JULY 29 - AUGUST 9 Table of Contents Mailing Address Media Information...... 4 Media Parking and Directions ...... 4 Ohio Expo Center Registration Information ...... 5 717 E. 17th Ave WCOL Celeste Center Guidelines ...... 6 Columbus, OH 43211 General Information ...... 7 Hours and Admission ...... 7 614-644-3247 / 888-646-3976 Ohio Expositions Commission ...... 7 Visitor Services ...... 9 OhioExpoCenter.com Premier Hotel Partners ...... 12 ohiostatefair.com Special Days and Discounts ...... 13 Fun Facts ...... 15 Ohio State Fair General Manager History ...... 20 Historical Milestones ...... 21 Virgil Strickler Fair Attendance ...... 26 Entry Statistics (2014) ...... 26 Marketing and PR Director New This Year ...... 27 Alicia Shoults Buildings and Stages ...... 40 614-644-4011 [email protected] Entertainment ...... 45 WCOL Celeste Center ...... 45 Visual Communications Director Past and Current Performers ...... 51 Free Musical Entertainment ...... 53 Julian O’Loughlin Free Non-Musical / Strolling Entertainment ...... 59 614-644-4013 Special Attractions and Displays ...... 62 [email protected] Daily Attractions ...... 62 Limited Time Attractions ...... 65 Marketing and PR Coordinators Sporting Competitions ...... 67 Diane Gress Rides ...... 69 614-644-4432* [email protected] Food ...... 70 Youth ...... 73 Amanda Moline All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir ...... 73 614-644-4434* Junior Fair Board ...... 74 [email protected] Youth Organizations ...... 75 Mira Kuhar Livestock...... 77 614-644-4012* Sale of Champions ...... 77 [email protected] Youth Reserve Program ...... 77 2014 Results ...... 78 Fax Number All-Time Records ...... 79 Livestock Terminology ...... 80 Public Relations Office 2015 Poultry Information...... 81 Fax: 614-644-4031 Agriculture & Natural Resources ...... 82 *These numbers will ring directly to the Media The Arts ...... 84 Center during the Fair. Judge Credentials...... 86 Blank Pages for Note-Taking...... 91 Connect with the Ohio State Fair...... 93 Media @OhioStateFair Information Alicia Shoults at [email protected]. Our fax number is 614-644-4031. Media Parking and Directions Policy Parking All credentials are for working media only. We Approximately 25 parking spots are available for request that all media that are provided an use by working media at the Media Center. In admission ticket submit a press clipping or audio/ addition, we will provide overflow parking in the video clip within two weeks of the closing of the Gate 9 Pavilion Lot, located east of the Voinovich Fair. Failure to provide proof of coverage may Livestock & Trade Center presented by Ohio result in loss of media center privileges. Soybean Council. If all spots are full, you will be routed to the North Lot. Media Center On-Grounds Shuttles The Ohio State Fair Media Center will be operational from 7 am to 8 pm or by The complimentary shuttle makes frequent stops appointment. The Media Center will be located around the perimeter of the grounds from 10 am on 11th Avenue, just west of the OHIO Gate and - 10 pm everyday. east of the Martin Janis 50+ Center. All working news media and promotions personnel should Directions to the Media Center register and park at this location upon arriving at the Fair. The Ohio Expo Center is located in Columbus, th just north of downtown, on 17 Avenue off I-71. For your convenience, the Media Center will th Media should use the 11 Avenue exit. The provide a phone, Internet access and an air- Media Center is located between the OHIO Gate conditioned room for you to work. Water, Fair and Gate 9/Martin Janis 50+ Center. schedules, feature ideas and assistance obtaining

th interviews will also be provided by the marketing • From the north: Take I-71 south to the 11 and public relations coordinators. Avenue exit. Press Release System • From the south: Take I-71 north to the 11th Avenue exit. For up-to-date press releases, please visit ohiostatefair.com, click on the “Newsroom” link • From the east: Take I-70 west to I-71 north. Take th and then click “Media Registration” to sign up to I-71 north to the 11 Avenue exit. receive customized news and information. • From the west: Take I-70 east to I-71 north. Take On-Site Transportation I-71 north to the 11th Avenue exit. A few golf carts will be kept at the Media Center Registration Information and can be used for transporting equipment on a Registration first-come, first-served basis. Carts will be driven by Fair employees only. Access to the Fair on We welcome the chance to work with your carts is limited to the golf cart path, which travels station or publication. Registering for the Ohio around the Fair’s perimeter. State Fair is easy for members of the media. Fax us (on station / publication letterhead) a list of Mobile Access staff members who will cover the event, or email 4 5 Mobile Access is to be used only for live provide contact names and phone numbers upon broadcast by satellite trucks, broadcast vans, etc. request. Please notify the public relations staff of Access is limited to the Fair’s perimeter. Remote any arrangements that have been made prior to vehicles can be moved to and from their locations the show date. between midnight and 10 am only. General Information WCOL Celeste Center Media Guidelines 2015 Ohio State Fair Hours and Admission Review Seats Dates The only way to guarantee a seat for a paid July 29 - Aug. 9, 2015 concert is to purchase a ticket. All review seat requests must be coordinated through each Year individual artist. Review seats will be distributed 162nd from the WCOL Celeste Center box office at the discretion of the artist. We request that Hours of Operation publications send a clip of their review to the Admission gates: 9 am - 10 pm (Except Aug. 9, marketing / public relations department within until 7 pm) two weeks of the show. Mountain Dew Midway: 10 am - 11 pm (Open until midnight Friday and Saturday) Still and Video Photography Policy Gate Admission Prices All photography requests are subject to approval Adult (ages 13 - 59): $10 by artist management. If your station or Youth (ages 5 - 12): $8 publication wishes to send a photographer to a Senior (ages 60+): $8 concert, please submit your request in advance to Children (under five): free Alicia Shoults at [email protected]. Day- of-show requests should be submitted by calling Advance sale tickets: $6 (available at Kroger, AAA the Media Center no later than noon on the day and Ticketmaster) of the show. Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers: $25 Advance sale Ride-All-Day Wristband Vouchers At the WCOL Celeste Center, a member of the (available through July 28 only at Kroger, AAA and public relations staff will meet and inform you Ticketmaster locations): $20 of the artist’s photo policy. Each artist’s policy is Parking: $5 different. Still photographers will be escorted to designated areas near the stage. Videographers 2015 Ohio Expositions Commission will be escorted to a press box at the base of The Ohio Expositions Commission was established the mezzanine. The public relations staff will in 1961 when the Ohio General Assembly passed advise photographers when the allotted time for legislation creating a new governing body for coverage is over. All members of the media will the Ohio Expo Center. Prior to 1961, the State then be escorted out of the WCOL Celeste Center Board of Agriculture oversaw the Center. The unless they hold a ticket for the show. Commission maintains and manages state Interviews and Backstage Policy property reserved for the purpose of conducting at least one Fair annually. All interviews and backstage / meet-and-greet passes must be arranged through the artist’s The Commission is comprised of 14 members management. The Fair public relations staff can (nine of whom are appointed by the Governor), 6 7 plus five ex-officio members: the Agricultural Gregory Simpson Chair of the Ohio Senate, the Agricultural and Milford Natural Resources Chair of the Ohio House of Representatives, the Director of Development Virgil Strickler Services, the Director of Agriculture and the General Manager, Lakeview Director of Natural Resources. Doug White Of the nine Commission members appointed by Manchester the Governor, no more than five may be from any one political party. Expiration of appointed James Zehringer terms is staggered to ensure the continuity of the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Commission at all times. Resources, Columbus 2015 Ohio Exposition Commission Members: Employment Opportunities

