Date: July 24 to Aug. 4

One of the largest state fairs in the country, the Ohio State Fair features 360 acres of exhibit halls, animal barns, rides, food and more entertainment than you can shake a corndog-on-a-stick at. This summer’s featured entertainers include Hank Williams Jr. (July 27), Toby Keith (July 29) and REO Speedwagon (July 31).

Admission: $10, or $8 for those 60 and $8 for children 5 to 12. Rides and most concerts have an additional fee.

Date: May 22-June 2

The world’s best golfers gather annually for this PGA tournament to vie for the $9 million purse and pay tribute to golf’s legends, including tournament founder and host Jack Nicklaus. Each year, the Memorial recognizes one or more greats from the world of golf. This year’s honoree is Judy Rankin, a 26-time winner on the LPGA tour and currently an analyst with the Golf Channel and ESPN. Last year’s tournament winner was Bryson DeChambeau, who took home more than $1.6 million for the victory.

Admission: Weekly patron badges start at $185. Practice round tickets are available online for $35 for a set of three and also at the gate.

Date: July 18-27

The music festival, celebrating its 35th anniversary season features a wide variety of performances at indoor and outdoor venues in and near Lancaster. Other festival events include demonstrations, dramatic performances and kids’ activities. This year’s festival features Sara Evans on July 20 and Kansas on July 27.

Admission: varies by performance

Dates: June 7-9

One of the top arts festivals in the nation, the event along the Scioto Mile and Scioto River waterfront brings in hundreds of talented artists working in a wide variety of media to display and sell their wares. Visitors also can enjoy five different entertainment stages.

Admission: free