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ohiostatefair.com Mailing Address Ohio Expo Center 717 E. 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211 614-644-3247 / 888-646-3976 ohiostatefair.com ohioexpocenter.com

Phone Numbers and Email Addresses

Marketing and PR Director

Alicia Shoults 614-644-4011* [email protected] Visual Communications Director Julian O’Loughlin 614-644-4013 [email protected] Marketing and PR Coordinators Marissa McDaid 614-644-4433* [email protected]

Rachel Miller 614-644-4434* [email protected]

Lauren Stahl 614-644-4432* [email protected] * These numbers will ring directly to the Media Center during the Fair Fax Numbers 614-644-4031

2 Table of Contents

General Information Media Information...... 4 About the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair...6 Fun Facts...... 8 Special Days and Discounts...... 11 Visitor Services...... 13 History...... 16 Buildings and Stages .Indoor...... 21 Outdoor...... 23 Special Attractions and Displays Limited Time Attractions...... 25 Daily Attractions...... 26 Sporting Competitions...... 29 Entertainment WCOL Celeste Center...... 30 Past and Current Performers...... 36 Free Musical...... 37 Free Non-Musical / Strolling...... 41

Rides...... 43

Food...... 44 Youth All-Ohio State Fair Band & Choir...... 45 Junior Fair Board...... 46 Youth Organizations...... 47

Sale of Champions...... 48 Agriculture and Natural Resources...... 54 The Arts...... 56 New This Year...... 57

3 Media Information

Press Release System For up-to-date press releases, please visit ohiostatefair.com, click on the “News & Media” link and then click “Media Registration” to sign up to receive customized news and information.

Attendance Information

Registration We welcome the chance to work with your station or publication. Registering for the Ohio State Fair is easy for members of the media. Fax us (on station or publication letterhead) a list of staff members who will cover the event. Our fax number is 614- 644-4031.

Policy All credentials are for working media only. We request that all media that are provided an admission ticket submit a press clipping or audio / video clip within two weeks of the closing of the Fair. Failure to provide proof of coverage may result in loss of media center privileges.

Media Center The Ohio State Fair Media Center will be operational from 7 am to 8 pm or by appointment. The Media Center will be located on 11th Avenue, just west of the OHIO Gate. All working news media and promotions personnel should register and park at this location upon arriving at the Fair.

For your convenience, the Media Center will provide a phone, Internet access and an air- conditioned room for you to work. Water, Fair schedules, feature ideas and assistance obtaining interviews will also be provided by the marketing and public relations coordinators.

On-Site Transportation A few golf carts will be kept at the Media Center and can be used for transporting equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. Carts will be driven by Fair employees only. Access to the Fair on carts is limited to the golf cart path, which travels around the Fair’s perimeter.

Mobile Access Mobile access is to be used only for live broadcast by satellite trucks, broadcast vans, etc. Access is limited to the Fair’s perimeter. Remote vehicles General Info 4 can be moved to and from their locations between midnight and 10 am only. Media Parking and Directions Parking Approximately 25 parking spots are available for use by working media at the Media Center. In addition, we will provide overflow parking in the Gate 9 Pavilion Lot, located east of the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center. If all spots are full, you will be routed to the North Lot.

AEP Ohio On-Grounds Shuttle Express The complimentary shuttle makes frequent stops around the perimeter of the grounds, 10 am - 10 pm, Sunday - Thursday and 10 am - 11 pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

Directions The Ohio Expo Center is located in Columbus, just north of downtown, on 17th Avenue off I-71. Media should use the 11th Avenue exit. From the north: Take I-71 south to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive. From the south: Take I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive. From the east: Take I-70 west to I-71 north. Take I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive. From the west: Take I-70 east to I-71 north. Take I-71 north to the 17th Avenue exit or the Hudson Street exit at Silver Drive. WCOL Celeste Center Media Guidelines Review Seats The only way to guarantee a seat for a paid concert is to purchase a ticket. All review seat requests must be coordinated through each individual artist. Review seats will be distributed from the WCOL Celeste Center box office at the discretion of the artist. We request that publications send a clip of their review to the marketing / public relations department within two weeks of the show.

Still and Video Photography Policy If your station or publication wishes to send a photographer to a concert, call the Media Center no later than noon on the day of the show.

At the WCOL Celeste Center, a member of the public relations staff will meet and inform you of the artist’s photo policy. Each artist’s policy General Info 5 is different. Still photographers will be escorted to designated areas near the stage. Television photographers will be escorted to a press box at the base of the mezzanine. The public relations staff will advise photographers when the allotted time for coverage is over. All members of the media will then be escorted out of the WCOL Celeste Center unless they hold a ticket for the show.

Interviews and Backstage Policy All interviews and backstage passes must be arranged through the artist’s management. The Fair public relations staff can provide contact names and phone numbers upon request. Please notify the public relations staff of any arrangements that have been made prior to the show date.

About the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair

Hours of Operation Admission gates: 9 am - 10 pm (Except Aug. 4, until 8 pm) Commercial exhibit buildings: 10 am - 9 pm *for a complete list of building hours see page 21 Youth Center: 9 am - 8 pm Janis Center: 8 am - 6 pm Other exhibit buildings: 9 am - 9 pm

Gate Admission Prices Adults (ages 13-59): $10 Youth (ages 5-12): $8 Senior (ages 60+): $8 Children under five: Free

Advance-sale tickets: $6 Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers: $23 Advance-sale Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers (available through July 23 only at Kroger, AAA and Ticketmaster locations): $20 Parking: $5 2013 Ohio Expositions Commission Members The Ohio Expositions Commission was established in 1961 when the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation creating a new governing body for the Ohio Expo Center. Prior to 1961, the State Board of Agriculture oversaw the Center. The Commission maintains and manages state property reserved for the purpose of conducting at least one Fair annually.

The Commission is comprised of 14 members (nine of whom are appointed by the Governor), plus five ex-officio members: the Agricultural Chair of the General Info 6 Ohio Senate, the Agricultural and Natural Resources Chair of the Ohio House of Representatives, the Director of Development, the Director of Agriculture and the Director of Natural Resources. Of the nine Commission members appointed by the Governor, no more than five may be from any one political party. Expiration of appointed terms is staggered to ensure the continuity of the Commission at all times. 2013 members:

Tamara Brown Ohio Development Services Agency designee, Columbus David Corey Columbus David Daniels Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Greenfield Andrew Doehrel Galena Rep. David Hall House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chair, Millersburg Sen. Cliff Hite Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Chair, Findlay Jennifer Lynch Secretary, Columbus David Madison Bexley Tom Price Chair, Delaware Steve Reinhard Vice Chair, Bucyrus Sherrilyn Farkas VanTassel Cadiz Doug White Manchester James Zehringer Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ft. Recovery Virgil Strickler General Manager, New Albany Employment Opportunities Every summer, the Ohio State Fair hires nearly 600 seasonal employees, ages 18 and up. There is a job to fit anyone’s interests. Requirements, time frames General Info 7 and application processes vary for each position and can be found at OhioStateFair.com. Although positions are filled prior to the start of the Fair, new applications are accepted annually. Fun Facts

Vendors and Food • Schmidt’s of German Village celebrates their 99th year as an Ohio State Fair vendor this summer. Famous for Bahama mamas and cream puffs, Schmidt’s is the oldest continuous restaurant participating at the Fair. Over the years, Schmidt’s has sold more than 847,000 jumbo cream puffs, 1,015,000 sausages, 178,000 frankfurters and 250,000 pounds of sauerkraut. • Everdry Waterproofing has been a Fair vendor for more than 25 years, providing free foundation inspections and do-it-yourself tips to Central Ohioans. • Tin Treasures by Orchard Canyon Heirlooms sells cookie cutters that are created in the same way that tin smiths did in the 1700s. They were named one of “America’s Best Traditional Craftsmen” by Early American Life Magazine. • A vendor for more than 75 years, Richards Maple Products is the longest running vendor selling maple products at the Fair. • The Dippin’ Dots ice cream stand at the Fair is the only place in the nation where you can taste their Ohio State Buckeye flavor. • This year, The Gobblin’ Gourmet is the first vendor nationwide to sell giant deep-fried gummy bears. • During their 24 years as a vendor, All-Day Beverage has refilled more than one million lemonade and Crystal Lite beverages. • Rutana’s Hot Apple Dumplings has been family-owned and operated for more than 30 years and was the first vendor to sell apple dumplings with ice cream. • The Ohio State Fair sells 18 different types of food on a stick, including mini meatballs, fried bananas and deep-fried manicotti. • The vendors at Health Mate Sauna travel 2,240 miles to join in on the Ohio State Fair fun! • At the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s two on-grounds locations, more than four tons of beef was sold in the form of 15,000 burgers General Info 8 and 7,500 ribeyes. In addition, 6,000 pounds of potatoes were sold in 2012. • The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association sold approximately 4,500 lbs. of Fresh American Lamb at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. • French fries, pizza and corn dogs are the top- selling food items at the Fair.

Rides There are ... • 7,500 LED lights on the Ferris Wheel • 1,800 riders per hour on the SkyGlider • 105 steps to the top of the Giant Slide • 98 cars on the SkyGlider, which is a half-mile long • The Moonraker is the only ride of its kind in North America See page 44 and 57 for new rides.

Personnel • The Ohio Expo Center’s permanent staff com- prises 61 employees, 59 of whom work full time. The total service time of the permanent employees is 1,000.69 years, averaging 16.4 years per person. • Of the full-time permanent employees, 17 have served more than 20 years and six have served more than 30 years. • This year, 10 seasonal employees are octoge- narians (80-89 years of age) and one seasonal employee is a nonagenarian (90-99 years of age).

Agriculture • More than half of the land area in Ohio, nearly 14 million acres, is used for agricultural purposes. • Every year, farmers in Ohio produce 7.6 billion eggs, 375 million pounds of chicken, 5.0 million turkeys, 279 million pounds of red meat, 1 billion pounds of pork and approximately 600 million gallons of milk. • Ohio is home to nearly 3,000 dairy farms and 270,000 dairy cows. • Ohio is the No. 1 producer of Swiss cheese in the nation and the second-largest egg producing state in the nation. • In 2011, Ohio corn growers planted 3.4 million

General Info 9 acres of corn, yielding more than 508 million bushels. • Ohio is home to 182 wineries and 1,600 acres of vineyards, making it the fourth largest wine producing state in the eastern United States. • Ohio has 290,000 total beef cows which can be found in every county in the state. • Ohio has 1.23 million head of cattle and calves, with a total inventory value of $1.35 billion and produces 463 million pounds of beef each year. The total gross income in 2012 was $575 million. • Ohio corn growers planted 3.8 million acres of corn in 2012, yielding more than 595 million bushels. • In 2012, Ohio wheat growers 600,000 acres, yielding 33.4 million bushels of wheat. • There are approximately 3,700 hog farms in Ohio that raise more than four million hogs each year, ranking Ohio eighth in pork production. • Twenty-seven percent of all pork raised in Ohio is exported to other countries.

Butter Cow The first butter cow and calf were featured at the Fair in 1903. In the early 1900s, The Ohio State University and the Dairy Processors of Ohio sponsored butter sculpting contests at the Ohio State Fair. The subjects of these contests were not restricted to specific things.

Eventually, the butter cow and calf found a permanent home in the Dairy Products Building which was built in 1925. New cow and calf sculptures, along with an additional surprise sculpture, are created each year, reflecting positive ideals and cultural trends in Ohio and have become a Fair tradition.

