The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in Ohio

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in Ohio are led by Cincinnati City Summer Flea and Kids Market in Cincinnati (13,538 reviews, 4.7★), Columbus Fall Art and Craft Show, and Ohio State Fair. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in Ohio

1. Cincinnati City Summer Flea and Kids Market — Cincinnati · Jul 18 · 4.7★ (13,538 reviews)
2. Columbus Fall Art and Craft Show — Hilliard · Sep 20 · 5★ (13,294 reviews)
3. Ohio State Fair — Columbus · Jul 29 – Aug 9 · 4.4★ (12,664 reviews)
4. The Big Summer Market — Columbus · Jul 19 · 4.7★ (9,982 reviews)
5. Beavercreek Summer Collectible Shopping Spree Show — Beavercreek · Jun 13 · 4.3★ (9,209 reviews)
6. Beavercreek Collectible Shopping Spree Show — Beavercreek · Aug 1 · 4.3★ (9,208 reviews)
7. Lebanon Summer Vintage Market — Lebanon · Aug 14–15 · 4.4★ (9,085 reviews)
8. Hartville Outdoor Lavender Festival — Hartville · Jun 27 · 4.5★ (5,722 reviews)
9. Hartville Fall Coin Show — Hartville · Oct 24 · 4.5★ (5,722 reviews)
10. Toledo Festival of the Arts — Toledo · Jun 27–28 · 4.8★ (5,717 reviews)
11. Cleveland World Oddities Expo — Cleveland · Jul 11–12 · 4.3★ (5,200 reviews)
12. Blue Ash Midsummerr OFF Market — Blue Ash · Aug 8 · 4.8★ (5,112 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.