The Ohio State Fair - Columbus, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 40° 00.220 W 082° 59.461
17T E 330050 N 4430062
The Ohio State Fair draws from the best exhibits and events from all of the state's 88 counties. In addition to the many displays and activities of the 4-H and FFA organizations, there are premier entertainment events at the Ohio Expo Center.
Waymark Code: WM1ZPC
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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GIANT CARDINAL AT THE NORTH ENTRANCE (state bird)


Expect to do a lot of walking at this fair! The fair ground is 115 acres encompassing dozens of exhibit halls and animal barns, arenas and an extensive midway for food concessions, games, and rides as well as the Ohio Expo Center that hosts over 175 events throughout the year.


OHIO'S DIVERSE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

The fairground is located in the heart of the city of Columbus, Ohio's capital city, not from from The Ohio State University campus.



Ohio's first state fair was held in 1850 at various locations, with the present fairground being dedicated in 1886.
When's the Fair?: First and second weeks of August

Who's at the Fair?:
Ohio Board of Agriculture

Website of the fair: [Web Link]
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