Gallery: Ohio State fair takes hold of expo center August 5, 2014Muyao Shen and Andrew Todd-Smith Fairgoers take in an aerial view of the festivities beneath them from cable cars Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter A fairgoer browses through a music selection Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter Cloud cover provides shade as attendees of the 2014 Ohio State Fair take a ride on a spinning swing ride Aug. 3. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Carrie Anne of Fayetteville, N.C., instructs game contestants at her “Runnin' Water” stand Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. Participants had to direct a stream of water at a button inside a clown's mouth to inflate a balloon until it popped. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Fairgoers ride the “Moonraker” Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Johnnie Pace and LaNita Pratt of Detroit pose for caricature artist Mary Kay Williams of Orlando Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. Williams completed the dual portrait in about 20 minutes. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Hiyori Saijo, a 10-year-old Dublin, Ohio, resident, participates in a bungee ride Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair as her father, Tsuyoshi (left, with hat), looks on. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Joey Foster of Sutter's Salt Water Taffy adds syrup to an in-progress batch of taffy at a concession stand Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Brandi Davenport pets a Boer goat at a petting zoo exhibition Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter John Welde III of Welde's Big Bear Show receives a kiss from his grizzly bear Ginger after feeding her a snack Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter A fair concession worker grills food for sale Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter A fairgoer buys a funnel cake Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter The Simba Jordan Band of Columbus plays a set July 27 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter The sun sets on the fairgrounds July 27 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter The sun sets on the fairgrounds July 27 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Muyao Shen / Lantern reporter Robear Soules of Alliance, Ohio, accompanied by a red-tailed boa named Brindle, mans the admission stand to the International Palace of Illusion Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Mackenzie Cooper of Westerville, Ohio, releases a basketball jump shot in an attempt to win a prize Aug. 3 at the 2014 Ohio State Fair. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter Neon lights are visible as night falls on the 2014 Ohio State Fair Aug. 3. The fair ran from July 23 to Aug. 3 at the Ohio Expo Center. Credit: Andrew Todd-Smith / Lantern reporter
