Ohio State Fair ride schedules and cost

• The Ohio State Fair midway, featuring thrilling rides and various entertainment, opens at different times throughout the fair’s duration.
• Ride-all-day wristbands offer a cost-effective way to enjoy the rides, priced at $33 in advance and $37 during the fair.
• Individual ride tickets can also be purchased on-site, with a minimum requirement of three tickets per ride.

It’s time again for the thrills of carnival rides at the Ohio State Fair!

With a midway full of entertainment, from food to games, the rides only add another form of excitement on your plate.

Here’s all the information you need to know about rides at the Ohio State Fair.

What time do rides open?

Weekday hours for the midway will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 23, 25 and July 28-Aug. 1. A sensory-friendly experience will be offered on July 24, when rides will run with no lights and sounds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On July 26-27 and Aug. 2, rides will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The midway will close at 9 p.m. on Aug. 3.

How much do rides cost?

Save a few bucks by purchasing a ride-all-day wristband in advance for $33 through July 22. After that, the price will go up to $37.

Individual digital tickets can be bought on-site. All rides require at least three tickets.All rides and games at the fair are cashless. Reloadable RFID (radio frequency identification) wristbands will be scanned at each ride or game.

Entertainment and Things to Do reporter Belinda M. Paschal can be reached at bpaschal@dispatch.com.