COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)- The second day of the Ohio State Fair promises a plethora of exciting activities, including free live music, livestock exhibitions, thrilling performances, demonstrations, rides, games, and more. Here’s what you can look forward to on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Sensory-Friendly Morning & Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Day: In partnership with OCALI, the Ohio State Fair has turned down the lights and volume to create a more sensory-friendly environment. Attendees can enjoy rides without flashing lights or music, visit educational and sensory activities, take a break in a quiet room, or use our accessibility guide to find suitable Fair opportunities. Visit the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities mobile unit to discuss services and find accessibility features at the Fair.
WOSU Kids Day: Join WOSU Public Media in Central Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a chance to meet some of your favorite PBS KIDS® characters! The event offers PBS KIDS® crafts, coloring, educational activities, and games.
$3 Thursday (Food Deals): Food vendors will offer a menu item of their choice at a smaller size for just $3. This is the perfect way to try some beloved “Fair fare” signature food options without breaking the bank.
Free Live Entertainment: The Ohio State Fair offers free live music performances every day. Tomorrow, catch soulful singer Theo Perry and acoustic folk-rock artist Ruvane. Don’t miss the Great Lakes Timber Show and the NEW Nerveless Nocks Sway Pole Show.
Livestock Competitions: Visit Cooper Arena to see junior dairy cattle shows. Try your hand at turkey calling during a fun competition in the Natural Resources Park Amphitheater.
Ohio State Fair Concert Series: As part of their Roll On II North America Tour presented by Kenworth, Alabama will take to the stage with special guest Jade Eagleson at the WCOL Celeste Center.
Cooking Demonstrations: Kids can join Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine to cook delicious homemade pizzas. Also, catch Blue Ribbon Baker Karri Perry demonstrate how to make her Best of Show Cheese Bread and a Velvet Ice Cream demonstration.
Boxing Competition: Watch some of the top amateur boxers in the region compete against one another right here on the Fairgrounds.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair runs from July 24 through Aug. 4. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.
A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at ohiostatefair.com/events.