New Hollow to open for Carly Rae Jepsen on July 31

New Albany pop trio New Hollow will replace Hot Chelle Rae as the opening act for pop star Carly Rae Jepsen when her tour makes a stop at the Ohio State Fair on July 31 at 7 pm.New Hollow's blend of arresting vocal harmonies and modern rock rhythms has landed them a spot in a recent Billboard magazine article as one of the "Bands to Watch" in 2013. Buy your tickets nowHot Chelle Rae has been asked to join Justin Bieber’s...

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Are you ready for some Fairtastic fun?

The Ohio State Fair is only one month away, which means that in four short weeks fairgoers will enjoy hundreds of competitions and contests, delicious food, thrilling rides and more. With so much to see and do, it can be tricky for visitors to fit their activities into one day. We’ve created a quick run-down of this year’s Fair happenings to help you plan your visit.AdmissionTake advantage of Fair discounts by planning ahead of time! Advance-sale...

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Discounted fun with group purchase program

You know the saying: “The more, the merrier!” So why not share the fun of the Ohio State Fair with your large group or organization? By taking advantage of the group purchase program you can enjoy the all excitement the Fair has to offer at a special discounted price.Through the program, groups can save up to $4 on general Fair admission and up to $3 on each Midway ride-all-day wristband voucher.The group discount program is an excellent way to bring...

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Don’t forget! Competition deadlines are fast approaching

It’s already mid-June which means that deadlines for many Ohio State Fair competitions are coming up soon! The Fair hosts contests and competitions in a wide array of categories, so there is something to suit the skill levels and interests of everyone. Have you registered yet?Upcoming deadlines:June 20Art & Crafts, Antiques and FashionCooking, Baking and DecoratingOpen LivestockJunior LivestockJuly 1Agriculture, Horticulture and FloricultureJuly...

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Create. Craft. Compete!

Do you love to be creative? Or do you have hundreds of “pins” on your Pinterest boards that you have been meaning to try? Whether it’s fabric flowers or a purse made from a map, there’s no better reason to begin creating than the 300+ arts and crafts competitions at this year’s Fair! From woodworking to weaving, Origami to photography, stained glass to sewing, we showcase the talents and creative diversity of Ohioans...

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Bake your way to a blue ribbon!

You can have your cake and eat it too this year at the Ohio State Fair. There are more than 150 cooking, cake decorating and baking competitions being held throughout the Fair. From pies, to cakes, to jams and more, the Culinary and Baking Arts divisions have classes for every amateur baker and cook. With more than $16,000 in prizes, don't miss out on this opportunity to enter your favorite recipes! Enter online by June 20. There are five divisions...

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