• A temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained inside the cooler. • Each year, approximately 500,000 people visit the Dairy Products Building to see the butter sculptures and enjoy dairy products. Fairgoers look forward to seeing the featured butter sculptures that are unveiled each year. • In 2012, a team of artists worked 451 hours to complete the butter sculpture display, which used 1,900 pounds of butter, or 2,400 sticks. • After the 2012 Fair, the butter was recycled to

General Info 10 Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Some previously featured butter sculptures include:

• 90th anniversary of the ice cream cone • A bald eagle • A Hasbro Tonka Truck • A salute to the armed forces • A tribute to Ohio’s dairy farmers • A tribute to The Ohio State Buckeyes • A tribute to the Olympics • Darth Vader • Dave Thomas of Wendy’s • Furbee • Jack Nicklaus • John Glenn • Mr. Monopoly • Neil Armstrong • The Liberty Bell • Columbus Bicentennial birthday cake

Special Days & Discounts All special days and discounts are not valid with other offers. Discounts

Fourth Grade Agriculture is Cool Program Exiting fourth grade students (2012-2013 academic year) and one chaperone can attend the Fair for free any one day to enjoy the interactive Ag is Cool program by presenting a valid report card at the entrance gates. Fourth grade teachers can get a free admission voucher by signing up at www. ohioagriculture.gov/AgisCool.

Text message deals Text “FAIR” to 88588 for exclusive text-only discounts.

Printer-friendly coupons Patrons are invited to visit www.ohiostatefair.com to download and print cost-savings coupons on food and other Fair goodies. Special days Wednesday, July 24 WBNS 10 TV Opening Day $3 admission until 3 pm.

General Info 11 Thursday, July 25 NEW! Kroger Feeds Ohio Day Just remember 2-3-4: When you bring two canned food items per person to a booth outside the gates, you’ll receive a voucher good for $3 admission before 4 pm. All food donations will go to the Mid- Ohio Foodbank.

Friday, July 26 Meijer Day Purchase two pairs of Falls Creek jeans at Meijer and receive a Catalina coupon printed after your in-store purchase good for free admission for up to two people on Meijer Day, Friday July 26 only. Offer available in-store July 8 through July 26. Not valid with other offers.

Saturday, July 27 AEP Ohio Day AEP Ohio customers - present a bill at a booth outside entrance gates to receive $5 admission vouchers for everyone in your party before 5 pm.

Sunday, July 28 Veterans & Military Day Veterans and active military are given free admission with appropriate identification.

Monday, July 29 NBC4 Family Value Day Until 6 pm, adults will be admitted for the kids’ admission price of $8, and kids 12 and under will be admitted free. With the purchase of one wristband, a second rider can ride free until 6 pm with a hand stamp. After 6 pm, all riders will need either a wristband or vouchers to ride.

Wednesday, July 31 QFM 96 Fair Attitude Wednesday Fairgoers will enjoy $5 admission all day.

Mattress Firm Day Double your deal! Pick up a voucher at any participating Mattress Firm store throughout the state and receive one free admission with the purchase of one $5 admission on Wed., July 31 only.

Thursday, Aug. 1 AAA “Show Your Card and Save” Day AAA members: Show your current membership card at a booth outside entrance gates to receive $4 admission vouchers for each member in your party. I scream, you scream, AAA members scream for free ice cream! Show your membership card at the AAA ice cream social tent in Central Park and General Info 12 receive one free scoop of ice cream from 2 - 4 pm.

Friday, Aug. 2 Ohio Lottery Day Present a non-winning Ohio Lottery ticket at a booth outside entrance gates to receive a $4 admission voucher.

First Lady’s Day Enjoy State Fair activities hosted by Ohio’s First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich! The day will spotlight events focused on women in agriculture and the First Lady’s commitment to health and wellness.

Saturday, Aug. 3 Ohio Soybean Day One Ohio soybean farmer or Ohio Soybean Association member will be given free Fair admission, with each member in their party receiving $4 admission with a voucher from Ohio Soybean magazine.

Sunday, Aug. 4 Pepsi-Cola Day Bring any empty Pepsi-Cola brand product to a booth outside the entrance gates for a $3 admission voucher for every member in your party before 3 pm.

Visitor Services

Ride Prices Ride coupons are $1. Most kiddie rides require one coupon; super kiddie and spectacular rides require two coupons; super spectacular rides require three coupons. Special ride-all-day wristbands are available for $23.

Discounts on Admission Save on gate admission prices with $6 tickets available through August 4 at Kroger, participating AAA locations with AAA membership and Ticketmaster outlets. Purchase ride-all-day wristband vouchers (to be redeemed at the Fair for a wristband) for only $20 at Kroger stores and Ticketmaster outlets through July 23 only. After this date, adult admission tickets will be $10 and child admission tickets (12 and under) will be $8. Children under 5 may enter the Fair for free.

Stroller, Wagon, Wheelchair & Locker Rentals Available at the Cardinal and OHIO Gates. Stroller: $9 / day; wagon: $13 / day; manual wheelchair: $15 / day; electric cart: $50 / day, $35 after 5 pm; General Info 13 lockers: $1 / day. Supplies are limited and available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. First Aid Located on the east side of the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau. Basic first aid is provided. Hours are 10 am - 11 pm weekdays, 10 am - midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

Accessibility The Ohio State Fair provides a number of facilities and accommodations so fairgoers with disabilities can have a comfortable and enjoyable visit. Buildings and most restrooms are handicap accessible. ASL signed interpretation is provided by most WCOL Celeste Center performances. Assisted listening devices are available for use free of charge at the WCOL Celeste Center, Main Street Stage and Gazebo Stage. Visitors must leave a photo ID.

Banking Services ATMs are located throughout the Fair for your convenience. Please refer to the Fair map for specific locations. Some vendors will accept credit cards.

Lost and Found During the Fair Our lost and found office during the Ohio State Fair is organized and managed by the Highway Patrol and is located on grounds near the Buckeye Building. Their phone is (614) 644-4448. After the Fair The post-Fair lost and found office is organized and managed by the Highway Patrol’s Office of Investigative Services (OIS). Their phone number is (614) 752-0234. Any items found during the Ohio State Fair will be transferred there after the Fair.

Photos of lost items will be posted on our Facebook page. A link to this photo album can also be found by clicking on the “Guest Services” section at www. ohiostatefair.com.

Lost Children The Ohio State Highway Patrol staffs a booth at both of the main gates (Cardinal and OHIO Gates) entrances with “Lost Kid Tags.” The tags help indentify the child if he or she get separated from his or her parents. You can also call Highway Patrol headquarters at (614) 466-6666 for more information.

General Info 14 Friend and Family Finder Located on each map distributed at the Guest Information Services booths; contains space for a parking reminder, where to meet if a party gets separated, emergency phone numbers and more.

Park & Pin By downloading our mobile app, Ohio State Food Finder, prior to arriving at the Fair or using scannable QR codes located throughout parking areas, fairgoers can be “pin” their parking spot on a map within the app.

Camping (Fair Only) Long-term (entire Fair,) north and east lots The charge for the duration of the Fair is $350. Reservations must be accepted and paid for in advance upon completion of the Recreational Vehicle Camping Permit Application. Lots are full hook-up. For reservations, please call 614-644- 4191.

Short-term (temporary,) west lot Available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Water and electric provided; some lots full hook-up provided. The charge is $35 per night. Ohio State Fair Premier Hotel Partners

Baymont Inn & Suites - Continent 614-848-9696 www.baymontinns.com/hotel/15558

Baymont Inn & Suites - Westerville 614-890-1244 www.baymontwesterville.com

Candlewood Suites - Polaris 614-436-6600 www.candlewoodsuitespolaris.com

Crowne Plaza - Columbus North 614-885-1885 www.crowneplaza.com/ColumbusNorth

Embassy Suites - Columbus Airport 614-536-0500 embassysuites1.hilton.com

Hampton Inn - Downtown 614-559-2000 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/columbus-downtown General Info 15 Hilton Garden Inn - University Area 614-263-7200 www.columbusuniversityarea.stayhgi.com

Holiday Inn Express 614-263-7725 http://bit.ly/HIExpressFair

Holiday Inn - Worthington 614-436-0700 www.holidayinn.com/worthingtonoh Ramada Plaza 614-846-0300 www.ramadaplazacolumbus.com

Varsity Inn North 614-267-4646 www.varsityinnosunorth.com

Varsity Inn South 614-291-2983 www.varsityinnosusouth.com History

In 1846, the Ohio Legislature created the 53-member Board of Agriculture. One of the Board’s first acts was to establish a District Fair. The resulting 1847 District Fair at Wilmington and the 1848 District Fair at Xenia were both successful, thus warranting a State Fair. The first Ohio State Fair was planned for September 1849, but an outbreak of Asiatic cholera forced the cancellation of those plans. The following year, later dates were set to lessen the risk of cholera. Even so, Darius Lapham, the superintendent of the grounds, died of the disease just a few weeks before the opening date. Camp Washington (two miles east of downtown Cincinnati) was the site of the first Ohio State Fair, Oct. 2 - 4, 1850. The site was described as 8 to 10 acres with grass slopes, shade trees and numerous tents. The grounds were enclosed by a 10-foot board fence. Cattle were tethered to a railing along the carriage road. The railroads offered strong support to the early state fairs. Special rates were offered whereby exhibits were transported without charge, and the exhibitor rode for half fare. Several central Ohioans contributed to the first Fair, including Alfred History 16 Kelley, owner of the Columbus and Xenia Railroad Company. Cash premiums at the first Fair did not exceed $20, with the exception of an award of $50 given to the winning essayists on the topic of “Improving the Soil.” During the early state fairs, winners received medals, not ribbons, as awards. In 1850, the silver medal was valued at $3. The public was admitted only on the second and third days of the first Fair. Day one was devoted to setup and judging. Admission was 20 cents, but exhibitors could buy a $1 badge for admission for their families. A visitor could also buy a $1 badge for one gentleman and two ladies. The two-day attendance was estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 people. Transportation around Ohio was difficult. Therefore, the majority of exhibitors lived near the Fair. In 1886, the Fair moved to its current home at what is now called the Ohio Expo Center. The main entrance to the site was at the southwest corner of the grounds along Woodward Avenue. The OHIO Gate entrance is currently located at 11th Avenue. The Fair has been held in the following cities: 1851 Columbus (on the site of Mt. Carmel Hospital) 1852 Cleveland 1853 Dayton 1854 Newark 1855 Columbus (on the site of Mt. Carmel Hospital) 1856 Cleveland 1857 Cincinnati 1858 Sandusky 1859 Zanesville 1860 - 1861 Dayton 1862 - 1863 Cleveland 1864 - 1865 Columbus (on the site of Schiller Park) 1866 - 1867 Dayton 1868 - 1869 Toledo 1870 - 1871 Springfield 1872 - 1873 Mansfield 1874 - 1885 Columbus (on the site of Franklin Park) 1886 - present Columbus (Ohio Expo Center)

History 17 Historical Milestones 1853 - Entertainment entered the Fair programming with pony rides for children and monkeys dressed in hats that danced to minstrel tunes. 1860 - Fair premiums rose to $200, up from $20 in 1850. 1886 - The Ohio State Fair moved to its current home, the Ohio Expo Center, which today encompasses 360 acres and is home to more than 150 events each year, contributing approximately $478 million to the state and local economy - enough to pay the salary of 10,092 Ohioans each year. 1894 - A college football tournament was held this year. Participating schools included Denison, Miami, Wittenberg, Buchtel (Akron) and The Ohio State University. 1896 - The Ohio State Fair became the first fair with an electric lighting system. This made it possible to offer nighttime racing. Horseless vehicles also made their first appearance this year. 1903 - The first butter cow and calf were featured at the Fair, sculpted by A. T. Shelton & Company, distributors of Sunbury Co-Operative Creamery butter. Additional sculptures were added in the 1960s. 1905 - Livestock entries broke records in all departments, especially with 576 sheep in the nation’s largest sheep show of its kind. That’s enough wool to stretch from Cincinnati to Cleveland four times! 1916 - In the midst of WWI, patriotism became a Fair theme. The world’s largest American flag, which was 8,840 square feet in size, was displayed at the 11th Avenue entrance gate. That’s just a bit bigger than the Heritage Handmade Crafts Building. 1922 - Just days before the scheduled opening of the Fair, fire raced across the grounds. Six buildings were destroyed including the central group, the Horticulture Building and the East and West Buildings. Losses were estimated at more than $800,000. 1924 - Earliest records of the Ohio State Fair Queen contest date back to this year.

