Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority

Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Stewarding Columbus’ premier convention, hospitality and entertainment venues for community impact.

The Franklin County Commissioners created the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority in 1988 to finance the construction and operation of a new Columbus convention center. As a unique government unit responsible for developing, building and operating convention facilities, the FCCFA today owns and operates the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel and Nati

onwide Arena, as well as our four parking facilities. In addition to the Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown Hotel and Nationwide Arena, the FCCFA also owns land used to develop the Hyatt Regency, the Drury Inn and Suites and various parking facilities. The FCCFA is empowered to issue tax and lease revenue bonds backed by the hotel tax receipts, and currently levies a 4 percent countywide hotel occupancy tax and an additional 0.9 percent citywide hotel occupancy tax. These tax rates have remained unchanged since they were established in 1988. Completely self-sustaining, the FCCFA operates independently of other governmental units and is overseen by an 11-member board appointed by the Franklin County Commissioners (six members), the City of Columbus (three members) and suburban mayors (two members).

📸 Photo of the Week: All the Buzz by Sherry H.“A quick drive around the Columbus neighborhoods at lunch one day and stum...
09/04/2026

📸 Photo of the Week: All the Buzz by Sherry H.

“A quick drive around the Columbus neighborhoods at lunch one day and stumbled across this adorable building with a great message.” — Sherry H.

Explore the online gallery and vote for your favorite photos or share your own view of Columbus for a chance to win!

Submit and vote: https://woobox.com/f457aq

Photo of the Week: All the Buzz, by Sherry H.“A quick drive around the Columbus neighborhoods at lunch one day and stumb...
09/04/2026

Photo of the Week: All the Buzz, by Sherry H.
“A quick drive around the Columbus neighborhoods at lunch one day and stumbled across this adorable building with a great message.
Explore the online gallery and vote for your favorite photo or share your own view of Columbus for a chance to win!
Submit and vote: https://woobox.com/f457aq

📸 Capture the Spirit of Columbus!Enter your original photo for a chance to be featured in our public gallery.📍 Must be t...
09/02/2026

📸 Capture the Spirit of Columbus!
Enter your original photo for a chance to be featured in our public gallery.
📍 Must be taken in the Columbus area
🚫 No AI-generated or substantially AI-assisted images
📷 Up to 5 entries per photographer

Enter here: https://woobox.com/f457aq

Photo credit: “Reflecting Back” submitted by Ken W.

09/02/2026

The countdown is on!

08/29/2026

Visiting the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is a must!

📸 Photo of the Week!This week’s randomly selected yes, Columbus Photography Contest entry: “Monarch through Easton Town ...
08/28/2026

📸 Photo of the Week!

This week’s randomly selected yes, Columbus Photography Contest entry: “Monarch through Easton Town Center" by Rebekah.

See what Columbus looks like through the eyes of our entrants! Visit the online gallery to vote for your favorite photos — and while you’re there, submit your own.

📷 Entries are open through Oct. 15.

View. Vote. Enter.
https://woobox.com/f457aq

Another major event is headed to Columbus! 🤼Nationwide Arena will welcome the Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2027, brin...
08/28/2026

Another major event is headed to Columbus! 🤼

Nationwide Arena will welcome the Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2027, bringing top collegiate athletes and fans from across the conference to the heart of our city.

We’re proud to see the arena continue to attract events that bring people together and strengthen Columbus as a destination for sports and entertainment.

JUST ANNOUNCED - The Big Ten Conference has selected Nationwide Arena as the site of the 2027 Big Ten Wrestling Championships on March 6 & 7. The 2027 event marks the first time the championships will be held at a neutral site, providing the nation’s most passionate fans a greater opportunity to witness the premier conference in college wrestling. Fans can sign up to be the first to learn about tickets and additional championship information. Sign up now: https://bigten.org/user/wrestlingtickets/

08/25/2026

✨ People In Places ✨

Say hello to Mike Gatto, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Columbus Arena Management and General Manager of Nationwide Arena and The Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University.

For nearly 30 years, Mike has helped shape Central Ohio’s sports, entertainment and live event landscape. Through his leadership and commitment to great guest experiences, he has played an integral role in the success of some of our region’s most iconic venues, creating lasting economic and community impact.

YOUR PHOTOS. YOUR VOTES. YOUR COLUMBUS. The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is underway and now we want to hear from y...
08/24/2026

YOUR PHOTOS. YOUR VOTES. YOUR COLUMBUS.

The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is underway and now we want to hear from you.

Take a look at the photos submitted so far and vote for your favorites — the places, moments and views that capture Columbus through the eyes of the people who experience it.

And think you have a photo that belongs in the mix? Snap a photo of the Columbus you know and love, submit your favorite and you could win a share of $10,000 in prizes.

📸 Enter the contest
❤️ Vote for your favorites

See Columbus from a whole new perspective!

See Columbus through your lens. The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is officially open!We’re inviting amateur and prof...
08/18/2026

See Columbus through your lens.

The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is officially open!

We’re inviting amateur and professional photographers to show us the Columbus they know — the neighborhoods, people, places and moments that make our city memorable.

Submit up to five original photos for a chance to share in $10,000 in cash prizes, including a $1,000 Best Overall award, eight $500 category awards and 20 $250 People’s Choice awards.

Whether it’s an iconic skyline view or a moment most people might walk right past, we want to see your Columbus.

Submissions are open through Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Enter here: https://woobox.com/f457aq

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The contest is free and open to amateur and professional photographers, with entries accepted across eight categories.

Share your best photos of our city. Show us your favorite neighborhoods, skyline views, and everyday moments. Vote for your favorites!

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400 N High Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+16148272800

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