# Fairfield County Festival of Lights

> Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 26 – Dec 25 · 6:00 PM
- Where: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Admission cost is $10 per car.
- Organizer: Fairfield County Festival of Lights
- Official page: https://visitfairfieldcounty.org/events/fairfield-county-festival-of-lights/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Visit Fairfield County lists a holiday light display at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in Lancaster. The dated run is November 26 through December 25, 2026, which the description calls Thanksgiving through Christmas. Admission is $10 per car. Sunday through Wednesday the hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday they are 6 to 10 p.m. The page says guests can expect visits with Santa, a concession stand, kettle corn, and desserts. Carriage rides presented by Keller Farms were expected to be offered in October, and a carriage ticket includes admission to the lights. The page does not print a carriage price. It does not say a timed ticket or a reservation is required to drive the display.

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