Tag: Ohio State Fair
Heffron picked as new executive director of Ohio State Fair
Adam Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.
Strickler honored by International Association of Fairs
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions inducted Virgil Strickler into the IAFE Hall of Fame during its convention and trade show.
Nothing unimportant ever happens during the Ohio State Fair
Bonnie Ayars reflects on how the Ohio State Fair is a foundation of learning and living.
Pig show at Ohio State Fair offers show-ring experience to disabled...
The Breaking Boundaries Pig Show gave five participants with disabilities the opportunity to care for and show pigs in front of a state fair audience.
2023 Ohio State Fair breaks attendance records
More than 1 million people attended this year’s Ohio State Fair, breaking the 12-day attendance record. Fairgoers also broke the single-day attendance during the fair's run.
2023 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions totals $547,500
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction broke eight records and brought in a grand total in sales of $547,500 on Aug. 6.
Inventors honored in Ohio State Fair butter sculpture
This year's butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair honors several notable Ohioans whose inventions improved lives around the world.
Strickler looks back on 30 years with Ohio State Fair
After 30 years with the Ohio State Fair, general manager Virgil Strickler is planning to retire near the end of the year. He is leaving a legacy of passion for agriculture and love for the state's fairs.
Longtime Ohio State Fair general manager retires
A nationwide search for the next general manager of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair is now underway, after Virgil Strickler announced his retirement.
Ohio State Fair selects junior fair board
Ohio State Fair officials have announced the 2023 Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board, which is comprised of 20 young Ohioans from 12 Ohio counties.
