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Don’t miss the Ohio State Fair, July 23 – Aug. 3, 2025! 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.
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Located in the heart of Columbus, OH, the Ohio State Fair is...
- Entertainment
If you are interested in being considered for the 2025 Ohio...
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Ohio Expo Center & State Fair 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus,...
- About Us
The vision of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is to be...
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Fun Fact, Schmidt’s was founded in 1886 and the Ohio State...
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Presented by Pepsi, join ABC6 and FOX28 for opening day of...
- Ohio State Fair RV Park Camping
RV Park Pre-Fair Camping (July 14 and earlier) For pre-fair...
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Ohio Expo Center & State Fair 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus,...
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Camp Washington, Cincinnati (two miles north of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio) was the site for the first Ohio State Fair, October 2–4, 1850. The site was described as 8–10 acres with grassy slopes, shade trees, and numerous tents. The grounds were enclosed by a 10-foot (3.0 m)-high board fence.
Approach the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair on Interstate 71; Take Exit 111 for 17th Avenue; Turn West toward the Ohio Expo Center; Follow the road and cones onto the grounds through the plaza (to your right/north). When you reach the four-way stop at Velma Ave, turn LEFT (south) toward Gate 2.
Make memories that will last a lifetime at the Ohio State Fair, July 24 – August 4, 2024! Experience your favorite Fair traditions, like the butter cow, Smokey Bear, livestock animals, and delicious fair foods.
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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
Jul 25, 2023 · There's plenty of fare at the Ohio State Fair, running from July 26-Aug. 6 at the Ohio Expo Center. Here's the lowdown on concerts, parking and more.
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Jul 26, 2022 · Here are six things you need to know before heading out to the Ohio State Fair: 1. Pricing and Hours. The Ohio State Fair will be open from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