Tamara Brown Every summer, the Ohio State Fair hires nearly Ohio Development Services Agency, Columbus 600 seasonal employees, ages 18 and up. Although positions are filled prior to the start of Tom Charles the Fair, new applications are accepted annually. Pickerington Requirements, time frames and application processes vary for each position and can be found David T. Daniels at ohiostatefair.com. Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Hillsboro Visitor Services Andrew Doehrel Conditions for Admission Galena The safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors and Rep. Brian Hill employees is our highest priority. In an effort to House Agriculture and Rural Development ensure the highest level of safety and security, Committee Chair, Zanesville fairgoers may not bring any illegal weapons or substances to the Fair. Prior to entry, fairgoers Sen. Cliff Hite will be asked to walk through a magnetometer. Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, Resources Committee Chair, Findlay etc. are permitted, but are subject to search. Guests may bring their own food and non- Jennifer K. Lynch alcoholic beverages. Glass bottles and containers Secretary, Columbus are not permitted on grounds. Bag searches will be conducted for guests entering concerts and David Madison events in the WCOL Celeste Center. The use of Bexley unmanned aircraft systems (drones) is expressly prohibited. Tom Price Chair, Delaware Guest Information Services

Steve Reinhard We’re here to help. Stop by one of our Vice Chair, Bucyrus conveniently-located Columbia Gas of Ohio Information Centers to pick up a copy of the daily 8 9 schedule or get directions. First Aid

Rides The first aid station is open from 10 am to 11 pm (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays) and Ride coupons are $1. Select kiddie rides require is located on the east side of the Nationwide one coupon. Super kiddie and spectacular rides Donahey Ag & Hort Building. require two coupons. Super spectacular rides require three coupons. The SkyGlider price is $3 Lost and Found for a one-way ticket. Ride-All-Day Wristbands are available for $25. Our lost and found office is organized and managed by the Highway Patrol and is located on Accessibility grounds at the north end of the Mountain Dew Midway. Their phone number is 614-466-6666. The Ohio State Fair provides a number of facilities and accommodations so that fairgoers with Lost Children disabilities can have a comfortable and enjoyable visit. Buildings and most restrooms are handicap The Ohio State Highway Patrol staffs a booth at accessible. Both motorized and non-motorized both of the main gates (Cardinal and OHIO Gates) wheelchairs can be rented near the main entrances to provide “Lost Kid Tags.” The tags entrances of the Fair. ASL signed interpretation help identify the child if he or she gets separated is provided at most WCOL Celeste Center from his or her parents. You can also call the performances when requested five days prior Highway Patrol headquarters at 614-466-6666 for to the show date, and assisted listening devices more information. are available for use free of charge at the WCOL Celeste Center, Main Street Stage presented by Infant Care and Nursing Stations presented by CD102.5 and Gazebo Stage. Visitors must leave a OhioHealth photo ID. The Ohio State Fair has an air-conditioned family Stroller, Wagon, Wheelchair and Locker Rentals care station located in Kiddieland at which parents can change their children’s diapers, and Available at the Cardinal and OHIO Gates. mothers who prefer to breastfeed their children in privacy can do so comfortably. Additional • Stroller: $10 / day nursing stations are located in the Bricker • Wagon: $15 / day MarketPlace Building and JD Equipment Taft • Manual wheelchair: $25 / day Coliseum. • Electric cart: $55 / day, $35 after 5 pm • Lockers: $1 / day. Space is limited and Banking Services available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. ATMs are located throughout the Fair for your convenience. Please refer to the Fair map for Park & Pin specific locations.

Easily find your vehicle after a full day of fun at On-Grounds Shuttle the Fair by downloading the free Ohio State Fair mobile app on your iPhone or Android device This free shuttle makes frequent stops around before you arrive, and you’ll be able to “pin” your the perimeter of the grounds from 10 am - 10 pm parking spot. everyday.

10 11 Pet Policy Special Days and Discounts

Pets are not permitted on the grounds during the All special days and discounts are not valid with Fair with the exception of service dogs or animals other offers. approved as part of an exhibition or competition Fourth Grade Agriculture is Cool Program (such as livestock and 4-H events). Service animals are those that have been individually Exiting fourth grade students (2014-2015 trained to do work or perform tasks for a person academic year) and one chaperone can attend the with a disability. Fair for free any one day to enjoy the interactive Ag is Cool program by presenting a valid report Recycling at the Fair card at the entrance gates. Please look for specially-marked recycling Printer-Friendly Coupons containers to deposit your recyclable plastic bottles, cans, cardboard and paper. Patrons are invited to visit ohiostatefair.com to download and print cost-saving coupons on food Charging Stations and merchandise. Complimentary charging stations with the Special Days capability to charge several phones, cameras and tablets simultaneously are located in the JD Wednesday, July 29 Equipment Taft Coliseum and Bricker MarketPlace WSYX/WTTE Opening Day Building. $3 admission until 3 pm. Ohio State Fair Premier Hotel Partners Thursday, July 30 Kroger Feeds Ohio Day Baymont Inn & Suites Just remember 2-3-4: When you bring 2 canned 614-600-0223 food items per person to a booth outside the www.baymontrickenbackerhotel.com gates, you’ll receive a voucher good for $3 Best Western Columbus admission before 4 pm. All food donations will go 614-337-8400 to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. www.bwcolumbus.com Friday, July 31 Candlewood Suites - Polaris First Lady’s Day 614-436-6600 Events focused on women in agriculture and Ohio www.candlewoodsuitespolaris.com First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich’s commitment to health and wellness will be highlighted. Crowne Plaza - Columbus North 614-885-1885 Sunday, Aug. 2 www.crowneplaza.com/ColumbusNorth Veterans & Military Day Veterans and active military are given free Holiday Inn Express admission with appropriate identification. 614-263-7725 http://bit.ly/HIExpressFair Printers’ Day Ramada Columbus North / Polaris Monday, Aug. 3 614-890-8111 NBC4 Family Value Day Until 6 pm, adults will be admitted for the kids’ www.ramada.com/hotel/17558 12 13 admission price of $8, and kids 12 and under gates to receive one $4 admission voucher. will be admitted free. With the purchase of one wristband, a second rider can ride free until 6 pm Saturday, Aug. 8 with a hand stamp. After 6 pm, all riders will need Ohio Soybean Day either a wristband or vouchers to ride. One Ohio soybean farmer or Ohio Soybean Association member will be given free Fair Tuesday, Aug. 4 admission, with each member in their party National Church Residences’ Senior Day receiving $4 admission with voucher from Ohio Seniors ages 60 and up can enjoy reduced Soybean News magazine. admission of just $4 at the gate all day long. Sunday, Aug. 9 Wednesday, Aug. 5 Pepsi Day QFM96 Fair Attitude Wednesday Bring any empty Pepsi brand product to a booth Fairgoers will enjoy $5 admission all day. outside the entrance gates for a $3 admission voucher for every member in your party before 3 Mattress Firm Day pm. Double your deal! Pick up a voucher at any participating Mattress Firm store throughout the Fun Facts state and receive one free admission with the purchase of one $5 admission on Wed., Aug. 5 Vendors and Food only. In 2013, vendors at the Ohio State Fair sold jaw-dropping quantities of Fair favorites. Some Thursday, Aug. 6 notable items are listed below: Throwback Thursday • French fries - 185,718 orders It’s #throwbackthursday! We’re rolling back the • Pizza - 133,352 slices prices – enjoy FREE parking and $1 small fountain • Roasted corn - 35,676 ears sodas at select locations throughout the Fair from • Ice cream - 33,440 cones 11 am to 2 pm today only. Don’t miss tonight’s • Lemon shake-ups - 83,275 orders Hairapalooza concert featuring Great White, • Iced tea - 2.2 million ounces Vixen and Lynch Mob for just $20! • Stromboli - 15,856 • Bourbon chicken - 9,351 orders AAA Member Day • Hot apple dumplings - 6,683 dumplings AAA members: Show your current membership card at a booth outside entrance gates to receive Among the hundreds of food options, the Ohio $4 admission vouchers for each member in your State Fair sells 30 different types of food on a stick party ranging from Fair favorites like corn dogs, candied apples and cotton candy to more adventurous I scream, you scream, AAA members scream for options like chocolate-dipped cheesecake, deep- free ice cream! Show your membership card at fried manicotti and chicken and waffles! the AAA ice cream social tent in Central Park and receive one free scoop of ice cream from 2 - 4 Schmidt’s of German Village celebrates their 101st pm. year as an Ohio State Fair vendor this summer. Famous for Bahama Mamas and cream puffs, Friday, Aug. 7 Schmidt’s is the oldest continuous restaurant Ohio Lottery Day participating at the Fair. Over the past 100 years, Patrons 18 and over may present a non-winning Schmidt’s has sold more than 860,000 cream Ohio Lottery ticket at a booth outside entrance puffs, 1,050,000 sausages, 200,000 frankfurters 