The Fair to Host STEM Workshop

A three-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workshop will be conducted for teachers in training and college elementary education majors at the Ohio State Fair starting July 30 and lasting through Aug. 1. Daily sessions are from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm in the Adobe Buildingand focus on K-6 curriculum. The STEM Workshop is part of the Technology and Engineering Showcase and the Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association....

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17th Annual Pork Rib-Off Sure to be Savory

The napkins will be out for the annual Pork Rib-Off barbecue show-down at the 2013 Ohio State Fair, being held Tuesday, July 30 at 11:30 am in Central Park.This event will host eight teams showcasing their best pork recipes from across Ohio: Messezz (Westerville), Team Baney-Q / Gallo’s Pit BBQ (Columbus), Oinker Acres (Wapakoneta), High on the Hog (Leesburg), Pizza Mike (Westerville), Wally’s Great American BBQ (Tiffin), Tony’s Restaurant (Findlay),...

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Join in on the fun with your favorite mascots!

Looking for some family-friendly fun? Visit the Fair’s Mascot Fun Zone on July 31 for games, coloring activities and live character shows with your favorite Fair mascots. Test your skills in the football throw obstacle course or play corn hole, giant ski-ball, lacrosse toss or Wiffleball. Need a break after playing games in the warm summer weather? Cool off in the shade and watch some cartoons or one of the live mascot shows. Take photos with the mascots such as Captain Planet and Felix the Cat during meet and greet opportunities throughout the...

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Donate food and save at the Ohio State Fair

It's Kroger Feeds Ohio Day! Bring two canned food items per person to the Fair today and receive a voucher good for $3 admission before 4 pm. All food donated on Kroger Feeds Ohio Day will go to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and will benefit the numerous central Ohioans who suffer from hunger every day.Along with hundreds of other state and county fairs in the nation, the Ohio State Fair is proud to be working with the International Association...

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Youth Exhibitor Spotlight

Youth exhibitor Maria Burger, age 18 from Licking County, has been showing animals for 11 years. She currently works with goats, chickens, market lambs and market hogs. Maria begins preparing her animals for the Fair the day she receives them and works with them day in and day out.“I have to form a relationship with the animals so they trust me. Trust is very important in order for the animals to behave in the arena in front of the judges,” she says.Months...

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Win tickets to see Martina McBride!

Want to see the legendary country crooner live in concert? Now is your chance! We're giving away one pair of tickets to see Martina McBride when she performs at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 26 at 7 pm. For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Martina McBride with special guest Angie Johnson, simply comment on this blog post before 10 a.m. on Friday, July ...

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Win tickets to see Eric Benet, Noel Gourin & K'Jon today only!

That's right. We're giving away a pair of tickets so that you can come and enjoy the "Ladies Night Out" Tour at the Ohio State Fair.For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Eric Benet, K'Jon and Noel Gourdin when they take the stage this Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m., simply comment on this blog post before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. We'll check back and post the name of the winner and how to claim tickets!Good lu...

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Butter sculpture unveiling to take place

Nearly 2,000 sticks of butter make up the butter cow, calf and surprise sculpture at the Ohio State Fair. The surprise sculpture will be unveiled on Tuesday, July 23 at noon and has been kept top secret leading up to the Fair. The butter cow and calf will also be revealed on Tuesday, July 23. The impressive sculptures are kept at a cool 45 degrees and reside in the newly renovated Dairy Products Building. Renovations in the building mean a new...

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Ways to Save at the Ohio State Fair

With advance sale tickets, special discounts on admission prices nearly every day, mobile discounts and more,there are plenty of ways to save money at the Ohio State Fair this year!Special Days: All discounts not valid with other offersWednesday, July 24 is WBNS 10 TV Opening Day. Fairgoers receive $3 admission until 3 pm.Thursday, July 25 is Kroger Feeds OhioDay. When Fairgoers bring two canned food items per person to a booth outside the gates,...

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Exiting fourth graders get free admission to learn why agriculture is cool

From July 24 through August 4, exiting fourth grade students (2012-2013 academic year) and one chaperone can attend the Fair for free any one day, upon presentation of a valid report card. Students can learn firsthand from interactive stations and find out what makes agriculture cool from 10 am – 6 pm.The Agriculture is Cool program will include a variety of hands-on activities hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio’s...

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Countdown: The Fair is one week away

The Fair is place enrooted in tradition. There’s something so sweet about grabbing a familiar funnel cake or a classic corndog. However, the sweet familiarity of the Fair is complemented by the new and thrilling features the Fair offers each year. With only seven days until the Fair begins, we wanted to let you in on seven new items the Fair is featuring in 2013. Maybe it’s time to start a new tradition! 1. Giant Deep-Fried Gummy Bear - The...

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Butters D. Cow Is On the Mooove!

Ohio State Fair's beloved mascot, Butters D. Cow, will be out on the town this week!   He'll be making his first appearance at Sunny 95's neighborhood block party on July 16. Butters D. Cow will be giving away four free Fair tickets and a free parking pass at the block party, so be sure to come out and sign up for the contest! If you live in Gahanna, keep your eyes peeled for details about the party's location. Grab a bite to eat with Butters...

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Win a Fairtastic family getaway!

There are still a few days left to enter to win a Fairtastic family getaway. Head over to our Facebook page and click on the "contest" tab to enter!What's the big prize? A package of Fair goodies valued at more than $300!Four (4) tickets to the WCOL Celeste Center concert of your choiceParking passYour very own copy of the brand-new Fair board game, "The Fairtastic Express"A voucher good for a one-night stay at the Hampton Inn Downtown So, hurry...

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Behind the Scenes: Cox Fine Arts Center

Though the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair’s parking lot is fairly empty during most days in the early summer, inside the Cox Fine Art Centeremployees are busy sorting through and setting up hundreds of pieces of artwork.From early May to July, a dozen gallery assistants arrange and rearrange artwork as the pieces are delivered by Fair exhibitors. The building begins as a bare white space. Walls are then arranged and the team creates a mock layout...

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