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Directions to Findlay

Please use these directions to reach the Fairgrounds; you may experience long delays if you use other routes. Traffic congestion and street closings may occur in Findlay due to other events taking place the weekend of June 18.

Click here for a map of the Findlay area with the following routes marked.

From the north, south, or west

1. Take I-75 to Exit 161, County Rd. 99, eastbound

2. Follow road curve to the right; road name changes to County Rd. 212

3. Turn right onto Bright Rd.

4. Follow Bright Rd. approximately 3.5 miles, across railroad tracks and through several curves.

4. At traffic light for E. Sandusky St. (OH 568), go straight on County Rd. 180.

5. At next traffic light, turn right onto OH 37.

6. Turn right onto Fishlock Ave. (the first through street).

7. Turn left at gate with yello GOBA banner.

From the east

Take US 224 or OH 12 westbound into Findlay. Turn left on Bright Rd. and follow directions from (4) above.

From Columbus

Take US 23 north to Carey area. Follow OH 15 toward Findlay. Exit at OH 37 northbound toward Findlay and follow directions from (6) above.

Directions to Fairgrounds

All vehicles will enter the Fishlock Ave. gate. Local volunteers will provide guidance for parking and baggage shuttle, from noon to 9:00pm on Saturday and 6:00 to 8:30am on Sunday.

If you are leaving your vehicle for the week, you will be directed to week-long parking.

If you have pre-registered for a Car Camper permit, you will park in the lot for Car Campers. Park first, then do check-in to obtain your packet, which will contain your Car Camper permit.

Check-in will be in the Merchant building -- look for the yellow "Information Station" banner.