14 15 and 260,000 pounds of sauerkraut. The All- four Tracey concession locations, known primarily Ohio State Fair band played birthday tributes to for their real draft root beer, fried cheese and founder George F. Schmidt for nearly 80 years and coney dog. The members of the family, young and now continues the tradition by playing a birthday old, all work at the Ohio State Fair – there are a tribute to his son, John Schmidt. In 2015, they total of four generations working at the Fair! will serenade John on Aug. 5 at 10:30 am at the Kiddieland Schmidt’s location. Rides The Ferris wheel has more than 7,500 LED lights Concessions by Cox provides all meals for the and holds up to 1,200 people per hour. All-Ohio State Fair Band and Youth Choir during their stay at the Ohio State Fair. Over the past five The half-mile SkyGlider accommodates 1,800 years, the concessionaire has served up some riders per hour and has 98 cars. pretty amazing statistics: • Chicken tenders - 70,000 The Space Roller is one of only two in the country. • Hot dogs - 43,000 In 1969, the Giant Slide became a permanent Fair • Hamburgers / cheeseburgers - 30,000 attraction. The landmark is 45 feet tall, 144 feet • Bowls of cereal - 14,500 long and has 105 steps. More than 1,000 fairgoers • Chicken breasts - 8,000 enjoy the slide every hour at an average top • Ham & cheese omelets - 5,400 speed of 15 miles per hour! More than 1,000 different types of Old Time Personnel Candies are sold at Candyland in the Bricker The Ohio Expo Center’s permanent staff MarketPlace Building. comprises 61 employees, 58 of whom work full French fries, pizza and corn dogs are the top time. The total service time of the permanent selling food items at the Fair. employees is 1,069.4 years, averaging 17.53 years per person. DNO, Inc. is one of the Fair’s most integral behind-the-scenes components. Incorporated Of the full-time permanent employees, 25 have in Columbus in 1989 by Anthony DiNovo, DNO served more than 20 years and eight have served markets and sells Ohio’s fresh fruit and vegetable more than 30 years. crops to customers throughout the Midwest. As This year, 14 seasonal employees are the largest Ohio-product supplier to the Ohio octogenarians, or between 80 and 89 years State Fair, DNO, Inc. makes at least one delivery of age, and one seasonal employee is a each day throughout the duration of the Fair. In nonagenarian (90-99 years of age). 2014, DNO delivered a total of 35 trailers to the Fair vendors, with a conservative estimate of a Landscaping total of more than 250,000 pounds of goods The Ohio Expo Center grows all plants and flowers delivered! in three heated greenhouses and one cold frame on-site. Approximately 40,000 plants and flowers Tracey Concessions is a family-owned and have been grown and planted for the 2015 Ohio operated vendor that has been part of the Ohio State Fair! State Fair since 1956, and will celebrate their 60th anniversary at the Ohio State Fair this summer. Attendance Originally started as a way to make the family a In 2013, the Ohio State Fair broke its single day little extra money, the business began as a Fair attendance record. On Sunday, July 28, 2013, location. Today, the Ohio State Fair is home to a record number of 115,288 fairgoers visited 16 17 the Fair. The previous record of 110,234 was manufacturers and 2,000 acres of vineyards, set on Aug. 13, 2006. A total of 916,724 people making it the 4th largest wine producing state in attended the 2014 Fair, a record for a 12-day fair! the eastern United States. Attendance figures for the past several years are listed on page 26. Butter Cow In 1903, the first-ever butter cow and calf Agriculture sculptures were featured at the Ohio State Fair More than half of Ohio’s land area, nearly 14 when they were entered into a butter sculpting million acres, is used for agricultural purposes. contest sponsored by The Ohio State University and the Dairy Processors of Ohio. The subjects Every year, farmers in Ohio produce 7.9 billion of this early contest was not restricted to specific eggs, 379 million pounds of chicken, 5.5 million subject matter, but the life-size cow sculpted turkeys, 277 million pounds of red meat, 1.1 by A. T. Shelton & Company, distributors of billion pounds of pork and nearly 622 million Sunbury Co-Operative Creamery butter, became gallons of milk. such a popular attraction that it later became a permanent attraction. Ohio is the No. 1 producer of Swiss cheese in the nation. Eventually, the butter cow and calf found a permanent home in the Dairy Products Ohio has 1.25 million head of beef cattle and Building which was built in 1925. New cow and calves, and nearly 17,000 beef farmers in the calf sculptures have become a time-honored state. Ohio produces 434 million pounds of beef tradition. They are created each year, along with each year, and Ohio consumers spend about $4.1 a mystery sculpture revealed each year to reflect billion annually on beef. the positive ideals and cultural trends in Ohio. In 2014, a team of artists worked more than 540 There are 117,000 sheep and lambs in Ohio. hours and used 2,033 pounds of butter to create Twenty-six percent of all pork raised in Ohio is the sculptures. exported to other countries. Some previously featured butter sculptures Ohio is the sixth-largest soybean-producing state include: in the country. The top Ohio soybean-producing • 90th anniversary of the ice cream cone counties include Darke, Wood, Madison, Pickaway • A bald eagle and Putnam. • A Hasbro Tonka Truck • A salute to the armed forces In 2014, Ohio corn growers harvested 3.47 million • A tribute to Ohio’s dairy farmers acres of corn, yielding more than 611 million • A tribute to The Ohio State Buckeyes bushels. • A tribute to the Olympics • Darth Vader The Ohio ethanol industry has increased its • Dave Thomas of Wendy’s capacity to produce up to 523 million gallons of • Furby fuel from corn in 2014. • Jack Nicklaus • John Glenn In 2014, Ohio wheat growers produced more than • Mr. Monopoly 44.8 million bushels with a total production value • Neil Armstrong of $223.8 million. • The Liberty Bell • Columbus Bicentennial birthday cake Ohio is home to more than 220 licensed wine • A tribute to Ohio symbols 18 19 History The two-day attendance was estimated at 25,000 In 1846, the Ohio Legislature created the to 30,000 people. 53-member Board of Agriculture. One of the Board’s first acts was to establish a District Fair. Transportation around Ohio was difficult. The resulting 1847 District Fair at Wilmington Therefore, the majority of exhibitors lived near and the 1848 District Fair at Xenia were both the Fair. In 1886, the Fair moved to its current successful, thus warranting a State Fair. home at what is now called the Ohio Expo Center. The main entrance to the site was at The first Ohio State Fair was planned for the southwest corner of the grounds along September 1849, but an outbreak of Asiatic Woodward Avenue. The OHIO Gate entrance is cholera forced the cancellation of those plans. currently located at 11th Avenue. The following year, later dates were set to lessen the risk of cholera. Even so, Darius Lapham, The Fair has been held in the following cities: the superintendent of the grounds, died of the disease just a few weeks before the opening date. 1851 Columbus (on the site of Mt. Carmel Hospital) Camp Washington (two miles east of downtown 1852 Cleveland Cincinnati) was the site of the first Ohio State 1853 Dayton Fair, Oct. 2 - 4, 1850. The site was described as 1854 Newark 8 to 10 acres with grass slopes, shade trees and 1855 Columbus (on the site of Mt. numerous tents. The grounds were enclosed by a Carmel Hospital) 10-foot-high board fence. Cattle were tethered to 1856 Cleveland a railing along the carriage road. 1857 Cincinnati 1858 Sandusky The railroads offered strong support to the early 1859 Zanesville state fairs. Special rates were offered whereby 1860 - 1861 Dayton exhibits were transported without charge, and 1862 - 1863 Cleveland the exhibitor rode for half fare. Several central 1864 - 1865 Columbus (on the site of Schiller Ohioans contributed to the first Fair, including Park) Alfred Kelley, owner of the Columbus and Xenia 1866 - 1867 Dayton Railroad Company. 1868 - 1869 Toledo 1870 - 1871 Springfield Cash premiums at the first Fair did not exceed 1872 - 1873 Mansfield $20, with the exception of an award of $50 1874 - 1885 Columbus (on the site of Franklin given to the winning essayists on the topic of Park) “Improving the Soil.” During the early state fairs, 1886 - present Columbus (Ohio Expo Center) winners received medals, not ribbons, as awards. In 1850, the silver medal was valued at $3. Historical Milestones

