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What's up at the Ohio Expo Center and Ohio State Fair?

With the Ohio State Fair and more than 200 other events, there's always something going on at the Ohio Expo Center. To keep updated on our latest announcements, check here. We'll post current news releases on a regular basis.

CITY STREETS CLOSE FOR OHIO STATE FAIR
Streets Close

COLUMBUS, July 24, 2009

Several city streets will close in preparation for the 156th Ohio State Fair, which will run from July 29 – Aug. 9, 2009. The streets will close at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27 and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10.



Streets Closing:

- 17th Avenue from Clara Avenue on the east to Dora Avenue on the west

- Velma Avenue from 17th Avenue on the south to Maynard Avenue on the north

- Korbel Avenue from 17th Avenue on the south to 20th Avenue on the north

- Silver Drive extension



Event Details:

The Ohio State Fair runs from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 9. Gates will open at 9 a.m. every morning and close at 10 p.m. each night. On Sunday, Aug. 9, gates will close at 8 p.m.



For more information, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR. On the Web, visit us at ohiostatefair.com.



The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. With a spectacular midway, big-name entertainment, hundreds of exhibits and one of the largest junior fair shows in the nation, the 2009 Ohio State Fair will run July 29 - August 9.




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For more information, media may contact Christina Leeds at 614-644-4011.

(Please do not publish this number.)



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