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Ohio State Fair Returns After Two-Year Hiatus with New Ride Safety Protocols

The Ohio State Fair’s deadly Fire Ball ride tragedy of 2017 inspired the passage of Tyler’s Law.

by Maija Zummo July 28, 2022August 3, 2023

The Butter Has Arrived in Columbus

But theme for iconic butter sculptures at State Fair remains guarded secret

by Sam Allard July 7, 2022August 17, 2023

The Ohio State Fair May Be Canceled, But Its Mini Butter Cow Competition Is Not

by Maija Zummo July 20, 2021August 3, 2023

With the Ohio State Fair Canceled, the Butter Cow Sculpture Tradition Lives On As a DIY Home Project

Brett ZelmanJuly 28, 2020August 17, 2023

This Year’s Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture Pays Tribute to 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Evey WeisblatJuly 23, 2019October 22, 2023

Another Year, Another Ohio State Fair, Another Giant Butter Cow Sculpture

Morgan ZumbielJuly 9, 2019June 4, 2022

From Gummy Bears to Buffalo Chicken Dip to Cheesecake, All the Deep Fried Foods at This Year’s Ohio State Fair

Vince GrzegorekJuly 25, 2018July 23, 2025

Teen Severely Injured in Ohio State Fair Accident to Receive $1.8 Million in Proposed Settlement

Laura MorrisonMarch 19, 2018December 4, 2023

Ohio State Fair’s Ride Malfunction Victims Settle With State

Marcus GilmerFebruary 16, 2018August 12, 2025

Big Attendance Drop, But Bigger Bounce Back, at Ohio State Fair After Dramatic Accident

Colton FaullJuly 31, 2017August 17, 2023

Ohio State Fair Reopens Today, After a Ride Malfunction Killed One and Injured Seven

Colton FaullJuly 27, 2017August 17, 2023

Fuckton of Butter Used in Ohio State Fair’s Butter Sculpture This Year

Vince GrzegorekJuly 25, 2017November 5, 2024