(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— This morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First
Lady Fran DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted joined Ohio State Fair
General Manager Virgil Strickler to open the gates for the first day
of the Ohio State Fair.
The fair runs from Wednesday, July 26 to Sunday, August 6 and
features traditional family favorites such as the famed butter cow,
Smokey Bear, Sky Glider, and natural resources park.
New features this year include a touch-a-truck display, free entry
to the Ohio History Connection and Ohio Village for fair attendees,
and 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," said
Governor DeWine. "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,” said Lt.
Governor Husted. “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.”
Following a cabinet meeting at the fairgrounds and a celebratory
ribbon cutting ceremony, Governor and First Lady DeWine joined
members of their family to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair
and to sample the fair's signature food selection.
This year's Ohio State Fair marks the final fair for Strickler, who
has served as the Expo Center and State Fair’s general manager since
2004. Strickler announced that he will retire around the end of the
year.
A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can
be found at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events
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