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Ohio State Fair Public Relations Coordinator (Winter Semester Internship) Paid, real-world experience   Qualifications Current college freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are accepted. Ideal majors include marketing, public relations, communications or journalism. Candidates should be organized, self-motivated and reliable. Ideal team members will be personable and able to work well both independently and as a

General Manager Virgil Strickler was among those to be honored with the FFA Honorary American Degree today at the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo today in Indianapolis. The Honorary American FFA Degree is presented to Individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education or FFA. Virgil Strickler has

2018 Scholarship Winners Announced Five fifth grade students across Ohio will each receive a $500 scholarship for their outstanding participation in the “Agriculture is Cool” education program held during the Ohio State Fair in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio’s agricultural commodity groups. The Ag is Cool program, which

The time has come for dedicated junior livestock exhibitors to take the stage during the 2018 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions. The sale will be held tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 5 at 2 pm in the WCOL Celeste Center. The 2018 sale will include 11 champions from 16 youth: Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef,

For some, coming to the Ohio State Fair is all about the food and for others it’s about the adventure. Get a taste of both by trying the Ohio State Fair’s top five wackiest Fair foods. Deep Fried Cream Cheese Larvettes Did someone say mealworms? That’s right. The Bulk Candy Store located just south of

For anyone following a gluten-free diet, there are plenty of options you can still enjoy when you visit the Ohio State Fair. Don’t forget to ask individual vendors about the risk of cross contamination or gluten exposure for kitchens that may serve items that do contain gluten. Fairgoers with gluten sensitivities and intolerances should use

A parade of exhibitors modeling wool fashion while leading sheep in sweltering summer temperatures may be a strange sight. However, it is part of a time-honored tradition at the Ohio State Fair known as Guys and Gals Lead.  The origin of this somewhat bizarre event is the need to share the story of agriculture and

2017 Competition Results 4-H non-livestock results 4-H Dog Show Agriculture and Horticulture Christmas Trees Nuts Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Baton Beef Junior Commercial Cattle Junior All Other Breeds (AOB) Beef Junior Angus Junior Chianina Junior Gelbvieh Junior Hereford Junior Limousin Junior Maine-Anjou Junior Market Beef Junior Shorthorn Beef Junior Simmental Junior Supreme Heifer Open Angus Open

David Brendel, a city guy at heart, never imagined the Ohio State Fair would be such a valuable stop on his educational journey. Growing up in Dayton, fairs were an unconventional experience for this OSU student. Seven years ago, Brendel was introduced to the statewide tradition of the Ohio State Fair. During high school, Brendel

Want a day full of family fun, but on a budget? With a little bit of strategic planning your family of four can enjoy the Ohio State Fair for just $50! Let the savings begin on NBC4 Family Discount Day, Monday, July 30. On this day, kids 12 and under enjoy free admission to the

Updated: July 8, 2018 A day of family fun doesn’t have to break the bank. The Ohio State Fair provides endless entertainment at a bargain price. Bring your family of five and spend no more than $100! Here are some quick tips and tricks to a successful budgeted day of Fair fun: Buy in advance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2018 Media contact: Alicia Shoults 614-644-4011 a.shoults@expo.ohio.gov Meeting Notice JULY COMMISSION MEETING TO TAKE PLACE COLUMBUS – The Ohio Expositions Commission has announced the following meeting: Who: Ohio Expositions Commission What: Commission Meeting Where: Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center Meeting Room When: Thursday, July

Do you have a green thumb, a garden full of large vegetables or a knack for floral design? The deadline is approaching quickly to enter horticulture and floriculture competitions at the 2018 Ohio State Fair. These competitions give you the chance to show off the hard work you’ve put into your produce and beautiful blossoms. Here

The 165th Ohio State Fair will continue a proud and highly anticipated tradition July 25 – Aug. 5, 2018 at the Ohio Expo Center. This year’s event includes a wide range of food, entertainment, agriculture, livestock and art exhibitions. In addition, highlighted traditions and interactive displays will ensure a fun-filled trip for all ages. Although

  The Ohio State Fair offers unique events and competitions that showcase all the state has to offer. One of these unique events involves growing Christmas trees, an activity not typically thought about until Christmas. However, Christmas tree farms throughout Ohio think about it all year round. The Ohio State Fair has partnered up with

Chances are you’ve heard the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” once, twice or maybe a thousand times. Although it’s quite cliché, this pearl of wisdom is the entire basis of a popular concept called upcycling; taking used objects and giving them a new life as something useful or creative that is typically

The Science Behind the Competition How does a pie earn a blue ribbon at the Ohio State Fair? We asked three different judges for their insight on food judging at the Fair to capture the science behind the competition. Richard Leiss, Mary Kay Pohlschneider and Marilyn Rabe all come from different backgrounds yet all are