Tag: Ohio State Fair

Beth Burger, Jenny Crabtree and Ron Dean were recently inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, joining more than 200 others who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state ag leaders unveiled the new 177,000-square-foot Ohio Agricultural Center at the Expo Center earlier this week. Part of a $460M renovation, the facility features interactive exhibits and career displays designed to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. You can see it all at the Ohio State Fair that opened July 29 and runs through Aug. 9.

The Ohio State Fair returns July 23 to Aug. 3 with rides, food, livestock shows and top-tier safety checks to ensure fun for over 1 million visitors.

The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction brought in $26,500 this year. The event was held Aug. 4 in the WCOL Celeste Center.

Jason Fallon was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame on Aug. 1 for his service and dedication to managing the Natural Resources Park.

Pearl Valley Cheese of Fresno, Ohio, received the overall grand champion award for its Swiss cheese, at the 2024 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest.

If you made a visit to the Ohio State Fair over a half a century ago, you’re invited to join a club.

Adam Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions inducted Virgil Strickler into the IAFE Hall of Fame during its convention and trade show.

Bonnie Ayars reflects on how the Ohio State Fair is a foundation of learning and living.