Columbus Job Fair September 24: Free Hiring Event at Crowne Plaza North

Published: September 17, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

COLUMBUS, OH — A free Columbus job fair lands on the north side next Thursday, September 24, when Best Hire Career Fairs sets up at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North–Worthington for three hours of face time with employers who are hiring now. There's no ticket to buy. The one thing that helps is registering ahead of time.

One week out, three hours, free for job seekers, and a lineup that runs from healthcare and finance to logistics and manufacturing.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Columbus Job Fair, hosted by Best Hire Career Fairs
Date	Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (job seekers may arrive 30 minutes early)
Location	Crowne Plaza Columbus North–Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH 43229
Cost	Free for job seekers
Format	In person, multi-employer
Registration	Register free with the organizer, strongly recommended
Walk-ins	Possible if space allows; the organizer warns space is limited

Looking for more dates this fall? Our fall 2026 Columbus job fairs guide covers the free OhioMeansJobs sessions at the Main Library downtown. Different events, different formats, same goal.

💼 Who's Coming to the Columbus Job Fair

Best Hire describes this as a curated fair of employers that are actively hiring, pulled from more than 40 industries, with technology, healthcare, finance and manufacturing called out by name. Its Columbus page shows logos from past and recurring exhibitors, including RCS Roofing, Comparion Insurance, Primerica, Hamilton Tanks, LAZ Parking, Sonoco and STG Logistics.

Keep one thing straight before you plan your morning: that logo wall isn't tied to September 24, and the organizer hasn't published a confirmed roster or any headcounts for this date. Treat the names as a sense of who tends to show up, not a promise of who'll be there Thursday. If you're after one specific company, call the organizer at (888) 899-8802 before you go.

What the mix does tell you is that this isn't a single-industry event. Sales and insurance, skilled trades, parking and facilities, packaging and freight all tend to share the room. That's useful if you're changing fields, or if you just need a job and would like several options by lunchtime.

⚠️ Register Before You Drive Up

Registration is free, and Best Hire strongly recommends it. Walk-ins may be let in if there's room, but the organizer says events can fill up. A two-minute sign-up now beats being turned around in the hotel lobby on Thursday.

Timing matters too. Doors for job seekers open up to 30 minutes before the 11:00 start. The first hour is when recruiters are fresh and lines are short, and the last half hour before 2:00 is usually the thinnest.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Several printed resumes. Recruiters collect paper. Bring more copies than you think you'll need.
Your work history on hand. Past employers, dates and references, so you can fill in an application without guessing.
A 30-second pitch. Who you are, what you've done and what you want next. Practice it in the car.
Interview clothes. The organizer asks for professional or sharp business-casual dress.
A notepad or your phone. Write down every recruiter's name and the role you discussed, then follow up by Friday.
Extra time to park. Build it in so you aren't walking in flustered.

🔎 Where to Aim Before Thursday

A job fair works best when you've already scanned what's open. Central Ohio's biggest hiring stories run through insurance and finance, hospitals and health systems, and the warehouse corridors along the Outerbelt, so spend a few minutes on these searches before September 24.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Columbus job fair?

Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North–Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH 43229.

Does it cost anything to attend?

No. Admission is free for job seekers.

Do I have to register?

It's strongly recommended. Registration is free on the Best Hire Career Fairs website. Walk-ins may be admitted if space allows, but there's no guarantee.

Which employers will be there?

The organizer hasn't published a confirmed list for September 24. Its Columbus page shows logos from companies that have exhibited at its fairs, including RCS Roofing, Comparion Insurance, Primerica and STG Logistics. Call (888) 899-8802 to ask about a specific employer.

What should I wear and bring?

Dress as you would for an interview, in professional or sharp business-casual clothes. Bring several printed resumes, a list of past employers and references, and something to take notes with.

Is there another Best Hire fair in Columbus this fall?

The organizer lists a follow-up Columbus fair on Thursday, November 19, at the same hotel. Check its site for registration closer to that date.

Get Noticed Before You Walk In

Create a free LocalJobPage account to get alerts as new Columbus openings post, then browse every current listing so you know which companies you want to find on Thursday.

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