COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Expositions Committee received more than $1 million in funding from the Ohio Controlling Board to support improvements at the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center. 

“The Ohio State Fair is a big part of our community’s culture and economy,” said Rep. Ismail Mohamed, D-Columbus. “It brings families from all over Ohio together, and these improvements will make it a safer, more comfortable, and family-friendly experience for everyone.”

Mohamed said the funding will go toward a slew of upgrades, including:

  • Twelve metal detectors ($216,000) to improve guest safety
  • Two guest shuttles ($85,792) to reduce rental costs and improve mobility
  • One Mamava breastfeeding pod ($27,900) to provide private space for nursing mothers
  • New perimeter fencing ($361,286) for enhanced security
  • One street sweeper ($365,114) to maintain clean, safe grounds year-round

This year's Ohio State Fair will be held from July 23 to Aug. 3. Advance sale admission tickets go on sale May 1. 

More details about the fair, including events and concerts, can be found on the fair's website.

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