The All-Ohio State Fair Band marches down the midway. Photos: Tyler Buchanan\/Axios<\/p>\n
The Ohio State Fair has more competitions than you can shake a corn dog stick at.<\/p>\n
The big picture: This is the embodiment of the state fair, which brings together our 88 counties' best artists, animal trainers and ideas together in creative harmony.<\/p>\n
Yes, but: Life is not all sunshine and deep-fried oreos. It's complicated and increasingly political.<\/p>\n
Zoom in: A mosaic in the Fine Arts Exhibition by local artist David Lane portrays a pandemic-related press conference made out of 3D-printed pieces shaped like coronaviruses.<\/p>\n
Between the lines: Many fair buildings are named after former governors. There will almost certainly be one named for Gov. Mike DeWine, who loves fairs more than Woody Hayes loved winning.<\/p>\n
Tyler's thought bubble: The fair is less an escape from the realities of Ohio life than it is a premier showcase of it, brilliance and complexities and all. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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