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Daily Events at the Fair this Friday, July 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2012   COLUMBUS – From great discounts to entertaining demonstrations, the Ohio State Fair is packed with family fun today.…

Heritage Chickens on Display

COLUMBUS –The Ohio State Fair is proud to include a heritage chicken show through this Sunday, July 29 as a part of the poultry exhibit.…

Daily Events at the Fair this Thursday, July 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2012   COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Fair is just getting started! Come by and check out all the Fair…

Ohio State Fair’s Cowman Gets New Name

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Fair’s Cowman has a new name in celebration of the mascot’s 10th birthday. From now on, the former “Cowman” will…

Ohio Governor John Kasich to Kick off Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS – On Wednesday, July 25, Ohio Governor John Kasich and First Lady Karen Kasich will join Ohio State Fair officials in kicking off the…

Featured Events at the Fair Monday, July 25

COLUMBUS- July 25 is WBNS 10 TV and ONN Opening Day at the Ohio State Fair featuring an admission discount of $3 until 3 pm. …

Vendor Discount Program and Special Days Offer Value to Fairgoers

COLUMBUS— Great value and fun for the whole family awaits fairgoers at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. With the continuation of the online discount coupon…

Fair Officials, Department of Aging Offer Tips to Help Ohioans Plan Safe, Enjoyable Visit to Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2012   COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Fair starts this Wednesday, July 25, and fair officials have collaborated with staff…

Fair's Butter Cow takes over Twitter

Iconic Butter Cow Celebrates Ohio State Fair with Social Media Posts   There’s a new job for the butter cow this year at the Ohio…

Fair Commission meeting to take place

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 19, 2012   WHO: Ohio Expositions CommissionWHAT: Fair meetingWHERE: Conference CenterWHEN: The Ohio Expositions Commission will meet during the Fair at the…