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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