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What's up at the Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State Fair?

With the Ohio State Fair and more than 200 other events, there's always something going on at the Ohio Expo Center. To keep updated on our latest announcements, check here. We'll post current news releases on a regular basis.

FEATURED ACTIVITIES ON JULY 30 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR
July 30

COLUMBUS, July 29, 2009

With competitions, entertainment, art exhibits, great food and much more, the Ohio State Fair offers a wide variety of exciting options for fairgoers. Tomorrow’s events include:



Kroger Day

Kroger Plus card members: Present your card at a booth outside entrance gates to receive a $4 admission coupon for each member in your party.



Jeff Dunham

AEP Ohio Concert Series

WCOL Celeste Center, 7 p.m.

See hysterical ventriloquist Jeff Dunham perform live and hear the best of Achmed, Bubba J, Walter and Peanut. The whole gang will have you laughing the night away.



Boxing Tournaments

ShowPlace Pavilion, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Don’t miss the action as these athletes go head-to-head inside the ring showcasing their ability, sportsmanship and perseverance.



Pig Races

East of the NBC4 Family Fun Stage, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

Choose your favorite oinker and cheer for these swift swine as they race around the track for a prize. Three different species of pigs compete at each race.



Ron Diamond

Main Street Stage presented by WBWR, 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Ron Diamond’s hilarious hypnosis is sure to intrigue audiences both young and old. Each program brings a unique experience you’re sure to never forget.



Kid’s Games hosted by the Junior Fair Board

NBC4 Family Fun Stage, 3:30 p.m.

Kids of all ages can enjoy these fun and entertaining games and activities, offered nearly every day and hosted by the Junior Fair Board.



Junior and Open Milking Shorthorn Dairy Shows

Cooper Arena, 10 a.m.

Watch these fine young exhibitors showcase their hard work and display their cattle.



Pop Tarts Summer Tour

North entrance of the Midway, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Check out the Pop Tarts Summer Tour to receive Pop Tart samples and free giveaways.



Gates are open from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.



For more information, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR. On the Web, visit us at OhioStateFair.com.



The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With a spectacular midway, big-name entertainment, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior fair shows in the nation, the 2009 Ohio State Fair will run July 29 – Aug. 9.


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For more information, media may contact Christina Leeds at 614-644-4011.

(Please do not publish this number.)



The Ohio Expo Center is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.




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