Elefant Espresso: Organic, low acidic fair-trade Coffee, Cappucino, Espresso, Lattes, Mushroom Coffee, Elefant Soda, Cookies, Muffins, Scones, Macarons, Red Bull, tea, etc.
Farmer Foods LLC - STAND 1: Bourbon chicken, Chicken Pita, Chicken Nuggets, & Big Chick sandwich; STAND 2: Walking Taco, Texas Tenderloin, Taco Salad, Quesadilla, Nachos, Pop, Water & Tea; STAND 3: Soft Pretzels, Cinnamon Rolls, Pretzel Dogs, Pop, & Coffee
GLO Concessions: STAND 1: Fried Veggies, Fried PIckles, Fried Onion Rings, Blooming Potatoes, Pepsi products & Bottled water; STAND 2: Regular and Chicken Gyros, Gyro Salads, Pepsi products, & Bottled water
Hamilton Mobile Foods: ICEES
Harper’s Lunchbox: Deep fried veggies, deep fried pickles, corn dogs, roasted corn on the cob, roasted street corn, loaded baked potatoes, street corn loaded baked potatoes, & loaded sweet potatoes
Hilliard Kiwanis: Charlie’s sandwiches, Sausage, Eggs, Brats, Chicken Breast sandwiches, Corn on the cob, chips, milk, water, soda, & coffee
Hilliard Moose Lodge 2236: Beer Garden behind the Grandstand (hours TBA)
Kettle Korn: Kettle corn, Nachos, Walking Tacos, Pickles, & Drinks
Linn Enterprises: STAND 1: Gyros; STAND 2: Lemonade, Fountain Drinks, & Water
Ohio Dots: Dippin Dots
Otterbacher Brothers Concessions Sweet Dough Factory: Elephant Ears, Funnel Cakes, Deep Fried Cookies, Pop & Water
Penny Otterbacher: STAND 1: Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Deep Fried Buckeyes and Oreos; STAND 2: Italian Sausage, Philly Cheesesteaks, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Fried Cheese, Pepsi products, & water
Steaks and Cakes: Cheesesteak sandwiches, Chicken Gyros, Mac ‘n Cheese, Nachos, Elote (street corn cups), Hot dogs, Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Grilled PB&J, Pancakes (various flavors), Chips, Bottled soda & Water
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Otterbacher Brothers: Water Race, Basketball, & Balloon Bust
Bates Brothers DS Concessions: Basketball, Water Race & Duck Pond
Crazy 8 Concessions Bates Brothers: Balloon Store & Duck Pond
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COMING SOON
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COMING SOON
THANKS TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH 43026
Located in the heart of Hilliard, Ohio, the Franklin County Fairgrounds has been home to the Franklin County Fair for more than 100 years and also hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, from car shows to craft shows and 5k races to harness racing.
Whether you’re looking for something fun to do with family or friends or seeking the perfect venue for your next event, the Franklin County Agricultural Society and Fairgrounds is dedicated to preserving our region’s rich agricultural heritage and offering central Ohio residents high-quality entertainment in a convenient, clean and safe environment.
Questions? 614-876-7235