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From 1874 until 1885, the site of Columbus' Franklin Park served as home to the Ohio State Fair. Finally, in 1886, the Fair moved to its current location to what is currently called the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds .
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In 1846, the Ohio Legislature created the 53-member Board of Agriculture. One of the Board’s first acts was to establish a District Fair. The resulting 1847 District Fair at Wilmington and the 1848 District Fair at Xenia were both successful, thus warranting a State Fair. The first Ohio State Fair was planned for September 1849, but an outbreak of ...
1853 - Entertainment entered the Fair programming with pony rides for children and monkeys dressed in hats that danced to minstrel tunes. 1860 - Fair premiums rose to $200, up from $20 in 1850. 1886 - The Ohio State Fair moved to its current home, the Ohio Expo Center, which today encompasses 360 acres and is home to more than 150 events each year,...
2000: 980,819* 2001: 950,419* 2002: 969,261* 2003: 1,011,331* 2004: 850,218 2005: 802,074 2006: 814,152 2007: 806,301 2008: 809,321 2009: 826,037 2010: 812,237 2011: 833,304 *Denotes 17-day Fair. The length was changed from 17 days to 12 days in 2004. -From the State Fair Media Guide
The resulting 1847 District Fair at Wilmington and the 1848 District Fair at Xenia were both successful, thus warranting a State Fair. The first Ohio State Fair was planned for September 1849, but an outbreak of Asiatic cholera forced the cancellation of those plans.
Aug 3, 2016 · COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The first state fair in Ohio was held 166 years ago and the annual tradition has been going strong ever since, bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the state's...
Don’t miss the Ohio State Fair, July 24 – Aug. 4, 2024! Enjoy your favorite Fair traditions, like the butter cow, Smokey Bear, farm animals, and delicious fair food. Experience it all: Family entertainment, 70 exciting rides, arts exhibitions, live music, hands-on education, and more.
2 days ago · Key points of the Ohio State Fair. The fair, which begins July 24 and runs through Aug. 4 at the Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., will bring a bounty of foods, both ...
2 days ago · 717 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211. Make memories that will last a lifetime at the Ohio State Fair, July 24 through Aug. 4! Experience your favorite Fair traditions, like the butter cow, Smokey Bear, the SkyGlider, livestock animals, the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir, and the 8-acre Natural Resources Park.