History 18 1925 - The Diamond Jubilee Spectacle saluted the 75th anniversary of the Fair. More than 2,000 participants enacted the evolution of the Fair in three 25-year periods on three stages. 1928 - The renowned John Philip Sousa Band performed twice daily at the 1928 Fair. 1929 - The Junior Fair was formed. Today, there are 11,000 youth Junior Fair livestock entries and more than 8,000 youth participating in non-livestock projects. 1941 - A sign of the times found 150 female Fair ticket takers hired in place of men for the first time. 1942 - 1945 - The Board of Agriculture canceled the Ohio State Fair and allowed the war department to use the grounds and buildings for handling airplane parts and equipment for World War II. The Army Air Corps rented the facility for $1 per year. A similar fate befell fairs in Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania. 1957 - The first female livestock judge, Mrs. Maurice Neville, judged the Yorkshire Swine Show. 1963 - The All-Ohio Youth Choir was established.

1966 - The OHIO gate was built at the 11th Avenue entrance, costing $40,000. 1968 - The first Sale of Champions Livestock Auction was held with sales amounting to $22,674. 1969 - The first portion of the SkyGlider was built. It was later extended to 11th Avenue in 1984. The Giant Slide also opened this year.

1972 - Fire struck the Ohio Expo Center in October during the American Dairy Show. Three barns were burned, killing three head of cattle and destroying virtually all the exhibitors’ belongings. These buildings have since been replaced by the Gilligan Complex and the O’Neill Swine Arena. 1976 - In celebration of the country’s bicentennial, a time capsule was buried in the gardens near the 11th Avenue gate ( the OHIO Gate). It holds treasures of the times from the Ohio State Fair, Ohio sports teams, coins and stamps, a T-shirt, Levis and tennis shoes. It will be opened in 2026. 1990 - The condemned Ohio State Fair Grandstand was demolished. The Celeste Center replaced it as the site for the Fair’s big-name entertainment, as History 19 well as a venue for many Expo events throughout the year. 1995 - The George V. Voinovich Livestock and Trade Center was completed. It is the newest facility at the Ohio Expo Center.

2000 - The Ohio State Fair Celebrated its 150th anniversary with a new exhibit, “History in the Making.” 2002 - The 11th Avenue OHIO Gate, built in 1966, was torn down and reconstructed using a more contemporary design. 2003 - The Ohio State Fair celebrated its 150th Fair. The first Fair was held in 1850 and there has been one every year since, excluding 1942 to 1945. 2004 - The length of the Fair was changed from 17 days to 12 days. 2006 - The Ohio State Fair broke its single-day attendance record. On Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, a record of 110,234 fairgoers visited the Fair. 2010 - The Coliseum was rededicated in honor of former Gov. Bob Taft. 2012 - The overall Sale of Champions record was set, with $329,550 in champion sales.

History 20 Buildings and Stages Indoor buildings and stages Administration Building (1909) |8 am - 9 pm This building houses many of the Ohio Expo Center staff offices. Antiques and Collectibles Pavilion (1888) 10| am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) Looking for that perfect vintage item? There’s a good chance you will find it at this pavilion, home to a variety of antique dealers and exhibitors with jewelry, records, toys and more. Buckeye Sports Center (1953) | Show schedules available at OhioStateFair.com Sporting competitions and events are held at this venue, including martial arts, cheerleading and baton competitions. Cox Fine Arts Center (1909) | 9 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) Home to one of the largest state fair fine arts exhibitions, nearly 300 pieces of art are accepted in the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, located in this beautiful gallery setting. Also enjoy live music performances and screenings of Ohio short films here. Country Connection Stage | Shows at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Join us at the center of the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by the Ohio Farm Bureau, for a wide range of activities and on-stage presentations including family entertainment, animals, interesting home and garden project “how to” demonstrations, food and farming and more. Show schedules are available at each entrance of the exhibit.

Dairy Products Building (1925) | 9 am - 9 pm See the famous butter cow sculpture, a Fair tradition since 1903, while you enjoy your favorite dairy products from Ohio-produced ice cream to the celebrated cheese sandwich. DiSalle Creative Arts Center (1960) | 9 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) In addition to more than 450 arts, crafts and culinary exhibits and demonstrations, you’ll find Ohio honey bees, puppetry, food sculpting, fashion shows and much more.

Bldgs & Stages 21 Heritage Crafts Building (1969) | 10 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) Artisans demonstrate and sell their traditional wares here. Stop by for fun activities daily, such as soap cutting, floral design, whistle making and more. JD Equipment Taft Coliseum (1917) | open all fair hours This building is the site of horse shows, dog agility competitions, professional wrestling and Holstein Futurity. Bricker MarketPlace Building (1966) | 10 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) Visit commercial and informational booths offering a variety of novelties, jewelry, demonstration items, home remodelers, state agencies, attractions, as well as the International Food Court and an Ohio beer and wine sales location. Martin Janis 50+ Center presented by Humana (1979) | 8 am - 6 pm This full-service recreation center houses a variety of activities and demonstrations, including a stained glass display, woodshop and painting demonstrations and a senior talent showcase. Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau (1926) | 9 am - 9 pm Browse decorative scarecrows, beautiful flowers, the interactive Land & Living Display, prize vegetables and a giant corn climbing wall at this location. Shoppes at North Commercial (1905) | 10 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 4) Commercial and informational booths offering a variety of wares are housed in this pavilion.

Youth Center (1965) | 8 am - 8 pm (Closes at 6 pm on Aug. 4) Stop by this building to see competitions, projects and displays from a number of youth organizations including: Ohio 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, Camp Fire USA, Ohio Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), FFA, Girl Scouts, Ohio Grange Youth and Junior Grange and the Time Warner Cable Ohio Technology and Engineering Showcase. O’Neill Building presented by Ohio Soybean Council (1973) | 8 am - 10 pm This building houses swine exhibits, the Pork Shoppe and judging and pre-Fair dairy goat Bldgs & Stages 22 and boer goat shows. A major renovation was completed in 2011, updating the ventilation system, restroom facilities and more. Rhodes Center (1956) | 8 am - 8 pm The All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir, youth organizations and the Junior Fair Board members are housed here during the Fair. Some competitions and fashion shows are also held in the auditorium. ShowPlace Pavilion (1991)| open all Fair hours A variety of performances and events will take place here, including boxing tournaments and a backyard soil conservation workshop.

Taste of Ohio Café | 10 am - 9 pm Presented by Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net Sit down for a locally-produced meal or a glass of Ohio beer or wine in this air-conditioned facility and attached patio. Enjoy the chance to learn great recipes from the daily Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations or meet Ohio winemakers daily. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center presented by Ohio Soybean Council (1995) | 8 am - 10 pm This center is home to all beef exhibits at the Fair. The entry department and the Ohio Cattlewomen’s store are located in the Annex. WCOL Celeste Center (1991) | open during concerts and events Big-name concerts and free shows are a part of the Concert & Event Series held in this air-conditioned, 10,000 seat arena. Concessions are available for purchase, as well as Ohio beer and wine during adult concerts only. See page 30 for a complete event listing. Outdoor buildings and stages Ameripark | open all Fair hours This intimate park is home to special events such as the 4-H bicycle competitions. Brown Building (1930) | 8 am - 10 pm This arena is home to all sheep exhibits and shows, including a store with all things wool. Pre-Fair llama shows are also held here. In 2011, a major renovation was completed, adding additional restrooms, updating the roof and more. Cardinal Plaza This is the main entrance from the north parking lot. Bldgs & Stages 23 Cardinal Shelter | open all Fair hours This open-air picnic area is located just east of the Cardinal Gate. Central Park | open all Fair hours This park is located next to the Administration Building and is the site of the Monster Mural and performances. Cooper Arena (1965) | 8 am - 10 pm Junior fair horse shows and dairy cattle judging are held here. Denny Hales Arena (2003) | open all Fair hours Dog agility and select pre-Fair horse shows are held in this open-air pavilion. American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage | show schedules available at OhioStateFair.com Fairgoers will be amazed and entertained by astonishing jugglers, comedic performers and talented musicians at this stage, located near Central Park. Gilligan Complex (1872 & 1978) | 8 am - 10 pm This complex houses the horse and dairy cattle exhibits, as well as a functioning milking parlor. An air-conditioned restaurant, Ranahan’s, is attached. Main Street Stage presented by CD 102.5 | show schedules available at OhioStateFair.com Catch a little bit of everything at the Main Street Stage, from free live music performances to amazing hypnosis shows. Natural Resources Park (1966) | 9 am - 7:30 pm Enjoy free fishing for kids, kayaking and archery at this beautiful eight-acre park maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. There are so many things to observe such as native Ohio wildlife, a log cabin, a geological walkway and a tall grass prairie. The outdoor amphitheater hosts free music and entertaining programs throughout the day. Rabbit and Poultry Pavilion presented by the Ohio Soybean Council (1905) | 8 am - 10 pm This pavilion houses all rabbits, chickens and educational exhibits during the Fair.

Bldgs & Stages 24 Special Attractions & Displays Limited-time attractions

Snakes Alive by Reptile Rick and Jungle Jenny Teepen | July 27 - Aug. 4, Noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, Youth Center south lawn This educational and entertaining program features 20 different types of snakes and lizards. Stick around after the show - you might just get a unique photo opportunity!

Columbus All-Breed Dog Agility | July 27 - 28, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, Rhodes Lawn Watch as these local pups strut their stuff with as- seen-on-TV style agility!

Ohio Idol | July 27, 7 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 After months of scouring the state for Ohio’s best vocalists, the Ohio Idol top 10 will compete for the opportunity to tour Ohio through 2013 and win $10,000 in cash and a recording contract.

Buckeye Sports Fest | July 27, 11 am - 1 pm, WCOL Celeste Center Meet and mingle with OSU athletes and coaches, get discounts on upcoming Buckeye sporting events and try out some of the Buckeye interactive activities at this free event.

Ohio State Beekeepers Association | July 28 - Aug. 4, DiSalle Center Patio Learn how to start and maintain your own beehive, as well as the importance of bees to our ecosystem, while having fun! Don’t miss the beard of bees show, held twice daily at 1 and 4 pm.

