March is arts and crafts month!

For me, this means carving some time out of my busy schedule to break out the glue guns, paint and sewing machine for some DIY projects.I scoured my new favorite social media obsession, Pinterest, and decided that I MUST make my own chalkboard paint, could spruce up the office with these adorable farm animals made from cardboard tubes, and need to get ready for garden time with a handy garden tool caddy.Which crafts are you working on? And are you...

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2012 PROSPECTUS

The Prospectus is ready!Our Fair website is being redesigned and is not quite ready. If you would like a copy of the Prospectus please email me at p.oloughlin@expo.state.oh.us and I will email you a copy.The newly designed website should be up by the end of March. The Prospectus will be available there at that ti...

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Country, Comedy and Concerts - Oh My!

The time has come - the first of the Ohio State Fair concerts have been announced and we can't believe we have to wait 138 days until the shows begin! Comedians Jim Gaffigan (known for his hilarious, why-is-the-middle-still-frozen-and-the-outside-scorches-my-mouth "hot pocket" bit) and Billy Gardell (the star, Mike, of Mike & Molly) will kick off the Fair with some laughs on July 25. As we run through the 12 days of the Fair, we'll take a tour of the nation, welcoming Chicago (co-headlining with The Doobie Brothers) on July 27 then visiting...

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2012 Fine Arts Exhibition

Hello Artists!I wanted to share with you some important information regarding the 2012 Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition:- The Prospectus will be online by March 19- This year all entries will be made online: entry information, downloaded images and payment- March 19, I will be reviewing the new online entry process in a collaborative workshop(see below)- Entry deadline is May 29 (with NO Late Entry date!!!!!)- We have three fun competitions outside of the Exhibition this year,• What the Hay, Straw Sculptures • Plein Air • Street Painting(details...

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