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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds | Columbus, OH

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About Columbus Fairground

Columbus Fairground, officially the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, is a premier multi-building exhibition complex in Columbus, Ohio. With permanent venues and flexible event spaces, it hosts everything from large-scale concerts to major trade shows and world-class equestrian events. The site accommodates as many as 20,000 attendees across its venues, including Taft Coliseum (5,003 seats) and Celeste Center (10,200 seats).

Whether you’re planning to catch a concert, a state fair, or a major horse show, you’ll find practical details here—from seating layouts and parking to transit options and nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable information to help you secure your seats with ease.

Columbus Fairground is easily accessible via major roads and public transit, with ample parking on-site and nearby accommodations through partner hotels offering negotiated rates for Expo Center guests. This page provides comprehensive venue details to help you plan a smooth visit to Columbus’ iconic event campus.

For the latest event-specific details, including parking instructions and entry points for Taft Coliseum and Celeste Center, refer to the individual event listings. If you’re looking to explore nearby dining, we’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations and convenient lodging options to simplify your trip.

Remember: Tickets, seating, and availability vary by event. Check the current event page for the most up-to-date information and to secure your seats with confidence.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official name: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds (Columbus Fairground).
  • Address: 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211.
  • Venue type: multi-building exhibition center and state fairgrounds with permanent venues and temporary event spaces.
  • Taft Coliseum capacity: 5,003 seats.
  • Celeste Center capacity: 10,200 seats.
  • Total site capacity: around 20,000 attendees across the fairgrounds’ venues.
  • Notable events: Ohio State Fair (annual), All American Quarter Horse Congress (world’s largest single-breed horse show), Equine Affaire.
  • Seating charts exist for Taft Coliseum and Celeste Center; Celeste Center seating is typically amphitheater-style for concerts.
  • Parking: generally available; typical entry fees range from about $7 to $10 depending on event; large parking capacity (>12,000 spaces).
  • Transit: COTA bus stops (Line 8 and Line 22) on 11th Ave near Gate 8 South Entrance; public transit serves the fairgrounds area.
  • Nearby hotels: official partner hotels with negotiated rates, e.g., Fairfield Inn & Suites OSU and Hilton Garden Inn OSU (addresses listed in Expo Center hotel discounts).
  • Renamed/demolished: Taft Coliseum was renamed in 2010 (formerly Fairgrounds Coliseum); no demolition of the core venue.