COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the Ohio State Fair first opened in 1850, admission cost just 20 cents. Today, it’ll set you back $12, and that’s just to get in.
But rising costs aren’t just affecting fairgoers. They’re squeezing the vendors, too.
What You Need To Know
- Vendors at the Ohio State Fair, like Molnar’s Concessions, are feeling the impact of inflation, from rising fuel costs to higher ingredient prices
- Many food prices have only gone up a dollar or two, as vendors try to stay affordable while covering their costs
- Fairgoers are also adjusting, with some relying on deals like $3 Thursday to keep the experience within budget
Dakota Mayberry travels from fair to fair with Molnar’s Concessions, a family-run business that’s been serving up food at events for nearly 60 years. And he says inflation is making it harder to stay afloat…