Nominations being accepted for Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year

Do you know a dedicated woman who is passionate about Ohio agriculture? If so, now is the time to nominate her for the 2013 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Award! Nominations are due by June 21 and the application for the award can be found here: http://www.agri.ohio.gov/TopNews/AgricultureWomenOfTheYear/.The award program was developed in 2011 and is administered through the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Office of the First Lady....

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Want to meet Carly Rae Jepsen and Hot Chelle Rae?

Now is your chance!Breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen has taken America by storm after bursting onto the scene with her hit single "Call Me Maybe." For the very first time, she is performing in Columbus at the Ohio State Fair."And this is crazy," but we're giving away free tickets!Text "MAYBE" to 88588 to be entered for your chance to win a pair of concert tickets or the VIP grand prize package to see Carly Rae Jepsen and Hot Chelle...

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From One Fairgoer to Another

With nearly 200 food vendors, 17 different types of food on a stick, dozens of buildings, attractions, entertainers and rides, where does a fairgoer begin his or her experience at the Ohio State Fair?After 160 years of tradition, along with a wealth of new attractions and activities each year, the perpetuity of the Fair can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time fairgoer. So we asked our social media followers this question: If you could give...

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Calling all Ohio artists: showcase your original artwork!

Do you have what it takes to be named one of Ohio’s best artists?Outstanding artists, superb sculptors, prominent painters, talented photographers and top-notch filmmakers from all over the state can enter their work into the Ohio State Fair’s Fine Arts Exhibition.Everyone over the age of 17 (as of June 1, 2013) is invited to compete. Not only can artists showcase their talents at the exhibition, they also have the opportunity to sell their work...

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Enter now! You could win a blue ribbon!

Mark your calendar today - many Fair entry deadlines are quickly approaching:May 28Homebrew Competition - Whether you brew ales, porters or lagers, there’s a class for you in the Fair’s homebrew competition. This competition is open to all Ohio home brewers (or members of an Ohio homebrew club). This year's competition will be held on Saturday, June 15. May 29Fine Arts - Ohio artists and filmmakers are invited to enter the Fair's...

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Go on - play with your food!

Fair seeks professional and amateur food artists and chefs to "play with their food"Kids are told not to play with their food, but the Ohio State Fair wants to make up for lost time with the popular Food Art Competition!The Fair is currently seeking talented professional and amateur food artists and chefs to compete in the food sculpting competition in which they will transform food into magnificent art on Wednesday, July 31 from 3 pm to...

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