Who hasn't dreamt of one day becoming a prince or princess?Well, unless you're Kate Middleton, that dream probably hasn't come true just yet. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have your very own throne anyway!That's why the 2011 Ohio State Fair has extended the deadline for its "Decorated Thrones" contest to July 13!Ok, so maybe a toilet wasn't exactly what you pictured when you were a little kid. But you can use your imagination, along with any decorations you want, to make your throne truly fit for royalty, or just your personality.On July...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tweet for Tix! Ke$ha On Coco!
Posted on 12:42 PM by Unknown

Pop superstar and soon-to-be Ohio State Fair performer Ke$ha is deinitely on Team Coco, as she brings her "Get $leazy" Tour to the red-head's show TONIGHT!The glittered singer / songwriter will perform on The Conan O' Brien Show at 11 pm / 10 pm central on TBS as part of the show's Summer Concert Series.Ke$ha, an intense performer known for her electro-pop style and mixture of singing and rapping in her songs, last graced the Conan stage just a couple...
Friday, June 24, 2011
Every Day is Father's Day at the Ohio State Fair!
Posted on 7:38 AM by Unknown
You probably spent this past weekend celebrating your dear ole dad for Father's Day. Well, here at the Ohio State Fair, we say, why not make every day Father's Day?With plenty of activities that families can enjoy together, there's no better place to spend some quality time and pay your parent back for all of the great things they do all year. Here are just a few ideas:Giant SlideSometimes dads like to be kids too! Make the 105-stair trek up to the top of the enormous yellow slide that premiered at the Ohio State Fair in 1969. Grab a couple of...
Monday, June 20, 2011
2011 Fine Arts Exhibition - Artists announced and New Events!
Posted on 7:44 AM by Unknown
Congratulations to the 2011 Amateur and Professional artists who were selected to be a part of this year's Fine Arts Exhibition! They are as follows:ACCEPTED AMATEURAlbon, TimothyBalson, PremBarnes, DavidBeiter, DarleneBenson, KevinBleakney, AprilCaryle, KarrieCook, RobCurry, MarilynDaily, KitDaily, SharonDarwin, BeverlyDeLay, PamelaDoll, BarbaraEnterlin, JohnFogt, JuliFord, DavidGarel, JulesGentilini, DavidGolovin, Helen,Gordon, DennisHairston, Jr., SamuelHalbert, GeorgeHart, TomHazen, JudyHernandez, AprilJozwiak-Butler, BethanyKasson, DylanKramer,...
Thursday, June 16, 2011
2011 Ohio State Fair Concert Series Lineup - Something for Everybody!
Posted on 5:49 AM by Unknown

Like music? Enjoy great food and a fun atmosphere? The 2011 Ohio State Fair Concert Series in the WCOL Celeste Center won’t disappoint! Ke$ha will perform at the 2011 Ohio State Fair as part of her Get Sleazy Tour. There’s something for everybody in this year’s lineup, ranging from headliner Ke$ha with the Semi Precious Weapons on July 28 to the Bat Out of Hell himself, Meat Loaf, on July 30. And we’re only getting started! What makes a lineup like...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
It's Not a Bake-Off, It's a BAC-ON!
Posted on 7:41 AM by Unknown
Sssssssss. Think back to the good old days: the sound of bacon sizzling in a frying pan awaking you on a Saturday morning, its aroma wafting into your room and drawing you down to the kitchen, where you have a hearty breakfast awaiting you: the perfect start to a relaxing weekend.The Great Sugardale BAC-ON, to be held at the Ohio State Fair on Saturday, July 30, will be celebrating this classic breakfast meat all day as bacon lovers from all over...
Ag is Cool
Posted on 4:51 AM by Unknown
Parents and guardians, do you have a soon-to-be fifth grader in your household? How does free admission to the Ohio State Fair sound?Exiting fourth grade students and one parents or guardian can come to the Fair to learn waht makes agriculture cool - for free! But how? Just present your final grade card at the gate for one free day of admission.Imagine going on an adventure: learning how to milk a cow, care for baby animals or even riding a simulating tractor. Sound like a good afternoon to you? Come to the Fair between July 27 and Aug. 6 to recieve...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Commit to Compete! Entry Deadlines for Fair Competitions Draw Near
Posted on 5:21 AM by Unknown
If you're a livestock lover, a beer buff, or an ace in the arts, it's time to get off the cow-ch this summer and get involved in one of the many Fairtastic competitions taking place at the Ohio State Fair!People of all ages are encouraged to vie for the top prize in competitions ranging from livestock to the creative arts to boxing.So, whether you want to show off your green thumb in the Agriculture and Horticulture competitions, your brains in the scholarship competitions, or your muscles in the strength competitions, we want to see what you're...
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Acceptance List 2011 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition
Posted on 7:16 PM by Unknown
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