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Ohio Showcase Building Food Hall Restaurants Announced

Discover Local Flavors & Stories

The brand-new Ohio Showcase Building is making its debut this year, giving fairgoers a fresh way to experience the stories, innovation and flavors that make Ohio extraordinary. Inside the building’s new Food Hall, guests can cool off and grab a bite from some of Ohio’s favorite restaurants.

Food Hall: Fresh Local Bites

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Food Hall at the Ohio Showcase Building features a lineup of delicious restaurants with Ohio roots:

  • Cheesecake Girl
  • Daisy’s Fish Shack
  • Glass City Pizzeria
  • Marlow’s Cheesesteaks
  • Schmidt’s Sausage Haus
  • Sweet Carrot

The Food Hall’s spacious seating options, including a large, air-conditioned dining area, make it the perfect place to escape the heat and refuel during a busy day at the Fair. Whether you’re craving comfort food, sweet treats or classic Ohio flavors, there is something for everyone!

The Food Hall will celebrate Ohio, with features including Lake Erie inspired fish cuisine at Daisy’s Fish Shack, traditional German fare at Schmidt’s, comfort food at Sweet Carrot, delicious sweets from the Cheesecake Girl, unique pizza flavor combinations from Glass City Pizzeria, and delicious cheesesteak sandwiches from Marlow’s Cheesesteaks.

Shaping Ohio: More to Explore

The building’s second attraction is the Shaping Ohio exhibit, an immersive journey through Ohio's story. This experience is available to all fairgoers at no additional cost!

Guests can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree short film before exploring four interactive exhibits that bring Ohio’s history to life. From a life-size replica of the 1905 Wright Flyer III to touchscreen displays of inventions and innovators, Shaping Ohio celebrates what makes Ohio the Heart of it All.

The Ohio Showcase Building offers new ways to experience Ohio through local food and hands-on learning. Be sure to check it out at this year’s Fair, July 29 - Aug. 9!

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