The Top 10 State Fairs in America
Summer just wouldn't be complete without a visit to the state fair. There's something about the combination of carnival rides, cotton candy, livestock competitions and pie eating contests that brings out the kid in us all. Plus, the state fair might be the only place where it's acceptable to order your ice cream deep-fried. But while you can enjoy fun summertime traditions at every state fair in the country, a few of them stand out from the rest. So from funnel cakes to Ferris wheels, we're counting down the top 10 state fairs in America. Scroll through the slideshow and start planning your next road trip to check out as many as you can.
8. Ohio State Fair
July 24-Aug. 4, 2019
The Ohio State Fair has been welcoming visitors through its gates since 1850. Besides the 60 rides, 200 food vendors, live entertainment, contests and activities, the fair also offers a petting zoo, helicopter rides, a farm animal delivery room, an 8-acre natural resources park, horse shows and more.
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