The public was admitted only on the second and 1853 - Entertainment entered the Fair third days of the first Fair. Day one was devoted to programming with pony rides for children and setup and judging. Admission was 20 cents, but monkeys dressed in hats that danced to minstrel exhibitors could buy a $1 badge for admission for tunes. their families. A visitor could also buy a $1 badge for one gentleman and two ladies. 1860 - Fair premiums rose to $200, up from $20 in 1850. 20 21 1886 - The Ohio State Fair moved to its current of the Fair, fire raced across the grounds. Six home, the Ohio Expo Center, which today buildings were destroyed including the central encompasses 360 acres and is home to more than group, the Horticulture Building and the East and 150 events each year, contributing approximately West Buildings. Losses were estimated at more $478 million to the state and local economy - than $800,000. enough to pay the salary of 10,092 Ohioans each year. 1924 - Earliest records of the Ohio State Fair Queen contest date back to this year. 1888 - In 1888, Ohioans also celebrated the centennial of the land that would become the 1925 - The Diamond Jubilee Spectacle saluted State of Ohio. This year marked the centennial of the 75th anniversary of the Fair. More than 2,000 an important event in Ohio’s history, the creation participants enacted the evolution of the Fair in of the Northwest Territory. Ohio became the three 25-year periods on three stages. first state formed from the Northwest Territory in 1803. Ohio cancelled the State Fair in 1888 1928 - The renowned John Philip Sousa Band and held a celebration of the centennial of the performed twice daily at the 1928 Fair. Northwest Territory in its place. 1929 - The Junior Fair was formed. Today, there 1894 - A college football tournament was held are nearly 11,000 youth participating in the Junior this year. Participating schools included Denison, Fair livestock shows and nearly 8,000 with non- Miami, Wittenberg, Buchtel (Akron) and The Ohio livestock projects. State University. 1941 - A sign of the times found 150 female Fair 1896 - The Ohio State Fair became the first fair ticket takers hired in place of men for the first with an electric lighting system. This made it time. possible to offer nighttime racing. Horseless 1942 - 1945 - The Board of Agriculture canceled vehicles also made their first appearance this the Ohio State Fair and allowed the war year. department to use the grounds and buildings for 1903 - The first butter cow and calf were featured handling airplane parts and equipment for World at the Fair, sculpted by A. T. Shelton & Company, War II. The Army Air Corps rented the facility for distributors of Sunbury Cooperative Creamery $1 per year. A similar fate befell fairs in Indiana, butter. Additional sculptures were added in the Illinois and Pennsylvania. 1960s. 1955 - Shuttle buses were introduced. 1905 - Livestock entries broke records in all 1957 - The first female livestock judge, Mrs. departments, especially with 576 sheep in the Maurice Neville, judged the Yorkshire Swine nation’s largest sheep show of its kind. That’s Show. enough wool to stretch from Cincinnati to Cleveland four times! 1957 - The world’s largest talking bird, a giant mechanical cardinal, was installed during the 1916 - In the midst of WWI, patriotism became Fair. It was constructed of wood, wire and a a Fair theme. The world’s largest American papier-mâché type product. The cardinal was flag, which was 8,840 square feet in size, was electronically controlled from a nearby building, displayed at the 11th Avenue entrance gate. and answered questions asked by children during 1922 - Just days before the scheduled opening the Fair. It was 13 feet high and 23 feet long. The cardinal was later removed in 1973 due to 22 23 damage sustained from time and weather. “History in the Making.” 1963 - The All-Ohio Youth Choir was established. 2002 - The 11th Avenue OHIO Gate, built in 1966 was torn down and reconstructed using a more 1966 - The OHIO gate was built at the 11th Avenue contemporary design. entrance, costing $40,000. 2003 - The Ohio State Fair celebrated its 150th 1968 - The first Sale of Champions Livestock Fair. The first Fair was held in 1850 and there has Auction was held with sales amounting to been one every year since, excluding 1942 to $22,674. 1945. 1969 - The first portion of the SkyGlider was built. 2004 - The length of the Fair was changed from It was later extended to 11th Avenue in 1984. The 17 days to 12 days. Giant Slide also opened this year. 2010 - The Coliseum was rededicated in honor of 1972 - Fire struck the Ohio Expo Center in former Gov. Bob Taft. October during the American Dairy Show. Three barns were burned, killing three head of 2011 - To recognize a wider range of exhibitors, cattle and destroying virtually all the exhibitors’ market meat goats, turkeys and cheese were belongings. These buildings have since been added to the Sale of Champions in 2011. replaced by the Gilligan Complex and the O’Neill Swine Arena. 2013 – The 2013 overall Sale of Champions record was broken and reset at $344,950. 1976 - In celebration of the country’s bicentennial, a time capsule was buried in the 2014 – The Ohio State Fair set a new overall gardens near the 11th Avenue gate (now the 12-day attendance record of 916,724 visitors OHIO Gate). It holds treasures of the times from entering the gates between July 23 and August 3. the Ohio State Fair; Ohio sports teams, coins and stamps, a T-shirt, Levis and tennis shoes. It will be 2015 - In an effort to protect Ohio’s poultry opened in 2026. industry from the avian flu, all species of poultry shows, as well as displays in the Natural 1986 - A 12-foot tall, 16-foot long cardinal sitting Resources Park, petting zoo birds and any and all atop a 4-foot base was installed at the north other bird exhibits or shows, will not be held at entrance of the grounds. The bird, constructed of the 2015 Fair. In addition, the demolition of the fiberglass, weighs approximately 500 pounds and DiSalle Creative Arts Center, Adobe House and still stands today. Heritage Arts and Crafts Building took place to make room for the new Cardinal Hall, to open 1990 - The condemned Ohio State Fair in 2016. The Buckeye Agriculture Complex was Grandstand was demolished. The Celeste Center completed. replaced it as the site for the Fair’s big-name entertainment, as well as a venue for many Expo A number of renovations to the Gilligan Livestock events throughout the year. Complex were completed in 2015, keeping the bones of the building but transforming it overall 1995 - The George V. Voinovich Livestock and with an approximately $8.5 million budget. These Trade Center was completed. efforts included resealing the 6-acre parking deck on the roof of the complex, replacing 1,012 2000 - The Ohio State Fair Celebrated its 150th permanent stalls, purchasing 500 new portable anniversary of its founding with a new exhibit, stalls, replacing all electric and lighting in the 24 25 building and replacing the sprinkler system. Junior Fair Goats 477 203 Fair Attendance Junior Fair Sheep 1,288 330 Junior Fair Swine 1,409 695 Past Ohio State Fair attendance figures: 2014: 916,724 Junior Fair Poultry 903 167 2013: 903,824 Junior Fair Rabbits 862 159 2012: 840,306 Junior Fair Horse 2,454 850 2011: 833,304 2010: 812,237 Junior Fair Skillathon 1,151 1,151 2009: 826,037 Junior Fair Dogs 1,366 321 2008: 809,321 Total Junior Fair 11,190 4,595 2007: 806,301 2006: 814,152 2005: 802,074 Non-Livestock Entries Exhibitors 2004: 850,218 Fine Arts 1,308 400 2003: 1,011,331* Creative Arts 2,075 380 2002: 969,261* 2001: 950,419* Youth Organizations 7,779 7,179 2000: 980,819* Spelling Bee 127 127 *Denotes 17-day Fair. The length of the Ohio State Sports Competitions 959 1,459 Fair was changed from 17 days to 12 days in 2004. Ag & Hort 636 40 Youth Gardens 0 0 Entry Statistics (2014) Homebrew 505 - Open Livestock Entries Exhibitors Youth Arts 378 153 Open Beef 753 403 Cheese 20 5 Open Dairy 1,519 360 Severe Weather 63 63 Open Goats 652 115 Poster Open Sheep 2,821 577 Sunburst Beauty 45 45 Open Swine 1,843 685 Kiddie Tractor Pulls 217 244 Open Poultry 2,805 47 Corn Hole 22 44 Open Rabbits 756 106 Old Familiar Beard 47 47 Bash Llamas 480 64 Total Non-Livestock 14,181 10,186 Open Horse 865 865 Total Open 12,494 3,222 New This Year New Entertainers Junior Livestock Entries Exhibitors Junior Fair Beef 486 347 Steve Trash | July 29 - Aug. 3 Gazebo Stage Junior Fair Dairy 794 372 This “Rockin’ Eco Hero” has performed in theatres, fairs and festivals all over the world and 26 27 entertained and educated more than 25 million Not!” as the World’s Best Rope Jumper! people. His mission is to engage his audiences by performing magic tricks with garbage and Spin Cycle, Strolling | July 29 - Aug. 3 teaching about ecology. His show is an excellent Cirque Mechanics’ roaming round platform is blend of eco-entertainment and eco-education. powered and driven by unicyclists, transforming into a dynamic stage featuring an unbelievable Matt Jergens |Daily performing acrobat. Gazebo Stage This comedic entertainer has been thrilling and Tree of Life, Strolling | July 29 - Aug. 2 captivating audiences with his one man show It’s alive! Find this strolling tree making its way for more than 20 years. Matt is an Ohio State around the grounds. Its seven-foot-wide canopy alumnus, an international gold medalist juggler of leaves and sparkling lights make this attraction and enjoys performing more than 300 shows a a popular photo opportunity for all fairgoers. year at