Things are getting pinteresting

That's right, the Ohio State Fair has officially joined Pinterest, and our pin boards just keep growing! Here's a peek at what you'll find on our Pinterest page:Ribbon-worthy recipesWe're scouring the Internet for mouthwatering recipes, and sharing some of our very own favorites from previous Ohio State Fairs (like this 1986 blue ribbon carrot cake or this 2011 award-winning fresh blackberry pie).Fairtastic photosBy searching "Ohio State Fair" on...

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The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition blog has moved!

The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition blog is now officially a part of the Ohio State Fair blog found right here at blog.ohiostatefair.com.Don't worry - you'll still be able to find all the great fine arts updates from previous years housed here on this bl...

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Search is on for former All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir members

Were you ever a part of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir since its formation in 1963? If so, we're looking for you!The Ohio State Fair and former members of the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir have issued an invitation to all alumni of this prestigious choral group to return for a series of performances in memory of the choir’s former director Glenville Thomas during the 2013 Ohio State Fair from Friday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 3. Members...

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Fine Arts Director creates blue ribbon holiday artwork

Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Director Pamela O’Loughlin likes getting crafty, even in the off season. So when an opportunity arises to create a new work of art, she jumps at the chance. Most recently, it included an unexpected medium – food.With the help of her son, Aaron, Pam got to work last week using rice krispie treats, pretzels, ice cream cones, crushed cookies, gum drops and countless pieces of delicious candy. The final product?  A miniature...

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Fair entertainer has famous history

A huge staple of the Ohio State Fair are the several roving entertainers and performers that perform at various times throughout the Fair’s run. From magic acts, to hypnotists, to puppeteers, there is quite the variation. One of those roving entertainers happens to have worked in Hollywood.Scott Land, celebrity puppeteer, performs at the 2012 Fair and is not a stranger to show business by any means. His puppets were featured in the Paramount Pictures’...

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Many additions have been made to the Fair family

The fifth day in to the Fair and there have already been three births at the OVMA Veterinary Education Center, located east of the Dairy Products Building! On Thursday, one of the cows gave birth to a male calf. His name is Virgil, named after Ohio State Fair & Expo Center General Manager Virgil Strickler. He is just the cutest little thing!Saturday morning, one of the sheep gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. He has not been named yet. What...

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Four days of fun

The fourth day of the Fair is coming to a close and I have got to say I am exhausted!It has been four days full of crazy fun and excitement. I tried food that I never thought I would try and learned so many things in just two days I can’t wait to see what the next 10 bring.Just from walking around on grounds I have learned the following:You can attempt to fry anything and if it works people will eat itWatch where you step and be on alert for...

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Safety first

     Starting Monday, July 23 all of the 72 different rides on grounds are inspected and tested.  We want to assure that every patron who enjoys the twists and twirls on our Mountain Dew Midway or Kiddieland is safe. When several local news stations stopped by to cover the ride inspections, one of our Marketing / Public Relations coordinators snapped this picture.     We're so excited for the Fair to start. ...

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There's Only One Week Until the Fair!With only one week until the 2012 Ohio State Fair kicks off we are extremely busy making sure all of our ducks are in a row before you arrive! Here are some helpful hints to make sure you get the most out of your Fair experience!Get your advance sale tickets and ride-all-day wristbands at Kroger AAA, or Ticketmaster.  Advanced-sale tickets are only $6 and are sold through August 5. Ride-all-day wristband...

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American Honey Queen to visit Ohio State Fair

We recently had a chat with the 2012 American Honey Queen Alyssa Fine, who is going to be visiting the Fair. The 23 year-old Monongahela, Pa.native will be in OhioJuly 24 – Aug. 2. Come meet Fine at the Fair this summer! She is Fairtastic—if we do say so ourselves—so if you can’t, get to know her a little better here:OSF: How did you get started in pageants? Fine: The American Honey Queen Program is definitely not a pageant, but more of a full-time...

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New mobile app feature has us mooooing

The whole "Are you Team iPhone or Team Android?" debacle doesn't really matter to us. The real question is, "Have you downloaded our Mobile Food Finder App?"  If you are an iPhone or Android owner and haven't yet you are sure missing out. The app now features a special "Park and Pin" tool.Already featuring grounds maps, daily schedules, social media updates and the Food Finder for locating the yummy deep-fried goodness, the app now allows you...

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We're looking for last-minute entries!

July 12 is the final day for chefs and bakers from across Ohio to enter the “Smile and Say, Cheesecake!”, “Ultimate Breakfast Challenge” and the popular “Cupcakes and Cake Pops Galore” competitions sponsored by the Ohio Poultry Association (OPA) and American Dairy Association (ADA) Mideast.Cupcakes and Cake Pops GaloreThe “Cupcakes and Cake Pops Galore” contest returns for its fourth year and will take place at 3 p.m. on July 27 in the DiSalle Creative Arts Center. New this year is a cake pops category in the amateur baker division. Cake pops...

