/tags/ohio-state-fair Ohio State Fair en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:01:20 GMT /2025-07-29/breaking-boundaries-pig-show-rounds-up-its-third-year-at-the-ohio-state-fair The Ohio State Fair's inclusive pig show event offered people between the ages of nine and 22 with intellectual or developmental disabilities the chance to show pigs in a fair arena. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:01:20 GMT /2025-07-29/breaking-boundaries-pig-show-rounds-up-its-third-year-at-the-ohio-state-fair Shay Frank /2025-07-23/ohio-state-fair-is-open-for-business-but-dont-mind-the-dust-from-ongoing-renovations-ongoing The 170th Ohio State Fair is open for its 12-day run, featuring dozens of agricultural competitions and exhibits, concerts, rides, cooking demonstrations, and of course all sorts of fried foods. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:25:00 GMT /2025-07-23/ohio-state-fair-is-open-for-business-but-dont-mind-the-dust-from-ongoing-renovations-ongoing Karen Kasler /2025-07-23/a-fairer-ohio-state-fair-accessibility-takes-the-spotlight The Ohio State Fair hopes new additions to the event can ensure Ohioans of all abilities are able to attend. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:47:00 GMT /2025-07-23/a-fairer-ohio-state-fair-accessibility-takes-the-spotlight Kendall Crawford /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