State And Regional

Governor DeWine celebrates the first day of this year’s Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS — Governor Mike DeWine celebrated the grand opening of this year’s Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, according to a news release.

He was joined by Ohio’s First Lady Fran DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Second Lady Tina Husted.

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“It is so good to be back at the Ohio State Fair,” Governor DeWine said. “It’s very, very exciting.”

Following a cabinet meeting at the fairgrounds and the celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony, Governor and First Lady DeWine joined members of their family to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair, the release said.

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The fair will run from July 27 through August 7.

The state canceled the fair in 2020 and closed to the public last year due to the pandemic.

“The fair offers us 12 days to come together and celebrate the great state of Ohio and everything we have in common,” DeWine said.




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