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Other states may have well-known state fair attractions -- North America's largest traveling Ferris Wheel in Wisconsin, or Big Tex in Texas, for example -- but there's nothing that matches Ohio's most famous attraction.
Sculpting has already begun on the 2024 butter cow, in addition to a butter calf and other sculptures to be unveiled. There's more to our fair than that, though.
This year's Ohio State Fair runs July 24-Aug. 4 at the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair Grounds in Columbus. It has been showcasing the best of Ohio agriculture and providing entertainment for fairgoers since 1850. But this year, it was given its due credit as one of the top 10 state fairs in the country, by Farm Flavor.
For a gate admission price of just $12 for adults and $36 for a ride-all-day wristband, a family could spend a day at the fair for less than the cost of an amusement park. There are concerts, competitions, other attractions -- a person might even stumble on some extra cash by visiting the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Unclaimed Funds. There are educational displays, a fine arts show, free fishing for the kids ... there really is something for everyone. If you are a regular, you've likely already got your visit planned.
But if you've never been, don't miss one of the best such events in the country.