50 Year Club meeting | July 29, 8:30 am, Rhodes Center Auditorium Did you attend the Ohio State Fair any time before 1963? If you answered yes, you’re automatically a member of the 50 Year Club! The club’s annual meeting will feature performances by the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir, the presentation of the esteemed Giant Step Award and more.

Pork Rib-Off | July 30, 11:30 am, Central Park The 17th Annual Pork Rib-Off returns with teams competing to be honored for the best ribs, pulled pork and barbecue sauce in the state. After celebrity judges have sampled the food, fairgoers will be able to enjoy free samples and cast their vote for People’s Choice Award. Attractions 25 4-H & American Welding Society Careers in Welding | July 31 - Aug. 4, Youth Center Lawn This educational exhibit includes interactive displays featuring virtual welding guns and helmets equipped with internal monitors. Score the highest in the daily video welding game and you might just win a welding helmet!

Backyard Conservation & Gardening Showcase | Aug. 1, 10 am - 6 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion Come and learn how you can improve your gardening and decrease your carbon footprint by using compost bins, rain barrels and more in this series of demonstrations presented by Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District.

Ohio Lottery Mini Cash Explosion Game Show | Aug. 3, Central Park Meet the co-host of the TV game show for your chance to win cash and prizes. Get there early - registration for your chance to play starts at 11 am.

Ohio Christian Association Music Showcase | Aug. 4, Noon, 3:30 pm, 7 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion Talented Ohio musicians will perform Christian songs. Daily attractions

Ag is Cool Interactive Education Stations | 10 am - 6 pm (closes at 3 pm on Aug. 4) Hands-on stations throughout the Fair allow you to learn about bacteria and food safety, check out bugs under a microscope, milk a cow, spin wool and much more. Interative Ag is Cool stations: • Dairy, Dairy Products Building: Learn about modern dairy farming and how dairy farmers take excellent care of their cows to produce safe and wholesome milk for you to enjoy. • Beef, Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center: Learn about all the ways cattle impact our lives at the interactive beef station. • Poultry, Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion: Use the interactive question and answer light display, a large egg display showing sizes, colors, and species differences, educational posters on chick embryo development, breeds of chickens, and “How to start with Poultry”, live birds to show the difference in large fowl and bantams, and an expert will be on hand to answer questions.

Attractions 26 • OFBF, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Find your home county on our map and find out something amazing about the county where you live. You’ll never guess what you might discover. Agriculture... it’s on your plate in all 88! • Sheep, Brown Sheep Bldg.: Dorsey the sheep will greet students at our “many products station.” Students will have an opportunity to learn that sheep contribute to hundreds of products in our everyday lives. • Pork, O’Neill Swine Bldg.: Visit the swine barn and the nursery to see the piglets and sow. New this year is the exciting opportunity to see two sows (mother pigs) give birth to their litters live! • Birthing Center, Wick Pavilion: Fairgoers will have the opportunity have an up close encounter with the animals and ask the attending veterinarian questions. There is also the potential to witness the live birth of a calf! Fairgoers can even daily milk a real cow from 12 – 4 p.m. • Corn, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Learn about all the ways corn is used every day and how farmers are keeping Ohio’s number one industry growing. • Soy, Ag & Hort Bldg.: Learn about the many useful bioproducts that can be used in your home. Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Exhibit | 10 am - 9 pm, in front of DiSalle Center Fairgoers of all ages will love the elaborate, functional model railroad exhibit including a special just-for-kids Thomas and Friends section.

Central Ohio LEGO® Train Club display | 9 am - 8 pm (closes at 6 pm on Aug. 4), Youth Center Check out this year’s amazing LEGO® display!

Civil War Encampment | 10 am - 9 pm, Rhodes Center Lawn This authentic union encampment lets you discover how soldiers lived with demonstrations on every aspect of daily life from food preparation to bullet- making.

ODOT / Boy Scouts - Distracted Driving Simulator | 9 am – 8 pm, Youth Center The ODOT Distracted Driver Simulator features a computer-generated simulation used to educate young drivers and the public about the dangers of texting while driving.

Attractions 27 Fireworks | July 24 - Aug. 3, Approximately 9:45 pm, Eastern sky Stick around and end the night with a bang as colorful fireworks light up the sky.

Ohio Farm Bureau Land & Living Exhibit | 10 am - 9 pm, Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building This highly interactive exhibit is packed with interesting activities and games the whole family can enjoy. Young children will enjoy driving pedal farm tractors and families can record their State Fair memories with a free photograph before leaving the exhibit.

OSU Phun with Physics | Mon. - Fri: 12:30 - 4:30 pm Sat. - Sun: 11 am - 5 pm, Youth Center Enjoy radically fun, in-your-face science with cool liquid nitrogen experiments, the Spinning Barf Wheel of Science, rocket launching and more. OVMA Veterinary Education Center | 9 am - 10 pm, Wick Pavilion Witness the miracle of birth and visit new and expectant farm animal mothers and their young at this educational exhibit near the Dairy Products Building.

Monster Mural, Central Park | 11 am - 6 pm (closes at 5 pm on Aug. 4) Kids jump at the chance to make their artistic mark on a giant Fair mural each day (with waterproof paint, of course).

Parade | 4 pm (no parade Aug. 4) Fair mascot Butters D. Cow will be joined by local celebrities, honorees, entertainers and special guests in this tour through the Fair led by the All- Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir.

Pig Races presented by 99.7 The Blitz | Mon. - Fri: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm, Sat. - Sun: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, Kiddieland Three different breeds of speedy pigs race around the track for a prize.

Petting Zoo | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland The free Petting Zoo features more than 50 animals from around the world. Pony Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland Pony rides are offered for $3 per ride.

Attractions 28 NEW! Camel Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride for children (12 and under) and $7 per ride for adults.

Sand Sculpture | Kiddieland Pavilion An enormous pile of 36 tons of sand will be transformed into a beautiful sculpture by Rock on Ice sculptors. Be sure to stop by for a photo! NEW! Sea Lion Splash presented by The CW |10 am - 8 pm (Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm), Kiddieland Watch as these sea lions and their handlers perform amazing tricks in this educational, family-friendly show. When they aren’t performing, the sea lions are blowing bubbles and playing with their toys in the underwater viewing tank. Come make a splash at the only travelling sea lion show in the United States!

Time Warner Cable Technology and Engineering Education Showcase | 9 am - 8 pm, Youth Center Fairgoers of all ages will enjoy hands-on experiments and activities such as building rubber band powered rockets, racing air-powered dragsters, experiencing TV green screen technology, building with PVC pipes and more.

Sporting Competitions 5K | July 28, 8 am Crew Stadium Experience the Ohio State Fair from end to end as you walk or jog your way past rides and animals at one of the most unique 5K routes you’ll find! All participants get free Fair admission, free parking, a SkyGlider ticket and a Fairtastic goodie bag with the race entry fee of $30 in advance ($35 race day).

Baton twirling | July 27, 9 am - 6 pm Buckeye Sports Center Since 1966, baton twirlers have brightened up the Fair. Competitions include solo baton twirlers, duets / pairs, parade corps, twirling teams, dance twirl teams and show teams.

Boxing | July 24 - 27, 6 pm (Noon on Saturday) ShowPlace Pavilion Held under sanction of the Ohio Association of USA Boxing, this is sure to be a big hit.

Cheerleading and Dance | Aug. 4, 10 am Buckeye Sports Center Cheerleaders from all over Ohio perform routines Attractions 29 of cheers, gymnastics and dance to compete for top titles.

NEW! Monster Arm Wrestling | July 28, 1 - 4 pm ShowPlace Pavilion This contest of strength, endurance and strategy slightly modifies traditional arm wrestling by employing a patented Monster Arm Wrestling Table equipped with elbow pads, handles and a hinged simulated arm - making the competition safer for both players and easier to detect cheating.

Power Lifting | Aug. 3, Noon Buckeye Building This American Powerlifting League event will feature men and women bench pressing from a novice skill level to master. Weigh-in is from 9 am to 11:30 am.

State Taekwondo Tournament | Aug. 3, 10 am - 5 pm Buckeye Building Taekwondo is an ancient Korean martial art and is the most popular martial art in the world. Its popularity is why it is an Olympic event. Taekwondo is one of only five combat arts – boxing, wrestling, fencing and judo being the others, and one of only two martial arts – judo being the other, in the Olympics.

Wrestling | July 27 - 28, 9:30 am, 1:30 pm Buckeye Sports Center With junior, open and master classes for men, women and children, there’s no match for this competition. Fairgoers will be pinned to their seats while watching the excitement.

Entertainment

WCOL Celeste Center Entertainment

Jeff Dunham | Wednesday, July 24 at 7 pm, $38 His television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received a half a billion views on YouTube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide. No wonder Time magazine wrote that Dunham is “the most popular comedian in the United States” and Forbes named him to its Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers three years running. Today, Jeff Dunham is a phenomenally successful global entertainment Entertainment 30 brand, traveling with his popular characters: Bubba J, José Jalapeño, Achmed, Peanut and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy: Little Jeff.

Ladies Night Out Tour featuring Eric Benet, K’Jon and Noel Gourdin | Thursday, July 25 at 7:30 pm, $25 Eric Benét, R&B crooner, songwriter and actor has released six albums. His most recent album, The One, was released last summer and marks a moment of positive transition in Benét’s life. “Real Love” was the first single of Benét’s newest album and was the number one added song to Urban Adult Contemporary when shipped to radio in October 2011. Benét was also nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for his single “Sometimes I Cry.” Singing since the age of eight, K’Jon had been dabbling in the music business for years. What started out as a hobby began to morph into a career. In 2004, his song “Miami” was featured on the soundtrack of 2Fast2Furious. K’Jon has also opened for famous rappers, Ludacris, Ne-Yo and Raheem DeVaughn. K’Jon recently introduced his full-length major label debut, “I Get Around.” The artist’s album is said to unfold like a film, following the trials and tribulations of a young man who is determined to live and love fully. His tracks “Feels Like Love” and “I’ll Never Forget” are praised for their sounds of acoustic guitar and a theatrical ballad. Soul and R&B singer Noel Gourdin is influenced by classic soul as well as the contemporary sounds of R&B and hip-hop and his music is a seamless blend of each genre. Armed with commanding, rich vocals and a solid collection of intimate, soulful songs, this budding new talent is positioned to make an indelible mark on music’s landscape by bringing together listeners across all generations and genres. Gourdin He recently finished working on his third project which included his hit single “FOXXXY.”

Martina McBride presented by Pandora Jewelry with special guest Angie Johnson | Friday, July 26 at 7 pm, $32 After two decades in the music business, Martina McBride is reinventing herself. Now signed to Republic Nashville with new management, a new co-producer, newly-spotlighted songwriting skills and a brand new spirit of accomplishment, McBride is swinging into high gear. And she couldn’t be more thrilled. Her past hits include, “Concrete Angel,” “Independence Day” and “How Far.” Among many awards, McBride has received four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and three ACM Female Entertainment 31 Vocalist awards. Angie Johnson, a dedicated member of the United States Air Force, the Missouri-born artist began her military career as an intelligence analyst and later transitioned to the prestigious Tops In Blue. For one year, she and her “Blue family” entertained fellow troops at bases around the globe. Johnson performed for the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East and was videotaped during a performance in August 2011 when she sang a cover of an Adele’s song, “Rolling in the Deep.” Her performance was later put on YouTube and went viral, landing her a spot on NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” Johnson was later signed to a recording contract a few months later and recently released an EP with award-winning producer Josh Leo in May.

