DeWine, Husted celebrate opening of Ohio State Fair
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler Wednesday to open the gates for the first day of the fair in Columbus.
The fair runs through August 6 and includes the following traditional features:
- Butter cow
- Smokey Bear
- Sky Glider
- Natural resources park.
New features include:
- Touch-a-truck display
- Free entry to the Ohio History Connection and Ohio Village for fair attendees
- New exhibits that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) including COSI’s new Space Heartland and Rocket Zone and displays from both Honda and Intel.
”The Ohio State Fair is a great opportunity let kids explore STEAM through new hands-on activities and interactive experiences,” DeWine said. “Ohio is the Heart of Innovation, we’re working to inspire Ohio’s next generation of scientists and engineers who will play a tremendous role in Ohio’s ongoing success.”
“There’s something for everyone at the Ohio State Fair,” Husted added. “It’s a great place to bring the family or meet up with friends to see all our state has to offer. From agriculture to entertainment, there’s truly something for everyone.”
A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events.
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