/tags/ohio-state-fair Ohio State Fair en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:07:55 GMT /government-politics/2022-08-17/first-full-ohio-state-fair-in-three-years-brings-in-fewer-people-but-still-sets-two-records Ohio State Fair attendance was off 5% from the last full event, but people who came brought money to spend. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:07:55 GMT /government-politics/2022-08-17/first-full-ohio-state-fair-in-three-years-brings-in-fewer-people-but-still-sets-two-records Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-07-19/ohio-state-fair-underway-at-nearly-empty-fairgrounds The Ohio State Fair is open – but there are no rides, no food vendors, no games, and no attendees. This year’s fair is limited to livestock and… Tue, 20 Jul 2021 01:28:21 GMT /government-politics/2021-07-19/ohio-state-fair-underway-at-nearly-empty-fairgrounds Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-04-08/no-ohio-state-fair-again-this-year If you've had a hankering for the deep fried doughnut hamburger you weren't able to get on the Ohio State Fair midway last year, you will have to wait a… Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:30:45 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-08/no-ohio-state-fair-again-this-year Jo Ingles /government-politics/2020-05-21/ohio-state-fair-cancelled-for-the-first-time-in-75-years For the first time since World War II, the Ohio State Fair won’t go on as scheduled. The fair was set to start on July 29.“It hurts me for cancelling, but… Thu, 21 May 2020 19:52:38 GMT /government-politics/2020-05-21/ohio-state-fair-cancelled-for-the-first-time-in-75-years Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-07-24/mike-dewine-meets-fair-ride-victims-mother-in-chance-encounter Mike DeWine’s first tour of the Ohio State Fairgrounds as governor was mostly a festive affair. But an unplanned encounter brought DeWine face-to-face… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:41:14 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-24/mike-dewine-meets-fair-ride-victims-mother-in-chance-encounter Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-07-24/dewine-kicks-off-166th-ohio-state-fair Hundreds of thousands of people are expected make their way to Columbus to enjoy the food, rides, games, and animals at the Ohio State Fair. Backed by the… Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:31:58 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-24/dewine-kicks-off-166th-ohio-state-fair Andy Chow /government-politics/2019-07-14/dewine-backs-increase-in-amusement-ride-inspectors The opening of the Ohio State Fair next week will mark two years since a fairgoer died when a ride fell apart.The Fireball accident, caused by corrosion… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 01:51:40 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-14/dewine-backs-increase-in-amusement-ride-inspectors Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-07-11/dewine-creates-group-to-consider-future-of-state-fairgrounds Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed a task force to consider the future of the Ohio State Fairgrounds, just three miles away from downtown Columbus. The annual… Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:46:20 GMT /government-politics/2019-07-11/dewine-creates-group-to-consider-future-of-state-fairgrounds Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-07-25/kasich-farmers-want-access-to-markets-not-subsidies John Kasich went on one last tour of the Ohio State Fair as governor. His visit comes as Ohio farmers are caught in the middle of an international trade… Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:42:18 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-25/kasich-farmers-want-access-to-markets-not-subsidies Andy Chow /news/2018-07-24/a-year-after-deadly-fair-accident-legislation-to-strengthen-ride-safety-awaits-action A year ago this week, an 18-year-old Columbus man was killed on a thrill ride on the first day of the Ohio State Fair. There’s been legislation proposed… Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:45:38 GMT /news/2018-07-24/a-year-after-deadly-fair-accident-legislation-to-strengthen-ride-safety-awaits-action Karen Kasler