Will Downing / Lalah Hathaway | Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 pm, $25 In his two decade recording career, Will Downing, a Brooklyn native, has carved himself a solid career as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music. Downing had his first national exposure as a popular backing vocalist in the 80’s before signing with Island Records. He recorded two albums and had a minor hit with a cover of “A Love Supreme” before releasing his breakout 1991 album A Dream Fulfilled. In early 2007, Downing contracted a rare muscular disease, Polymyositis, which sidelined him for most of the year. Despite the setback, he was determined to complete his debut album for Peak Records, After Tonight, for which he had recorded four songs prior to his illness. In 2009, fully recovered, Downing began work on Classique, a new album of originals and three cover songs. Over the last two decades, Downing has established himself as one of the most consistent, soulful signers of his era and a leading provider of romantic, soulful music. Born to R&B and soul music royalty, most people know Lalah Hathaway as the daughter of late soul music legend Donny Hathaway. But there is more to her than that. A trained pianist and vocalist, she is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and her career has spanned two decades. Twenty-one years after the release of her first LP, her career continues to thrive. Her ability to touch a listener’s soul in one phrase is an extraordinary gift that is synonymous with the Hathaway brand.

Styx / REO Speedwagon | Sunday, July 28 at 7:30 pm, $32 Styx, an American rock band from Chicago, became famous for its albums of the 1970s and 1980s. Over Entertainment 32 the years they have released 15 studio albums, six live albums, 14 compilation albums and 31 singles. Their popular hit songs include, “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times” and “Mr. Roboto.” Styx released Paradise Theatre, in 1981, a concept album that became their biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard pop albums chart and yielding five singles. From 1977 to 1981, Styx released four consecutive albums that have been certified multi-platinum, for at least 2 million units sold each, by the RIAA: The Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight, Cornerstone and Paradise Theatre. Styx was the first band to release four consecutive Multi-Platinum albums. REO Speedwagon, formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. In the spring and summer of 2012, REO linked up with Styx for the Midwest Rock N’ Roll Express tour now continuing in 2013. These days, REO Speedwagon members are still doing what they’ve always done - taking good care of their legacy while keeping the focus on the future

Justin Moore with special guest The Farm | Monday, July 29 at 7 pm, $20 Justin Moore’s sophomore album Outlaws Like Me debuted at number one upon nationwide release on June 21, 2011, and quickly landed him his second number one along with a top 15 and then his first ever love song, “‘Til My Last Day” became his third number one in December 2012. The year finished on a high note with both of his albums reaching gold status within a month of each other. Moore’s fans have found his new album filled with songs that stay true to his roots, along with some hard rocking tunes and a softer side too. Moore recently worked on his third studio album and prepared for his first headlining tour. The Farm is a trio deeply rooted in country music. The band puts its own distinct spin on sounds, relying on the synthesis of three musicians who found their way to Nashville from different parts of the U.S. with different sets of musical influences.

Austin Mahone with special guest Jake Miller | Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm, $25 After quickly selling 100,000 downloads of his infectious pop song “11:11” independently in 2012, Austin Mahone became a veritable phenomenon. Selling out high-profile shows at the Best Buy Theater Times Square in New York and Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, he landed on Live! With Entertainment 33 Kelly & Michael, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, E! News, and VH1, while appearing in The Wall Street Journal, The Hollywood Reporter and more. Mahone also has a song featuring rapper Flo Rida, called “Say You’re Just a Friend.” Jake Miller is a multi-talented musician who taught himself to play the drums and guitar at a young age. Miller produced homemade music videos on YouTube, which immediately created buzz and attracted the attention of music business insiders. Jake has opened for legendary rappers Snoop Lion and Mac Miller. He won the Samsung and T-Mobile national “Kick it with the Band” competition designed to highlight some of the best music talent on the verge of stardom across the country. As the grand prize winner, Jake was awarded $35,000 for use toward his music career.

Carly Rae Jepsen with special guest New Hollow | Wednesday, July 31 at 7 pm, $32 Canadian singer / songwriter and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen has taken America by storm after bursting onto the scene in the US with her hit single “Call Me Maybe.” Unforgettably catchy, the hit song which she co-wrote quickly rose to the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart where it remained for nine consecutive weeks. Billboard also recently named Jepsen its “Rising Star” at the 2012 Billboard Women In Music Awards, and she won the 2012 American Music Award for Best New Artist. More recently, she won a 2013 Billboard award for “Top Digital Song.” New Hollow is a chart-topping pop-rock band that became the first-ever unsigned band to top the Billboard Hot Singles Sales Chart. Band members, Chad, Evan and Mick, all moved to New Albany, Ohio and met while attending the same middle school. The boys are self-taught musicians and multi-instrumentalists, who began playing and composing music together shortly before forming their band. Their blend of arresting vocal harmonies and modern rock rhythms has landed them a spot in a recent Billboard magazine article as one of the ‘Bands To Watch For in 2013!’ The band has a new single, “She Ain’t You”, which was released earlier this year. Steve Miller Band | T h u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 a t 7 p m , $ 3 0 The announcement of the 2013 touring season by the Steve Miller Band follows four of the most busy, productive years in the long, illustrious career of Steve Miller. Miller is an artist at the peak of his powers and in demand around the world. He recently returned for his second tour of Europe and also headed off to a New Zealand and Australia tour Entertainment 34 this spring. One of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band has sold more than 30 million records in a career spanning more than 40 years. His trademark blues-rock sound made him one of the key artists in classic rock radio. The Steve Miller Band is brand name rock that millions have come to trust.

The Oak Ridge Boys / Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers / Crystal Gayle | Friday, August 2 at 7 pm, $30 As a musical entity, The Oak Ridge Boys can trace their history to the mid-1940s, when a group of Gospel singers changed their name from the Georgia Clodhoppers to the Oak Ridge Quartet. More than 30 members have come and gone, but the most popular configuration—the current group–came together in 1973. This will be the 16th performance for the Oak Ridge Boys at the Ohio State Fair and the band is also celebrating their 40th anniversary of making music together. The Oak Ridge Boys created their own brand, proudly combining their Gospel background with a predisposition to rock and roll and an eye for the future. Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their hometown of Abilene, Texas and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four decade career, the Gatlin Brothers went from dusty Texas stages to White House performances and from Broadway to Grammy Awards. In 1972, Larry landed a solo deal with Monument Records and invited his siblings up to Nashville to sing backup on his first album – 1974’s The Pilgrim. The same year, all three brothers were inducted into The Grand Ole Opry. The brothers became an official trio shortly after and in 1979 they signed a group deal with Columbus records. Over the next decade, the Brothers scored more than a dozen Top 40 hits, including “Denver,” “Houston (Mean That I’m One Day Closer To You), “Midnight Choir (Mogen David)” and “She Used To Be Somebody’s Baby.” It was also in ‘79 that Larry Gatlin won the ACM’s “Top Male Vocalist,” Straight Ahead won “Album of the Year” and “All The Gold In California” won “Single of the Year.” Crystal Gayle has been a favorite for country and popular music audiences since attaining national prominence with her first chart records in the mid- seventies. Gayle has released more than 20 number one hits and has been awarded numerous times by the Grammy’s, the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. In 2009, Gayle was honored to receive her own star on the fabled Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer is currently in the studio working on a new album. Entertainment 35 Hillsong Live | Saturday, August 3 at 7 pm, $25 Hillsong Live is the congregational expression of worship from Hillsong Church – a global church with local expressions. Their music captures the heart and sound of Hillsong Church globally and represents the coming together of the Hillsong worship team from around the world; including Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Ben Fielding, Dave Ware, Annie Garratt and many more. Past and Current Performers

Over the years, some of the nation’s most popular entertainers have appeared at the Ohio State Fair Grandstand and WCOL Celeste Center. Here’s a sampling of a few of the big name stars that have performed at the Fair:

Alabama Donnie Osmond 1984, 1995, 1997, 1999- 1990, 1991 2001 Eric Benét 2009, 2013 Alan Jackson 2001, 2003 The Farm Austin Mahone 2013 2013 Foreigner The Beach Boys 1993, 2009, 2011 1974, 1982, 1983, 1986, Gary Allan 1988 2006, 2007 Bob Hope 1966 - 1970, 1972, 1975 - Hillsong Live 1982, 1991 2013 Brad Paisley Hot Chelle Rae 1996, 1999, 2005, 2011 2013 Brooks & Dunn Jackson Five 1996, 1999, 2000, 2004 1971, 1973 Carly Rae Jepsen Jeff Dunham 2013 2009, 2010, 2013 Cheap Trick Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 1984, 1986, 1995, 2001 1997, 2006 Chicago Johnny Carson 1988, 2012 1968 Johnny Cash Chubby Checker 1958, 1969 - 1971, 1974, 1974, 1979 1976, 1978, 1981, 1992, Clay Aiken 1996 2004, 2005

Crystal Gayle Justin Moore 1981, 2013 2013 Dierks Bentley Kansas 2008, 2009 1993, 2012 Kenny Rogers Dionne Warwick 1972, 1978, 1979, 2006, 1973, 1983 2009

Dolly Parton Kool & the Gang 1977 - 1979, 1982 1981 - 1983, 1986, 1988

Entertainment 36 Kris Kristofferson Steve Miller Band 1987, 1992, 2012 2013

Lalah Hathaway Styx 2013 2013

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Tanya Tucker Brothers 1975, 1976, 1992 1982, 1983, 2013 Mac Davis Terri Clark 1971 - 1978, 1981 1997, 1999, 2003

Martina McBride Tom Jones 1998, 2013 1971 Melissa Etheridge Travis Tritt 2008, 2011 1992, 1996, 2002, 2004 Merle Haggard Vince Gill 1975, 1991, 2007, 2012 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004 Oak Ridge Boys 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, WAR 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2001, 2006 1990, 1991, 1996, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013 “Weird Al” Yankovic 1994, 2007 The Osmonds 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, Will Downing 1978, 1986 2013 Pat Boone Willie Nelson 1956, 1957, 1967, 1975, 1984, 1986, 1987,1990, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1988, 2002 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002 Rascal Flatts 2002, 2005-2007, 2009, 2010 Reba McEntire 1983, 1989, 1992, 1993 REO Speedwagon 1988, 1990, 2006, 2013 Sonny & Cher 1967, 1973

Free Musical Entertainment

NEW! Don Ray Band | Wednesday, July 24, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 An all original Americana and Roots Rock band, the Don Ray Band has been described as everything from “rockin’ blues” to “rock ‘n’ southern country roll” by some of the nation’s most notable music writers.

NEW! Payton Taylor | Wednesday, July 24, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Though young, Payton Taylor has already began to make her appearance on the country music scene and is busy recording her next CD which will be produced by award-winning producer Lynn Nichols who has worked with artists such as The Band Perry, Amy Grant and Switchfoot.

Entertainment 37 NEW! Mark Leach | Thursday, July 25, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 This 21-year-old artist has always preferred sitting in the driver’s seat, reaching out and grabbing life as it comes. Now with the release of his album Mark Leach & the Blue Collar Valors, the Ohio-based singer and songwriter is moving one step closer to his dream of making a living in music.

NEW! A Side of Taylors | Thursday, July 25, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage This bluegrass, folk, Americana and gospel singing family from Cincinnati loves to harmonize A Side of Taylors will serenade you with familiar songs from back in the day from artists such as Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, the Carter Family and Woody Guthrie.