events across the nation. Winter Sisters, Strolling | July 29, Aug. 1 - 3, 8 - 9 Buck Trout, Strolling | Daily Meet and mingle with your favorite ice royalty While most campers head out into the woods, this summer. Look for the Snow Queen and her Buck Trout is setting up camp at the Ohio State princess sister and sing along with them to your Fair! Find this zany puppet driving his itty-bitty, favorite princess songs! earth-friendly electric truck all across the Fair. New Musicians Moogician, Strolling | Daily “The Moogician” is the only magical, juggling, Sugar Creek | July 29, Noon and 2 pm banjo-playing comedy act that also educates Gazebo Stage about dairy and cows. See how milk is magical, This young, energetic band from Central Ohio cheese is juggle-able, butter is healthy and cows strives to preserve bluegrass and gospel music are cool at this exciting show with surprises and play traditional tunes inspired by legends around every corner. like Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. The band is made up of brothers and sisters who have been Ragtime Strutters, Strolling | July 29 - Aug. 3 performing together since the summer of 2012. Enjoy traditional Dixieland jazz tunes performed on the banjo, tuba, trumpet and trombone. Runaway Dorothy | July 29, 5 pm and 7:30 pm Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Rock-It Robot, Strolling | July 29 - Aug. 3 This Brooklyn-based band is known for their rustic Get ready for the most impressive robot you’ve and refined music, mesmerizingly melancholy ever seen! Standing at nine feet tall and featuring vocals and achingly beautiful harmonies. The an animated face with moving eyes, brows and talented folk-country group has been featured on mouth, along with a built-in sound system for Fox News and the popular video blog, “The Rock speech and music, this lifelike character will Office.” entertain crowds with humor, dancing and serenading. Steve Rivers | July 30, Noon and 2 pm Gazebo Stage Rope Warrior, Strolling | Aug. 4 - 9 This young recording artist and songwriter has This two-time world record holding jump roper been turning heads in country music with his executes stunts that most of us wouldn’t even fresh and exciting songs that country music fans think possible. He is a high energy athlete and are gravitating toward. His new and recently entertainer recognized by “Ripley’s Believe it or released album, “Temptations,” features 10 relatable songs that leave his fans wanting more. 28 29 Says She | July 30, 5 pm and 7:30 pm spotlight in CMA Closeup. Ashley has performed Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 around the country including at The Taste of Says She is an expressive rock band that began Country Music Festival where she opened for in Oxford, Ohio where all members of the band Brantley Gilbert, Eric Paslay and Dierks Bentley. attended and met at Miami University. After college, the band continued to fine-tune their Chaquis Maliq | Aug. 2, 11:30 am and 1 pm unique style blending bluesy soulful vocals, metal- Gazebo Stage style percussion and rock rhythm. This multi-talented artist takes ownership of her musical career by writing her own music and Myah Evans | July 31, Noon and 2 pm producing her own musical creations. Chaquis Gazebo Stage was originally a poet and theatrical spoken word Myah Evans’ love for music began at a young age. artist whose love for playing the piano and guitar By age 14, she was composing full songs with an helped her dive into the world of music. Her acoustic guitar loaned to her by a friend; a guitar performances feature warm, melodic, sweet that she still plays today. This self-taught musician blues and honey jazz sounds. and guitarist has devoted her life to creating, performing and inspiring other young artists with The Soul Brothers, tribute to the Blues her indie/folk music. Brothers | Aug. 2, 5 pm and 7:30 pm Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Little Patch of Soul | July 31, 5 pm and 7:30 pm The Soul Brothers are known for their white Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 socks, signature hat and sunglasses and their This blues and soul group formed in Columbus, tribute to The Blues Brothers. Their performance Ohio in early 2014. Don’t be fooled by their is fast-paced, high-energy and includes all of the recent beginning, Little Patch of Soul is comprised Brothers’ favorite songs that audiences love. The of veteran musicians who have performed in Soul Brothers put on a show enjoyable for all ages many different bands of all genres. The band’s and will have the whole family up and dancing. unique sound helps their audience discover new music to love with an old school groove. Greg Burroughs | Aug. 3, Noon and 2 pm Gazebo Stage John Schmid | Aug. 1, 11:30 am and 1 pm Nashville became country music artist Greg Gazebo Stage Burroughs’ home after graduating from Boston’s John Schmid is the founder and director of Berklee College of Music in 2008. His 200-show- Common Ground Ministries in Berlin, Ohio. per-year enterprise began as a creative way In a typical year, John ministers in more than to help pay his way through college and now 50 prisons, 30 churches, 40 banquets, four to he shows no sign of slowing down. His upbeat five camps, a street fair or two and numerous and infectious presence on stage matches his concerts. His unique blend of country, folk and energetic personality off stage. His band has gospel music make him extremely enjoyable and shared bills with acts such as Charlie Daniels, relatable to everyone. His message reaches a Vince Gill, Travis Tritt and Jake Owen. diverse audience through humor, life stories and his love for people. Subway Show Band | Aug. 3, 5 pm and 7:30 pm Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Ashley Winters | Aug. 1, 5pm and 7:30 pm Recently named honorary members of the Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Beach Music Hall of Fame, Subway is the longest This versatile singer-songwriter drives country lasting show band performing with theatrical music in a refreshing new direction. Her unique extravagance in the United States. Their high- style and demanding stage presence earned her a energy performances feature memorable sounds 30 31 from the 50s and 60s that will have fairgoers of all It all started with an elementary school solo. ages tapping their toes. This talented songwriter has been singing and performing since that fateful recital. The acoustic The Accidentals | Aug. 4, Noon and 2 pm performer is extremely passionate about her Gazebo Stage music and enjoys playing covers of popular songs. Dynamic duo Katie Larson and Savannah Buist are recognized and loved among music lovers Cherry Lee & the Hot Rod Hounds | Aug. 6, 5 pm of all genres for their multi-instrumentalist skills and 7:30 pm and impressive repertoire of songs featured in Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 films, documentaries and commercials. The girls This Dayton-based band has an exciting stage met in 2011 after volunteering for a high school presence and is passionate about playing and class assignment. Now recent high school grads, performing rockabilly tunes. The band’s style the edgy folk duo has added Michael Dause on showcases a fusion of southern hillbilly country, percussion to round out their eccentric indie trio. western and Delta blues styles of music from 1940s and early 1950s. Mojo Theory | Aug. 4, 5 pm and 7:30 pm Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 The Kevin Prater Band | Aug. 7, Noon and 2 pm Based in Columbus, Mojo Theory writes, arranges Gazebo Stage and produces their own original blues music. The The Kevin Prater Band is made up of veterans of band’s diverse musical background gives them Bluegrass Music. This quality enables them to a unique sound that is not often found in blues create their unique style of Bluegrass and Gospel bands. Without straying from the core traditions Music for which they are quickly becoming of blues music, the group successfully preserves famous. The group is known for their a capella the blues tradition and adapts their music to the hymns, great gospel songs, classic country and 21st century, pleasing their entire audience. vintage rock that their audience has come to enjoy. Hayley Payne | A u g . 5 , N o o n a n d 2 p m Gazebo Stage Dwight Lenox & Lenox Avenue Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Hayley Payne Express | Aug. 7, 5 pm and 7:30 pm describes her style as “future country.” An Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 accomplished performer who has graced he Dwight Lenox is known for his rich tenor voice stages of popular Nashville venues including the and dynamic presence that effortlessly captivates famed Bluebird Café and Opry Mills Mall, Hayley his audience. His vast repertoire includes jazz, has been featured on the Nashville Songwriter’s blues and swing with hits from artists such as Association International “One to Watch” list. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Stevie Wonder. Red Idle Rejects | Aug. 5, 5 pm and 7:30 pm David & Valerie Mayfield | Aug. 8, 11:30 am and Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 1:30 pm This classic rock group consists of four band Gazebo Stage members who are passionate about creating and Not long ago, the Mayfield family band, One playing their own music. This Cincinnati-based Way Rider, was traveling the country and playing band possesses a unique stage presence and bluegrass music. Now that the kids have grown up enjoys playing their original songs and performing and left, David and Valerie are pursuing a musical covers of the classics. career of their own. Their daughter, Jessica Lee Mayfield, is performing with the Avett Brothers’ Deborah Jane | Aug. 6, Noon and 2 pm Seth Avett. Their son, David Mayfield, is touring Gazebo Stage with the David Mayfield Parade. The parents’ 32 33 style reflects old school bluegrass, classic country began playing daily at the nearby Memphis radio and newgrass music and has been compared to station. Travis hung around the studio, learning artists like Conway Twitty and Dolly Parton. as much from the legend as he could. Today, he is an award-winning contemporary blues artist. Shelby County Line | Aug. 8, 11 am and 1 pm He earned the nickname “Moonchild” from his Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 always broad smile, energetic performances and This up-and-coming country group from New his engaging presence on stage. Bremen, Ohio is quickly gaining a following and making a name for itself. They offer both new and New Attractions classic country music that entertains people of all ages. The bands’ first single, “Somethin’ About Infant Care & Nursing Stations You,” was recently released to country radio. presented by OhioHealth | 10 am – 9 pm The Ohio State Fair has an air-conditioned family Yvonne y Grupo Fuego | Aug. 8, 5 pm and care station located in Kiddieland at which 7:30 pm parents can change their children’s diapers, and Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 mothers who prefer to breastfeed their children Yvonne found her passion for music at a very in privacy can do so comfortably. Additional young age. Ever since she was recruited into nursing stations are located in the Bricker the family band when she was just 6 years old, MarketPlace Building and JD Equipment Taft she knew all she wanted to do was perform. Coliseum. Her Latin-flavored, R&B style music encourages audiences to experience culture through music. Smokey Bear | Daily, 11 am - 6 pm Natural Resources Park Walenia | Aug. 9, 11 am and 1 pm The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will Gazebo Stage unveil a brand-new, 14-foot tall animatronic This group features traditional country, version of Smokey Bear at the 2015 Ohio State Americana and gospel music played by a talented Fair. The original Smokey Bear, who spent 55 husband and wife duo and a group of gifted band years teaching fire prevention to children and members. Walenia is known for the sounds of their families, will be transitioning into a well- their pedal steel, rhythm and bass guitars. deserved retirement. The new Smokey will possess qualities that The Last Paradox | Aug. 9, 11 am and 1 pm make him even more lifelike. His moving arms, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 head and mouth will create a more realistic and This alternative rock group brings incomparable engaging experience for fairgoers who visit him. energy and excitement to the stage. Their natural talent helps to guide them as they create original Bass Bin | 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm (additional songs that express pure emotion. Their passion show at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday) for music is contagious and serves as the fuel that North of Natural Resources Park continues to drive the band. Learn fishing tips from a pro sitting atop this 4,000 gallon aquarium stocked with fish. Fairgoers Travis “Moonchild” Haddix | Aug. 9, 5 pm and will be able to witness casting demonstrations, 7:30 pm learn how different lures work and find Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 techniques to catch specific types of fish at this Travis is known as a representation of the modern interesting and engaging demonstration. blues industry. His passion for music began when he was just eight years old and B.B. King Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe | 11 am - 5 pm 34 35 Central Park Honey Bee Photography Families can play a gigantic version of the classic Rhodes Creative Arts Center game featuring “X’s” and “O’s” with oversized In this new photography category, youth and letters on a game board painted on the grass in adult photographers may enter a honey bee Central Park. photo (close-up or scenic view; must be able to identify as Honey Bee only). Sponsored by the Wolves of the World presented by the Printing Ohio State Beekeepers Association. Association of Ohio • N. Kentucky | 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm Youth Photography, Candid Phone Photo Kiddieland Rhodes Creative Arts Center This educational demonstration will highlight the In this new youth photography class, natural behaviors of the world’s only traveling photographers may enter a candid phone photo. wolf pack. Fine Arts, A Photography Perspective Award Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience | Aug. 6 - 9, Cox Fine Arts Center presented by AstraZeneca 10 am - 9 pm This new award presented by the Ohio Arts North of 17th Avenue in front of Rhodes Center Council will highlight a specific discipline each Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is an interactive year (this year it is photography) to provide mobile exhibit offering guests the opportunity greater visibility for the exhibition while to experience the innovation and curiosity of encouraging additional participation from artists/ Les Paul like never before. Explore music, sound groups. and technology innovations in a hands-on, entertaining experience as you mix and share New Artist Award music. Cox Fine Arts Center presented by AstraZeneca Vintage Tractor Display | Daily, 9 am – 9 pm Artists who have never entered the Ohio State Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, or have not had a piece Dozens of vintage Allis Chalmers tractors and accepted into the exhibition in the past, are implements spanning more than a century of encouraged to enter this year! Two new artists American ingenuity will be displayed. will each receive an award of $250. All first time amateur and professional artists entering and Watercraft Stimulator | Daily, 9 am - 7 pm accepted into the exhibition will be eligible for Natural Resources Park this award. New this year, patrons can take a ride on the exciting watercraft simulator and experience the Wild and Wacky Arts Competition, Repurposed thrill of riding a jet ski firsthand, while staying Door (mostly) dry. Rhodes Creative Arts Center Crafty and creative artists are encouraged to New Competitions enter the new repurposed door competition! Doors will be displayed outside the Rhodes Ohio’s Best Tattoo Competition | Aug. 3, 5 pm Creative Arts Center. ShowPlace Pavilion See artistic masterpieces showcased on a Wild and Wacky Arts Competition, Recycled different kind of canvas – skin – as tattoo artists Bowling Pin and enthusiasts compete to be named the best Rhodes Creative Arts Center in the state. Registration begins at noon for Those with a penchant for the unusual are interested participants. invited to enter the new recycled bowling pin competition! Old bowling pins were provided by 36 37 the Ohio State Fair. free, refreshing and delectable. Cookies and Pastries Competition, New Classes Black Dog-Donut Ice Cream Sandwich (The Rhodes Creative Arts Center Gobblin’ Gourmet): A giant chocolate brownie Three new cookie and pastry classes will be donut, filled with frozen custard, dipped in offered this year, including Gluten Free, Any Filled chocolate. Pastry and Cake Box Cookie. Wood-Fired Pizza (Fire N The Hole): This first- Cooking, Honey BBQ Sauce Class time Fair vendor is offering wood-fired pizza in Rhodes Creative Arts Center a variety of options including breakfast pizza, A new class, Honey BBQ Sauce (honey must be dessert pizza and amazing flavor combinations the main source of sweetener), will be offered in including jalapeno popper, bacon cheeseburger, the sauce competition this year. Bu Margherita twist and more. Chili Cook-Off Chicken Taco Macaroni (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, Rhodes Creative Arts Center Turkey & Chicken Booth): Your favorite creamy Competitors will use their homemade recipes to mac and cheese side dish is made into a meal fill a seven-quart slow cooker with their best chili. with the addition of homemade Chicken Taco This competition features three classes: mild, meat and a few other tasty components medium and hot. Public samping and voting will take place on Aug. 2 at 5 pm. Breakfast Omelets (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, Turkey & Chicken Booth): Served from 8 am until New Food 10 am daily, fluffy omelets will be a hit in the Taste of Ohio Café. Elephant Ear Ice Cream (Dairy Products Building, Taste of Ohio Café, Central Park