As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating? Massachusetts and North Carolina won't participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out. Here's what we know about Ohio's role in the event so far.