NEW! L.Y.D. | Friday, July 26, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Short for “Live Your Dream,” L.Y.D, the husband and wife team of Lamar and Yolanda Drake, creates a special blend and unique sound of music. Yolanda’s silky smooth voice and Lamar’s hearty and warm style of writing creates a team that is making its mark in the music industry.

NEW! Jessica Hannan | Friday, July 26, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage After she was named winner of Sonic Records’ International Talent Search competition in 2002, Jessica Hannan got her start in country music recording her single “Here Again,” which debuted on radio stations across the United States.

NEW! John Schmid | Saturday, July 27, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage A Johnny Cash tribute artist, John’s unique style of singing, a blend of country, folk and gospel, with a touch of the contemporary, has gained him audiences in a wide variety of settings.

Veteran’s Variety Show | Sunday, July 28, 1:30 pm and 6 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 This USO-style tribute pays honor to our veterans and military.

NEW! Evil Ways Band |Sunday, July 28, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Evil Ways is a high-energy tribute to the music of Santana, featuring some of Northern Ohio’s most exciting and experienced musicians.

Entertainment 38 NEW! Abby Ray | Sunday, July 28, 11:30 am and 1 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Abby Ray is excited to promote her new pop and country single “Baby Girl” along with its new line dance choreographed by national champion and award winning choreographer Earleen Wolford.

NEW! Josh Hill Band | Monday, July 29, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 The Josh Hill Band formed in early 2009 and quickly became a household name in Nebraska. Since then, the band has been constantly touring to promote its album “Still Frames.”

NEW! Phillips & Kerns Acoustic Duo | Monday, July 29, Noon & 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage An acoustic country rock show.

NEW! Soul Satyr | Tuesday, July 30, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Soul Satyr is a collection of some of the best musicians in Central Ohio and they put on an electric blues show like no other.

NEW! Justin Billotte | Tuesday, July 30, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Justin Billotte’s unique method of fusing a classic county sound with even the most contemporary of songs has earned him immense praise from his listeners.

NEW! Jonalee White | Wednesday, July 31, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage With five Top 40 singles on the Music Row Breakout Chart from her sophomore album Sugar, Jonalee White boasts an energy and passion for country music that will draw you in and bring you back for more.

NEW! Lost State of Franklin | Wednesday, July 31, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Lost State of Franklin is built on the songs, the vision and the history of band members Scott Franklin and Tyler Postma. The band’s signature upright bass adds to their diverse sound, which ranges from jazz to rockabilly.

NEW! Lee Gantt Band | Thursday, Aug. 1, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Formed in early 2010, The Lee Gantt Band has earned its stripes as a legitimate “rockin’ country” band and has lived up to its reputation time again with its highly energetic, “anything goes” live Entertainment 39 performances.

NEW! Kent Dockus | Thursday, Aug. 1, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Kent hales from Northeast Ohio and is a classically trained violinist, but his passion is performing anything but classical music — at least in the “normal” way.

NEW! The Zen Band | Friday, Aug. 2, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Hailing from Columbus, The Zen Band plays Motown, funk, R&B, classic rock and just about everything in between.

Highway Patrol Drum & Bugle Corps. | Friday, Aug. 2, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Musicans from the Ohio Highway Patrol display their talents as a part of this special group.

NEW! The Broken Lights | Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am and 1 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 In slightly more than two years, three-piece group The Broken Lights has matured into a seasoned concert band playing a mix of original songs as well as classic rock and blues covers.

NEW! Konde Norteño | Saturday, Aug. 3, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Founded in 2011, the Mexican-American group Konde Norteño play its own version of popular “northern oldies.”

NEW! Stacy Grubb | Saturday, Aug. 3, Noon and 2 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage Stacy Grubb grew up in the Appalachian hills of southern West Virginia in McDowell County where she first started performing music as a toddler, drawing influence from her father Alan and country superstar Dolly Parton.

NEW! Blackhorse | Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 am and 1 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Blackhorse is a “supergroup” consisting of veteran musicians from all over the Philadelphia area playing nonstop, in-your-face classic and party rock covers, as well as original songs.

NEW! Mojo Theory | Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 pm and 7:30 pm, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Based in Columbus, Mojo Theory performs original blues music that is written, arranged and produced by the various members of their group, giving them a unique sound rarely found in a blues band. Entertainment 40 NEW! The Goodle Boys | Sunday, Aug. 4, 11 am and 1 pm, American Family Insurance Gazebo Stage In late 2011, Fred Daniell formed The Goodle Boys around a passion for old-timey music and began working on bluegrass, old-time country, traditional folk and blues and other Americana tunes. Free Non-musical Entertainment

STROLLING ENTERTAINERS

NEW! The Amazing Giants | July 24 - 29 Worldwide stilt walkers based out of Ohio’s heartland are fun, funky and touch the sky!

Bill’s Nautical Nonsense | Daily Be serenaded by our floating troubadour in his own land yacht.

NEW! Civil War musicians | Daily Nineteenth century music buffs Steve Ball (July 24 - 29), Bob Ford (July 30 - Aug. 2) and Tom Stiverson (Aug. 3 and 4) will add some historic tunes to the Civil War Encampment on the Rhodes Center Lawn.

NEW! Danny DeVito celebrity impersonator | July 24 - 29 Stop for a picture with this uncanny Danny doppelganger and see if you can tell the difference between him and the real deal.

Dean Alan Simms & Friends | Daily Be amazed as Dean Alan Simms belts out songs and plays the trumpet just like Louis Armstrong near the Cardinal Gate.

General William T. Sherman | Daily One of America’s greatest war heroes will visit with fairgoers while in his natural surroundings at the Civil War Encampment on the Rhodes Center Lawn.

NEW! The Giant Sliders Clown Band | July 24 - 29 When they aren’t clowning around on the Giant Slide, these clowns are banging brass as a sousaphone-driven band.

NEW! Jack Nicholson celebrity impersonator | July 24 - 29 You can’t handle the truth! Well, the truth is ... it isn’t really the Academy Award-winning actor, but you’ll have a hard time telling the difference!

James Johnson’s World Record Balloon Stunt Show | Daily How many people can fit into a six-foot latex Entertainment 41 balloon? The current World Record, held by James Johnson, is 18 at once. Will you step into his balloon and see if we can break the record this year?

Matt’s Family Jam | Daily Matt and Lisa Rolf and their children are a modern- day family band, performing feel-good, family- friendly music for all ages as they perform on their mobile stage that is pulled around the Fair by a golf cart.

NEW! “Miss Dolly” Parton | July 24 - 29 Get your picture with this Dolly Parton lookalike as she strolls through the Fair.

President Abraham Lincoln | Daily History will come alive as this legendary former president of the United States visits the Ohio State Fair.

NEW! Project Dynamite | July 24 - 29 Tricks, music and improv come together for amazing performances that have been described as “Saturday Night Live meets Cirque du Soleil.”

NEW! The Tangled Threads | July 30 - Aug. 4 A sky-high puppeteer and his doll-like marionette stroll through the grounds in this exhibition of traveling entertainment with a twist.

NEW! Those Funny Little People | July 24 - 29 Billy Bob and Loretta of “America’s Got Talent” performing group Those Funny Little People will dance and mingle their way through the Fair.

ZuZu African Acrobats | Daily Witness this spectacular, high-energy show featuring fast pyramid building, limbo, contortion, bottle balancing, chair stacks, hand balancing and more - starring participants from “America’s Got Talent!” AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE GAZEBO STAGE

Bronkar | July 24 - 29 Now is your chance to see the world’s only rhythmic juggling beatboxer! He’ll blend music and comedy with his energetic persona to create a signature “circus of sound.”

NEW! Dave Kaplan | July 30 - Aug. 4 Check out the eccentric one-man variety show of this virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and deadpan physical comedian.

Entertainment 42 NEW! David Crone | July 30 - Aug. 4 He’s no dummy, but he sure does hang out with a few. Comedy ventriloquist David Crone and his band of loyal characters are sure to put smiles on faces.

NEW! Double Vision Magic | July 24 - 29 Are you seeing double? Nope. They are identical twins Mitchell and Michael in this “two-of-a-kind” magic performance with a twin twist.

NEW! Paul Isaak | Daily “High energy” and “fun-filled” are just two phrases that have been used time and time again to describe Paul Isaak’s captivating juggling, unicycling, Machete-shaving show.

MAIN STREET STAGE PRESENTED BY CD 102.5

El Gleno Grande | Daily Known simply as “the horse guy,” internationally- known Gleno and his trusty horse perform hilarious physical comedy that is fun for all ages.

Ron Diamond | July 24 - 29 Prepare to be amazed by this accomplished mentalist, hypnotist and magician at one of his interactive daily shows. Each one brings a unique, memorable experience to be retold for years to come.

NEW! Catherine Hickland | July 30 - Aug. 4 Catherine Hickland may best be known for her role as Lindsey in “One Life to Live,” but she is also an acclaimed hypnotist and hypnotherapist who can put on a powerful, entertaining, family-friendly, hilarious show. Entertainment Rides SkyGlider | 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and Saturday) One of the world’s longest portable sky rides is right in your backyard at the Ohio State Fair. Hop on at one of the access points in Kiddieland or near the Cardinal Gate and enjoy a relaxing half-mile journey across the Fair.

Giant Slide | 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and Saturday) Grab a burlap sack, hike up the 105 steps and take an exciting trip down this 144-foot long slide!

Mountain Dew Midway | 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday) Entertainment 43 More than 60 rides from Ferris wheel to free-fall drops will twist, turn, plunge, spin, shock and excite fairgoers!

Kiddieland | 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday) Parents and children alike can enjoy a visit to Kiddieland with fun rides developed just for kids and their families, including mini-coasters, a kiddie carousel and bumper boats.

New Rides • Himalaya - This music themed ride rolls forward around a track in a circle up over two hills to high speeds. • Vortex - Two giant polyps spin , then take you upside down while the entire ride spins. • Downdraft - Four sets of cars spin on 30’ arms, then shoot riders up in the air. • Hi Roller - A train that goes in an upside down loop while the entire loop turns. • Sizzler - This family-style ride has three arms that rotate while the rides spins. • Far West Train - A kiddie train with a Western theme. • StarTrooper - A kiddie ride where patrons lie face down giving a hang gliding experience.

Food

With 188 food vendors, there’s something for every appetite at various locations across the grounds. Special dietary options are also available.

Ohio State Fair Food Finder Mobile App There is now an even easier way to find the right snacks at the Fair. Download the free Mobile Food Finder app for iPhone or Android operating systems or text “FoodFind” to 88588 to access the Mobile Food Finder. The app’s “Park & Pin” function also allows users to pinpoint their parking location and includes a map of the grounds as well as the Fair’s daily schedules.

Heartland Cuisine Demonstrations | Taste of Ohio Café Talented chefs and local celebrities instruct on how to prepare their favorite recipes using ingredients made or grown in Ohio. Fairgoers attending the demonstrations have the opportunity to taste a

Entertainment 44 sample of the final product. MarketPlace International Food Court Chinese, Mexican, Italian and other international cuisines, as well as an Ohio beer and wine sales location, are housed in the center of the MarketPlace Building, a 3.5-acre air-conditioned facility.

Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net | 10 am - 9 pm Sit down for a locally-produced meal from one of Ohio’s commodity groups or take a moment to learn how to prepare dishes at home at one of several Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations held daily. Commodity groups housed here include: ADA Mideast / Ohio Dairy Producers Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Corn Growers Association, Ohio Grape Industries Committee, Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry Association, Ohio brewed beer and the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association.

