Ohio Festivals July 25- 29, 2018

July 25-August 5, 2018  Ohio State Fair - Columbus, Ohio

Celebrating Ohio's agriculture, products, and people for over 150 years, the fair includes concerts, educational exhibits, rides, competitions, and much more. Attendance is over 800,000 annually.  Attendance: 800,000.
https://ohiostatefair.com/

July 26-29, 2018 - International Cake Exploration Societé 43rd Annual Convention and Show - Cincinnati, Ohio
International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES), an organization comprised of over 3500 sugar artists, cake decorators and vendors from all over the world. (also: http://ices.org/ )
http://www.icesconvention.org

July 27-28, 2018  37th Annual Strasburg Corn Festival - Strasburg, Ohio
The family event, which is known for it's delicious, homemade food and superb entertainment, draws festival-goers from far and near.
http://userpages.bright.net/~cornfest/

July 27-28, 2018  Annual Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
Canal Winchester, Ohio
As Ohio's only all-Blues & Rib-themed festival, this event draws serious rib and blues aficionados from around the state. Sizzling hot ribs and authentic live blues are served up on the streets of historic downtown Canal Winchester Ohio.  Fun activities for children and a wine/beer garden for our Blues and Rib lovers over 21 years old will be available.
http://www.bluesandribfest.com/

July 28, 2018  Backyard Bash - Fairfield, Ohio
Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to relax, soak up the sun, and, more importantly, eat delicious food! With over 40 booths serving Bacon, Cheese, Barbecue, Seafood and much, much more, your options are vast, with over 200 products to sample! Sip on a refreshing sample from our Craft Beer Garden or purchase a mouthwatering summer cocktail at one of The Oscar Event Center bars. This will be our largest summer extravaganza, so why not start a new summer tradition with family and friends? Plus, if you find something you love, every product sampled in the show can be purchased inside Jungle Jim’s! So the festival really goes on all year long!
http://junglejims.com/backyard-bash/

July 29, 2018  Annual Sweet Corn Challenge Bicycle Festival
Richfield, Ohio
Start the day off with a free all you can eat corn cakes (pancakes) and orange drink breakfast. Ride the 100, 50, 25-mile route, or 10-mile family route through parks, valleys, and farmland. Enjoy a corn-on-the-cob & sandwich lunch, music, and more.
http://www.sweetcornchallenge.com/