Media Guide - Ohio State Fair

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2013 OHIO STATE FAIR
Media
Guide
Feelin’Fairtastic!
ohiostatefair.com -eoe-
JULY 24 - AUGUST 4
Mailing Address
Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
614-644-3247 / 888-646-3976
ohiostatefair.com
ohioexpocenter.com
Phone Numbers and Email Addresses
Marketing and PR Director
Alicia Shoults
614-644-4011*
[email protected]
Visual Communications Director
Julian O’Loughlin
614-644-4013
[email protected]
Marketing and PR Coordinators
Marissa McDaid
614-644-4433*
[email protected]
Rachel Miller
614-644-4434*
[email protected]
Lauren Stahl
614-644-4432*
[email protected]
* These numbers will ring directly to the Media Center during
the Fair
Fax Numbers
614-644-4031
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Table of Contents
General Information
Media Information.................................... 4
About the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair... 6
Fun Facts................................................... 8
Special Days and Discounts..................... 11
Visitor Services....................................... 13
History................................................... 16
Buildings and Stages
.Indoor..................................................... 21
.Outdoor.................................................. 23
Special Attractions and Displays
Limited Time Attractions.......................... 25
Daily Attractions....................................... 26
Sporting Competitions............................ 29
Entertainment
WCOL Celeste Center.............................. 30
Past and Current Performers.................. 36
Free Musical........................................... 37
Free Non-Musical / Strolling................... 41
Rides...................................................... 43
Food....................................................... 44
Youth
All-Ohio State Fair Band & Choir............. 45
Junior Fair Board..................................... 46
Youth Organizations............................... 47
Sale of Champions.................................. 48
Agriculture and Natural Resources.......... 54
The Arts.................................................. 56
New This Year......................................... 57
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Media Information
Press Release System
For up-to-date press releases, please visit
ohiostatefair.com, click on the “News & Media” link
and then click “Media Registration” to sign up to
receive customized news and information.
Attendance Information
Registration
We welcome the chance to work with your station
or publication. Registering for the Ohio State Fair is
easy for members of the media. Fax us (on station
or publication letterhead) a list of staff members
who will cover the event. Our fax number is 614644-4031.
Policy
All credentials are for working media only. We
request that all media that are provided an
admission ticket submit a press clipping or audio
/ video clip within two weeks of the closing of the
Fair. Failure to provide proof of coverage may result
in loss of media center privileges.
Media Center
The Ohio State Fair Media Center will be
operational from 7 am to 8 pm or by appointment.
The Media Center will be located on 11th Avenue,
just west of the OHIO Gate. All working news media
and promotions personnel should register and park
at this location upon arriving at the Fair.
For your convenience, the Media Center will
provide a phone, Internet access and an airconditioned room for you to work. Water, Fair
schedules, feature ideas and assistance obtaining
interviews will also be provided by the marketing
and public relations coordinators.
On-Site Transportation
A few golf carts will be kept at the Media Center
and can be used for transporting equipment on a
first-come, first-served basis. Carts will be driven by
Fair employees only. Access to the Fair on carts is
limited to the golf cart path, which travels around
the Fair’s perimeter.
Mobile Access
Mobile access is to be used only for live broadcast
by satellite trucks, broadcast vans, etc. Access is
limited to the Fair’s perimeter. Remote vehicles
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can be moved to and from their locations between
midnight and 10 am only.
Media Parking and Directions
Parking
Approximately 25 parking spots are available for use
by working media at the Media Center. In addition,
we will provide overflow parking in the Gate 9
Pavilion Lot, located east of the Voinovich Livestock
& Trade Center. If all spots are full, you will be
routed to the North Lot.
AEP Ohio On-Grounds Shuttle Express
The complimentary shuttle makes frequent stops
around the perimeter of the grounds, 10 am - 10
pm, Sunday - Thursday and 10 am - 11 pm, Fridays
and Saturdays.
Directions
The Ohio Expo Center is located in Columbus, just
north of downtown, on 17th Avenue off I-71. Media
should use the 11th Avenue exit.
From the north: Take I-71 south to the 17th Avenue
exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive.
From the south: Take I-71 north to the 17th Avenue
exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive.
From the east: Take I-70 west to I-71 north. Take
I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson
Street exit at Silver Drive.
From the west: Take I-70 east to I-71 north. Take
I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson
Street exit at Silver Drive.
WCOL Celeste Center Media Guidelines
Review Seats
The only way to guarantee a seat for a paid concert
is to purchase a ticket. All review seat requests
must be coordinated through each individual artist.
Review seats will be distributed from the WCOL
Celeste Center box office at the discretion of the
artist. We request that publications send a clip of
their review to the marketing / public relations
department within two weeks of the show.
Still and Video Photography Policy
If your station or publication wishes to send a
photographer to a concert, call the Media Center no
later than noon on the day of the show.
At the WCOL Celeste Center, a member of the
public relations staff will meet and inform you
of the artist’s photo policy. Each artist’s policy
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is different. Still photographers will be escorted
to designated areas near the stage. Television
photographers will be escorted to a press box at the
base of the mezzanine. The public relations staff will
advise photographers when the allotted time for
coverage is over. All members of the media will then
be escorted out of the WCOL Celeste Center unless
they hold a ticket for the show.
Interviews and Backstage Policy
All interviews and backstage passes must be
arranged through the artist’s management. The Fair
public relations staff can provide contact names and
phone numbers upon request. Please notify the
public relations staff of any arrangements that have
been made prior to the show date.
About the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Hours of Operation
Admission gates: 9 am - 10 pm (Except Aug. 4, until
8 pm)
Commercial exhibit buildings: 10 am - 9 pm
*for a complete list of building hours see page 21
Youth Center: 9 am - 8 pm
Janis Center: 8 am - 6 pm
Other exhibit buildings: 9 am - 9 pm
Gate Admission Prices
Adults (ages 13-59): $10
Youth (ages 5-12): $8
Senior (ages 60+): $8
Children under five: Free
Advance-sale tickets: $6
Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers: $23
Advance-sale Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers
(available through July 23 only at Kroger, AAA and
Ticketmaster locations): $20
Parking: $5
2013 Ohio Expositions Commission Members
The Ohio Expositions Commission was established
in 1961 when the Ohio General Assembly passed
legislation creating a new governing body for the
Ohio Expo Center. Prior to 1961, the State Board of
Agriculture oversaw the Center. The Commission
maintains and manages state property reserved
for the purpose of conducting at least one Fair
annually.
The Commission is comprised of 14 members (nine
of whom are appointed by the Governor), plus five
ex-officio members: the Agricultural Chair of the
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Ohio Senate, the Agricultural and Natural Resources
Chair of the Ohio House of Representatives, the
Director of Development, the Director of Agriculture
and the Director of Natural Resources.
Of the nine Commission members appointed by
the Governor, no more than five may be from
any one political party. Expiration of appointed
terms is staggered to ensure the continuity of the
Commission at all times.
2013 members:
Tamara Brown
Ohio Development Services Agency designee,
Columbus
David Corey
Columbus
David Daniels
Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture,
Greenfield
Andrew Doehrel
Galena
Rep. David Hall
House Agriculture and Natural Resources
Committee Chair, Millersburg
Sen. Cliff Hite
Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural
Resources Committee Chair, Findlay
Jennifer Lynch
Secretary, Columbus
David Madison
Bexley
Tom Price
Chair, Delaware
Steve Reinhard
Vice Chair, Bucyrus
Sherrilyn Farkas VanTassel
Cadiz
Doug White
Manchester
James Zehringer
Director of the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources, Ft. Recovery
Virgil Strickler
General Manager, New Albany
Employment Opportunities
Every summer, the Ohio State Fair hires nearly 600
seasonal employees, ages 18 and up. There is a job
to fit anyone’s interests. Requirements, time frames
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and application processes vary for each position
and can be found at OhioStateFair.com. Although
positions are filled prior to the start of the Fair, new
applications are accepted annually.
Fun Facts
Vendors and Food
• Schmidt’s of German Village celebrates their
99th year as an Ohio State Fair vendor this
summer. Famous for Bahama mamas and
cream puffs, Schmidt’s is the oldest continuous
restaurant participating at the Fair. Over the
years, Schmidt’s has sold more than 847,000
jumbo cream puffs, 1,015,000 sausages,
178,000 frankfurters and 250,000 pounds of
sauerkraut.
• Everdry Waterproofing has been a Fair
vendor for more than 25 years, providing free
foundation inspections and do-it-yourself tips
to Central Ohioans.
• Tin Treasures by Orchard Canyon Heirlooms
sells cookie cutters that are created in the
same way that tin smiths did in the 1700s. They
were named one of “America’s Best Traditional
Craftsmen” by Early American Life Magazine.
• A vendor for more than 75 years, Richards
Maple Products is the longest running vendor
selling maple products at the Fair.
• The Dippin’ Dots ice cream stand at the Fair
is the only place in the nation where you can
taste their Ohio State Buckeye flavor.
• This year, The Gobblin’ Gourmet is the first
vendor nationwide to sell giant deep-fried
gummy bears.
• During their 24 years as a vendor, All-Day
Beverage has refilled more than one million
lemonade and Crystal Lite beverages.
• Rutana’s Hot Apple Dumplings has been
family-owned and operated for more than 30
years and was the first vendor to sell apple
dumplings with ice cream.
• The Ohio State Fair sells 18 different types of
food on a stick, including mini meatballs, fried
bananas and deep-fried manicotti.
• The vendors at Health Mate Sauna travel 2,240
miles to join in on the Ohio State Fair fun!
• At the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s two
on-grounds locations, more than four tons of
beef was sold in the form of 15,000 burgers
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and 7,500 ribeyes. In addition, 6,000 pounds of
potatoes were sold in 2012.
The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association sold
approximately 4,500 lbs. of Fresh American
Lamb at the 2012 Ohio State Fair.
French fries, pizza and corn dogs are the topselling food items at the Fair.
Rides
There are ...
• 7,500 LED lights on the Ferris Wheel
• 1,800 riders per hour on the SkyGlider
• 105 steps to the top of the Giant Slide
• 98 cars on the SkyGlider, which is a half-mile
long
• The Moonraker is the only ride of its kind in
North America
See page 44 and 57 for new rides.
Personnel
• The Ohio Expo Center’s permanent staff comprises 61 employees, 59 of whom work full
time. The total service time of the permanent
employees is 1,000.69 years, averaging 16.4
years per person.
• Of the full-time permanent employees, 17 have
served more than 20 years and six have served
more than 30 years.
• This year, 10 seasonal employees are octogenarians (80-89 years of age) and one seasonal
employee is a nonagenarian (90-99 years of
age).
Agriculture
• More than half of the land area in Ohio,
nearly 14 million acres, is used for agricultural
purposes.
• Every year, farmers in Ohio produce 7.6 billion
eggs, 375 million pounds of chicken, 5.0 million
turkeys, 279 million pounds of red meat, 1
billion pounds of pork and approximately 600
million gallons of milk.
• Ohio is home to nearly 3,000 dairy farms and
270,000 dairy cows.
• Ohio is the No. 1 producer of Swiss cheese
in the nation and the second-largest egg
producing state in the nation.
• In 2011, Ohio corn growers planted 3.4 million
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acres of corn, yielding more than 508 million
bushels.
Ohio is home to 182 wineries and 1,600 acres
of vineyards, making it the fourth largest wine
producing state in the eastern United States.
Ohio has 290,000 total beef cows which can be
found in every county in the state.
Ohio has 1.23 million head of cattle and calves,
with a total inventory value of $1.35 billion
and produces 463 million pounds of beef each
year. The total gross income in 2012 was $575
million.
Ohio corn growers planted 3.8 million acres of
corn in 2012, yielding more than 595 million
bushels.
In 2012, Ohio wheat growers 600,000 acres,
yielding 33.4 million bushels of wheat.
There are approximately 3,700 hog farms
in Ohio that raise more than four million
hogs each year, ranking Ohio eighth in pork
production.
Twenty-seven percent of all pork raised in Ohio
is exported to other countries.
Butter Cow
The first butter cow and calf were featured at
the Fair in 1903. In the early 1900s, The Ohio
State University and the Dairy Processors of Ohio
sponsored butter sculpting contests at the Ohio
State Fair. The subjects of these contests were not
restricted to specific things.