WNCI Food Highway Located under the SkyGlider, the WNCI Food Highway features plenty of delicious foods ranging from barbecue to sausage sandwiches to deep-fried treats.

New foods: • Apple uglies: A twist on the classic deep-fried apple pie, lightly glazed and as ugly as can be! • Banana puddin’ funnel cake: A French vanilla funnel cake loaded with homemade banana pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, whipped cream and marshmallows. • Giant deep-fried gummy bears: A five inch cherry gummy bear on a stick, deep-fried in vanilla or chocolate batter. • Make your own pixie sticks: Mix your own flavors to create your own unique flavor of this classic candy. • Maple bacon ice cream: A new flavor from Velvet ice cream.

Youth

All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir The All-Ohio State Fair Band and All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir arrive at the Ohio Expo Center on July 20 and July 18 respectively, learning all of their music in a limited time. They remain housed on-site throughout the duration of the Fair and perform Youth 45 daily at various times and locations. In full, they perform nearly 200 times during the 12-day Fair. • All-Ohio State Fair Band The All-Ohio State Fair Band has been a featured attraction of the Ohio State Fair since 1925. Their enthusiastic tunes have thrilled millions of fairgoers each year, including the performance of John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever!” at the conclusion of each performance. The Band was known as the All-Ohio Boys’ Band until 1975 when young women were invited to participate. Today, the Band is composed of 200 superior musicians from schools all over Ohio. High school students apply for membership in the All-Ohio State Fair Band through their local school band director. Membership is determined by student ability, instrumentation needs of the band and geographical consideration. For more information on the All-Ohio State Fair Band, visit aosfb.org. • All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir The All-Ohio Youth Choir was founded in 1963. Now known as the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, the group was organized to provide Ohio’s high school vocalists an opportunity to share a musical experience similar to the All- Ohio State Fair Band. The 200 members of the Choir are selected each spring on the basis of their ability and experience, the recommendation of their high school choral director, geographical considerations and the consent and promised support of their parent or guardian.

Junior Fair Board

The Junior Fair Board (JFB) comprises youth, between the ages of 16 and 21, who represent various youth organizations that participate in the Ohio State Fair each year. Youth organizations with representation in the JFB are actively involved with the annual Ohio State Fair. In most cases, organizations will select members for a two-year term. Smaller organizations select one person every other year and large youth groups will select yearly to ensure continuity of operation. Responsibilities of the JFB vary from year to Youth 46 year, but each member serves as an ambassador between their youth organization, the Fair and the Fair-going public. They assist in the WCOL Celeste Center and with various competitions for youth. They deliver and present awards, and assist with the daily parade, as well as many other programs and activities throughout the 12 days of the Fair. Their office is located in the Conference Center. Officers are selected by their peers at the completion of their first year on the board and oversee JFB activities during their second year. 2013 Junior Fair Board members Kelsey Rumburg, Chardon, Farm Bureau, President Sierra Jepsen, Amanda, FFA, Vice President Sarah Peterson, Sabina, 4-H, Secretary Daniel Zimmerman,Hamilton, FFA Erin Wollett, Sunbury, FFA Abigail Houser, Girl Scouts Blake Pitstick, Washington Court House, 4-H Leah Uhrig, Chillicothe, 4-H Christopher Stone, Westlake, Tech Ed Hope Murphy, Zainesville, Grange Ann Pleinies, Wakeman,FCCLA Luke Carl, Boy Scouts Brock Newsome, London, Tech Ed Adam Hinshaw, Arcanum, Grange Jamie Martin, Covington, Girl Scouts Clay Parish, Edon, FFA Landon Gibbs, Washington Courthhouse, 4-H Seth Finton, Coshocton, Farm Bureau Rachnal Patel, Hamilton, FCCLA Erich Auer, Pickerington, Boy Scouts

Youth Organizations

4-H 4-H creates positive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens. The organization helps to teach today’s youth through a variety of special days including: health, communications, woodworking, photography, petroleum power, family life, creative arts and home decorating. 4-H will also be hosting a spelling bee and bicycle competition during the Fair.

Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of America aim to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the Scout values through character building, citizenship and personal fitness. The Scouts’ booth features a fun lineup of activities Youth 47 including: a climbing wall, Coast Guard Life Jacket Relay, Dutch oven cooking contest and a popcorn eating contest. Camp Fire USA Camp Fire strives to build caring, confident youth and future leaders. Join Camp Fire members at the Fair and help make projects that benefit local youth causes. Camp Fire will host an outdoor skills competition on July 24. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Since 1945 FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. This year’s activities include a wheel of knowledge, creative creations competitions, culinary wars and a talent show. FFA FFA is a national organization dedicated to preparing members for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA students from around Ohio have been busy working on bioenergy, bioscience and food science and technology projects for the Fair. Girl Scouts of the USA For nearly a century, the Girl Scouts have played a pivotal role in America’s history with a focus on developing young women with the necessary skills to be leaders and make a difference in the world. The Girl Scouts have several fun activities planned for fairgoers, including a Minute to Win It competition, a cookie box creation and a talent competition. Grange Grange is the nation’s oldest national agriculture association with active members in 37 states. Grange provides opportunities for individuals and families to reach their highest potential to build stronger communities through fellowship, service and legislation. Throughout the duration of the Fair, Grange is hosting a free series of Make’n’Take Fun Crafts. Time Warner Cable Technology and Engineering Education Showcase Technology Education (Tech Ed) uniquely applies the design process to integrate all disciplines and provides for the mastery of how humankind improves the world. Youth demonstrate their skills Youth 48 in the areas of technology, innovation, design and engineering. Sale of Champions Each year, the Sale boasts some of the highest bids of any state fair in the nation. Last year, the Sale of Champions made Ohio State Fair history with bids totaling $329,550 for 11 livestock exhibits.

The Sale was created in 1968 to offer more incentive to young 4-H and FFA members to bring livestock projects to the Ohio State Fair.

Since 1995, the Ohio State Fair has placed caps on the amounts exhibitors can earn from their exhibits’ sale. Money over the cap amounts is distributed among other youth exhibitors through the Youth Reserve Program. The program allots funds for scholarships, the Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program, FFA, 4-H and other Fair competition winners.

More than 20,000 animals are exhibited at the Ohio State Fair. The dates of their shows are listed below:

• Beef cattle (July 24 - Aug. 4) • Dairy cattle (July 24 - Aug. 4) • Dog shows (July 29 - Aug. 1) • Goats (July 18 - 20) • Horses (July 16 - 20, July 22 - 26, July 28 - Aug. 4) • Llamas (July 19 - 20) • Poultry (July 24 - 28, July 31 - Aug. 4 • Rabbits (Aug. 1 - 4) • Sheep (July 23 - Aug. 4) • Swine (July 25 - 29, Aug. 1 - 4)

Youth Reserve Program Established in 1995, the Youth Reserve Program’s purpose is to reward junior exhibitors who participate in the Ohio State Fair. Funds for the program come from the dollars received over a cap that is placed on the amount an exhibitor can receive from the Sale of Champions. The funds from the program are distributed among carcass contests, scholarships, outstanding market exhibitor program, outstanding breeding exhibitor program, showmanship, skillathons, 4-H and FFA.

The Youth Reserve Program has awarded $2,291,925 to 31,500 youth since its inception.

The Youth Reserve Program is fully supported by the buyers at the Sale of Champions. Listed below are last year’s contributors to the Youth Reserve Program: Sale of Champ. 49 • ABS Global • AG Boogher & Sons • American Dairy Association Mideast • Biery Cheese Co. • Bob Evans Farms • Brewster Dairy Inc. • Burkhart Farm Center • Ceope Farms • COBA / Select Sires, Inc. • Dairymen’s • Dairy Farmers of America • DHI Cooperative Inc. • Gerber Poultry • J.D. Equipment • John and Suzann Spreng - LongAcre Farms • Kale Marketing • The Kroger Company • Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative • Meijer Company • Ohio Farm Bureau Federation • The Ohio Harness Racing Association • Park Farms • Scioto Downs • S&S Volvo • Steve R. Rausch Excavating and Demolition • Westfield Insurance AgriBusiness Division 2012 Sale of Champions Results Exhibit Price Exhibitor Cap Grand Champion Market Beef $70,000 Danielle Heintz, Auglaize County $21,000 Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef $38,000 Mackenzie Fruchey, Fulton County $10,000 Grand Champion Market Barrow $35,000 Lea Kimley, Clark County $9,000 Reserve Grand Champion Market $25,000 Barrow $6,000 Mason Creager, Fulton County Grand Champion Market Lamb $46,000* Emily Overs, Logan County $9,000 Reserve Grand Champion Market $25,000* Lamb $6,000 Madison Banbury, Knox County Grand Champion Meat Chickens $30,000* Reggie Regula, Logan County $5,000

Sale of Champ. 50 Reserve Grand Champion Meat $18,000* Chickens $3,000 Chrysta Beck, Fulton County Grand Champion Market Goat $12,750* Jordan Fledderjohann, Shelby County $5,000 Grand Champion Market Turkey $11,500* Paydon Gingerich, Holmes County $3,000 Grand Champion Swiss Cheese $ 1 8 , 3 0 0 * (Listed below) $3,000

Produced by Guggisberg Cheese Co. representing the six dairy champions and supreme dairy showmen: • Grand Champion Aryshire, Lane Greiwe, Logan County • Grand Champion Brown Swiss, Braxton Perry, Champaign County • Grand Champion Guernsey, Becky Cooley, Fairfield County • Grand Champion Holstein, Anna Miley, Wayne County • Grand Champion Jersey, Jacob Morgan, Champaign County • Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn, Jacob Baker, Columbiana County • Supreme Showman, Tanner Topp, Wayne County • Supreme Showman, Amber Dietz, Trumbull County 2012 total sale: $329,550* Youth Reserve Program earned: $249,550* *Indicates new record Sale of Champions All-Time Records Animal Price Buyer Year Grand Champion Market Beef $85,000 JD Equipment, S&S Volvo 2011 Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef $40,000 Steve R. Rauch Excavating and 2011 Demolition Grand Champion Barrow $64,000 Big Bear Stores 1996

Sale of Champ. 51 Reserve Grand Champion Barrow $27,000 Bob Evans Farms, Ohio Farm Bureau 2010 Grand Champion Market Lamb $46,000 Meijer 2012 Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb $25,000 The Kroger Company 2012 Grand Champion Meat Chicken $30,000 Kale Marketing, AG Boogher & Sons, 2012 Burkhart Farm Center Reserve Grand Champion Meat $18,000 Chicken 2012 The Kroger Company, Gerber Poultry Grand Champion Market Goat $12,750 Ohio Harness Racing Association, 2012 Scioto Downs Grand Champion Market Turkey $11,500 Cooper Farms 2012 Grand Champion Swiss Cheese $18,300 The Kroger Company, American Dairy 2012 Association Mideast, Westfield Insurance AgriBusiness Division, COBA/ Select Sires Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., ABS Global, Dairymen’s, Brewster Dairy Inc., Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, John and Suzann Spreng of LongAcre Farms, Biery Cheese Co., Dairy Farmers of America

