After a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic; a normal Ohio State Fair is expected to return this summer. Gov. Mike DeWine making that announcement last week, along with state fair manager Virgil Strickler. The fair will run from July 27th to August 7th. Fair officials say all your fair favorites will return, from the livestock barns to midway food.  Announcements concerning big name entertainment for the fair, will be made starting on Monday, March 7th. This will be the 167th Ohio State Fair.