Eventually, the butter cow and calf found a
permanent home in the Dairy Products Building
which was built in 1925. New cow and calf
sculptures, along with an additional surprise
sculpture, are created each year, reflecting positive
ideals and cultural trends in Ohio and have become
a Fair tradition.
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A temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit is
maintained inside the cooler.
Each year, approximately 500,000 people visit
the Dairy Products Building to see the butter
sculptures and enjoy dairy products. Fairgoers
look forward to seeing the featured butter
sculptures that are unveiled each year.
In 2012, a team of artists worked 451 hours to
complete the butter sculpture display, which
used 1,900 pounds of butter, or 2,400 sticks.
After the 2012 Fair, the butter was recycled to
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Some previously featured butter sculptures include:
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90th anniversary of the ice cream cone
A bald eagle
A Hasbro Tonka Truck
A salute to the armed forces
A tribute to Ohio’s dairy farmers
A tribute to The Ohio State Buckeyes
A tribute to the Olympics
Darth Vader
Dave Thomas of Wendy’s
Furbee
Jack Nicklaus
John Glenn
Mr. Monopoly
Neil Armstrong
The Liberty Bell
Columbus Bicentennial birthday cake
Special Days & Discounts
All special days and discounts are not valid with
other offers.
Discounts
Fourth Grade Agriculture is Cool Program
Exiting fourth grade students (2012-2013 academic
year) and one chaperone can attend the Fair for
free any one day to enjoy the interactive Ag is
Cool program by presenting a valid report card at
the entrance gates. Fourth grade teachers can get
a free admission voucher by signing up at www.
ohioagriculture.gov/AgisCool.
Text message deals
Text “FAIR” to 88588 for exclusive text-only
discounts.
Printer-friendly coupons
Patrons are invited to visit www.ohiostatefair.com
to download and print cost-savings coupons on food
and other Fair goodies.
Special days
Wednesday, July 24
WBNS 10 TV Opening Day
$3 admission until 3 pm.
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Thursday, July 25
NEW! Kroger Feeds Ohio Day
Just remember 2-3-4: When you bring two canned
food items per person to a booth outside the gates,
you’ll receive a voucher good for $3 admission
before 4 pm. All food donations will go to the MidOhio Foodbank.
Friday, July 26
Meijer Day
Purchase two pairs of Falls Creek jeans at Meijer
and receive a Catalina coupon printed after your
in-store purchase good for free admission for up to
two people on Meijer Day, Friday July 26 only. Offer
available in-store July 8 through July 26. Not valid
with other offers.
Saturday, July 27
AEP Ohio Day
AEP Ohio customers - present a bill at a booth
outside entrance gates to receive $5 admission
vouchers for everyone in your party before 5 pm.
Sunday, July 28
Veterans & Military Day
Veterans and active military are given free
admission with appropriate identification.
Monday, July 29
NBC4 Family Value Day
Until 6 pm, adults will be admitted for the kids’
admission price of $8, and kids 12 and under will be
admitted free. With the purchase of one wristband,
a second rider can ride free until 6 pm with a hand
stamp. After 6 pm, all riders will need either a
wristband or vouchers to ride.
Wednesday, July 31
QFM 96 Fair Attitude Wednesday
Fairgoers will enjoy $5 admission all day.
Mattress Firm Day
Double your deal! Pick up a voucher at any
participating Mattress Firm store throughout the
state and receive one free admission with the
purchase of one $5 admission on Wed., July 31 only.
Thursday, Aug. 1
AAA “Show Your Card and Save” Day
AAA members: Show your current membership
card at a booth outside entrance gates to receive
$4 admission vouchers for each member in your
party. I scream, you scream, AAA members scream
for free ice cream! Show your membership card at
the AAA ice cream social tent in Central Park and
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receive one free scoop of ice cream from 2 - 4 pm.
Friday, Aug. 2
Ohio Lottery Day
Present a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket at a
booth outside entrance gates to receive a $4
admission voucher.
First Lady’s Day
Enjoy State Fair activities hosted by Ohio’s First
Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich! The day will spotlight
events focused on women in agriculture and the
First Lady’s commitment to health and wellness.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Ohio Soybean Day
One Ohio soybean farmer or Ohio Soybean
Association member will be given free Fair
admission, with each member in their party
receiving $4 admission with a voucher from Ohio
Soybean magazine.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Pepsi-Cola Day
Bring any empty Pepsi-Cola brand product to a
booth outside the entrance gates for a $3 admission
voucher for every member in your party before 3
pm.
Visitor Services
Ride Prices
Ride coupons are $1. Most kiddie rides require one
coupon; super kiddie and spectacular rides require
two coupons; super spectacular rides require
three coupons. Special ride-all-day wristbands are
available for $23.
Discounts on Admission
Save on gate admission prices with $6 tickets
available through August 4 at Kroger, participating
AAA locations with AAA membership and
Ticketmaster outlets. Purchase ride-all-day
wristband vouchers (to be redeemed at the Fair
for a wristband) for only $20 at Kroger stores and
Ticketmaster outlets through July 23 only. After
this date, adult admission tickets will be $10 and
child admission tickets (12 and under) will be $8.
Children under 5 may enter the Fair for free.
Stroller, Wagon, Wheelchair & Locker Rentals
Available at the Cardinal and OHIO Gates. Stroller:
$9 / day; wagon: $13 / day; manual wheelchair:
$15 / day; electric cart: $50 / day, $35 after 5 pm;
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lockers: $1 / day. Supplies are limited and available
for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
First Aid
Located on the east side of the Nationwide
Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio
Farm Bureau. Basic first aid is provided. Hours are
10 am - 11 pm weekdays, 10 am - midnight Fridays
and Saturdays.
Accessibility
The Ohio State Fair provides a number of
facilities and accommodations so fairgoers with
disabilities can have a comfortable and enjoyable
visit. Buildings and most restrooms are handicap
accessible. ASL signed interpretation is provided by
most WCOL Celeste Center performances. Assisted
listening devices are available for use free of charge
at the WCOL Celeste Center, Main Street Stage and
Gazebo Stage. Visitors must leave a photo ID.
Banking Services
ATMs are located throughout the Fair for your
convenience. Please refer to the Fair map for
specific locations. Some vendors will accept credit
cards.
Lost and Found
During the Fair
Our lost and found office during the Ohio State
Fair is organized and managed by the Highway
Patrol and is located on grounds near the Buckeye
Building. Their phone is (614) 644-4448.
After the Fair
The post-Fair lost and found office is organized
and managed by the Highway Patrol’s Office of
Investigative Services (OIS). Their phone number is
(614) 752-0234. Any items found during the Ohio
State Fair will be transferred there after the Fair.
Photos of lost items will be posted on our Facebook
page. A link to this photo album can also be found
by clicking on the “Guest Services” section at www.
ohiostatefair.com.
Lost Children
The Ohio State Highway Patrol staffs a booth
at both of the main gates (Cardinal and OHIO
Gates) entrances with “Lost Kid Tags.” The tags
help indentify the child if he or she get separated
from his or her parents. You can also call Highway
Patrol headquarters at (614) 466-6666 for more
information.
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Friend and Family Finder
Located on each map distributed at the Guest
Information Services booths; contains space for
a parking reminder, where to meet if a party gets
separated, emergency phone numbers and more.
Park & Pin
By downloading our mobile app,
Ohio State Food Finder, prior
to arriving at the Fair or using
scannable QR codes located
throughout parking areas, fairgoers
can be “pin” their parking spot on a
map within the app.
Camping (Fair Only)
Long-term (entire Fair,) north and east lots
The charge for the duration of the Fair is $350.
Reservations must be accepted and paid for in
advance upon completion of the Recreational
Vehicle Camping Permit Application. Lots are full
hook-up. For reservations, please call 614-6444191.
Short-term (temporary,) west lot
Available on a first-come, first-served basis. No
reservations accepted. Water and electric provided;
some lots full hook-up provided. The charge is $35
per night.
Ohio State Fair Premier Hotel Partners
Baymont Inn & Suites - Continent
614-848-9696
www.baymontinns.com/hotel/15558
Baymont Inn & Suites - Westerville
614-890-1244
www.baymontwesterville.com
Candlewood Suites - Polaris
614-436-6600
www.candlewoodsuitespolaris.com
Crowne Plaza - Columbus North
614-885-1885
www.crowneplaza.com/ColumbusNorth
Embassy Suites - Columbus Airport
614-536-0500
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Hampton Inn - Downtown
614-559-2000
www.hamptoninn.com/hi/columbus-downtown
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Hilton Garden Inn - University Area
614-263-7200
www.columbusuniversityarea.stayhgi.com
Holiday Inn Express
614-263-7725
http://bit.ly/HIExpressFair
Holiday Inn - Worthington
614-436-0700
www.holidayinn.com/worthingtonoh
Ramada Plaza
614-846-0300
www.ramadaplazacolumbus.com
Varsity Inn North
614-267-4646
www.varsityinnosunorth.com
Varsity Inn South
614-291-2983
www.varsityinnosusouth.com
History
In 1846, the Ohio Legislature created the
53-member Board of Agriculture. One of the
Board’s first acts was to establish a District Fair. The
resulting 1847 District Fair at Wilmington and the
1848 District Fair at Xenia were both successful,
thus warranting a State Fair.
The first Ohio State Fair was planned for September
1849, but an outbreak of Asiatic cholera forced the
cancellation of those plans. The following year, later
dates were set to lessen the risk of cholera. Even so,
Darius Lapham, the superintendent of the grounds,
died of the disease just a few weeks before the
opening date.
Camp Washington (two miles east of downtown
Cincinnati) was the site of the first Ohio State Fair,
Oct. 2 - 4, 1850. The site was described as 8 to 10
acres with grass slopes, shade trees and numerous
tents. The grounds were enclosed by a 10-foot
board fence. Cattle were tethered to a railing along
the carriage road.
The railroads offered strong support to the early
state fairs. Special rates were offered whereby
exhibits were transported without charge, and the
exhibitor rode for half fare. Several central Ohioans
contributed to the first Fair, including Alfred
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Kelley, owner of the Columbus and Xenia Railroad
Company.
Cash premiums at the first Fair did not exceed $20,
with the exception of an award of $50 given to the
winning essayists on the topic of “Improving the
Soil.” During the early state fairs, winners received
medals, not ribbons, as awards. In 1850, the silver
medal was valued at $3.
The public was admitted only on the second and
third days of the first Fair. Day one was devoted to
setup and judging. Admission was 20 cents, but
exhibitors could buy a $1 badge for admission for
their families. A visitor could also buy a $1 badge
for one gentleman and two ladies.
The two-day attendance was estimated at 25,000 to
30,000 people.
Transportation around Ohio was difficult. Therefore,
the majority of exhibitors lived near the Fair. In
1886, the Fair moved to its current home at what
is now called the Ohio Expo Center. The main
entrance to the site was at the southwest corner of
the grounds along Woodward Avenue. The OHIO
Gate entrance is currently located at 11th Avenue.
The Fair has been held in the following cities:
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
1860 - 1861 1862 - 1863 1864 - 1865 1866 - 1867 1868 - 1869 1870 - 1871 1872 - 1873 1874 - 1885 1886 - present
History
Columbus (on the site of Mt. Carmel Hospital)
Cleveland
Dayton
Newark
Columbus (on the site of Mt. Carmel Hospital)
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Sandusky
Zanesville
Dayton
Cleveland
Columbus (on the site of Schiller Park)
Dayton
Toledo
Springfield
Mansfield
Columbus (on the site of Franklin Park)
Columbus (Ohio Expo Center)
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Historical Milestones
1853 - Entertainment entered the Fair programming
with pony rides for children and monkeys dressed in
hats that danced to minstrel tunes.
1860 - Fair premiums rose to $200, up from $20 in
1850.
1886 - The Ohio State Fair moved to its current
home, the Ohio Expo Center, which today
encompasses 360 acres and is home to more than
150 events each year, contributing approximately
$478 million to the state and local economy enough to pay the salary of 10,092 Ohioans each
year.
