COMMUNITY EVENTS
Customer Appreciation Events
The Ohio Turnpike hosts Customer Appreciation and Safety events at various service plazas throughout the spring and summer months. At these events, customers will find helpful information on safety topics. Activities include safety tips from our partners, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local fire/EMS. In addition to the educational materials provided, customers have a chance to win prizes and learn about safety travel through work zones.
Customer Appreciation Event Schedule 2025
- Friday, May 23: Commodore Perry Service Plaza -- Milepost 100 eastbound (Clyde) Memorial Day Travel Safety
- Wednesday, June 18: Vermilion Valley -- Milepost 139.5 eastbound (Amherst) IBTTA Global “Be Safe Together” Campaign
- Thursday, July 3: Middle Ridge Service Plaza -- Milepost 139.5 westbound (Amherst) July Fourth Travel Safety
- Friday, July 18: Portage Service Plaza -- Milepost 197 westbound (Mantua) Summertime Travel/Work Zone Safety
- Friday, Aug. 1: Blue Heron Service Plaza -- Milepost 76.9 westbound (Genoa) Motorcycle Safety/Sturgis Rally
- Friday, Aug. 29: Erie Islands Service Plaza -- Milepost 100 westbound (Clyde) Labor Day Travel Safety
- Wednesday, Nov. 26: Vermilion Valley Service Plaza -- Milepost 139.5 eastbound (Amherst) Thanksgiving Travel Safety
All customer appreciation events are held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTING PRIZES FROM OHIO TURNPIKE AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION