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Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds·Ohio

Ohio State Fair Entertainment Production

Closes 3/2/2026$2M – $8MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is seeking a qualified vendor to provide entertainment talent, booking, production, and related services for the Ohio State Fair. The contract will be for a two-year term with a two-year renewal option. The vendor will be responsible for booking and producing concerts and events at the Celeste Center, as well as providing grounds entertainment. The vendor must have experience in booking and producing national entertainment at large Midwest fairs. • Key responsibilities include: • Booking and producing concerts and events at the Celeste Center • Providing grounds entertainment • Coordinating stagehand schedules and reviewing riders • Providing an overall production manager to oversee the stage managers and day-to-day operations • Delivering a report of all expense items and a written synopsis of the overall effectiveness of the featured entertainment program

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Contact

Chelsea Kent(Project Coordinator)

[email protected]

(614) 644-4434

Key dates

Opened
2/9/2026
Questions due
2/27/2026
Closes
3/2/2026
Projected award
4/1/2026
Duration
4 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Broadcasting and Media
NAICS
711310
Solicitation №
SRC0000036841

Budget estimate

$2,000,000 – $8,000,000

The budget for this contract is likely to be substantial, given the large scale of the Ohio State Fair and the scope of the entertainment production services required. The contract term is for two years with a two-year renewal option, and the vendor will be responsible for booking and producing multiple concerts and events. Based on industry standards, the total contract value could be in the range of $500,000 to $2 million per year, depending on the specific services provided and the number of events produced. Therefore, the total budget for the four-year contract term could be in the range of $2 million to $8 million.

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