1894 - A college football tournament was held this
year. Participating schools included Denison, Miami,
Wittenberg, Buchtel (Akron) and The Ohio State
University.
1896 - The Ohio State Fair became the first fair with
an electric lighting system. This made it possible to
offer nighttime racing. Horseless vehicles also made
their first appearance this year.
1903 - The first butter cow and calf were featured
at the Fair, sculpted by A. T. Shelton & Company,
distributors of Sunbury Co-Operative Creamery
butter. Additional sculptures were added in the
1960s.
1905 - Livestock entries broke records in all
departments, especially with 576 sheep in the
nation’s largest sheep show of its kind. That’s
enough wool to stretch from Cincinnati to Cleveland
four times!
1916 - In the midst of WWI, patriotism became
a Fair theme. The world’s largest American flag,
which was 8,840 square feet in size, was displayed
at the 11th Avenue entrance gate. That’s just a bit
bigger than the Heritage Handmade Crafts Building.
1922 - Just days before the scheduled opening of
the Fair, fire raced across the grounds. Six buildings
were destroyed including the central group, the
Horticulture Building and the East and West
Buildings. Losses were estimated at more than
$800,000.
1924 - Earliest records of the Ohio State Fair Queen
contest date back to this year.
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1925 - The Diamond Jubilee Spectacle saluted
the 75th anniversary of the Fair. More than 2,000
participants enacted the evolution of the Fair in
three 25-year periods on three stages.
1928 - The renowned John Philip Sousa Band
performed twice daily at the 1928 Fair.
1929 - The Junior Fair was formed. Today, there are
11,000 youth Junior Fair livestock entries and more
than 8,000 youth participating in non-livestock
projects.
1941 - A sign of the times found 150 female Fair
ticket takers hired in place of men for the first time.
1942 - 1945 - The Board of Agriculture canceled the
Ohio State Fair and allowed the war department to
use the grounds and buildings for handling airplane
parts and equipment for World War II. The Army Air
Corps rented the facility for $1 per year. A similar
fate befell fairs in Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
1957 - The first female livestock judge, Mrs.
Maurice Neville, judged the Yorkshire Swine Show.
1963 - The All-Ohio Youth Choir was established.
1966 - The OHIO gate was built at the 11th Avenue
entrance, costing $40,000.
1968 - The first Sale of Champions Livestock Auction
was held with sales amounting to $22,674.
1969 - The first portion of the SkyGlider was built.
It was later extended to 11th Avenue in 1984. The
Giant Slide also opened this year.
1972 - Fire struck the Ohio Expo Center in October
during the American Dairy Show. Three barns were
burned, killing three head of cattle and destroying
virtually all the exhibitors’ belongings. These
buildings have since been replaced by the Gilligan
Complex and the O’Neill Swine Arena.
1976 - In celebration of the country’s bicentennial,
a time capsule was buried in the gardens near
the 11th Avenue gate ( the OHIO Gate). It holds
treasures of the times from the Ohio State Fair,
Ohio sports teams, coins and stamps, a T-shirt, Levis
and tennis shoes. It will be opened in 2026.
1990 - The condemned Ohio State Fair Grandstand
was demolished. The Celeste Center replaced it as
the site for the Fair’s big-name entertainment, as
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well as a venue for many Expo events throughout
the year.
1995 - The George V. Voinovich Livestock and Trade
Center was completed. It is the newest facility at
the Ohio Expo Center.
2000 - The Ohio State Fair Celebrated its 150th
anniversary with a new exhibit, “History in the
Making.”
2002 - The 11th Avenue OHIO Gate, built in 1966,
was torn down and reconstructed using a more
contemporary design.
2003 - The Ohio State Fair celebrated its 150th Fair.
The first Fair was held in 1850 and there has been
one every year since, excluding 1942 to 1945.
2004 - The length of the Fair was changed from 17
days to 12 days.
2006 - The Ohio State Fair broke its single-day
attendance record. On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, a
record of 110,234 fairgoers visited the Fair.
2010 - The Coliseum was rededicated in honor of
former Gov. Bob Taft.
2012 - The overall Sale of Champions record was
set, with $329,550 in champion sales.
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Buildings and Stages
Indoor buildings and stages
Administration Building (1909) | 8 am - 9 pm
This building houses many of the Ohio Expo Center
staff offices.
Antiques and Collectibles Pavilion (1888) | 10 am 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4)
Looking for that perfect vintage item? There’s a
good chance you will find it at this pavilion, home
to a variety of antique dealers and exhibitors with
jewelry, records, toys and more.
Buckeye Sports Center (1953) | Show schedules
available at OhioStateFair.com
Sporting competitions and events are held at this
venue, including martial arts, cheerleading and
baton competitions.
Cox Fine Arts Center (1909) | 9 am - 9 pm (Closes at
8 pm on Aug. 4)
Home to one of the largest state fair fine arts
exhibitions, nearly 300 pieces of art are accepted in
the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, located in
this beautiful gallery setting. Also enjoy live music
performances and screenings of Ohio short films
here.
Country Connection Stage | Shows at 11:30 am,
1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Join us at the center of the Nationwide Donahey
Ag & Hort Building presented by the Ohio Farm
Bureau, for a wide range of activities and on-stage
presentations including family entertainment,
animals, interesting home and garden project “how
to” demonstrations, food and farming and more.
Show schedules are available at each entrance of
the exhibit.
Dairy Products Building (1925) | 9 am - 9 pm
See the famous butter cow sculpture, a Fair
tradition since 1903, while you enjoy your favorite
dairy products from Ohio-produced ice cream to
the celebrated cheese sandwich.
DiSalle Creative Arts Center (1960) | 9 am - 9 pm
(Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4)
In addition to more than 450 arts, crafts and
culinary exhibits and demonstrations, you’ll find
Ohio honey bees, puppetry, food sculpting, fashion
shows and much more.
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Heritage Crafts Building (1969) | 10 am - 9 pm
Artisans demonstrate and sell their traditional
wares here. Stop by for fun activities daily, such
as soap cutting, floral design, whistle making and
more.
JD Equipment Taft Coliseum (1917) | open all fair
hours
This building is the site of horse shows, dog agility
competitions, professional wrestling and Holstein
Futurity.
Bricker MarketPlace Building (1966) | 10 am - 9 pm
Visit commercial and informational booths offering
a variety of novelties, jewelry, demonstration items,
home remodelers, state agencies, attractions, as
well as the International Food Court and an Ohio
beer and wine sales location.
Martin Janis 50+ Center presented by Humana
(1979) | 8 am - 6 pm
This full-service recreation center houses a variety
of activities and demonstrations, including a
stained glass display, woodshop and painting
demonstrations and a senior talent showcase.
Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented
by Ohio Farm Bureau (1926) | 9 am - 9 pm
Browse decorative scarecrows, beautiful flowers,
the interactive Land & Living Display, prize
vegetables and a giant corn climbing wall at this
location.
Shoppes at North Commercial (1905) | 10 am - 9
pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4)
Commercial and informational booths offering a
variety of wares are housed in this pavilion.
Youth Center (1965) | 8 am - 8 pm (Closes at 6 pm
on Aug. 4)
Stop by this building to see competitions, projects
and displays from a number of youth organizations
including: Ohio 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Camp
Fire USA, Ohio Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America (FCCLA), FFA, Girl Scouts, Ohio
Grange Youth and Junior Grange and the Time
Warner Cable Ohio Technology and Engineering
Showcase.
O’Neill Building presented by Ohio Soybean
Council (1973) | 8 am - 10 pm
This building houses swine exhibits, the Pork
Shoppe and judging and pre-Fair dairy goat
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and boer goat shows. A major renovation was
completed in 2011, updating the ventilation system,
restroom facilities and more.
Rhodes Center (1956) | 8 am - 8 pm
The All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir, youth
organizations and the Junior Fair Board members
are housed here during the Fair. Some competitions
and fashion shows are also held in the auditorium.
ShowPlace Pavilion (1991)| open all Fair hours
A variety of performances and events will take place
here, including boxing tournaments and a backyard
soil conservation workshop.
Taste of Ohio Café | 10 am - 9 pm
Presented by Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag
Net
Sit down for a locally-produced meal or a glass of
Ohio beer or wine in this air-conditioned facility
and attached patio. Enjoy the chance to learn great
recipes from the daily Heartland Cuisine Cooking
Demonstrations or meet Ohio winemakers daily.
Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center presented by
Ohio Soybean Council (1995) | 8 am - 10 pm
This center is home to all beef exhibits at the Fair.
The entry department and the Ohio Cattlewomen’s
store are located in the Annex.
WCOL Celeste Center (1991) | open during concerts
and events
Big-name concerts and free shows are a part of the
Concert & Event Series held in this air-conditioned,
10,000 seat arena. Concessions are available for
purchase, as well as Ohio beer and wine during
adult concerts only. See page 30 for a complete
event listing.
Outdoor buildings and stages
Ameripark | open all Fair hours
This intimate park is home to special events such as
the 4-H bicycle competitions.
Brown Building (1930) | 8 am - 10 pm
This arena is home to all sheep exhibits and shows,
including a store with all things wool. Pre-Fair
llama shows are also held here. In 2011, a major
renovation was completed, adding additional
restrooms, updating the roof and more.
Cardinal Plaza
This is the main entrance from the north parking
lot.
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Cardinal Shelter | open all Fair hours
This open-air picnic area is located just east of the
Cardinal Gate.
Central Park | open all Fair hours
This park is located next to the Administration
Building and is the site of the Monster Mural and
performances.
Cooper Arena (1965) | 8 am - 10 pm
Junior fair horse shows and dairy cattle judging are
held here.
Denny Hales Arena (2003) | open all Fair hours
Dog agility and select pre-Fair horse shows are held
in this open-air pavilion.
American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage | show
schedules available at OhioStateFair.com
Fairgoers will be amazed and entertained by
astonishing jugglers, comedic performers and
talented musicians at this stage, located near
Central Park.
Gilligan Complex (1872 & 1978) | 8 am - 10 pm
This complex houses the horse and dairy cattle
exhibits, as well as a functioning milking parlor. An
air-conditioned restaurant, Ranahan’s, is attached.
Main Street Stage presented by CD 102.5 | show
schedules available at OhioStateFair.com
Catch a little bit of everything at the Main Street
Stage, from free live music performances to
amazing hypnosis shows.
Natural Resources Park (1966) | 9 am - 7:30 pm
Enjoy free fishing for kids, kayaking and archery at
this beautiful eight-acre park maintained by the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources. There are
so many things to observe such as native Ohio
wildlife, a log cabin, a geological walkway and a tall
grass prairie. The outdoor amphitheater hosts free
music and entertaining programs throughout the
day.
Rabbit and Poultry Pavilion presented by the Ohio
Soybean Council (1905) | 8 am - 10 pm
This pavilion houses all rabbits, chickens and
educational exhibits during the Fair.
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Special Attractions & Displays
Limited-time attractions
Snakes Alive by Reptile Rick and Jungle Jenny
Teepen | July 27 - Aug. 4, Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5:30
pm, Youth Center south lawn
This educational and entertaining program features
20 different types of snakes and lizards. Stick
around after the show - you might just get a unique
photo opportunity!
Columbus All-Breed Dog Agility | July 27 - 28, 11
am, 2 pm, 5 pm, Rhodes Lawn
Watch as these local pups strut their stuff with asseen-on-TV style agility!
Ohio Idol | July 27, 7 pm, Main Street Stage
presented by CD102.5
After months of scouring the state for Ohio’s best
vocalists, the Ohio Idol top 10 will compete for the
opportunity to tour Ohio through 2013 and win
$10,000 in cash and a recording contract.
Buckeye Sports Fest | July 27, 11 am - 1 pm, WCOL
Celeste Center
Meet and mingle with OSU athletes and coaches,
get discounts on upcoming Buckeye sporting
events and try out some of the Buckeye interactive
activities at this free event.
Ohio State Beekeepers Association | July 28 - Aug.
4, DiSalle Center Patio
Learn how to start and maintain your own beehive,
as well as the importance of bees to our ecosystem,
while having fun! Don’t miss the beard of bees
show, held twice daily at 1 and 4 pm.
