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Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Fairwell, fellow fairgoers. It's been yet another great year at the Ohio State Fair, and we hope the memories you made with friends and family, the experiences you had as a junior fair exhibitor, or the friends you made as a member of the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir will last you a lifetime. What's your favorite 2010 Fair memory? We would love for you to share it with us here on our blog, or on our memory wall on our website.Have a Fairtastic rest of the year - we can't wait to see you July 27 - Aug. 7, 2011 for the next Ohio State...
Saturday, August 7, 2010
You don't have to go far to find a great pumpkin this year at the Ohio State Fair. A pumpkin was weighed in today at the first ever Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Ohio State Fair that tipped the scales at 1056.5 pounds! Owned by Alan Gibson, this giant gourd weighs as much as a market steer! Be sure to stop by the Ag & Hort Building for the last two days of the Fair to see this gigantic gourd!--Agriculture A...
Friday, August 6, 2010
At any given moment here at the Fair, you're bound to run into a State Highway Patrol officer. I have already spent over 5 full days here at the Fair this year, and any time I walk outside or into an exhibit building, I can usually count at least 3 to 4 troopers in the immediate area. Talk about securi...
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Congratulations to Sarah Fairchild's "Sweet Corn and Flame Stitch" for winning this years People's Choice Award!Here's an artist Statement from her website: Growing up in a small town in Northwest Ohio, I often helped my mother and grandmother pull weeds and plant seeds. This early exposure to gardening and nature has inspired and informed my work. I am moved by the ordinary forms and objects that surround us - weeds and plants that I observe everyday on the highways and roadsides throughout Ohio, as well as the fence forms and flowers...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am, 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body ...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
So being a Fair food junkie, I LOVE the new Ohio State Fair Food Finder. Although there might be a little bit of nostalgia in hunting around 365 acres on a growling stomach for that one Fair food favorite like you did in the "olden days," I sure don't miss it over the convenience of the Food Finder. It's simple: all you do is text "FOODFIND" to the State Fair's official texting program number, 82672, and they send you a link in a text message to...
I will never forget the feeling. That "It's fair day!" feeling. When I was younger, I would sit anxiously in the family van with wide eyes and a watering mouth, bouncing with anticipation for the rides, the horses, the corndogs and cotton candy; all the while wondering why it was taking so long to park the car!I still get that same feeling today. However, today I am anticipating something even better than candy and corndogs. Today I look forward...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am, 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art2pm- 3pm-- The Wexner Center For The Arts Presents: 2010 Ohio Short Film and Video Showcase, Youth DivisionDon't forget to vote...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am, 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art1pm - 2:30pm Loosely StrungDon't forget to vote for the People's Choice Awa...
Want to impress your friends with some Ohio State Fair trivia? Try out the fun facts below - they'll be more than impressed with what you know! -There are 105 steps to the top of the Giant Slide. Approximately 1,500 fairgoers ride the slide every hour, at an average speed of 15 miles per hour. There are also 98 cars on the For SkyGlider, averaging 1,800 riders per hour. Both rides have been at the Fair since 1969. -Every year, farmers in Ohio produce 7.1 billion eggs, 274 million pounds of chicken, 5.2 million turkeys, 500million pounds of beef,...
Monday, August 2, 2010
If you're looking for a show that's great for the whole family, you CAN'T miss this one! The Wild About Monkeys show always draws a huge crowd, young or old. By the 1, 3 and 7 p.m. show times, the crowd is usually spilling over the bleacher seats to see this hilarious act, full of comedy, trickery and, well, plain 'ol "monkeying around."The show includes a Baboon, a Capuchin Monkey, a parrot and a dog, all who are animal movie stars, appearing in...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am, 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art10am- 4pm-- Street Art DemonstrationAnd, don't forget to vote for our 2010 People's Choice Awa...
Sunday, August 1, 2010
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am, 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art10am- 4pm-- Street Art Demonstration11am- 1pm-- John Lafollette2pm- 4pm-- Music by Blue Level5pm, 7pm- Legair Brand Fashion ShowAnd,...
One of my family’s long-standing traditions at the Ohio State Fair is visiting the Natural Resources Park. I love that you can be in the middle of Columbus, and enjoy a little piece of nature at its finest. Every year we like to catch a few great shows in the shaded amphitheater and see all the wildlife. The kids from our crew always love the fishing and had fun the last few years with the new kayak pond. This year I’ve seen the Great Lakes Timber Show and I’m looking forward to the Retriever Dogs in Action! If I ever seem to disappear at the Fair,...
