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The Ohio State Fair had another successful run this year. If you believed that last years incident would slow down attendance, then you were mistaken. The fair actually pulled in more than 900k people, that’s up 13% from last year. An estimated 908,306 people entered the gates over the fair’s 12 day run starting July 25 […]

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What’s the most dangerous ride, on record, for the Ohio State Fair? It’s not what you think.   It’s the Giant Slide! According to injury reports from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it’s actually one of the most dangerous rides at the Ohio State Fair.  Between a 5 year period, 2009-2014,  the giant slide injured about a […]

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The Ohio State Fair is turning 165! The 2018 state fair will be held July 25 through Aug. 5 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. The fair is open 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., except August 5, when it closes at 7 p.m Admission for adults is $10 with advance tickets at $6. Seniors […]

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It’s about to Christmas in July at the 2018 Ohio State Fair because this year’s butter cow by the American Dairy Association Mideast has ‘A Christmas Story’ theme! Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:   Sculptors worked in a 46-degree cooler molding and shaping about 2,200 pounds of butter for over 400 hours […]

Ohio

The Ohio State Fair kicks off this Wednesday and everyone has the same concern, safety! Fair officials say they began working months ago to make sure everything goes off with out a hitch and that all of the rides are safe. Fair officials say that ride operators began examining rides in the office season to […]

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The best of Ohio includes food, entertainment and more! The Ohio State Fair officials report that this year’s fair will highlight the best Ohio has to offer. This will include a wide range in food, entertainment, agriculture, livestock and art exhibitions. Traditional and new exhibits will be available for all ages too. The State Fair kicks […]

Entertainment

  If you are an R&B fan, then you will be very happy to hear that legendary group The Commodores will be performing at this years Ohio State Fair. The Ohio State Fair will run from July 25 to Aug. 5.The Commodores will perform on Friday, April 6th at  7pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April […]

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My bucket list officially has one less item on it after seeing Patti LaBelle at the Celeste Center (The Ohio State Fairgrounds) on Friday night. Ms. Patti looked amazing in a red fringe, above that knee dress and closed the show in a gold similar style dress. Now, let me just say this…her legs were killer […]

Nia Noelle

Well you know it’s almost summer in Central Ohio when the Ohio State Fair announces who they will be bringing to their concert series!  And the 2015 line-up is looking GREAT with the legendary Patti LaBelle and more! Check out the details on who is going to be here and when!   July 29,  7pm […]

Nia Noelle

  Nia Noelle got a chance to sit down with the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin to talk about her upcoming performance at the Ohio State Fair, her new upcoming album and get the inside scope on her possible Lifetime movie.  Aretha Franklin Interview Part 1  Aretha Franklin Interview Part 2   Follow me on […]

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She’s an 18 time Grammy Award winner and she’s coming to the Ohio State Fair this summer on Thursday July 31st at The Celeste Center at the state fairgrounds.  Thursday July 31st Magic 106.3 welcomes the Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin for one show only at 7:30pm.  Tickets will go on sale Saturday March 15th […]

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Everyone has their reasons for going to the Ohio State Fair. For some, it’s the rides, and for others it’s the food. Because of the weather, it seemed that everyone ventured to the fair this weekend. Fair management is hoping to break their previous attendance record set in 2004 with more than 850,000 visitors. “It’s […]