50 Year Club meeting | July 29, 8:30 am, Rhodes
Center Auditorium
Did you attend the Ohio State Fair any time before
1963? If you answered yes, you’re automatically
a member of the 50 Year Club! The club’s annual
meeting will feature performances by the All-Ohio
State Fair Band & Youth Choir, the presentation of
the esteemed Giant Step Award and more.
Pork Rib-Off | July 30, 11:30 am, Central Park
The 17th Annual Pork Rib-Off returns with teams
competing to be honored for the best ribs, pulled
pork and barbecue sauce in the state. After
celebrity judges have sampled the food, fairgoers
will be able to enjoy free samples and cast their
vote for People’s Choice Award.
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4-H & American Welding Society Careers in
Welding | July 31 - Aug. 4, Youth Center Lawn
This educational exhibit includes interactive
displays featuring virtual welding guns and helmets
equipped with internal monitors. Score the highest
in the daily video welding game and you might just
win a welding helmet!
Backyard Conservation & Gardening Showcase |
Aug. 1, 10 am - 6 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion
Come and learn how you can improve your
gardening and decrease your carbon footprint by
using compost bins, rain barrels and more in this
series of demonstrations presented by Franklin Soil
and Water Conservation District.
Ohio Lottery Mini Cash Explosion Game Show |
Aug. 3, Central Park
Meet the co-host of the TV game show for your
chance to win cash and prizes. Get there early registration for your chance to play starts at 11 am.
Ohio Christian Association Music Showcase | Aug.
4, Noon, 3:30 pm, 7 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion
Talented Ohio musicians will perform Christian
songs.
Daily attractions
Ag is Cool Interactive Education Stations | 10 am 6 pm (closes at 3 pm on Aug. 4)
Hands-on stations throughout the Fair allow you
to learn about bacteria and food safety, check out
bugs under a microscope, milk a cow, spin wool and
much more.
Interative Ag is Cool stations:
• Dairy, Dairy Products Building: Learn about
modern dairy farming and how dairy farmers
take excellent care of their cows to produce
safe and wholesome milk for you to enjoy.
• Beef, Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center: Learn
about all the ways cattle impact our lives at the
interactive beef station.
• Poultry, Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion: Use the
interactive question and answer light display,
a large egg display showing sizes, colors, and
species differences, educational posters on
chick embryo development, breeds of chickens,
and “How to start with Poultry”, live birds to
show the difference in large fowl and bantams,
and an expert will be on hand to answer
questions.
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OFBF, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Find your home county
on our map and find out something amazing
about the county where you live. You’ll never
guess what you might discover. Agriculture...
it’s on your plate in all 88!
Sheep, Brown Sheep Bldg.: Dorsey the sheep
will greet students at our “many products
station.” Students will have an opportunity
to learn that sheep contribute to hundreds of
products in our everyday lives.
Pork, O’Neill Swine Bldg.: Visit the swine barn
and the nursery to see the piglets and sow.
New this year is the exciting opportunity to see
two sows (mother pigs) give birth to their litters
live!
Birthing Center, Wick Pavilion: Fairgoers
will have the opportunity have an up close
encounter with the animals and ask the
attending veterinarian questions. There is also
the potential to witness the live birth of a calf!
Fairgoers can even daily milk a real cow from
12 – 4 p.m.
Corn, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Learn about all the ways
corn is used every day and how farmers are
keeping Ohio’s number one industry growing.
Soy, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Learn about the many
useful bioproducts that can be used in your
home.
Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Exhibit | 10 am 9 pm, in front of DiSalle Center
Fairgoers of all ages will love the elaborate,
functional model railroad exhibit including a special
just-for-kids Thomas and Friends section.
Central Ohio LEGO® Train Club display | 9 am - 8
pm (closes at 6 pm on Aug. 4), Youth Center
Check out this year’s amazing LEGO® display!
Civil War Encampment | 10 am - 9 pm, Rhodes
Center Lawn
This authentic union encampment lets you discover
how soldiers lived with demonstrations on every
aspect of daily life from food preparation to bulletmaking.
ODOT / Boy Scouts - Distracted Driving Simulator |
9 am – 8 pm, Youth Center
The ODOT Distracted Driver Simulator features a
computer-generated simulation used to educate
young drivers and the public about the dangers of
texting while driving.
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Fireworks | July 24 - Aug. 3, Approximately 9:45
pm, Eastern sky
Stick around and end the night with a bang as
colorful fireworks light up the sky.
Ohio Farm Bureau Land & Living Exhibit | 10 am - 9
pm, Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building
This highly interactive exhibit is packed with
interesting activities and games the whole family
can enjoy. Young children will enjoy driving pedal
farm tractors and families can record their State Fair
memories with a free photograph before leaving
the exhibit.
OSU Phun with Physics | Mon. - Fri: 12:30 - 4:30
pm Sat. - Sun: 11 am - 5 pm, Youth Center
Enjoy radically fun, in-your-face science with cool
liquid nitrogen experiments, the Spinning Barf
Wheel of Science, rocket launching and more.
OVMA Veterinary Education Center | 9 am - 10 pm,
Wick Pavilion
Witness the miracle of birth and visit new and
expectant farm animal mothers and their young
at this educational exhibit near the Dairy Products
Building.
Monster Mural, Central Park | 11 am - 6 pm (closes
at 5 pm on Aug. 4)
Kids jump at the chance to make their artistic mark
on a giant Fair mural each day (with waterproof
paint, of course).
Parade | 4 pm (no parade Aug. 4)
Fair mascot Butters D. Cow will be joined by local
celebrities, honorees, entertainers and special
guests in this tour through the Fair led by the AllOhio State Fair Band & Youth Choir.
Pig Races presented by 99.7 The Blitz | Mon. - Fri:
12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm,
Sat. - Sun: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm,
7:30 pm, Kiddieland
Three different breeds of speedy pigs race around
the track for a prize.
Petting Zoo | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm
Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland
The free Petting Zoo features more than 50 animals
from around the world.
Pony Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm
Pony rides are offered for $3 per ride.
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NEW! Camel Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11
pm Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland
Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride for children
(12 and under) and $7 per ride for adults.
Sand Sculpture | Kiddieland Pavilion
An enormous pile of 36 tons of sand will be
transformed into a beautiful sculpture by Rock on
Ice sculptors. Be sure to stop by for a photo!
NEW! Sea Lion Splash presented by The CW |10
am - 8 pm (Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm), Kiddieland
Watch as these sea lions and their handlers perform
amazing tricks in this educational, family-friendly
show. When they aren’t performing, the sea lions
are blowing bubbles and playing with their toys in
the underwater viewing tank. Come make a splash
at the only travelling sea lion show in the United
States!
Time Warner Cable Technology and Engineering
Education Showcase | 9 am - 8 pm, Youth Center
Fairgoers of all ages will enjoy hands-on
experiments and activities such as building
rubber band powered rockets, racing air-powered
dragsters, experiencing TV green screen technology,
building with PVC pipes and more.
Sporting Competitions
5K | July 28, 8 am
Crew Stadium
Experience the Ohio State Fair from end to end as
you walk or jog your way past rides and animals at
one of the most unique 5K routes you’ll find! All
participants get free Fair admission, free parking, a
SkyGlider ticket and a Fairtastic goodie bag with the
race entry fee of $30 in advance ($35 race day).
Baton twirling | July 27, 9 am - 6 pm
Buckeye Sports Center
Since 1966, baton twirlers have brightened up the
Fair. Competitions include solo baton twirlers, duets
/ pairs, parade corps, twirling teams, dance twirl
teams and show teams.
Boxing | July 24 - 27, 6 pm (Noon on Saturday)
ShowPlace Pavilion
Held under sanction of the Ohio Association of USA
Boxing, this is sure to be a big hit.
Cheerleading and Dance | Aug. 4, 10 am
Cheerleaders from all over Ohio perform routines
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of cheers, gymnastics and dance to compete for top
titles.
NEW! Monster Arm Wrestling | July 28, 1 - 4 pm
ShowPlace Pavilion
This contest of strength, endurance and strategy
slightly modifies traditional arm wrestling by
employing a patented Monster Arm Wrestling Table
equipped with elbow pads, handles and a hinged
simulated arm - making the competition safer for
both players and easier to detect cheating.
Power Lifting | Aug. 3, Noon
Buckeye Building
This American Powerlifting League event will
feature men and women bench pressing from a
novice skill level to master. Weigh-in is from 9 am to
11:30 am.
State Taekwondo Tournament | Aug. 3,
10 am - 5 pm
Buckeye Building
Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art and
is the most popular martial art in the world. Its
popularity is why it is an Olympic event. Taekwondo
is one of only five combat arts – boxing, wrestling,
fencing and judo being the others, and one of
only two martial arts – judo being the other, in the
Olympics.
Wrestling | July 27 - 28, 9:30 am, 1:30 pm
With junior, open and master classes for men,
women and children, there’s no match for this
competition. Fairgoers will be pinned to their seats
while watching the excitement.
Entertainment
WCOL Celeste Center Entertainment
Jeff Dunham | Wednesday, July 24 at 7 pm, $38
His television specials and series have been the
highest rated programming in Comedy Central
history, his DVD sales have reached seven million
units, his videos have received a half a billion views
on YouTube, and his live concerts have become
mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas
worldwide. No wonder Time magazine wrote
that Dunham is “the most popular comedian in
the United States” and Forbes named him to its
Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers
three years running. Today, Jeff Dunham is a
phenomenally successful global entertainment
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brand, traveling with his popular characters: Bubba
J, José Jalapeño, Achmed, Peanut and Peanut’s own
ventriloquist dummy: Little Jeff.
Ladies Night Out Tour featuring Eric Benet, K’Jon
and Noel Gourdin | Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 pm,
$25
Eric Benét, R&B crooner, songwriter and actor
has released six albums. His most recent album,
The One, was released last summer and marks
a moment of positive transition in Benét’s life.
“Real Love” was the first single of Benét’s newest
album and was the number one added song to
Urban Adult Contemporary when shipped to radio
in October 2011. Benét was also nominated for
a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B
Performance” for his single “Sometimes I Cry.”
Singing since the age of eight, K’Jon had been
dabbling in the music business for years. What
started out as a hobby began to morph into a
career. In 2004, his song “Miami” was featured on
the soundtrack of 2Fast2Furious. K’Jon has also
opened for famous rappers, Ludacris, Ne-Yo and
Raheem DeVaughn. K’Jon recently introduced his
full-length major label debut, “I Get Around.” The
artist’s album is said to unfold like a film, following
the trials and tribulations of a young man who is
determined to live and love fully. His tracks “Feels
Like Love” and “I’ll Never Forget” are praised for
their sounds of acoustic guitar and a theatrical
ballad.
Soul and R&B singer Noel Gourdin is influenced by
classic soul as well as the contemporary sounds of
R&B and hip-hop and his music is a seamless blend
of each genre. Armed with commanding, rich vocals
and a solid collection of intimate, soulful songs,
this budding new talent is positioned to make an
indelible mark on music’s landscape by bringing
together listeners across all generations and genres.
Gourdin He recently finished working on his third
project which included his hit single “FOXXXY.”
Martina McBride presented by Pandora Jewelry
with special guest Angie Johnson | Friday, July 26
at 7 pm, $32
After two decades in the music business, Martina
McBride is reinventing herself. Now signed to
Republic Nashville with new management, a new
co-producer, newly-spotlighted songwriting skills
and a brand new spirit of accomplishment, McBride
is swinging into high gear. And she couldn’t be more
thrilled. Her past hits include, “Concrete Angel,”
“Independence Day” and “How Far.” Among many
awards, McBride has received four CMA Female
Vocalist of the Year trophies and three ACM Female
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Vocalist awards.
Angie Johnson, a dedicated member of the United
States Air Force, the Missouri-born artist began
her military career as an intelligence analyst and
later transitioned to the prestigious Tops In Blue.
For one year, she and her “Blue family” entertained
fellow troops at bases around the globe. Johnson
performed for the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
and the Middle East and was videotaped during
a performance in August 2011 when she sang a
cover of an Adele’s song, “Rolling in the Deep.” Her
performance was later put on YouTube and went
viral, landing her a spot on NBC’s hit show “The
Voice.” Johnson was later signed to a recording
contract a few months later and recently released
an EP with award-winning producer Josh Leo in
May.
