COLUMBUS—The 2023 Ohio State Fair kicks off Wednesday, July 26 with exciting competitions, free live music, delicious fair foods, and entertainment galore.
Here’s what guests can look forward to Wednesday, July 26, at the Fair:
Pepsi presents WSYX/WTTE Opening Day: Presented by Pepsi, join ABC6 and FOX28 for opening day of the Ohio State Fair! See live broadcasts throughout the day at the AARP Ohio Gazebo Stage, grab a selfie with local TV anchors, and be sure to follow along on social media to see the latest weather updates from ABC6.
Live Entertainment: Tomorrow has a wide variety of entertainment for every fairgoer, from live music to painting competitions. Check out the Plein Air Painting Competition beginning at 9 a.m. in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Then, while grabbing lunch, head over to Kiddieland at 11:30 a.m. to see the new Strong & Amazing Show! Wednesday afternoon also features some fantastic musical performances by a capella group, Kazual, and bluegrass band, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers.
Livestock Competitions: Wednesday is full of livestock shows to kick off the Fair! Cattle enthusiasts can stop by Cooper Arena at 1 p.m. for the Dairy Cattle All Breeds Showmanship. More livestock can be found the Crossbred Boar and Gilt Swine Sale at 2 p.m.
Ohio History Connection and Ohio Village: Fairgoers can hop on the designated shuttle and make their way to Ohio Village to find villagers and artisans on-hand daily to share new stories of 19th-century Ohio life. Different villagers and artisans are here at different times, so there’s always something new to explore! The Ohio Village and the Ohio History Center will be open each day of the Ohio State Fair from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ohio State Fair visitors will also receive free admission to Ohio Village and the Ohio History Center!
Natural Resources Park: Stop by the Natural Resources Park for some amazing entertainment and events throughout the day. Don’t miss the Great Lakes Timber Show at Noon, 2, and 6 p.m., and make sure to save some time for kayaking and kids fishing!
Pepsi Product Sampling: Be sure to stop by and sample Pepsi Zero, Mountain Dew Zero, or Starry Zero at the G&J Sampling tent! From Pepsi to Mountain Dew and everything in between, G&J Pepsi brings you products that are oh, so refreshing and Ohio-bottled.
Ohio State Fair Concert Series: See KIDZ BOP Never Stop Live in the WCOL Celeste Center at 6:30 p.m. Sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids as they perform today’s biggest hits live on stage! Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair, and include Fair admission when purchased in advance.
The 2023 Ohio State Fair is July 26 through Aug. 6. More information about the Fair can be found in the 2023 Ohio State Fair Media Guide.
A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at ohiostatefair.com/events.
The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. The 2023 Ohio State Fair will run July 26 – Aug. 6. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.