$460M overhaul of Ohio State Fair is finished in time for 2026

The Ohio State Fair is back in less than one week for its 171st year.

And after a few years of demolition, renovation and new construction, buildings old and new are now ready to welcome fairgoers, according to Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds officials.

Attendees will be met with two new buildings, the Ohio Showcase Building and the Ohio Agriculture Center. The former includes a new historical exhibit and food hall featuring six Ohio vendors. Among various uses, the latter will house the Taste of Ohio cafe, where the Ohio Poultry Association will serve its notorious deviled egg flights, which this year includes a birthday cake flavored deviled egg for America 250…

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