Ohio State Fair fairgoers discover $675K in missing money from unclaimed funds kiosk

2 fairgoers discover $40K+ in unclaimed funds at Ohio State Fair

More than $675,451 in missing money was found at the Ohio State Fair this year.

Over $675K retrieved in Ohio's unclaimed funds

(WKBN) - Thousands of people left the Ohio State fairgrounds last week with a bit more money in their pockets. For the fifth year in a row, the Department of Commerce Division set up a booth to let people check for unclaimed funds. More than 1,500 people entered their names and found missing money worth [...]

More than $675,000 in missing money discovered at the 2026 Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS – Thousands of attendees at this year’s Ohio State Fair took the first step to reconnect with their missing money thanks to outreach and educational efforts of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds. The Fair officially concluded this evening. Throughout the event, the Division had representatives available at a dedicated kiosk located in the […]

Over $675K in missing money found during Ohio State Fair

Thousands of Ohio State Fair attendees took the first step in reconnecting with their missing money. Over 1,500 visitors had initiated claims worth over $675K.

Ohio State Fair fairgoers discover $675K in missing money from unclaimed funds kiosk

Approximately 1,561 visitors initiated claims totaling $675,451.70 after stopping by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds kiosk.