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About Franklin County Fairgrounds - OH
The Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH is a historic hub for year‑round events and community gatherings. Operated by the Franklin County Agricultural Society, this venue has hosted the Franklin County Fair for over a century and continues to welcome a diverse lineup of grandstand acts, equestrian events, demolition derbies, motocross, wrestling, and more. Whether you’re here for a flagship fair weekend or a midweek show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Located at the Fair Office address (4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH 43026), the grounds offer multiple buildings, ample free parking, and convenient transit options. Below you’ll find key information about seating, capacity, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to plan a smooth visit.
Important notes: The site remains the Franklin County Fairgrounds (no demolition or renaming). Grandstand seating accommodates 2,300+ for live shows, while indoor spaces like the Edwards Building (max 640, 490 seated) and Ganyard Building (max 540, 400 seated) provide versatile options for events of various sizes. The Burke Building offers a large dirt/arena space with bleachers for outdoor and indoor events. Parking is free and plentiful, with lots adjacent to Gate 3/4/5 and a main NW Parkway lot. There isn’t a published fairgrounds shuttle, but COTA bus service provides accessible transportation to the area. For travelers, nearby hotels and dining partners offer convenient stays and meals near the venue. When you’re ready to attend, secure your seats with us and we’ll handle the rest to get you to the show smoothly.
Nearby hotels include Homewood Suites Columbus–Hilliard, TownePlace Suites Columbus Hilliard, and Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites. For dining and casual bites before or after events, our affiliate partners provide trusted options close to the venue. If you’re planning a visit, check event details below and click through to reserve your tickets with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: Fair Office at 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH 43026; main parking lot at 4951 Northwest Parkway (NW Pkwy).
- Owner/operator: Franklin County Agricultural Society (the Fairgrounds are their property).
- Primary use: home to the Franklin County Fair for 100+ years and hosts a variety of year‑round events beyond the fair.
- Grandstand capacity: approximately 2,300+ seats for live shows.
- Notable events hosted: Harness racing, Wiener Dog Derby, Derby dog Rough Truck, motocross, professional wrestling, demolition derby, and other grandstand acts.
- Building capacities: Edwards Building max 640 people (490 seating); Ganyard Building max 540 people (400 seating); Burke Building is a large dirt/arena space with bleachers.
- Parking: free parking; lots adjacent Gate 3/4/5 and a main NW Parkway lot; parking details listed in official materials.
- Transit: accessible via Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus network; no dedicated fairgrounds shuttle published.
- Nearby hotels: Homewood Suites Columbus–Hilliard (3841 Park Mill Run Dr), TownePlace Suites Columbus Hilliard (4079 Lyman Dr), Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites (3831 Park Mill Run Dr).
- Renaming/demolition status: no demolition or renaming; the site remains the Franklin County Fairgrounds and actively hosts events.