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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Things are getting pinteresting

Posted on 9:44 AM by Unknown
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 recipes
We'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 photos
By searching "Ohio State Fair" on Pinterest we stumbled across some amazing shots of rides, food and tradition for this collection - from engagement pictures taken by professional photographers to impressive Instagram snapshots.

Backyard beauty
While we may be months away from spring planting, it's never too early to find ways to beautify your backyard (and think about showing off the fruits of your labor in the agriculture and horticulture competitions at the Fair!). We've found clever ways to repurpose items for gardening - like a skid planter, rain boot flower pots and a log planter.

Fair food
We can't neglect the delectable deep-fried Fair treats! We're compiling a board of food featured at the Fair, like deep-fried Kool Aid, the doughnut burger and chocolate-covered bacon on a stick - also known as a "muddy pig" - all pictured here.
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Friday, December 21, 2012

The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition blog has moved!

Posted on 8:54 AM by Unknown
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 blog!
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Monday, December 17, 2012

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

Posted on 4:00 AM by Unknown
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 of the 2012 All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir
march through the grounds on the way to a performance. 

Any individual who sang in the All Ohio State Fair Youth Choir from 1963 to 2012 and would like to participate in these special commemorative concerts should contact Stewart or event co-chair Malcolm Spence at thevoicesofohio@columbus.rr.com or register online at www.tributetoglenvillethomas.com. 

In all, more than 1,000 former All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir singers are expected to assemble at the Ohio State Fair next summer for a weekend of special choral concerts to celebrate the memory of the choir’s founding director.

We hope to hear from you soon!

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Fine Arts Director creates blue ribbon holiday artwork

Posted on 8:39 AM by Unknown

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 (and edible) version of the playground at Wickliffe Elementary, Aaron’s school.

The Big Toy
Photo courtesy of the Upper Arlington Public Library
The mouthwatering masterpiece was one of 22 outstanding entries in the Upper Arlington Gingerbread Building Competition judged during the library’s Holiday Happiness event on Saturday, Dec. 1. The creation, entitled The Big Toy, took home first place in the “other” category.

Entries were judged by Ben Gelber, meteorologist at NBC4, Steven Sims from Steven's Catering, and Tim and Glenda Huffman from Huffman's Market. Entries were scored on a scale of 1-10 on originality/creativity; difficulty; precision; and overall appearance.
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Fair entertainer has famous history

Posted on 7:07 AM by Unknown

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’ 2004 film “Team America: World Police.” How cool!

Your last chance to see Scott perform is today at 3 pm, 5 pm and 7 pm at the Gazebo Stage. You don’t want to miss out on these Fairtastic puppets!
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Monday, July 30, 2012

Many additions have been made to the Fair family

Posted on 2:24 PM by Unknown

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 would you name him?



 And last but certainly not least, another cow gave birth to a little girl named Frisky just yesterday morning. She has been up and moving in her pen several times throughout the day. All the fairgoers absolutely love her!

There are also a few more cows and sheep that are predicted to give birth during the Fair. Be sure to stop by the OVMA Vet Ed Center so you can see what latest bundle of joy is awwwing Fairgoers at the 2012 Ohio State Fair.






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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Four days of fun

Posted on 9:47 AM by Unknown

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:

  1. You can attempt to fry anything and if it works people will eat it
  2. Watch where you step and be on alert for random cow pies, flip flops probably aren’t the best choice for footwear
  3. You can put bacon on anything (like a cinnamon roll) and people will eat that too
  4. Abe Lincoln has come back to life and is roving the grounds
  5. People sleep in the cow barns with their cows, now that’s dedication!

It’s only day four so I’m sure many more lessons will come my way. Ill be sure to keep you all posted.

Have you learned anything interesting at the Fair?
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