Will Downing / Lalah Hathaway | Saturday, July 27
at 7:30 pm, $25
In his two decade recording career, Will Downing,
a Brooklyn native, has carved himself a solid career
as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic,
unabashed romantic music. Downing had his first
national exposure as a popular backing vocalist
in the 80’s before signing with Island Records. He
recorded two albums and had a minor hit with a
cover of “A Love Supreme” before releasing his
breakout 1991 album A Dream Fulfilled. In early
2007, Downing contracted a rare muscular disease,
Polymyositis, which sidelined him for most of the
year. Despite the setback, he was determined to
complete his debut album for Peak Records, After
Tonight, for which he had recorded four songs prior
to his illness. In 2009, fully recovered, Downing
began work on Classique, a new album of originals
and three cover songs. Over the last two decades,
Downing has established himself as one of the most
consistent, soulful signers of his era and a leading
provider of romantic, soulful music.
Born to R&B and soul music royalty, most people
know Lalah Hathaway as the daughter of late soul
music legend Donny Hathaway. But there is more to
her than that. A trained pianist and vocalist, she is
a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and her
career has spanned two decades. Twenty-one years
after the release of her first LP, her career continues
to thrive. Her ability to touch a listener’s soul in one
phrase is an extraordinary gift that is synonymous
with the Hathaway brand.
Styx / REO Speedwagon | Sunday, July 28 at 7:30
pm, $32
Styx, an American rock band from Chicago, became
famous for its albums of the 1970s and 1980s. Over
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the years they have released 15 studio albums, six
live albums, 14 compilation albums and 31 singles.
Their popular hit songs include, “Lady,” “Come
Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times” and “Mr.
Roboto.” Styx released Paradise Theatre, in 1981,
a concept album that became their biggest hit,
reaching number one on the Billboard pop albums
chart and yielding five singles. From 1977 to 1981,
Styx released four consecutive albums that have
been certified multi-platinum, for at least 2 million
units sold each, by the RIAA: The Grand Illusion,
Pieces of Eight, Cornerstone and Paradise Theatre.
Styx was the first band to release four consecutive
Multi-Platinum albums.
REO Speedwagon, formed in 1967, signed in 1971,
and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since
1972, is a band where the main constant over the
decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to
their fans, year in and year out. In the spring and
summer of 2012, REO linked up with Styx for the
Midwest Rock N’ Roll Express tour now continuing
in 2013. These days, REO Speedwagon members are
still doing what they’ve always done - taking good
care of their legacy while keeping the focus on the
future
Justin Moore with special guest The Farm |
Monday, July 29 at 7 pm, $20
Justin Moore’s sophomore album Outlaws Like Me
debuted at number one upon nationwide release
on June 21, 2011, and quickly landed him his
second number one along with a top 15 and then
his first ever love song, “‘Til My Last Day” became
his third number one in December 2012. The year
finished on a high note with both of his albums
reaching gold status within a month of each other.
Moore’s fans have found his new album filled with
songs that stay true to his roots, along with some
hard rocking tunes and a softer side too. Moore
recently worked on his third studio album and
prepared for his first headlining tour.
The Farm is a trio deeply rooted in country music.
The band puts its own distinct spin on sounds,
relying on the synthesis of three musicians who
found their way to Nashville from different parts of
the U.S. with different sets of musical influences.
Austin Mahone with special guest Jake Miller |
Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm, $25
After quickly selling 100,000 downloads of his
infectious pop song “11:11” independently in 2012,
Austin Mahone became a veritable phenomenon.
Selling out high-profile shows at the Best Buy
Theater Times Square in New York and Wiltern
Theater in Los Angeles, he landed on Live! With
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Kelly & Michael, Entertainment Tonight, Access
Hollywood, E! News, and VH1, while appearing in
The Wall Street Journal, The Hollywood Reporter
and more. Mahone also has a song featuring rapper
Flo Rida, called “Say You’re Just a Friend.”
Jake Miller is a multi-talented musician who taught
himself to play the drums and guitar at a young
age. Miller produced homemade music videos on
YouTube, which immediately created buzz and
attracted the attention of music business insiders.
Jake has opened for legendary rappers Snoop Lion
and Mac Miller. He won the Samsung and T-Mobile
national “Kick it with the Band” competition
designed to highlight some of the best music talent
on the verge of stardom across the country. As the
grand prize winner, Jake was awarded $35,000 for
use toward his music career.
Carly Rae Jepsen with special guest New Hollow |
Wednesday, July 31 at 7 pm, $32
Canadian singer / songwriter and breakout pop
sensation Carly Rae Jepsen has taken America
by storm after bursting onto the scene in the US
with her hit single “Call Me Maybe.” Unforgettably
catchy, the hit song which she co-wrote quickly
rose to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot
100 chart where it remained for nine consecutive
weeks. Billboard also recently named Jepsen its
“Rising Star” at the 2012 Billboard Women In Music
Awards, and she won the 2012 American Music
Award for Best New Artist. More recently, she won
a 2013 Billboard award for “Top Digital Song.”
New Hollow is a chart-topping pop-rock band that
became the first-ever unsigned band to top the
Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart. Band members,
Chad, Evan and Mick, all moved to New Albany,
Ohio and met while attending the same middle
school. The boys are self-taught musicians and
multi-instrumentalists, who began playing and
composing music together shortly before forming
their band. Their blend of arresting vocal harmonies
and modern rock rhythms has landed them a spot
in a recent Billboard magazine article as one of the
‘Bands To Watch For in 2013!’
The band has a new single, “She Ain’t You”, which
was released earlier this year.
Steve Miller Band | Thursday, August 2 at 7 pm, $30
The announcement of the 2013 touring season
by the Steve Miller Band follows four of the most
busy, productive years in the long, illustrious career
of Steve Miller. Miller is an artist at the peak of
his powers and in demand around the world. He
recently returned for his second tour of Europe and
also headed off to a New Zealand and Australia tour
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this spring. One of rock music’s all-time greats, the
Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million
records in a career spanning more than 40 years.
His trademark blues-rock sound made him one of
the key artists in classic rock radio. The Steve Miller
Band is brand name rock that millions have come to
trust.
The Oak Ridge Boys / Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin
Brothers / Crystal Gayle | Friday, August 2 at 7 pm,
$30
As a musical entity, The Oak Ridge Boys can trace
their history to the mid-1940s, when a group
of Gospel singers changed their name from the
Georgia Clodhoppers to the Oak Ridge Quartet.
More than 30 members have come and gone,
but the most popular configuration—the current
group–came together in 1973. This will be the
16th performance for the Oak Ridge Boys at the
Ohio State Fair and the band is also celebrating
their 40th anniversary of making music together.
The Oak Ridge Boys created their own brand,
proudly combining their Gospel background with
a predisposition to rock and roll and an eye for the
future. Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve and Rudy
Gatlin started singing in their hometown of Abilene,
Texas and from there went on to make music
history. Over the course of a four decade career,
the Gatlin Brothers went from dusty Texas stages to
White House performances and from Broadway to
Grammy Awards. In 1972, Larry landed a solo deal
with Monument Records and invited his siblings
up to Nashville to sing backup on his first album –
1974’s The Pilgrim. The same year, all three brothers
were inducted into The Grand Ole Opry. The
brothers became an official trio shortly after and
in 1979 they signed a group deal with Columbus
records. Over the next decade, the Brothers scored
more than a dozen Top 40 hits, including “Denver,”
“Houston (Mean That I’m One Day Closer To You),
“Midnight Choir (Mogen David)” and “She Used To
Be Somebody’s Baby.” It was also in ‘79 that Larry
Gatlin won the ACM’s “Top Male Vocalist,” Straight
Ahead won “Album of the Year” and “All The Gold In
California” won “Single of the Year.”
Crystal Gayle has been a favorite for country and
popular music audiences since attaining national
prominence with her first chart records in the midseventies. Gayle has released more than 20 number
one hits and has been awarded numerous times
by the Grammy’s, the Country Music Association
and the Academy of Country Music. In 2009, Gayle
was honored to receive her own star on the fabled
Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer is currently in
the studio working on a new album.
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Hillsong Live | Saturday, August 3 at 7 pm, $25
Hillsong Live is the congregational expression of
worship from Hillsong Church – a global church
with local expressions. Their music captures the
heart and sound of Hillsong Church globally and
represents the coming together of the Hillsong
worship team from around the world; including
Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Ben Fielding, Dave
Ware, Annie Garratt and many more.
Past and Current Performers
Over the years, some of the nation’s most popular
entertainers have appeared at the Ohio State Fair
Grandstand and WCOL Celeste Center. Here’s a
sampling of a few of the big name stars that have
performed at the Fair:
Alabama
1984, 1995, 1997, 19992001
Alan Jackson
2001, 2003
Donnie Osmond
1990, 1991
Eric Benét
2009, 2013
The Farm
2013
Austin Mahone
2013
The Beach Boys
1974, 1982, 1983, 1986,
1988
Foreigner
1993, 2009, 2011
Gary Allan
2006, 2007
Bob Hope
1966 - 1970, 1972, 1975 1982, 1991
Hillsong Live
2013
Brad Paisley
1996, 1999, 2005, 2011
Hot Chelle Rae
2013
Brooks & Dunn
1996, 1999, 2000, 2004
Jackson Five
1971, 1973
Carly Rae Jepsen
2013
Jeff Dunham
2009, 2010, 2013
Cheap Trick
1984, 1986, 1995, 2001
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
1997, 2006
Chicago
1988, 2012
Johnny Carson
1968
Chubby Checker
1974, 1979
Johnny Cash
1958, 1969 - 1971, 1974,
1976, 1978, 1981, 1992,
1996
Clay Aiken
2004, 2005
Crystal Gayle
1981, 2013
Justin Moore
2013
Dierks Bentley
2008, 2009
Kansas
1993, 2012
Dionne Warwick
1973, 1983
Kenny Rogers
1972, 1978, 1979, 2006,
2009
Dolly Parton
1977 - 1979, 1982
Kool & the Gang
1981 - 1983, 1986, 1988
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Kris Kristofferson
1987, 1992, 2012
Steve Miller Band
2013
Lalah Hathaway
2013
Styx
2013
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin
Brothers
1982, 1983, 2013
Mac Davis
1971 - 1978, 1981
Tanya Tucker
1975, 1976, 1992
Martina McBride
1998, 2013
Tom Jones
1971
Melissa Etheridge
2008, 2011
Travis Tritt
1992, 1996, 2002, 2004
Merle Haggard
1975, 1991, 2007, 2012
Vince Gill
1994, 1995, 1997, 1998,
1999, 2002, 2004
Oak Ridge Boys
1980, 1982, 1984, 1985,
1986, 1987, 1988, 1989,
1990, 1991, 1996, 2003,
2006, 2008, 2011, 2013
The Osmonds
1972, 1973, 1975, 1976,
1978, 1986
Pat Boone
1956, 1957, 1967, 1975,
1976, 1978, 1980, 1988,
2002
Terri Clark
1997, 1999, 2003
WAR
2001, 2006
“Weird Al” Yankovic
1994, 2007
Will Downing
2013
Willie Nelson
1984, 1986, 1987,1990,
1992, 1994, 1998, 2002
Rascal Flatts
2002, 2005-2007, 2009,
2010
Reba McEntire
1983, 1989, 1992, 1993
REO Speedwagon
1988, 1990, 2006, 2013
Sonny & Cher
1967, 1973
Free Musical Entertainment
NEW! Don Ray Band | Wednesday, July 24, 5 pm
and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by
CD102.5
An all original Americana and Roots Rock band, the
Don Ray Band has been described as everything
from “rockin’ blues” to “rock ‘n’ southern country
roll” by some of the nation’s most notable music
writers.
NEW! Payton Taylor | Wednesday, July 24, Noon
and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage
Though young, Payton Taylor has already began to
make her appearance on the country music scene
and is busy recording her next CD which will be
produced by award-winning producer Lynn Nichols
who has worked with artists such as The Band
Perry, Amy Grant and Switchfoot.
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NEW! Mark Leach | Thursday, July 25, 5 pm and
7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5
This 21-year-old artist has always preferred sitting in
the driver’s seat, reaching out and grabbing life as
it comes. Now with the release of his album Mark
Leach & the Blue Collar Valors, the Ohio-based
singer and songwriter is moving one step closer to
his dream of making a living in music.
