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The List: 10 Reasons to go to The Ohio State Fair This Year

The List: 10 Reasons to go to The Ohio State Fair This Year

12 Walker / July 25, 2011 4:00 pm

The 158th annual Ohio State Fair kicks off this week, and offers a wide variety of entertainment options for kids, adults and everyone in between. If you’re on the fence about attending, then you’ll want to read through the list… [Read More]

Beer and Wine Comes to the Ohio State Fair

Beer and Wine Comes to the Ohio State Fair

11 Walker / April 21, 2011 10:45 am

Several years ago, there was a bit of public debate about the validity of the presence of locally produced beer and wine at the Ohio State Fair. Opponents said it would detract from the family friendly atmosphere while proponents argued… [Read More]

April Fools: Comfest to Relocate to Fairgrounds

34 Walker / April 1, 2010 12:00 pm

Rumors have been swirling for the past two weeks around the possible cancellation of this year’s Community Festival event. Those rumors can finally be put to rest as an official statement was released today that not only confirms that the… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 12

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 12

2 Anne / August 7, 2009 2:15 pm

Looking for things to do this weekend? The Ohio State Fair continues through Sunday. Head over on Saturday to visit the Columbus Crafty Cotillion to find lots of handmade items. If you are looking to adopt a new pet, the CHA… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 11

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 11

6 Walker / July 31, 2009 10:15 am

This weekend will be dominated by two major festivals – The Ohio State Fair, which kicked off on Wednesday and runs through next Saturday – and the Dublin Irish Festival, which kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Saturday also… [Read More]

What’s New at the Ohio State Fair This Year

What’s New at the Ohio State Fair This Year

13 Walker / July 28, 2009 8:15 am

There are certain things that everyone looks forward to every year at the Ohio State Fair… the deep fried food-on-a-stick, the butter sculptures, the fireworks, and of course, the people watching. While these staples might usually be enough to lure… [Read More]

North Side parking to be at premium on Saturday

0 Walker / October 3, 2008 9:58 pm

  The Dispatch wrote North Side parking to be at premium  Friday, October 3, 2008 BY TIM DOULIN Traffic might be congested at the state fairgrounds and on the Ohio State University campus this weekend because of multiple events. The… [Read More]