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Lausche Building Venue in Columbus, OH

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About Ohio Expo Center - Lausche Building

The Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio, is a versatile 52,000-square-foot clear-span exhibition and conference hall designed to adapt to a variety of events. With theater seating for up to 6,000 and banquet seating for up to 4,500, Lausche can be configured to fit your needs whether you’re hosting a large trade show, a concert, a corporate conference, or a banquet. The venue sits at 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211, conveniently located near major thoroughfares and just a short drive from downtown Columbus. We’ve got you covered with seating options, parking details, transit access, and nearby partner hotels and dining to help you secure the perfect event experience.

Parking is plentiful with on-site capacity for more than 12,000 vehicles, making Lausche an easy choice for large crowds. The space can be configured using all, two-thirds, or one-third of the floor area, and a Lausche Floor Plan is available to help planners visualize seating and configuration. Transit options include accessibility to Columbus COTA buses, with stops along Gate 8 near 11th Ave for convenient commuter access. If you’re visiting for a major event like the Ohio State Fair, All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Equine Affaire, Goodguys Car Show, Ohio Beef Expo, or the Arnold Sports Festival, Lausche provides a dependable, flexible setting with ample support services. For attendees and organizers, we offer recommended hotel partner discounts and dining options within a short drive or ride, including nearby OSU-area accommodations. Whether you’re coming from out of town or a local gathering, you’ll find reliable service, straightforward ticket planning, and a straightforward path to your event at Lausche.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211.
  • Facility type: Lausche Building is a 52,000 sq ft clear-span exhibition/conference hall within the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.
  • Capacity: theater seating up to 6,000; banquet seating up to 4,500.
  • Parking: on-site parking for more than 12,000 vehicles.
  • Seating/chart: Lausche Floor Plan available; configurations include using all, two-thirds, or one-third of the space.
  • Transit: accessible by Columbus COTA buses; near 11th Ave with specific bus stops along Gate 8 area.
  • Nearby hotels: official hotel partner discounts and rates; OSU-area options are within a short drive.
  • Notable events: part of the Ohio Expo Center; hosts major events like the Ohio State Fair, All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Equine Affaire, Goodguys Car Show, Ohio Beef Expo, and Arnold Sports Festival.