Yesterday as we headed out to the Ohio State Fair with our entire family I was thinking about how much money it would take to keep the kids entertained all day. We knew the admission price and wristbands for the kids to ride all day were a great deal but I found so much more for FREE at the Fair!As we began our adventure through the main gate, I was keeping my eyes open for low-cost and free options for the kids. I didn’t have to look very far! The first building we encountered was the Youth Center and I was impressed to find that they not only...
One of this year's new attractions that I'm really excited about is the Sinbad High Dive show, daily at the south end of the Midway. I've already seen the show three times and I'm still on the edge of my seat when the crew preps for their stunts. The high dives, trick dives, stunts and wacky comedy blend together for a highly entertaining performance. Even better, it's only about half an hour long so it'll keep the kids entertained and give you a break from walking. The shows are at 2, 5:30 and 8 pm so you've got multiple opportunities to catch...
Saturday, July 31, 2010
This morning, I decided to take a leisurely stroll through the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau, home to a giant Corn Cob climbing wall, mouthwatering produce displays, an interactive Land & Living agriculture display and of course – the $9.95 all-you-can eat Smorgasbord.One of the many staples to this educational building is the annual Scarecrow Contest. I was pleasantly surprised to see that this year’s...
Maybe it is because I’m not particularly coordinated, but I was in disbelief when I heard about the Wood B Creations Chainsaw Carving at the Fair. I could hardly imagine making a masterpiece out of a chunk of a log - especially when the tool of the trade is a chainsaw. Obviously, I had to carve some time out of my busy schedule to check out this mysterious art, aptly placed just north of the Cox Fine Arts Center, at one of its daily times – 1 pm, 3 pm or 7 pm. I have to say, I was both shocked and impressed when master-of-all-things-sharp-and-scary...
This year the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Kid's Tour -N- More is featuring an interactive Recycling Mural. Fair-goers are invited to glue various, recycled caps and lids to a mural in the shape of the universal recycling symbol.We interviewed Assistant Director of the exhibition Chaz O'Neil for more on the mural:OSFFAE: Hey, Chaz! How's it goin'?Chaz: I'm good, thanks.OSSFAE: That's great. So, could you tell us a little about yourself?Chaz:...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits And Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am- 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art10am- 4pm-- Street Art Demonstration10am-- Mural Demonstration with Andrew Neyer11am- 1pm-- John Lafollette4pm- 6pm-- The Music...
Friday, July 30, 2010
I had a great pork tenderloin sandwich today at the Ohio Pork Producers Council booth inside the Taste of Ohio Café. It’s nice to be able to get a healthy sandwich every once in a while, amongst all the great “deep fried and sweet-i-fied” stuff you can find all over the grounds. I feel like I did my diet some justice today!AND, not only was this tenderloin cooked to perfection, it was a 100% Ohio-grown pork loin. There’s just something about Ohio-grown food that makes it taste so much better at the Ohio State Fair!Drop by the Taste of Ohio Café...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibition and Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am and 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's Body Art11am-- Mural Demonstration with Andrew Neyer2pm- 3pm Wexner Center For The Arts presents 2010 Ohio Short Film And Video Showcase,...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition would like to thank the Greater Columbus Arts Council on behalf of the Community Street Art Project. This program has been brought to you, and made possible by the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts Grant funded by Franklin County Board of Commission.The Community Street Art Project provides an opportunity for local artists to collaborate with community summer camps/programs in the Columbus area, teaching children...
We are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits and Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude and Status Dudette10am- 4pm- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm Desdemona's Body ArtsAnd, don't forget to vote for our 2010 People's Choice Awa...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Coming Soon to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition!The Cox Fine Arts Center presents...A Legair Brands Fashion Show, featuring Arthlene Laudat Legair of Legair Brand, Ltd.The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition is proud to present Legair Brand Ltd fashion on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 5pm and 7pm. Admission is free!Please come and support another local artist, and extraordinary designer Arthlene Laudat Legair.For More information please visit...
Have you seen all the animals at the Fair today? The horses are here, and there are plenty of cattle, but I’ve spent most of the day near the sheep barn. With the junior market lamb show going on, they sure are busy over there. It’s one of the biggest shows at the Fair and I love to see the young exhibitors so excited to show off their animals. There are so many things they must do to prepare for the show. Wool is flying everywhere over there as the exhibitors trim and wash the sheep. It reminded me that the sheep shearing contest is coming up...
