The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is celebrating another successful year of finding Ohioans missing money at the Ohio State Fair.

On Wednesday 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 Commerce House is now open to visitors at the Ohio State Fair.

The 2023 Ohio State Fair, which takes place from July 26 through Aug. 6, is continuing its unwavering commitment to accessibility and ensuring that Ohioans of all abilities can fully enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, thrilling attractions, and cherished traditions.

One of this year’s “must see’ attractions at the Ohio State Fair, July 26 to Aug. 6, will be the highly interactive Land & Living exhibit featuring agriculture education activities the whole family can enjoy. Visitors to the Nationwide Donahey Agriculture & Horticulture building will get in-depth, hands-on lessons about farming, food and high-tech agriculture.

On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair honors several notable Ohioans whose inventions improved lives around the world.

Ohio State Fairgoers are encouraged to participate in going green once again this year by learning best practices on recycling and composting.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced Monday that Ohio’s amusement ride industry will now have access to funding for specialized training in the industry.

The Ohio State Fair, a Columbus tradition since 1850, kicks off Wednesday, July 26 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 6. This year, the Ohio Poultry Association (OPA) will debut a new food stand in the Taste of Ohio Café, where they will serve over a dozen unique deviled egg flavors, including the 2023 deviled egg fair flavor: Cotton Candy.

It’s shaping up to be a hot summer, but there’s one beloved attraction that is keeping it cool at the Ohio State Fair. More than a ton of butter has arrived at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, and sculpting of the 2023 butter cow, calf and other surprise sculptures began Monday, July 10.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that a nationwide search for the next general manager of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is now underway.

Ohio State Fair officials have announced the 2023 Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board. The 2023 Junior Fair Board (JFB) is comprised of 20 young Ohioans from 12 Ohio counties.