NEW! A Side of Taylors | Thursday, July 25, Noon
This bluegrass, folk, Americana and gospel singing
family from Cincinnati loves to harmonize A Side of
Taylors will serenade you with familiar songs from
back in the day from artists such as Bill Monroe,
Johnny Cash, the Carter Family and Woody Guthrie.
NEW! L.Y.D. | Friday, July 26, 5 pm and 7:30 pm,
Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5
Short for “Live Your Dream,” L.Y.D, the husband and
wife team of Lamar and Yolanda Drake, creates a
special blend and unique sound of music. Yolanda’s
silky smooth voice and Lamar’s hearty and warm
style of writing creates a team that is making its
mark in the music industry.
NEW! Jessica Hannan | Friday, July 26, Noon and 2
pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage
After she was named winner of Sonic Records’
International Talent Search competition in 2002,
Jessica Hannan got her start in country music
recording her single “Here Again,” which debuted
on radio stations across the United States.
NEW! John Schmid | Saturday, July 27, 11:30 am
and 1:30 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo
Stage
A Johnny Cash tribute artist, John’s unique style
of singing, a blend of country, folk and gospel,
with a touch of the contemporary, has gained him
audiences in a wide variety of settings.
Veteran’s Variety Show | Sunday, July 28, 1:30 pm
and 6 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5
This USO-style tribute pays honor to our veterans
and military.
NEW! Evil Ways Band |Sunday, July 28, 5 pm and
Evil Ways is a high-energy tribute to the music of
Santana, featuring some of Northern Ohio’s most
exciting and experienced musicians.
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NEW! Abby Ray | Sunday, July 28, 11:30 am and 1
Abby Ray is excited to promote her new pop and
country single “Baby Girl” along with its new line
dance choreographed by national champion and
award winning choreographer Earleen Wolford.
NEW! Josh Hill Band | Monday, July 29, 5 pm and
The Josh Hill Band formed in early 2009 and quickly
became a household name in Nebraska. Since then,
the band has been constantly touring to promote its
album “Still Frames.”
NEW! Phillips & Kerns Acoustic Duo | Monday,
July 29, Noon & 2 pm, American Family Insurance
Gazebo Stage
An acoustic country rock show.
NEW! Soul Satyr | Tuesday, July 30, 5 pm and 7:30
pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5
Soul Satyr is a collection of some of the best
musicians in Central Ohio and they put on an
electric blues show like no other.
NEW! Justin Billotte | Tuesday, July 30, Noon and 2
Justin Billotte’s unique method of fusing a classic
county sound with even the most contemporary
of songs has earned him immense praise from his
listeners.
NEW! Jonalee White | Wednesday, July 31, Noon
With five Top 40 singles on the Music Row Breakout
Chart from her sophomore album Sugar, Jonalee
White boasts an energy and passion for country
music that will draw you in and bring you back for
more.
NEW! Lost State of Franklin | Wednesday, July 31,
5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by
CD102.5
Lost State of Franklin is built on the songs, the vision
and the history of band members Scott Franklin
and Tyler Postma. The band’s signature upright bass
adds to their diverse sound, which ranges from jazz
to rockabilly.
NEW! Lee Gantt Band | Thursday, Aug. 1, 5 pm and
Formed in early 2010, The Lee Gantt Band has
earned its stripes as a legitimate “rockin’ country”
band and has lived up to its reputation time again
with its highly energetic, “anything goes” live
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performances.
NEW! Kent Dockus | Thursday, Aug. 1, Noon and 2
Kent hales from Northeast Ohio and is a classically
trained violinist, but his passion is performing
anything but classical music — at least in the
“normal” way.
NEW! The Zen Band | Friday, Aug. 2, 5 pm and 7:30
Hailing from Columbus, The Zen Band plays
Motown, funk, R&B, classic rock and just about
everything in between.
Highway Patrol Drum & Bugle Corps. | Friday,
Aug. 2, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance
Gazebo Stage
Musicans from the Ohio Highway Patrol display
their talents as a part of this special group.
NEW! The Broken Lights | Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am
and 1 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5
In slightly more than two years, three-piece group
The Broken Lights has matured into a seasoned
concert band playing a mix of original songs as well
as classic rock and blues covers.
NEW! Konde Norteño | Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 pm and
Founded in 2011, the Mexican-American group
Konde Norteño play its own version of popular
“northern oldies.”
NEW! Stacy Grubb | Saturday, Aug. 3, Noon and 2
Stacy Grubb grew up in the Appalachian hills of
southern West Virginia in McDowell County where
she first started performing music as a toddler,
drawing influence from her father Alan and country
superstar Dolly Parton.
NEW! Blackhorse | Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 am and 1
Blackhorse is a “supergroup” consisting of veteran
musicians from all over the Philadelphia area
playing nonstop, in-your-face classic and party rock
covers, as well as original songs.
NEW! Mojo Theory | Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 pm and 7:30
Based in Columbus, Mojo Theory performs original
blues music that is written, arranged and produced
by the various members of their group, giving them
a unique sound rarely found in a blues band.
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NEW! The Goodle Boys | Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 am and
1 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage
In late 2011, Fred Daniell formed The Goodle Boys
around a passion for old-timey music and began
working on bluegrass, old-time country, traditional
folk and blues and other Americana tunes.
Free Non-musical Entertainment
STROLLING ENTERTAINERS
NEW! The Amazing Giants | July 24 - 29
Worldwide stilt walkers based out of Ohio’s
heartland are fun, funky and touch the sky!
Bill’s Nautical Nonsense | Daily
Be serenaded by our floating troubadour in his own
land yacht.
NEW! Civil War musicians | Daily
Nineteenth century music buffs Steve Ball (July 24
- 29), Bob Ford (July 30 - Aug. 2) and Tom Stiverson
(Aug. 3 and 4) will add some historic tunes to the
Civil War Encampment on the Rhodes Center Lawn.
NEW! Danny DeVito celebrity impersonator | July
24 - 29
Stop for a picture with this uncanny Danny
doppelganger and see if you can tell the difference
between him and the real deal.
Dean Alan Simms & Friends | Daily
Be amazed as Dean Alan Simms belts out songs and
plays the trumpet just like Louis Armstrong near the
Cardinal Gate.
General William T. Sherman | Daily
One of America’s greatest war heroes will visit with
fairgoers while in his natural surroundings at the
NEW! The Giant Sliders Clown Band | July 24 - 29
When they aren’t clowning around on the
Giant Slide, these clowns are banging brass as a
sousaphone-driven band.
NEW! Jack Nicholson celebrity impersonator | July
24 - 29
You can’t handle the truth! Well, the truth is ... it
isn’t really the Academy Award-winning actor, but
you’ll have a hard time telling the difference!
James Johnson’s World Record Balloon Stunt Show
| Daily
How many people can fit into a six-foot latex
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balloon? The current World Record, held by James
Johnson, is 18 at once. Will you step into his balloon
and see if we can break the record this year?
Matt’s Family Jam | Daily
Matt and Lisa Rolf and their children are a modernday family band, performing feel-good, familyfriendly music for all ages as they perform on their
mobile stage that is pulled around the Fair by a golf
cart.
NEW! “Miss Dolly” Parton | July 24 - 29
Get your picture with this Dolly Parton lookalike as
she strolls through the Fair.
President Abraham Lincoln | Daily
History will come alive as this legendary former
president of the United States visits the Ohio State
Fair.
NEW! Project Dynamite | July 24 - 29
Tricks, music and improv come together for
amazing performances that have been described as
“Saturday Night Live meets Cirque du Soleil.”
NEW! The Tangled Threads | July 30 - Aug. 4
A sky-high puppeteer and his doll-like marionette
stroll through the grounds in this exhibition of
traveling entertainment with a twist.
NEW! Those Funny Little People | July 24 - 29
Billy Bob and Loretta of “America’s Got Talent”
performing group Those Funny Little People will
dance and mingle their way through the Fair.
ZuZu African Acrobats | Daily
Witness this spectacular, high-energy show
featuring fast pyramid building, limbo, contortion,
bottle balancing, chair stacks, hand balancing and
more - starring participants from “America’s Got
Talent!”
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE GAZEBO STAGE
Bronkar | July 24 - 29
Now is your chance to see the world’s only
rhythmic juggling beatboxer! He’ll blend music
and comedy with his energetic persona to create a
signature “circus of sound.”
NEW! Dave Kaplan | July 30 - Aug. 4
Check out the eccentric one-man variety show of
this virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician
and deadpan physical comedian.
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NEW! David Crone | July 30 - Aug. 4
He’s no dummy, but he sure does hang out with a
few. Comedy ventriloquist David Crone and his band
of loyal characters are sure to put smiles on faces.
NEW! Double Vision Magic | July 24 - 29
Are you seeing double? Nope. They are identical
twins Mitchell and Michael in this “two-of-a-kind”
magic performance with a twin twist.
NEW! Paul Isaak | Daily
“High energy” and “fun-filled” are just two phrases
that have been used time and time again to
describe Paul Isaak’s captivating juggling, unicycling,
Machete-shaving show.
MAIN STREET STAGE PRESENTED BY CD 102.5
El Gleno Grande | Daily
Known simply as “the horse guy,” internationallyknown Gleno and his trusty horse perform hilarious
physical comedy that is fun for all ages.
Ron Diamond | July 24 - 29
Prepare to be amazed by this accomplished
mentalist, hypnotist and magician at one of his
interactive daily shows. Each one brings a unique,
memorable experience to be retold for years to
come.
NEW! Catherine Hickland | July 30 - Aug. 4
Catherine Hickland may best be known for her role
as Lindsey in “One Life to Live,” but she is also an
acclaimed hypnotist and hypnotherapist who can
put on a powerful, entertaining, family-friendly,
hilarious show.
Entertainment
Rides
SkyGlider | 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight
Friday and Saturday)
One of the world’s longest portable sky rides is right
in your backyard at the Ohio State Fair. Hop on at
one of the access points in Kiddieland or near the
Cardinal Gate and enjoy a relaxing half-mile journey
across the Fair.
Giant Slide | 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight
Grab a burlap sack, hike up the 105 steps and take
an exciting trip down this 144-foot long slide!
Mountain Dew Midway | 10 am - 11 pm (open until
Midnight on Friday and Saturday)
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More than 60 rides from Ferris wheel to free-fall
drops will twist, turn, plunge, spin, shock and excite
fairgoers!
Kiddieland | 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on
Parents and children alike can enjoy a visit to
Kiddieland with fun rides developed just for kids
and their families, including mini-coasters, a kiddie
carousel and bumper boats.
New Rides
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Himalaya - This music themed ride rolls
forward around a track in a circle up over two
hills to high speeds.
Vortex - Two giant polyps spin , then take you
upside down while the entire ride spins.
Downdraft - Four sets of cars spin on 30’ arms,
then shoot riders up in the air.
Hi Roller - A train that goes in an upside down
loop while the entire loop turns.
Sizzler - This family-style ride has three arms
that rotate while the rides spins.
Far West Train - A kiddie train with a Western
theme.
StarTrooper - A kiddie ride where patrons lie
face down giving a hang gliding experience.
Food
With 188 food vendors, there’s something for every
appetite at various locations across the grounds.
Special dietary options are also available.
Ohio State Fair Food Finder Mobile App
There is now an even easier way
to find the right snacks at the
Fair. Download the free Mobile
Food Finder app for iPhone or
Android operating systems or text
“FoodFind” to 88588 to access
the Mobile Food Finder. The app’s
“Park & Pin” function also allows users to pinpoint
their parking location and includes a map of the
grounds as well as the Fair’s daily schedules.
Heartland Cuisine Demonstrations | Taste of Ohio
Café
Talented chefs and local celebrities instruct on how
to prepare their favorite recipes using ingredients
made or grown in Ohio. Fairgoers attending the
demonstrations have the opportunity to taste a
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sample of the final product.
MarketPlace International Food Court
Chinese, Mexican, Italian and other international
cuisines, as well as an Ohio beer and wine
sales location, are housed in the center of the
MarketPlace Building, a 3.5-acre air-conditioned
facility.
Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country
Journal and Ohio Ag Net | 10 am - 9 pm
Sit down for a locally-produced meal from one of
Ohio’s commodity groups or take a moment to
learn how to prepare dishes at home at one of
several Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations
held daily. Commodity groups housed here include:
ADA Mideast / Ohio Dairy Producers Association,
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Corn Growers
Association, Ohio Grape Industries Committee,
Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry
Association, Ohio brewed beer and the Ohio Sheep
Improvement Association.
WNCI Food Highway
Located under the SkyGlider, the WNCI Food
Highway features plenty of delicious foods ranging
from barbecue to sausage sandwiches to deep-fried
treats.
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Apple uglies: A twist on the classic deep-fried
apple pie, lightly glazed and as ugly as can be!
Banana puddin’ funnel cake: A French vanilla
funnel cake loaded with homemade banana
pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, whipped cream
and marshmallows.
Giant deep-fried gummy bears: A five inch
cherry gummy bear on a stick, deep-fried in
vanilla or chocolate batter.
Make your own pixie sticks: Mix your own
flavors to create your own unique flavor of this
classic candy.
Maple bacon ice cream: A new flavor from
Velvet ice cream.
Youth
All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir
The All-Ohio State Fair Band and All-Ohio State Fair
Youth Choir arrive at the Ohio Expo Center on July
20 and July 18 respectively, learning all of their
music in a limited time. They remain housed on-site
throughout the duration of the Fair and perform
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daily at various times and locations. In full, they
perform nearly 200 times during the 12-day Fair.
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All-Ohio State Fair Band
The All-Ohio State Fair Band has been a
featured attraction of the Ohio State Fair since
1925. Their enthusiastic tunes have thrilled
millions of fairgoers each year, including the
performance of John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and
Stripes Forever!” at the conclusion of each
performance.
The Band was known as the All-Ohio Boys’ Band until 1975 when young women
were invited to participate. Today, the Band
is composed of 200 superior musicians from
schools all over Ohio. High school students
apply for membership in the All-Ohio State
Fair Band through their local school band
director. Membership is determined by student
ability, instrumentation needs of the band
and geographical consideration. For more
information on the All-Ohio State Fair Band,
visit aosfb.org.
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All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir
The All-Ohio Youth Choir was founded in 1963.
Now known as the All-Ohio State Fair Youth
Choir, the group was organized to provide
Ohio’s high school vocalists an opportunity to
share a musical experience similar to the AllOhio State Fair Band.
The 200 members of the Choir are selected
each spring on the basis of their ability and
experience, the recommendation of their
high school choral director, geographical
considerations and the consent and promised
support of their parent or guardian.
Junior Fair Board
The Junior Fair Board (JFB) comprises youth,
between the ages of 16 and 21, who represent
various youth organizations that participate in the
Ohio State Fair each year. Youth organizations with
representation in the JFB are actively involved
with the annual Ohio State Fair. In most cases,
organizations will select members for a two-year
term. Smaller organizations select one person every
other year and large youth groups will select yearly
to ensure continuity of operation.
Responsibilities of the JFB vary from year to
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year, but each member serves as an ambassador
between their youth organization, the Fair and the
Fair-going public. They assist in the WCOL Celeste
Center and with various competitions for youth.
They deliver and present awards, and assist with
the daily parade, as well as many other programs
and activities throughout the 12 days of the Fair.
Their office is located in the Conference Center.
Officers are selected by their peers at the
completion of their first year on the board and
oversee JFB activities during their second year.
2013 Junior Fair Board members
Kelsey Rumburg, Chardon, Farm Bureau, President
Sierra Jepsen, Amanda, FFA, Vice President
Sarah Peterson, Sabina, 4-H, Secretary
Daniel Zimmerman,Hamilton, FFA
Erin Wollett, Sunbury, FFA
Abigail Houser, Girl Scouts
Blake Pitstick, Washington Court House, 4-H
Leah Uhrig, Chillicothe, 4-H
Christopher Stone, Westlake, Tech Ed
Hope Murphy, Zainesville, Grange
Ann Pleinies, Wakeman,FCCLA
Luke Carl, Boy Scouts
Brock Newsome, London, Tech Ed
Adam Hinshaw, Arcanum, Grange
Jamie Martin, Covington, Girl Scouts
Clay Parish, Edon, FFA
Landon Gibbs, Washington Courthhouse, 4-H
Seth Finton, Coshocton, Farm Bureau
Rachnal Patel, Hamilton, FCCLA
Erich Auer, Pickerington, Boy Scouts
Youth Organizations
4-H
4-H creates positive environments for diverse
youth and adults to reach their fullest potential
as capable, competent, caring and contributing
citizens. The organization helps to teach today’s
youth through a variety of special days including:
health, communications, woodworking,
photography, petroleum power, family life, creative
arts and home decorating. 4-H will also be hosting a
spelling bee and bicycle competition during the Fair.
Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America aim to prepare young
people to make ethical and moral choices over
their lifetimes by instilling the Scout values through
character building, citizenship and personal fitness.
The Scouts’ booth features a fun lineup of activities
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including: a climbing wall, Coast Guard Life Jacket
Relay, Dutch oven cooking contest and a popcorn
eating contest.
Camp Fire USA
Camp Fire strives to build caring, confident youth
and future leaders. Join Camp Fire members at
the Fair and help make projects that benefit local
youth causes. Camp Fire will host an outdoor skills
competition on July 24.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
(FCCLA)
Since 1945 FCCLA members have been making
a difference in their families, careers and
communities by addressing important personal,
work and societal issues through family and
consumer sciences education. This year’s activities
include a wheel of knowledge, creative creations
competitions, culinary wars and a talent show.
FFA
FFA is a national organization dedicated to
preparing members for leadership and careers in
science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA
students from around Ohio have been busy working
on bioenergy, bioscience and food science and
technology projects for the Fair.
Girl Scouts of the USA
For nearly a century, the Girl Scouts have played
a pivotal role in America’s history with a focus
on developing young women with the necessary
skills to be leaders and make a difference in the
world. The Girl Scouts have several fun activities
planned for fairgoers, including a Minute to Win
It competition, a cookie box creation and a talent
competition.
Grange
Grange is the nation’s oldest national agriculture
association with active members in 37 states.
Grange provides opportunities for individuals and
families to reach their highest potential to build
stronger communities through fellowship, service
and legislation. Throughout the duration of the Fair,
Grange is hosting a free series of Make’n’Take Fun
Crafts.
Time Warner Cable Technology and Engineering
Education Showcase
Technology Education (Tech Ed) uniquely applies
the design process to integrate all disciplines
and provides for the mastery of how humankind
improves the world. Youth demonstrate their skills
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in the areas of technology, innovation, design and
engineering. Sale of Champions
Each year, the Sale boasts some of the highest bids
of any state fair in the nation. Last year, the Sale of
Champions made Ohio State Fair history with bids
totaling $329,550 for 11 livestock exhibits.
The Sale was created in 1968 to offer more
incentive to young 4-H and FFA members to bring
livestock projects to the Ohio State Fair.
Since 1995, the Ohio State Fair has placed caps on
the amounts exhibitors can earn from their exhibits’
sale. Money over the cap amounts is distributed
among other youth exhibitors through the Youth
Reserve Program. The program allots funds for
scholarships, the Outstanding Market Exhibitor
Program, FFA, 4-H and other Fair competition
winners.
More than 20,000 animals are exhibited at the Ohio
State Fair. The dates of their shows are listed below:
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Beef cattle (July 24 - Aug. 4)
Dairy cattle (July 24 - Aug. 4)
Dog shows (July 29 - Aug. 1)
Goats (July 18 - 20)
Horses (July 16 - 20, July 22 - 26, July 28 - Aug.
4)
Llamas (July 19 - 20)
Poultry (July 24 - 28, July 31 - Aug. 4
Rabbits (Aug. 1 - 4)
Sheep (July 23 - Aug. 4)
Swine (July 25 - 29, Aug. 1 - 4)
Youth Reserve Program
Established in 1995, the Youth Reserve Program’s
purpose is to reward junior exhibitors who
participate in the Ohio State Fair. Funds for the
program come from the dollars received over a
cap that is placed on the amount an exhibitor can
receive from the Sale of Champions. The funds
from the program are distributed among carcass
contests, scholarships, outstanding market exhibitor
program, outstanding breeding exhibitor program,
showmanship, skillathons, 4-H and FFA.
The Youth Reserve Program has awarded
$2,291,925 to 31,500 youth since its inception.
The Youth Reserve Program is fully supported by
the buyers at the Sale of Champions. Listed below
are last year’s contributors to the Youth Reserve
Program:
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ABS Global
AG Boogher & Sons
American Dairy Association Mideast
Biery Cheese Co.
Bob Evans Farms
Brewster Dairy Inc.
Burkhart Farm Center
Ceope Farms
COBA / Select Sires, Inc.
Dairymen’s
Dairy Farmers of America
DHI Cooperative Inc.
Gerber Poultry
J.D. Equipment
John and Suzann Spreng - LongAcre Farms
Kale Marketing
The Kroger Company
Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers
Cooperative
Meijer Company
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
The Ohio Harness Racing Association
Park Farms
Scioto Downs
S&S Volvo
Steve R. Rausch Excavating and Demolition
Westfield Insurance AgriBusiness Division
2012 Sale of Champions Results
Exhibit
Exhibitor
Price
Cap
Grand Champion Market Beef
Danielle Heintz, Auglaize County
$70,000
$21,000
Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef $38,000
Mackenzie Fruchey, Fulton County
$10,000
Grand Champion Market Barrow
Lea Kimley, Clark County
$35,000
$9,000
Reserve Grand Champion Market
Barrow
Mason Creager, Fulton County
$25,000
$6,000
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Emily Overs, Logan County
$46,000*
$9,000
Reserve Grand Champion Market
Lamb
Madison Banbury, Knox County
$25,000*
$6,000
Grand Champion Meat Chickens
Reggie Regula, Logan County
$30,000*
$5,000
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Reserve Grand Champion Meat
Chickens
Chrysta Beck, Fulton County
$18,000*
$3,000
Grand Champion Market Goat
$12,750*
Jordan Fledderjohann, Shelby County $5,000
Grand Champion Market Turkey
Paydon Gingerich, Holmes County
$11,500*
$3,000
Grand Champion Swiss Cheese
$18,300*
(Listed below)
$3,000
Produced by Guggisberg Cheese Co. representing
the six dairy champions and supreme dairy
showmen:
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Grand Champion Aryshire, Lane Greiwe, Logan
County
Grand Champion Brown Swiss, Braxton Perry,
Champaign County
Grand Champion Guernsey, Becky Cooley,
Fairfield County
Grand Champion Holstein, Anna Miley, Wayne
County
Grand Champion Jersey, Jacob Morgan,
Champaign County
Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn, Jacob
Baker, Columbiana County
Supreme Showman, Tanner Topp, Wayne
County
Supreme Showman, Amber Dietz, Trumbull
County
2012 total sale:
$329,550*
Youth Reserve Program earned:
$249,550*
*Indicates new record
Sale of Champions All-Time Records
Animal
Buyer
Price
Year
Grand Champion Market Beef
JD Equipment, S&S Volvo
$85,000
2011
Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef
Steve R. Rauch Excavating and
Demolition
$40,000
2011
Grand Champion Barrow
Big Bear Stores
$64,000
1996
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Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Bob Evans Farms, Ohio Farm Bureau
$27,000
2010
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Meijer
$46,000
2012
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb $25,000
The Kroger Company
2012
Grand Champion Meat Chicken
Kale Marketing, AG Boogher & Sons,
Burkhart Farm Center
$30,000
2012
Reserve Grand Champion Meat
Chicken
The Kroger Company, Gerber Poultry
$18,000
2012
Grand Champion Market Goat
Ohio Harness Racing Association,
Scioto Downs
$12,750
2012
Grand Champion Market Turkey
Cooper Farms
$11,500
2012
Grand Champion Swiss Cheese
$18,300
The Kroger Company, American Dairy 2012
Association Mideast, Westfield
Insurance AgriBusiness Division, COBA/
Select Sires Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc.,
ABS Global, Dairymen’s, Brewster
Dairy Inc., Maryland & Virginia Milk
Producers Cooperative, John and
Suzann Spreng of LongAcre Farms,
Biery Cheese Co., Dairy Farmers of
America
Livestock terminology
Barrow - a young, neutered male pig
Boar - a male pig that has not been neutered
Bovine - the scientific name for cattle
Broilers - chickens that are 6-13 weeks of age
Buck - an adult male rabbit
Bull - a mature adult male bovine
Calf - a young bovine
Cow - a mature female bovine
Colt - a young male horse (usually under four year
of age)
Cria - a young llama or alpaca
Doe - an adult female rabbit
Equestrian - one who rides horseback
Ewe - a female sheep
Filly - a young female horse (usually under four
years of age)
Foal - a young horse or mule of either sex
Gelding - a neutered male horse
Gilt - a young female swine
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Heifer - a female bovine less than three years of
age, which has not given birth to a calf
Hen - an adult female chicken or turkey
Jack - a male donkey that has not been neutered
Jenny - a female donkey
Kid - a young goat
Kit - a young rabbit
Lamb - a sheep less than one year old
Livestock - domestic farm animal kept for
production purposes
Maiden Mare - a female horse that has not borne
a foal
Mare - a female horse (usually more than four years
of age)
Market Animal - livestock bred and produced for
food consumption
Pig - a young swine
Polled - a naturally hornless animal
Ram - a male sheep
Ratite - a species of bird consisting of rheas,
ostriches, and emus
Rooster - an adult male chicken
Sow - a mature female swine
Stallion - a male horse of four years or more that
has not been neutered
Steer - a neutered male bovine
Wether - a neutered sheep or goat
Every year, thousands of people attend and
participate in the Ohio State Fair. Participants can
enter multiple animals in one livestock category.
