COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State Fair is set to deliver a diverse range of entertainment, competitive livestock shows, and interactive experiences on Wednesday, July 30, promising a full day of activities for fairgoers. Grammy-winning artist T-Pain will headline the evening concert series.

Free Live Entertainment for All Ages

Fair attendees can enjoy continuous free performances across multiple stages throughout the day. Highlights include:

  • Angela Perley Duo: The alternative country musicians will perform on the Ohio Lottery Gazebo Stage at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Bill Foley: Experience a nostalgic journey with hits from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s at 1:30 p.m. in the Natural Resources Park Amphitheater.

Additional free entertainment can be found on the Main Street Stage, Taste of Ohio Stage presented by the Ohio Environmental Council, the Cincinnati Circus Company at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway (new this year), and the chainsaw carver in Kiddieland (also new). A comprehensive schedule is available on the official Ohio State Fair website.

Exciting Livestock Competitions

Tomorrow’s livestock schedule features several popular events:

  • Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show: Witness this charitable event at 4 p.m. in the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center presented by Ag-Pro Companies.
  • Draft Horses: The Ag-Pro Companies Taft Coliseum will host Team Classes at 2 p.m. and the Multi-Horse Hitches Draft Horse Show at 6 p.m.
  • “Battle for the Bacon” Legislative Pig Showmanship: This unique competition takes place at 6 p.m. in the O’Neill Swine Building.

Explore Natural Resources Park

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Natural Resources Park offers interactive and educational activities. Children aged 14 and under can try fishing for bluegill with provided equipment. Visitors can also participate in the long-standing fair tradition of taking a photo with the iconic Smokey Bear.

Diverse Shopping Opportunities

The Ohio State Fair provides extensive shopping options, ranging from new Ohio State Fair merchandise to various vendors in the Fair Flea Market and the Bricker Marketplace Building. Attendees can also discover local Ohio products at the Ohio Proud General Store, located within the Taste of Ohio Pavilion & Beer Garden.

Evening Concert: T-Pain

The Ohio State Fair Concert Series continues with Grammy-winning artist T-Pain, featuring special guest DJ Montay, performing in the WCOL Celeste Center at 7 p.m. Tickets for the concert are available at ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair and include Fair admission when purchased in advance.

For a complete schedule of events and to download the Ohio State Fair app for maps, a food finder, and more, visit ohiostatefair.com/events.