Ohio State Fair Discount Tickets, Discount Days

A visit to the fair can quickly get expensive - concerts, coneys, rides, keepsakes, etc. Luckily there are a few ways to do the fair on the cheap:

Plan Ahead:

Buying fair tickets ahead and pay $6 per ticket when you purchase them from Kroger, AAA locations and Ticketmaster. Be aware that Ticketmaster may charge a convenience fee when ordering online.

Ohio State Fair Headliner Concerts

Like to ride? Buy a "ride-all-day" wristband voucher for $19 from Kroger stores and Ticketmaster outlets through July 24. This will save a mint for the riders in your crew as average ride price is $1 - $3 per ride.

General Ohio State Fair Information

Get Special

Ohio State Fair Events + Activities

Special days are great ways to save on admission prices. Mark your calendar for these special days:

Wednesday, July 25

Rams Truck Day

WBNS 10 TV & ONN Opening Day
$3 admission until 3 pm.




Thursday, July 26

Kroger Day

Kroger Plus card members:  Present card at entrance gates to receive $4 admission vouchers for every member in your party.

Friday, July 27


Feed Ohio Day

Ohio Lottery Day Present a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket at a booth outside entrance gates to receive a $4 admission voucher. First Lady’s Day Enjoy State Fair activities hosted by Ohio’s First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich! The day will spotlight events focused on women in agriculture and the First Lady’s commitment to health and wellness.

Saturday, July 28


AEP Ohio Day

AEP Ohio customers present a bill at entrance gates to receive $5 admission before 5 pm. 


Don't Miss:Free Music at The Ohio State Fair

Sunday, July 29



Veterans & Military Day

Free admission for veterans and active military with appropriate identification. 



Monday, July 30


NBC4 Family Value Day

Until 6 pm, adults will be admitted for $8, and kids 12 and under will be admitted free.
Also, buy one wristband, a second rider can ride free until 6 pm with a hand stamp.  



Wednesday, August 1


Mattress Firm Day

QFM 96 Fair Attitude Wednesday Fairgoers will enjoy $5 admission all day. Mattress Firm Day Double your deal! Pick up a voucher at any participating Mattress Firm store through the state and receive one free admission with the purchase of one $5 admission on Wed., Aug. 1 only.



Thursday, August 2


AAA “Show Your Card and Save” Day
AAA members: Show your current membership card at a booth outside entrance gates to receive $4 admission vouchers for each member in your party. O’Reilly Auto Parts Discount Day 1
Present a receipt for any purchase from O'Reilly Auto Parts at a booth outside the entrance gates to receive a voucher for one $5 admission.


Don't Miss: Ohio State Fair Events

Friday, August 5


Meijer Day
Purchase two pairs of Falls Creek Jeans at Meijer and receive a Catalina coupon in-store good for admission for up to two people on Meijer Day, Friday, Aug. 3 only. Offer available in-store July 15 through Aug. 3. Not valid with any other offers. O’Reilly Auto Parts Discount Day 2
Present a receipt for any purchase from O'Reilly Auto Parts at a booth outside the entrance gates to receive a voucher for one $5 admission


Sunday, August 7


Pepsi-Cola Day

Bring your specially-marked Pepsi-Cola can or any Pepsi-Cola product to a booth outside the entrance gates for a $3 admission voucher for every member in your party before 3 p.m.

Scenes from the Ohio State Fair

Cost Cutting Coupons & Food Notes

There's nothing extreme about these coupons. Print out your fair coupons before you hit the festivities and save on things like a free large drink with meal purchase from JP's BBQ or $1 off a Caricature Artist's Fun Factory design.

Other food tips: -Pack a lunch or cooler. The fair allows you to bring outside food.
-Check out the all day refill drink stations. These vendors will refill specially marked cups for free all day!
-Dollar hot dogs! There is a hot dog stand near the giant slide that has $1 hotdogs and $2 corn dogs. Easily the cheapest food at the fair.

Free Ohio State Fair Concerts

Social Networking and the Ohio State Fair

The fair has gone social! Be sure to text "Fair" to 82672 to receive daily schedules, use the "Fair Food Finder" and receive coupons directly to your phone!