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Cowman on the Moooove dates released

Ohio State Fair's mascot, Cowman, will be touring central Ohio the two weeks prior to the Fair. Come to one of the locations or events listed below to get your picture taken with the lovable mascot, receive Cowman coloring sheets and, Cowman's personal favorite, Cow Tales candy:Thursday, July 12: COSI — 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 333 W. Broad St., ColumbusFriday, July 13: AMC Easton — 5 pm - 9 pm, 275 Easton Town Center, ColumbusSaturday, July 14: Lifeline...

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Ag is Cool program returns to the Ohio State Fair

Calling all exiting fourth grade students and teachers! Interested in agriculture? Want to milk a cow but have never had the opportunity? Well thanks to the "Ag is Cool" program, here's your chance and we say get moooooving!Exiting fourth grade students of the 2011-2012 academic year, accompanied by one chaperone, as well as fourth grade teachers can attend the Fair for free any one day from July 25-Aug. 5."Ag is Cool" interactive stations are located...

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Help us name our mascot

Have you seen our mascot out and about?We have lovingly called him Cowman for years, but in honor of his 10th birthday this year, we're asking for your help to give our mascot a real name. What would you call him?Get creative and come up with your best name and head over to our Facebook page to enter. The winner will get a VIP Fair experience including walking in the Fair parade, four tickets to the WCOL Celeste Center concert of their choice and...

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The Fair is just one month away

The Fair is just one month away - the fun starts on July 25Is your calendar marked and $6 advance-sale tickets purchased for the 159th Ohio State Fair? If not, you had better get moving!There is only one month (that’s just 30 days, 720 hours, or 43,200 minutes) until the Fair kicks off on Wednesday, July 25. However you want to look at it, the Fair is coming up fast and we don’t want you to miss out on all of the fun and excitement...

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AMATEUR INSTALLATION/SCULPTURE(Accepted)

Artists, please let me know if this WEN # does not match the WEN# from your emailed entry tag. p.oloughlin@expo.state.oh.us  Last, First WEN Anderle, Matthew 53F31E Bird, Shelley 16F790 Bird, Shelley 53F363 Brown, Petar 5C01AF Brown, Petar B0AFA6 Coifman, Elaine C4717B Freiman, Terri 9917EC Gallaway, Guinivere 142B5B Gallaway, Guinivere ABDA8D Griffith, Adena BA2C87 Harper, Dana 13DCB8 Harper, Dana 6AE00E Herman, Carol 8C6E09 Lavorini, Victoria 914FC0 Niemeier, Victoria E5FBFB ...

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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION/SCULPTURE(Accepted)

Artists, please let me know if this WEN # does not match the WEN# from your emailed entry tag. p.oloughlin@expo.state.oh.us  Last, First WEN Alexander, Laura 67B552 Alexander, Lindsey 163D60 Argento, David F54CE0 Aska, Sandra AF7712 Baginski, Carolyn 3BA4B4 Bjel, Diana 273CE1 Bjel, Diana 7439E4 Bjel, Diana EB05F4 Boram-Hays, Carol 1524F7 Boram-Hays, Carol 439214 Bowling, Jim 512ED5 Bowling, Jim BC57A3 Bowling, Jim FF77DA Byrne, Juliellen 2E750C Byrne, Juliellen 6180FC Byrne, Juliellen...

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Sculpture/Installations Entries

If you entered the Sculpture/Installations Divisions Amateur or Professional please be patient. I am working hard to provide you with the correct accepted names and WEN #'s but something is wrong with the report. I cannot address it until tomorrow during business hours. I hope to provide this information as soon as possib...

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AMATEUR 2D (Accepted)

Baillieul, Deborah 16B77B Benning, Jason 5B9BE5 Benning, Jason 7B1A2E Benning, Jason 9D974E Benning, Jason F2FF20 Bird, Shelley 1BBEEF Bostwick, Karen 9245ED Bowling, David 405770 Brothers, Christy 2315C8 Brothers, Christy 9B8C04 Bullock, Catherine 1F1E6A Burry, Richard 4D6753 Burry, Richard FFC016 Carlyle, Karrie CB4088 Carlyle, Karrie ED5430 Chapman, Kathy D33EB1 Chapman, Kathy F2A05C Clark, George 146F31 Clark, George 97033A Colburn, Zak 0BD840 Degrand, Cynthia 2F617F Degrand,...

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PROFESSIONAL 2D (Accepted)

Achberger, Monica Anne 595B94 Albanese Campbell, Karen 987812 Albon, Timothy 2AFBE4 Anderson, Judy 088B03 Baer, Ginnie D4A0BB Baxter, Carron C3D668 Bogle, Bridgette 24A75B Bogle, Bridgette 501101 Borg, Rick 1698DA Borg, Rick 29BA95 Borg, Rick 39CF4A Borg, Rick C8B569 Browning, Jon 662B86 Captein, Louise A2F5A1 Chepp, Mark 63B25A Clark, Rachel 4360F2 Conrad, Alex EA25C1 Coon, Ken 7B8F3D Cushman, Anne 3469CB...

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