COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Minors will not be allowed entry into the Ohio State Fair after 6 p.m. without a supervising adult who is at least 21 years old.
Ohio State Fair Executive Director Adam Heffron said the fair is taking this proactive measure for the second year in a row after last year’s effort was successful.
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“We are proactive about safety and security; it’s our focus,” Heffron said. “Policy’s pretty simple. After 6 p.m. each day of the fair, if you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that is 21 years of age or older.”
Heffron said starting at 6 p.m., security will be checking for valid IDs at all entrances…