Opening Day at the Ohio State Fair!After last night's very successful Opening Ceremony, we are excited to welcome you all to the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition 2010! We are pleased to present to you our exhibition, along with various other entertainment throughout the day. Today's schedule is as follows:9am- 9pm-- Fine Arts Exhibits and Children's Tour9am- 9pm-- Carole E. Kerber- Status Dude & Status Dudette10am- 4pm-- Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Short Films Screening10am- 9pm-- Desdemona's BodyArt2pm- 3pm-- The Wexner Center For the Arts...
We would like to extend a special thank you, and shine a light on songstress Che'Marie.It was our great pleasure to present songstress, Che'Marie, as the entertainment for our Opening Ceremony last night. However, she did much more than entertain. Most were captivated by her melodious nature, and charmed to stay for a listen. Her soulful style and poetic voice are undeniable, and it was an honor to serve as a unique platform for a truly revolutionary...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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I'm a huge fan of strolling entertainers (who doesn't love it when entertainment comes right to you!) and there's some really cool new ones coming to this year's Fair. Below are my personal top 3 that I think you should watch out for...The Wacky Wheeler - You literally can't miss this guy: he performs crazy tricks and stunts on top of a huge wheel and always includes the audienceThe Procrastinators - They take everything you can think of - water jugs, stools, pots and pans and more - and turn them into drums. Very cool!Mr. Pedalsworth - A former...
Monday, July 26, 2010
This is the song that doesn’t end….yes it goes on and on my friends….some people started singing it not knowing what it was…but they’ll continue singing it forever just because this is the song that doesn’t end.How many times have I sung this throughout my life? Probably more than could ever be necessary. One of the most effective ways to annoy someone, this song has been a staple in my repertoire for years. Of course I learned this song from Lamb Chop’s Play Along—one of my favorite shows as a child!Imagine my delight when I discovered Lamb Chop...
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Last night I stopped by the pre-Fair “An Evening with a Llama” Activities and it was seriously awesome. When I arrived everyone was playing “musical rugs” with their llamas. Kids of all ages were leading llamas around a circle and when the music stopped they had to get the llama to stand on one of the rugs. It was hysterical!At 7:30 pm, the Llama Open Costume contest began. The costumes were out of this world. I was expecting a hat or perhaps even just a tie on these llamas, but they were wearing full-out, carefully constructed costumes! Annie...
When I think of the Ohio State Fair, there’s always ONE thing that comes to mind first. Butter cow. Maybe it’s my obsession with popcorn, lathered in butter, or maybe its my childhood history of eating margarine straight from the tub (when mom wasn’t looking, of course.) I always have had a bit of an obsession with the stuff. Or maybe it’s my history with cattle, showing all around the state and waking up at the wee hours of the morning to feed and chore (something a lot of my friends don’t know about me, now that I’m a city kid and all). But...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Welcome to the 2010 Ohio State Fair official blog where we are excited to share some Fairtastic aspects of this year's Fair. To do this, we've enlisted the help of some friends who are interested in different parts of the Fair to blog about their experiences. You can pick and choose the areas in which you are most interested, but we encourage you to read them all.Use this resource to plan your trip to the Fair and discover something that you may have not previously known. Check back daily for the latest information about what's happening at the...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
***** OHIO STATE FAIR *****Fine Arts Exhibition Film DivisionFILM ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 11th!!!!!EMAIL Quicktime Files, Vimo or links to entries located online(no cd's or dvd's unless work accepted)email to: p.oloughlin@expo.state.oh.usEntry Form MUST be submitted (form located online ohiostatefair.com, competitions, Fine Arts, Prospectus - page 8 needed only). Two films may be entered for the $25.00 entry fee (late fee waived). Mail entry form with check for $25.00 to:Entry Department - Film EntryOhio State Fair717 East 17th AveColumbus,...
Friday, June 25, 2010
We would like to express our gratitude to The Ohio Arts Council for their constant support. We encourage you all participate in the Statewide Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Opinion Poll.As part of its strategic planning process, the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) is conducting a statewide arts, culture, and entertainment opinion poll of Ohio residents. Its purpose is to learn how the OAC can continue to best meet citizens' cultural needs in a changing environment for State government.To learn more about OAC please visit: http://www.oac.state.oh.us/To...
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