Listed below are the 2012 entry and exhibit
numbers.
2012 Fair Entries
Open Livestock
Entries
Exhibitors
Open Beef
854
329
Open Dairy
1599
364
Open Goats
531
87
Open Sheep
2392
554
Open Swine
2189
768
Open Poultry
2750
42
Open Rabbit
507
84
Llamas
144
39
Open Horse
1448
275
Total Open
10,966
2,267
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Junior Livestock
Entries
Exhibitors
Junior Fair Beef
488
260
Junior Fair Dairy
538
224
Junior Fair Goats
421
156
Junior Fair Sheep
1327
337
Junior Fair Swine
1623
708
Junior Fair Poultry
912
168
Junior Fair Rabbits
559
126
Junior Fair Horse
2320
861
Junior Fair Skillathon
1193
342
Junior Fair Dogs
1237
342
Total Junior Fair
10,618
4,375
Non-Livestock
Entries
Exhibitors
Fine Arts
1123
350
Creative Arts
2129
376
Youth Organizations
7624
8633
Spelling Bee
53
53
Sport Contests
1042
1496
Ag & Hort
717
40
Youth Gardens
4
2
Home Brew
485
115
Cheese
34
9
Total
13,453
11,038
Overall total:
35,037 Entries 18,234 Exhibitors
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriculture is Cool, Agriculture education program
Learn firsthand what makes agriculture cool at a
variety of hands-on stations hosted by the Ohio
Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and
Ohio’s commodity groups located throughout the
Fair. Exiting fourth grade students (2012 - 2013
academic year) and one chaperone can attend the
Fair for free any one day July 24 - Aug. 4 simply by
presenting a valid report card at the entrance gates.
Fourth grade teachers are also invited to sign up
for a free admission voucher on or before July 14
by registering at www.agri.ohio.gov/AgisCool. Visit
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www.agri.ohio.gov/AgisCool for more information
and rules. Students who complete the program can
write an essay about what they learned by Aug. 16
for a chance to win one of four $500 scholarships.
Teachers who complete the program can enter to
be randomly selected to win one of two free field
trips to an Ohio farm for their classroom.
Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented
by Ohio Farm Bureau
All exhibits and competitions related to agriculture,
horticulture and floriculture are located here,
including:
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Amateur Floral Design / Extemporaneous Design
Contest: 1 pm on July 25, July 29 and Aug. 1
Backyard Best: 1:15 pm on July 23
Backyard Vegetable and Fruit: 1 pm July 24
Christmas Tree Displays: 10 am on July 22
Container Grown Plants Specimen Flowers /
Foliage: 1:15 pm on July 24
Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off: 10 am Aug. 3
Gladiolus Competition / Display: 8 am on Aug. 3
Junior & Senior Hanging Baskets & Potted Plants:
10 am on July 24
Largest & Specialty Exhibits: noon on July 31
Ohio Nut Growers: 2 pm July 23
Scarecrow: 2 pm on July 23
Land & Living Display presented by Ohio Farm
Bureau
Fairgoers will see, hear and feel the answers to how
agriculture affects day-to-day life at this interactive
exhibit, available all day every day.
Natural Resources Park
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources
maintains an eight-acre park on the southeast end
of the grounds. Activities include free fishing for
kids, kayaking and archery. There are many things
to observe such as Ohio wildlife, an 1800s themed
log cabin and a tall grass prairie. The amphitheater
hosts music and entertaining programs throughout
the day. New this year, learn about the geological
history of Ohio by taking a stroll on the new
Geological Walkway installed in 2012. Since the
1970s, fairgoers have been greeted in the park by
name by a 14 ½ foot tall Smokey Bear.
Camping Village
Experience the different getaway rentals that are
available at Ohio’s state parks.
Animals from Columbus
Come and see all kinds of different animals who
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make Ohio their home including bald eagles, great
horned owls, river otters and wild turkeys. And
don’t forget to take a stroll through the Aviary and
Butterfly House for an up close experience with
wildlife. The animals are overseen and cared for
by Mona Rutger of the Back to the Wild Wildlife
Rehabilitation & Nature Education Center. Learn
more at www.backtothewild.com.
Great Lakes Timber Show
Watch these shows in the amphitheater and catch
these enthusiastic men in action.
Kayak for Kids
Kids can kayak and learn water safety in the Natural
Resource Park’s 7,000-square-foot pond.
The Arts
Creative Arts – DiSalle Creative Arts Center
A variety of competitions and demonstrations take
place throughout the Fair in the DiSalle Creative
Arts Center, covering a wide range of talents and
hobbies. Some activities include: a Sanfillippo’s
Culinary Event of the Day, cooking competitions
and floats made out of Duct Tape and Brillo pads.
The categories include hundreds of creative arts
competitions held this year.
Antiques and Antique Appraisals
See everything from glassware to dolls to historical
memorabilia in the antiques and collectibles
exhibits.
Baked Arts, Culinary Arts and Food Preservation
You don’t want to miss these delicious contests,
demonstrations and recipes.
Fashion Arts
These exhibitors have a passion for fashion and
will demonstrate their runway looks in seven style
shows.
Wild and Wacky Ways
Leisure crafters display their knack in a wide
variety of categories. Nearly all hobbies are
welcome, including painting, woodworking, jewelry,
photography, sculpting, ceramics, leather crafts, and
artistic upcycling.
Icing the Competition
From beginners to advanced cake, cupcake and
gingerbread house decorators, these displays will be
too pretty to even think about eating.
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Needle Arts
Ohio experts and hobbyists show off their talents
through detailed quilts, handmade toys, and dolls,
counted cross-stitch embroideries and many other
beautiful works.
Nutritious and Delicious
These cooking competitons challenge exhibitors
to revise the way they are providing food for their
families, including brown bag lunches, healthy
cookies and more.
New This Year
Food
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Apple uglies: A twist on the classic deep-fried
apple pie, lightly glazed and as ugly as can be!
Banana puddin’ funnel cake: A French vanilla
funnel cake loaded with homemade banana
pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, whipped cream
and marshmallows.
Giant deep-fried gummy bears: A five inch
cherry gummy bear on a stick, deep-fried in
vanilla or chocolate batter.
Make your own pixie sticks: Mix your own
flavors to create your own unique flavor of this
classic candy.
Maple bacon ice cream: A new flavor from
Velvet ice cream.
Rides
Spectacular
• Himalaya: This music themed ride rolls forward
around a track in a circle up over two hills to
high speeds.
• Moonraker: At over 70 feet in the air, this giant
spinning disc ride takes you to a height over
70 degrees, at an exhilarating speed combined
with oscillating action. The “Moonraker” is the
only ride of its kind in North America.
• Vortex: Two giant polyps spin , then take you
upside down while the entire ride spins.
Major
• Downdraft: Four sets of cars spin on 30’ arms,
then shoot riders up in the air.
• Hi Roller: A train that goes in an upside down
loop while the entire loop turns.
• Sizzler: This family-style ride has three arms
that rotate while the rides spins.
Kiddie
• Far West Train: A kiddie train with a Western
theme.
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StarTrooper: A kiddie ride where patrons lie
face down giving a hang gliding experience.
Entertainers
The Amazing Giants | July 24 - 29
Worldwide stilt walkers based out of Ohio’s
heartland are fun, funky and touch the sky!
Civil War musicians | Daily
Nineteenth century music buffs Steve Ball (July 24
- 29), Bob Ford (July 30 - Aug. 2) and Tom Stiverson
(Aug. 3 and 4) will add some historic tunes to the
Danny DeVito celebrity impersonator | July 24 - 29
Stop for a picture with this uncanny Danny
doppelganger and see if you can tell the difference
between him and the real thing.
The Giant Sliders Clown Band | July 24 - 29
When they aren’t clowning around on the
Giant Slide, these clowns are banging brass as a
sousaphone-driven band.
Jack Nicholson celebrity impersonator | July 24 29
You can’t handle the truth! Well, the truth is … it
isn’t really the Academy Award-winning actor - but
you’ll have a hard time telling the difference!
“Miss Dolly” Parton | July 24 - 29
Get your picture with this Dolly Parton lookalike as
she strolls through the Fair.
Project Dynamite | July 30 - Aug. 4
Tricks, music and improv come together for
amazing performances that have been described as
“Saturday Night Live meets Cirque du Soleil.”
The Tangled Threads | July 30 - Aug. 4
A sky-high puppeteer and his doll-like marionette
stroll through the grounds in this exhibition of
traveling entertainment with a twist.
Those Funny Little People | July 24 - 29
Billy Bob and Loretta of “America’s Got Talent”
performing group Those Funny Little People will
dance and mingle their way through the Fair.
Dave Kaplan | July 30 - Aug. 4
Check out the eccentric one-man variety show of
this virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician
and deadpan physical comedian.
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David Crone | July 30 - Aug. 4
He’s no dummy, but he sure does hang out with a
few. Comedy ventriloquist David Crone and his band
of loyal characters are sure to put smiles on faces.
Double Vision Magic | July 24 - 29
Are you seeing double? Nope. They are identical
twins Mitchell and Michael in this “two-of-a-kind”
magic performance with a twin twist.
Paul Isaak | Daily
“High energy” and “fun-filled” are just two phrases
that have been used time and time again to
describe Paul Isaak’s captivating juggling, unicycling,
Machete-shaving show.
Catherine Hickland | July 30 - Aug. 4
Catherine Hickland may best be known for her role
as Lindsey in “One Life to Live,” but she is also an
acclaimed hypnotist and hypnotherapist who can
put on a powerful, entertaining, family-friendly,
hilarious show.
Attractions
Camel Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm
Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride for children
(12 and under) and $7 per ride for adults.
Sea Lion Splash presented by The CW |10 am - 8
pm (Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm), Kiddieland
Watch as these sea lions and their handlers perform
amazing tricks in this educational, family-friendly
show. When they aren’t performing, the sea lions
are blowing bubbles and playing with their toys in
the underwater viewing tank.
Competitions
Monster Arm Wrestling | July 28
This contest of strength, endurance and strategy
slightly modifies traditional arm wrestling by
employing a patented Monster Arm Wrestling Table
equipped with elbow pads, handles and a hinged
simulated arm - making the competition safer for
both players and easier to detect cheating.
Kenmore Greatest Generations Grilling Cook-Off |
July 27
We are proud to introduce this new addition to
the Fair, where the winner will receive a $5,000
Kenmore kitchen makeover and a trip to the NYC
Wine and Food Festival valued at $3,400!
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