Gazebo): Ohio’s Chickwich (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, Turkey own Velvet Ice Cream has created this one-of-a- & Chicken Booth): This popular blast from kind frozen confection available only at the Ohio the past is back with a long-loved recipe for a State Fair by starting with its creamy traditional mouthwatering shredded chicken sandwich. recipe vanilla, then swirling in a sweet caramel sauce and crispy nuggets of fried, cinnamon- Bacon Guacamole Dog (Tracey Concessions- coated elephant ear. location at North end of Bricker Building): Enjoy a fresh, avocado twist with a delicious, Deep-Fried Cake Balls (The Gobblin’ Gourmet): mouthwatering hot dog topped with crumbled A ball of cake batter that is deep fried. This item bacon and guacamole. comes in several different flavors with a different variety offered each day during the Fair. Chicago-Style Hot Dog (Tracey Concessions- location at North end of Bricker Building): Chicken Taco Bowl (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, The Windy City is coming to the Fair with this Turkey & Chicken Booth): This delicious meal is a specialty hot dog topped with the works: lot like that walking taco that everybody knows, peppers, tomatoes, onions, celery salt, pickles but without the mess and fully loaded with and mustard. goodies. Buckeye Bowl (Tracey Concessions- Corn Dog Handmade Gourmet Popsicles (The Gobblin’ stand near Cardinal Gate): A chocolate and Gourmet): A variety of frozen, healthy, peanut butter lover’s dream starts with a homemade pie fillings are topped with a choice chocolate and caramel Rolo surrounded in peanut of hazelnuts or other “crumbs”. They are gluten- butter, deep-fried to perfection and served aside 38 39 a scoop of ice cream in a fresh, homemade waffle 2011, a major renovation was completed, adding bowl and drizzled with hot fudge. additional restrooms, updating the roof and more. New Ride Buckeye Agriculture Complex, opening fall 2015 The Experience is an exciting new attraction This new building will open in the fall of 2015. making its Ohio debut this summer. The ride This new 180,000 square foot agricultural facility has three arms that raise upward to spin riders will feature more than 1,000 permanent stalls around in circles. Just when they think they are and an adjacent riding arena. done spinning, though, the ride shifts gears and spins riders in a somersault position, twisting the Buckeye Sports Center (1953) | Open during riders upside down and around to their starting scheduled performances position. Then, the entire ride begins to spin, Show schedules available at ohiostatefair.com rolling riders forward and backward, up and Sporting competitions and events are held at this down, and all around in a thrilling “experience.” venue, including wrestling, cheerleading, baton competitions and more.

Buildings and Stages Cardinal Hall (to open in 2016) When it opens in 2016, Cardinal Hall will be the Administration Building (1909) | 8 am - 9 pm home to numerous conventions, expositions (Closes at 5 pm on July 27 and at 8 pm on July 28) and trade shows, offering customized settings This building houses many of the Ohio Expo in exhibit halls ranging from 12,500 to 75,000 Center staff offices. square feet. The building will also feature six different meeting rooms on the mezzanine level Ameripark | open all Fair hours to hold a combined 200 individuals and will be This intimate park is home to special events such nearly 100,000 square feet total. The facility will as the 4-H bicycle competition. feature modern finishes, built-in technology and an on-site café and patio. Antiques and CollectiblesPavilion (1888) | 10 am - 9 pm (closes at 8 pm on Aug. 9) Cardinal Plaza Searching for that perfect vintage item? There’s a This is the main entrance from the north parking good chance you will find it at this pavilion, home lot. The Cardinal Plaza contains a section of the to a variety of antique dealers and exhibitors with Cardinal Corridor, a 300-foot-long strip of land jewelry, records, toys and more. containing nine trees that will eventually grow up to 70 feet high and provide up to 70 feet of shade Bricker MarketPlace Building (1966) | 10 am - cover each. 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 9) Visit commercial and informational booths Cardinal Shelter | open all Fair hours offering a variety of novelties, jewelry, Enjoy a break at this relaxing picnic area just east demonstration items, home remodelers, state of the Cardinal Gate. Interested in reserving it for agencies, attractions, as well as the International a family reunion or group outing? Call 614-297- Food Court and an Ohio beer and wine sales 0735. location. Central Park | open all Fair hours Brown Arena (1930) | 8 am - 10 pm This park is located next to the Administration This arena is home to all sheep exhibits and Building and is the site of the Monster Mural, shows, including a store with all things wool. Pre- Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe and special activities. Fair llama shows are also held in Brown Arena. In 40 41 Cox Fine Arts Center presented by AstraZeneca Infant Care and Nursing Stations presented by (1909) | 9 am - 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 3) OhioHealth NEW! | 10 am – 9 pm Home to one of the largest state fair fine arts The Ohio State Fair has an air-conditioned family exhibitions, nearly 336 out of 1,504 art entries care station located in Kiddieland at which are accepted in the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts parents can change their children’s diapers, and Exhibition and displayed in this beautiful gallery mothers who prefer to breastfeed their children setting. Also enjoy live music performances in privacy can do so comfortably. Additional and screenings of Ohio short films in this nursing stations are located in the Bricker building recently renovated back to its original MarketPlace Building and JD Equipment Taft architectural design. In 2014, the Cox Fine Coliseum. Arts Center underwent a $750,000 renovation including roof repairs, removal of the suspended JD Equipment Taft Coliseum (1917) | open all Fair ceiling, new doors and storefronts, lighting hours improvements and masonry repairs. This building is the site of horse shows, open bull riding and other equestrian entertainment. Dairy Products Building (1925) | 9 am - 9 pm See the famous butter cow sculpture, a Fair Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 | show tradition since 1903, while you enjoy your favorite schedules available at ohiostatefair.com dairy products from Ohio-produced ice cream to Catch a little bit of everything at the Main Street the celebrated cheese sandwich. Stage, from free live music performances to amazing hypnosis shows. Denny Hales Arena (2003) | open all Fair hours Dog agility and select pre-Fair horse shows are Martin Janis 50+ Center presented by National held in this open-air pavilion. Church Residences (1979) | 8 am - 6 pm This full-service recreation center features daily Gazebo Stage | show schedules available at live entertainment, great food, a variety of ohiostatefair.com activities and demonstrations in stained glass, Fairgoers will be amazed and entertained by lapidary, painting and a scenic 15-mile track astonishing jugglers, comedic performers and operating model railroad. talented musicians at this stage, located near Central Park in the heart of the Fair. Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building presented by Ohio Farm Bureau (1926) | 10 am - Gilligan Livestock Complex (1872 & 1978) | 8 am 8 pm - 10 pm Browse beautiful flowers, the interactive Land & This complex houses the horse and dairy cattle Living Display, prize vegetables and more. exhibits, as well as a functioning milking parlor. An air-conditioned restaurant, Ranahan’s, Natural Resources Park (1966) | 9 am - 7:30 pm is attached. A number of renovations were Enjoy free fishing for kids, kayaking and archery at completed in 2015, keeping the bones of the this beautiful eight-acre park maintained by the building but transforming it overall with an Ohio Department of Natural Resources. There are approximately $8.5 million budget. These efforts so many things to observe such as native Ohio included resealing the 6-acre parking deck on the wildlife, a log cabin, a geological walkway and a roof of the complex, replacing 1,012 permanent tall grass prairie. The outdoor amphitheater hosts stalls, purchasing 500 new portable stalls, free music and entertaining programs throughout replacing all electric and lighting in the building the day. New this year, patrons can take a ride on and replacing the sprinkler system. the exciting watercraft simulator and experience the thrill of riding a jet ski firsthand, while staying 42 43 (mostly) dry. