COLUMBUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Food enthusiasts are preparing their appetites as the Ohio State Fair, just two weeks away, announces over 30 new food items joining its lineup of classic favorites. The fair runs from July 23 to Aug. 3, 2025, promising a dish to satisfy every fair food craving.

Among the new culinary creations are the BluRaz Crunch Funnel Cake from Prowant Specialty Company, Buckeye Lemonade from Miller Food Concessions LLC, and the Build Your Own Cinnamon Roll Sundae by Molnar Concessions. Adventurous eaters can try Chocolate or Vanilla Ghost Pepper Fudge from The Nut Shack or a Deep Fried Taco from Jim’s Concessions.

International flavors will be featured with Dubai Chocolate Bar and Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake from LADS Management and GH Concessions respectively, along with Grilled Orange Chicken Egg Rolls from Eggroll Love, LLC, and Korean Corn Dogs from Miller & Company Concessions. Unique savory options include Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Dogs and Jalapeño Popper Pizza from GH Concessions, and Moonshine Chicken on a Stick by Imperial Food Concessions.

The fair will also cater to specific dietary needs with Monster Baby Donuts, LLC offering gluten-free and vegan monster baby donuts. Other new additions range from Sirloin Steak Tip Dinner from Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips to Thanksgiving Sundaes and Sandwiches by W.E. Enterprises.

Admission to the fair varies, with online advance-sale single-day tickets available for $8 through July 22. On-site single-day adult admission will be $12. Youth (6 to 12) and senior (60+) admission is $10 on-site. Parking is $10, available both online and on-site.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with admission gates closing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3.

All rides and games at the Ohio State Fair will be cashless, utilizing reloadable RFID wristbands. Advance-sale Ride-All-Day Wristbands are available for $33 through July 22, increasing to $37 on-site.

For a complete list of new foods, dietary options, and to purchase tickets, visitors can go to ohiostatefair.com/food.