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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds

Expo and convention center serving Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. 1 upcoming and 1 past car events are on file.

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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds at a glance

717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211, (888) 646-3976

The grounds became the permanent home of the Ohio State Fair in 1886.

The campus covers 360 acres north of downtown Columbus.

It has more than one million square feet of event space under roof and parking for 12,000 vehicles.

The center lists the Goodguys Rod & Custom Car Show among its regular top events.

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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds yearly events

Per Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds and event organizers.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Car ShowOhio State Fair

Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds event dates

Fri, Jul 9, 2027through Sun, Jul 11, 2027
Goodguys 29th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy InsuranceCar show
Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, Franklin County
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Fri, Jul 10through Sun, Jul 12
Goodguys 28th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy InsuranceCar show
Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, Franklin County
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Around Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds: shows and cruise-ins within 50 miles

Ohio listings inside 50 miles: 0 shows ahead, 2 regular meets.

Sat, Oct 318 am
Kickstands & CoffeeEvery Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm
Throttle Co.
Columbus, Franklin County
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Mon, Nov 164 pm
Southside Diner Monthly Cruise-InThird Monday of the month, 4 pm to 8 pm
Southside Diner
Mount Vernon, Knox County
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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds: quick answers

In which town does Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds sit?

717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.

Which car events are at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Goodguys Rod & Custom Car Show, Ohio State Fair.

What is the next event at Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

Goodguys 29th Summit Racing Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance, Jul 9 to 11, 2027.

Is Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds still operating?

Events were scheduled there at the 2026-10-27 check.

Is Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Franklin County?

Franklin County. See Franklin County dates.

Is there a website for Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds?

(888) 646-3976. Venue website.

Which page backs the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds entry?

Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds source, checked 2026-10-27.

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