The Ohio State Fair kicks off on July 23, bringing fan faves such as the butter cow and a wealth of must-see new attractions.

A variety of paid and free concerts will be offered during the 2025 Ohio State Fair, which runs July 23-Aug. 3. Headliners include KIDZ BOP, Foreigner, T-Pain, AJR and Trace Adkins, among others. Paid ...

The Ohio State Fair kicks off July 23, bringing fan faves such as the butter cow and a wealth of must-see new attractions.

The Ohio State Fair returns on July 23, bringing an estimated 1 million people to Columbus and the Ohio Expo Center. There will, of course, be many attractions, food vendors and the famous butter cow.

Ohio State Fair's oldest traditions Minutes after Gov. Mike DeWine clipped the ribbon at 9 a.m. to open the 2025 fair on July 23, Trixie, a Southdown sheep, got ready for her close-up.