Tag: Ohio State Fair
2024 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction brought in $26,500 this year. The event was held Aug. 4 in the WCOL Celeste Center.
ODNR’s Jason Fallon inducted into Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame
Jason Fallon was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame on Aug. 1 for his service and dedication to managing the Natural Resources Park.
Pearl Valley Cheese named grand champion cheese at Ohio State Fair
Pearl Valley Cheese of Fresno, Ohio, received the overall grand champion award for its Swiss cheese, at the 2024 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest.
Ohio State Fair’s Fifty Year Club seeks new members
If you made a visit to the Ohio State Fair over a half a century ago, you’re invited to join a club.
Heffron picked as new executive director of Ohio State Fair
Adam Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.
Strickler honored by International Association of Fairs
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions inducted Virgil Strickler into the IAFE Hall of Fame during its convention and trade show.
Nothing unimportant ever happens during the Ohio State Fair
Bonnie Ayars reflects on how the Ohio State Fair is a foundation of learning and living.
Pig show at Ohio State Fair offers show-ring experience to disabled...
The Breaking Boundaries Pig Show gave five participants with disabilities the opportunity to care for and show pigs in front of a state fair audience.
2023 Ohio State Fair breaks attendance records
More than 1 million people attended this year’s Ohio State Fair, breaking the 12-day attendance record. Fairgoers also broke the single-day attendance during the fair's run.
2023 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions totals $547,500
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction broke eight records and brought in a grand total in sales of $547,500 on Aug. 6.
