Explore the Ohio State Fair One Step at a Time

Lets join Central Ohio Friends for an active day exploring the Ohio State Fair.

We’ll spend the day walking the fairgrounds, checking out exhibits, entertainment, animals, vendors, food stops, and other attractions. I’m building a flexible itinerary around the official fair schedule and will post updates throughout the day so anyone arriving later can find the group.

Expect a lot of walking. Depending on how long you stay and how much of the fair we cover, many attendees could finish the day with approximately 10,000–20,000 steps or more.

Come for the full day or join us for part of it. Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, and a charged phone are strongly recommended.

RSVP Fee
A $3 RSVP fee is required to attend.
This small fee supports the planning, communication, coordination, location updates, and hosting involved in organizing the event. It also helps reduce no-shows and makes it more likely that those who RSVP genuinely plan to attend.

Fair admission, parking, food, rides, and personal purchases are separate.

Additional contributions are always appreciated and help support future events. These events are made possible through the continued support of our community.

Payment
You may pay through Meetup, which may add its own checkout fee.

To avoid Meetup’s additional fee, you may send the $3 RSVP fee directly using the payment link in the comments.

After paying through the link, send me a Meetup message with the name used for payment so I can confirm it and manually add you to the event.

The exact meeting location and planned schedule will be posted closer to the event. I’ll also provide updates throughout the day so anyone joining later can find the group. Plans may change based on weather, crowds, the official fair schedule, and group interest.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply enjoy an active day of walking with friends, we’d love to have you join us!