Livestock terminology Barrow - a young, neutered male pig Boar - a male pig that has not been neutered Bovine - the scientific name for cattle Broilers - chickens that are 6-13 weeks of age Buck - an adult male rabbit Bull - a mature adult male bovine Calf - a young bovine Cow - a mature female bovine Colt - a young male horse (usually under four year of age) Cria - a young llama or alpaca Doe - an adult female rabbit Equestrian - one who rides horseback Ewe - a female sheep Filly - a young female horse (usually under four years of age) Foal - a young horse or mule of either sex Gelding - a neutered male horse Gilt - a young female swine

Sale of Champ. 52 Heifer - a female bovine less than three years of age, which has not given birth to a calf Hen - an adult female chicken or turkey Jack - a male donkey that has not been neutered Jenny - a female donkey Kid - a young goat Kit - a young rabbit Lamb - a sheep less than one year old Livestock - domestic farm animal kept for production purposes Maiden Mare - a female horse that has not borne a foal Mare - a female horse (usually more than four years of age) Market Animal - livestock bred and produced for food consumption Pig - a young swine Polled - a naturally hornless animal Ram - a male sheep Ratite - a species of bird consisting of rheas, ostriches, and emus Rooster - an adult male chicken Sow - a mature female swine Stallion - a male horse of four years or more that has not been neutered Steer - a neutered male bovine Wether - a neutered sheep or goat Every year, thousands of people attend and participate in the Ohio State Fair. Participants can enter multiple animals in one livestock category. Listed below are the 2012 entry and exhibit numbers. 2012 Fair Entries Open Livestock Entries Exhibitors Open Beef 854 329 Open Dairy 1599 364 Open Goats 531 87 Open Sheep 2392 554 Open Swine 2189 768 Open Poultry 2750 42 Open Rabbit 507 84 Llamas 144 39 Open Horse 1448 275 Total Open 10,966 2,267

Sale of Champ. 53 Junior Livestock Entries Exhibitors Junior Fair Beef 488 260 Junior Fair Dairy 538 224 Junior Fair Goats 421 156 Junior Fair Sheep 1327 337 Junior Fair Swine 1623 708 Junior Fair Poultry 912 168 Junior Fair Rabbits 559 126 Junior Fair Horse 2320 861 Junior Fair Skillathon 1193 342 Junior Fair Dogs 1237 342 Total Junior Fair 10,618 4,375

Non-Livestock Entries Exhibitors Fine Arts 1123 350 Creative Arts 2129 376 Youth Organizations 7624 8633 Spelling Bee 53 53 Sport Contests 1042 1496 Ag & Hort 717 40 Youth Gardens 4 2 Home Brew 485 115 Cheese 34 9 Total 13,453 11,038

Overall total: 35,037 Entries 18,234 Exhibitors

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture is Cool, Agriculture education program Learn firsthand what makes agriculture cool at a variety of hands-on stations hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio’s commodity groups located throughout the Fair. Exiting fourth grade students (2012 - 2013 academic year) and one chaperone can attend the Fair for free any one day July 24 - Aug. 4 simply by presenting a valid report card at the entrance gates. Fourth grade teachers are also invited to sign up for a free admission voucher on or before July 14 by registering at www.agri.ohio.gov/AgisCool. Visit

Ag & Arts 54 www.agri.ohio.gov/AgisCool for more information and rules. Students who complete the program can write an essay about what they learned by Aug. 16 for a chance to win one of four $500 scholarships. Teachers who complete the program can enter to be randomly selected to win one of two free field trips to an Ohio farm for their classroom. Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau All exhibits and competitions related to agriculture, horticulture and floriculture are located here, including:

• Amateur Floral Design / Extemporaneous Design Contest: 1 pm on July 25, July 29 and Aug. 1 • Backyard Best: 1:15 pm on July 23 • Backyard Vegetable and Fruit: 1 pm July 24 • Christmas Tree Displays: 10 am on July 22 • Container Grown Plants Specimen Flowers / Foliage: 1:15 pm on July 24 • Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off:10 am Aug. 3 • Gladiolus Competition / Display: 8 am on Aug. 3 • Junior & Senior Hanging Baskets & Potted Plants: 10 am on July 24 • Largest & Specialty Exhibits: noon on July 31 • Ohio Nut Growers: 2 pm July 23 • Scarecrow: 2 pm on July 23

Land & Living Display presented by Ohio Farm Bureau Fairgoers will see, hear and feel the answers to how agriculture affects day-to-day life at this interactive exhibit, available all day every day. Natural Resources Park The Ohio Department of Natural Resources maintains an eight-acre park on the southeast end of the grounds. Activities include free fishing for kids, kayaking and archery. There are many things to observe such as Ohio wildlife, an 1800s themed log cabin and a tall grass prairie. The amphitheater hosts music and entertaining programs throughout the day. New this year, learn about the geological history of Ohio by taking a stroll on the new Geological Walkway installed in 2012. Since the 1970s, fairgoers have been greeted in the park by name by a 14 ½ foot tall Smokey Bear. Camping Village Experience the different getaway rentals that are available at Ohio’s state parks. Animals from Columbus Come and see all kinds of different animals who Ag & Arts 55 make Ohio their home including bald eagles, great horned owls, river otters and wild turkeys. And don’t forget to take a stroll through the Aviary and Butterfly House for an up close experience with wildlife. The animals are overseen and cared for by Mona Rutger of the Back to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation & Nature Education Center. Learn more at www.backtothewild.com. Great Lakes Timber Show Watch these shows in the amphitheater and catch these enthusiastic men in action. Kayak for Kids Kids can kayak and learn water safety in the Natural Resource Park’s 7,000-square-foot pond.

The Arts

Creative Arts – DiSalle Creative Arts Center A variety of competitions and demonstrations take place throughout the Fair in the DiSalle Creative Arts Center, covering a wide range of talents and hobbies. Some activities include: a Sanfillippo’s Culinary Event of the Day, cooking competitions and floats made out of Duct Tape and Brillo pads. The categories include hundreds of creative arts competitions held this year. Antiques and Antique Appraisals See everything from glassware to dolls to historical memorabilia in the antiques and collectibles exhibits. Baked Arts, Culinary Arts and Food Preservation You don’t want to miss these delicious contests, demonstrations and recipes. Fashion Arts These exhibitors have a passion for fashion and will demonstrate their runway looks in seven style shows.

Wild and Wacky Ways Leisure crafters display their knack in a wide variety of categories. Nearly all hobbies are welcome, including painting, woodworking, jewelry, photography, sculpting, ceramics, leather crafts, and artistic upcycling.

Icing the Competition From beginners to advanced cake, cupcake and gingerbread house decorators, these displays will be too pretty to even think about eating. Ag & Arts 56 Needle Arts Ohio experts and hobbyists show off their talents through detailed quilts, handmade toys, and dolls, counted cross-stitch embroideries and many other beautiful works.

Nutritious and Delicious These cooking competitons challenge exhibitors to revise the way they are providing food for their families, including brown bag lunches, healthy cookies and more.

New This Year

Food • Apple uglies: A twist on the classic deep-fried apple pie, lightly glazed and as ugly as can be! • Banana puddin’ funnel cake: A French vanilla funnel cake loaded with homemade banana pudding, crushed Nilla wafers, whipped cream and marshmallows. • Giant deep-fried gummy bears: A five inch cherry gummy bear on a stick, deep-fried in vanilla or chocolate batter. • Make your own pixie sticks: Mix your own flavors to create your own unique flavor of this classic candy. • Maple bacon ice cream: A new flavor from Velvet ice cream.

Rides Spectacular • Himalaya: This music themed ride rolls forward around a track in a circle up over two hills to high speeds. • Moonraker: At over 70 feet in the air, this giant spinning disc ride takes you to a height over 70 degrees, at an exhilarating speed combined with oscillating action. The “Moonraker” is the only ride of its kind in North America. • Vortex: Two giant polyps spin , then take you upside down while the entire ride spins. Major • Downdraft: Four sets of cars spin on 30’ arms, then shoot riders up in the air. • Hi Roller: A train that goes in an upside down loop while the entire loop turns. • Sizzler: This family-style ride has three arms that rotate while the rides spins. Kiddie • Far West Train: A kiddie train with a Western theme. New 57 • StarTrooper: A kiddie ride where patrons lie face down giving a hang gliding experience.

Entertainers The Amazing Giants | July 24 - 29 Worldwide stilt walkers based out of Ohio’s heartland are fun, funky and touch the sky!

Civil War musicians | Daily Nineteenth century music buffs Steve Ball (July 24 - 29), Bob Ford (July 30 - Aug. 2) and Tom Stiverson (Aug. 3 and 4) will add some historic tunes to the Civil War Encampment on the Rhodes Center Lawn.

Danny DeVito celebrity impersonator | July 24 - 29 Stop for a picture with this uncanny Danny doppelganger and see if you can tell the difference between him and the real thing.

The Giant Sliders Clown Band | July 24 - 29 When they aren’t clowning around on the Giant Slide, these clowns are banging brass as a sousaphone-driven band.

Jack Nicholson celebrity impersonator | July 24 - 29 You can’t handle the truth! Well, the truth is … it isn’t really the Academy Award-winning actor - but you’ll have a hard time telling the difference!

“Miss Dolly” Parton | July 24 - 29 Get your picture with this Dolly Parton lookalike as she strolls through the Fair.

Project Dynamite | July 30 - Aug. 4 Tricks, music and improv come together for amazing performances that have been described as “Saturday Night Live meets Cirque du Soleil.”

The Tangled Threads | July 30 - Aug. 4 A sky-high puppeteer and his doll-like marionette stroll through the grounds in this exhibition of traveling entertainment with a twist.

Those Funny Little People | July 24 - 29 Billy Bob and Loretta of “America’s Got Talent” performing group Those Funny Little People will dance and mingle their way through the Fair.

Dave Kaplan | July 30 - Aug. 4 Check out the eccentric one-man variety show of this virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and deadpan physical comedian.

New 58 David Crone | July 30 - Aug. 4 He’s no dummy, but he sure does hang out with a few. Comedy ventriloquist David Crone and his band of loyal characters are sure to put smiles on faces.

Double Vision Magic | July 24 - 29 Are you seeing double? Nope. They are identical twins Mitchell and Michael in this “two-of-a-kind” magic performance with a twin twist.

Paul Isaak | Daily “High energy” and “fun-filled” are just two phrases that have been used time and time again to describe Paul Isaak’s captivating juggling, unicycling, Machete-shaving show.

Catherine Hickland | July 30 - Aug. 4 Catherine Hickland may best be known for her role as Lindsey in “One Life to Live,” but she is also an acclaimed hypnotist and hypnotherapist who can put on a powerful, entertaining, family-friendly, hilarious show.

Attractions Camel Rides | 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday and Saturday), Kiddieland Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride for children (12 and under) and $7 per ride for adults.

Sea Lion Splash presented by The CW |10 am - 8 pm (Shows at 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm), Kiddieland Watch as these sea lions and their handlers perform amazing tricks in this educational, family-friendly show. When they aren’t performing, the sea lions are blowing bubbles and playing with their toys in the underwater viewing tank.

Competitions Monster Arm Wrestling | July 28 This contest of strength, endurance and strategy slightly modifies traditional arm wrestling by employing a patented Monster Arm Wrestling Table equipped with elbow pads, handles and a hinged simulated arm - making the competition safer for both players and easier to detect cheating. Kenmore Greatest Generations Grilling Cook-Off | July 27 We are proud to introduce this new addition to the Fair, where the winner will receive a $5,000 Kenmore kitchen makeover and a trip to the NYC Wine and Food Festival valued at $3,400!

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