/tags/ohio-state-fair Ohio State Fair en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:39:55 GMT /2024-07-29/ohio-wineries-highlighted-at-the-ohio-state-fair Ohio has more than 400 licensed wineries in the state, creating 41,000 full-time positions. The Ohio State Fair invited 16 of them to showcase their award-winning products and talk about the industry. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:39:55 GMT /2024-07-29/ohio-wineries-highlighted-at-the-ohio-state-fair Shay Frank /2024-07-25/ohio-fairs-beef-up-security-following-recent-incidents A recent brawl at the Trumbull County Fair and a shooting at a festival in Macedonia are among recent incidents prompting officials to up security precautions at county fairs as well as the Ohio State Fair. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:46:05 GMT /2024-07-25/ohio-fairs-beef-up-security-following-recent-incidents Des Torres /2024-07-24/ohio-state-fair-2024-features-cotton-candy-cream-puffs-new-young-fairgoers-policy Festivities at the Ohio State Fair officially kicked off in Columbus on Wednesday morning with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by Gov. Mike DeWine and his family and the blasting of confetti cannons held by state officials. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:16:21 GMT /2024-07-24/ohio-state-fair-2024-features-cotton-candy-cream-puffs-new-young-fairgoers-policy Sarah Donaldson /2024-02-13/outgoing-ohio-state-fair-general-manager-celebrated-with-bust-belt-buckle The longest-serving general manager of the Ohio State Fair will officially retire at the end of February, after announcing his decision to do so last summer. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:02:29 GMT /2024-02-13/outgoing-ohio-state-fair-general-manager-celebrated-with-bust-belt-buckle Sarah Donaldson /2023-07-24/ohio-state-fair-set-to-open-with-a-new-butter-sculpture-and-an-attraction-for-ohio-history-lovers In addition to the new butter sculpture, a new attraction at the 168th Ohio State Fair this year includes free admission to the Ohio History Center. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:34:12 GMT /2023-07-24/ohio-state-fair-set-to-open-with-a-new-butter-sculpture-and-an-attraction-for-ohio-history-lovers Jo Ingles /2023-05-11/could-the-ohio-state-fair-leave-columbus-agricultural-leaders-call-the-idea-a-nonstarter Some members of the General Assembly think the state should at least look at finding a new home for the fair, possibly away from Columbus. Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT /2023-05-11/could-the-ohio-state-fair-leave-columbus-agricultural-leaders-call-the-idea-a-nonstarter Matthew Rand /arts-culture/2023-02-21/ludacris-styx-to-headline-ohio-state-fair-concerts More concerts and events are scheduled to be announced over the next two weeks. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:44:09 GMT /arts-culture/2023-02-21/ludacris-styx-to-headline-ohio-state-fair-concerts Steve Brown /2022-07-28/first-full-ohio-state-fair-since-2019-opens-for-a-12-day-run The fair was shut down because of COVID in 2020, and was limited to only exhibitors last year. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:03:44 GMT /2022-07-28/first-full-ohio-state-fair-since-2019-opens-for-a-12-day-run Karen Kasler /news/2022-07-26/2022-ohio-state-fair-butter-cow-honors-the-states-agricultural-history After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the famous Ohio State Fair butter cow display is back — and the cows are bringing their farmyard friends. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:25:06 GMT /news/2022-07-26/2022-ohio-state-fair-butter-cow-honors-the-states-agricultural-history Tana Weingartner /2022-07-20/the-ohio-state-fair-returns-at-full-capacity-after-years-of-pandemic-shutdowns For the first time in three years, people will crowd the midway as the Ohio State Fair returns in full capacity next Wednesday. Thrill rides, food, animal shows and free parking highlight a return to central Ohio’s summer staple event Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT /2022-07-20/the-ohio-state-fair-returns-at-full-capacity-after-years-of-pandemic-shutdowns Tyler Thompson