171st Ohio State Fair Opens in Columbus

DeWine, Tressel celebrate opening of 171st Ohio State Fair | The Highland County Press

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, first lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair.

171st Ohio State Fair opens in Columbus

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel joined Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron to officially open the 171st Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. This marks a celebration of the completion of major improvements at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, including the debut of the […]

The Ohio State Fair opens

The 2026 Ohio State Fair is officially open for business. Wednesday morning's countdown and ribbon cutting signaled the official opening of the state fair in Columbus.

The Ohio State Fair opens with new attractions, renovated buildings, and enhanced security following a $460 million investment. New additions include the Ohio Agriculture Center, Ohio Showcase Building, Ohio Children's Carousel, a misting park, and a reimagined Town Square Amphitheater.

Spend Opening Day at the Ohio State Fair with ABC6 and FOX28

Opening Day at The Ohio State Fair has arrived.The 171st Ohio State Fair kicks off Wednesday and ABC6/FOX28 has exclusive access on the fairgrounds to celebrat

Ohio State Fair has free admission for children, veterans, more

The Ohio State Fair offers free admission for children, veterans, first responders and more.