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🎡 Fair game

CBUStoday’s guide to the 2024 Ohio State Fair

General admission tickets are $8. | Photo by the Ohio State Fair

The fair fun starts tomorrow. | Photo by @ohiostatefair

When you can see the lit-up Ferris wheel and smell the fried food, you know the Ohio State Fair is here. We have the know-before-you-go info to make the most of fair week.

The basics

The fair will take place Wednesday, July 26-Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair — 717 E. 17th Ave. Gate hours are:

Weekdays: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Weekends: 9 a.m.–9 p.m., except Sunday, Aug. 6, when admission gates close at 6 p.m.

Today is the last day for advance-sale admission, where admission tickets are only $8. At the gate, tickets are $10-$12 depending on age and free for children five and under.

Main parking lots are located north of the Cardinal Gate, and parking is free.

Screenshot 2023-07-24 at 1.33.42 PM.png — Grab everything from dessert to meatball sliders at DeLuca’s. | Photo by @ohiostatefair

Fair food

No fair is complete without fair food. Aside from the classic funnel cake and corn dog, you can also find new additions this year, like crawfish bowls, Flaming Hot Cheeto burgers, deviled eggs, and gelato tacos.

The fair has also listed food stops for various dietary restrictions, including dairy-free, sugar-free, peanut-free, vegetarian, and vegan.

Bonus: Don’t forget about $3 Thursdays on July 27 and Aug. 3 where each food vendor will offer a $3 item.

Concerts

A star-studded lineup of performers is planned for the week. From Ludacris to Third Eye Blind to Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, just about every genre will be covered. All concerts will take place in the WCOL Celeste Center.

The rides

Browse the full list of thrilling rides, and find how many tickets are required for each. Individual ride tickets are sold for $1 each, and ride-all-day wristbands are $35.

Events

Tuesday, July 25

Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Tuesday, July 25 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | The Clip Show starts another homestand with Dime-A-Dog Night.
Sound Bath Energetic Alignment | Tuesday, July 25 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Kindred Collective, 2068 Stringtown Rd., Grove City | $11 | Enjoy a relaxing evening of healing sounds.

Wednesday, July 26

Women’s World Cup | Wednesday, July 26 | 9-11 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Cheer on Team USA with a watch party in the beer garden.

Thursday, July 27

“Frozen” (Touring) | Thursday, July 27-Saturday, Aug. 5 | Times vary | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown | $30.50-$139.50 | Watch the Disney musical featuring Ana, Elsa, and Olaf come to life on stage.
The 1975 Dance Party | Thursday, July 27 | 9 p.m. | Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N. High St., Short North | $10 | Dance the night away with songs from this Grammy-nominated alternative pop group.

100+ more events

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News Notes

Eat

It’s officially Restaurant Week. Now through Saturday, July 29, enjoy special three-course menus at 150+ local restaurants, including Lindey’s, Milestone 229, and The Wine Bistro. Prices start at $15. (614now)

Open

James Outpatient Care, a $357 million west campus of James Cancer Hospital, is open and accepting patients. The 384,000-sqft facility hired 300 new employees along with 200 transferred employees. (Columbus Business First)

State

All schools are required to accept cash for admission and concessions starting Sunday, Oct. 1, according to a new state law. Guests can also receive free admission if the venue does not accept cash and the guest can show they have enough money to cover the cost. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Try This

COSI is launching a Barbie-themed exhibit that will run from Wednesday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Jan. 7. The kid-friendly exhibit will encourage imaginative play + is included in general admission cost. Can’t get enough Barbie? Here’s what a Barbie-themed CBUS would look like, thanks to AI.

Sports

Due to thunderstorms, the Columbus Crew did not begin their Leagues Cup opener on Sunday until 11:16 p.m., nearly four hours after the game was supposed to start. Some loyal Crew fans stuck around at Lower.com Field for the action, and they were rewarded by witnessing a 2-1 victory over St. Louis. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Watch

We had the chance to interview Cardale Jones, Braxton Miller, and current OSU football stars at Cardale’s charity softball game. Watch our reel to learn about the athletes and the all-gray uniforms the team will be rocking against Michigan State.

Asked

What is your favorite museum in Columbus? Let us know before we build a comprehensive list for you this week. Think: Art, history, science, or kid-friendly. Stay tuned for top picks.

Sports

🏀 $1 million is at stake

Hear from former OSU point guard CJ Jackson ahead of TBT 2023

We caught up with point guard CJ Jackson after practice. | Photo by CBUStoday

TBT — a 64-team basketball tournament with a $1 million prize — is officially underway. Former Buckeye greats have assembled the team Carmen’s Crew, and their first game takes place tomorrow.

We sat down with former OSU captain and point guard CJ Jackson ahead of the single-elimination tournament.

What can fans expect from Carmen’s Crew?
You can expect the same things we brought during our time here. We had a successful season here so I think we’ll have a successful tournament.

When you’re back in Columbus, what are some of your go-to spots?
The Eagle and Arch City Tavern are some of my favorites. I like coming back to Columbus, especially because I don’t get to often.

Grab tickets to watch Carmen’s Crew play at UD Arena in Dayton tomorrow, July 26 at 6 p.m. And, since Jackson says we can expect the same things as when he was a Buckeye, maybe there’s a buzzer-beater victory in store.