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center presented by Ohio Soybean Council (1995) | 8 am - 10 pm O’Neill Swine Building presented by Ohio This expansive building is home to beef exhibits Soybean Council (1973) | 8 am - 10 pm and educational activities, as well as a mini putt- Check out swine exhibits, a sow and her piglets, putt golf course. and the Pork Shoppe, home of the famous “Pigs. The Inventors of Bacon.” T-shirt. WCOL Celeste Center (1991) | open during concerts and events Rabbit and Poultry Pavilion presented by Ohio Big-name concerts and free shows are a part Soybean Council (1905) | 8 am - 10 pm of the Hyundai Concert Series held in this air- This pavilion houses all rabbits and educational conditioned arena. Concessions are available for exhibits during the Fair. During the 2015 Fair, it purchase, as well as Ohio beer and wine during will be home to a vintage tractor exhibit in the select concerts. absence of live poultry shows.Ent Youth Center (1965) | 9 am - 8 pm (Closes at 6 Rhodes Creative Arts Center presented by Ohio pm on Aug. 9) Magazine (1956) | 9 am - 9 pm (closes at 6 pm Stop by to participate in interactive activities and on Aug. 9) see competitions, projects and displays from This expansive facility is the new home of youth organizations including Ohio 4-H, Boy the Ohio State Fair Creative Arts and Youth Scouts of America, Camp Fire, FCCLA, FFA, Girl Arts exhibitions. In addition to more than 650 Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, Ohio Alliance for Arts arts, crafts and culinary competitions and Education (OAAE), Technology & Engineering demonstrations, you’ll find food sculpting, fashion Education and The Ohio State University Physics shows and more. Department.rtainment Rural King Cooper Arena (1965) | 8 am - 10 pm Entertainment Swing by this arena for dairy cattle judging during the Fair. WCOL Celeste Center Entertainment Shoppes at North Commercial (1905) | 10 am - REBA | Wed., July 29 at 7 pm SOLD OUT 9 pm (Closes at 8 pm on Aug. 9) Commercial and informational booths offering a Recipient of 15 American Music Awards, a variety of wares are housed in this pavilion, one member of both the Country Music Hall of of the oldest buildings on the grounds. Fame and the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, and star of the television sitcom, “Reba,” REBA ShowPlace Pavilion (1992) | open all Fair hours is considered one of the most successful female A variety of sporting events, activities and recording artists in history. In addition to having performances will take place at this pavilion. 11 movie credits to her name, she has sold more than 56 million albums worldwide and has been Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country named the biggest female hitmaker in country Journal and Ohio Ag Net (1966) | 10 am - 9 pm music history by Billboard, Country Aircheck and Sit down for a locally-produced meal or a glass of Mediabase. Ohio beer or wine in this air-conditioned facility and attached patio. Enjoy the chance to learn SABRINA CARPENTER WITH SPECIAL GUEST great recipes from the daily Heartland Cuisine LIBERTY DEEP DOWN | Thurs., July 30 at 7 pm Cooking Demonstrations. Sixteen-year-old Sabrina Carpenter knew from the beginning of her childhood that she wanted 44 45 to spend her life singing. Expanding her talents discovered his love of music and found a new into acting, Carpenter now plays Maya Hart on passion to fill the void that football left. Two Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World,” but music internships later, one at a record label and one at remains her true passion. Her debut album, a music publisher, he officially “caught the bug.” “Eyes Wide Open,” showcases her love of music After signing with RCA Records, Dorr released the and features upbeat pop songs that allow her four-song “Josh Dorr - EP,” his debut album. personality to shine through on each track. MEGHAN TRAINOR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LIFE With local roots in Powell, Ohio, Liberty Deep OF DILLON AND CHARLIE PUTH | Sun., Aug. 2 at Down formed in 2012 and released their first EP 7:30 pm in 2013. Dominic Frissora, brothers Halen and Noah Bouhadana, and Dalton Dye come together Twenty-one-year-old Meghan Trainor got her start to bring high energy to the stage and produce a in high school writing songs for artists all over the unique pop/alternative sound that has earned world at a Nashville music publishing company. By them recognition throughout the Midwest, age 17, Trainor had released three albums of her Northeast and West Coast. The band continues to own. She has now written songs for other music gain fans and followers in every city they visit. superstars, including Rascal Flatts and Hunter Hayes, and continues to partner with major PATTI LABELLE | Fri., July 31 at 7 pm producers and songwriters. Her debut single, “All About That Bass,” became an unapologetic A soulful songbird known for more than 50 anthem for girls everywhere to celebrate their years of R&B, pop songs and spiritual sonnets, unique beauty. Trainor continued to encourage Patti LaBelle is known and revered for her great this sense of “girl power” on her new album, versatility. LaBelle is the voice behind widely- “Title,” including other popular songs such as recognized favorites, like “On My Own” and “If “Lips Are Movin” and “Dear Future Husband.” You Only Knew.” In addition to her music career, LaBelle has released cookbooks and a designer CHRIS TOMLIN | Mon., Aug. 3 at 7 pm bedding collection, serves as a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, and was Originally planning to pursue a career in physical recently featured on “Dancing with the Stars.” therapy, Chris Tomlin felt God’s calling to do something else and became a worship leader. JAKE OWEN WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOSH DORR | He released his first solo project, “The Noises Sat., Aug. 1 at 7 pm We Make,” in 2001 and held five spots in the Christian Copyright Licensing International’s list of Riding high since the success of his number one top 25 worship songs of 2011. In 2012, his songs, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” album in 2011, Jake including, “How Great Is Our God,” and “Amazing Owen has delivered four consecutive number Grace (My Chains Are Gone),” were performed one singles and another popular album in 2013 more than three million times in church titled, “Days of Gold.” Although he was named congregations around the world. Tomlin now 2009’s Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of embarks on his “Love Ran Red Tour,” showcasing Country Music, Owen says that nothing compares his tenth album. to his new music. Most recently, Owen released a new summer hit, “Real Life.” “LET’S HANG ON!” FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE | Tues., Aug. 4 at 1 pm * After a surprise entry into a college talent show and a football injury that left him unable Channeling one of the greatest vocal groups of all to pursue his passion for the sport, Josh Dorr time, Let’s Hang On! combines six vocalists with a 46 47 four-piece band to respectfully pay tribute to the Hard Rock Performance hit, “Once Bitten, Twice iconic Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. “Let’s Shy,” Great White has been making strides in rock Hang On!” aims to capture the trademark music music since 1985. Comprised of Terry Ilous, Mark and style of The Four Seasons and the Broadway Kendall, Michael Lardie, Audie Desbrow and Scott show, “The Jersey Boys.” As the number one Snyder, the band has sold more than 10 million Frankie Valli tribute in America, the group has albums worldwide. Great White returned to the played more than 400 sold-out shows across the studio in early 2015, continuing to pursue its love country. and passion for music and devotion to fans. ALABAMA | Tues., Aug. 4 at 7:30 pm The only all-female hard rock band from the 1980s to sell more than one million albums, Vixen Beginning in a Myrtle Beach bar called The was founded by guitarist Jan Kuehnemund, who Bowery, cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and was joined by Janet Gardner, Roxy Petrucci and Jeff Cook have been making music together for Share Pedersen. Vixen built its reputation and 40 years as the trio Alabama. After 43 number launched itself into stardom by releasing Billboard one singles and 73 million albums sold, the group Hot 100 hits and opening for acts including The made their way to the Country Music Hall of Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne and Bon Jovi. Members Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Calling changed throughout the years, but in 2012, the themselves “renegades in sneakers and T-shirts,” original four were set to reunite. Unfortunately, Alabama’s non-traditional style paved the way founder Jan Kuehnemund was diagnosed with for future groups. Earning more than 150 major breast cancer and sadly passed away in October industry nods, Alabama is revolutionary. 2013. Gardner, Petrucci, Ross and guitarist Gina Stile decided to come together for the fans and DEEP PURPLE WITH SPECIAL GUEST NAZARETH | to honor Kuehnemund in continuing the Vixen Wed., Aug. 5 at 7 pm tradition. Together, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Lynch Mob was formed in 1989 by George Lynch, Morse and Don Airey travel the scope of hard who originally gained success as a part of the rock as the band Deep Purple. With 15 albums band Dokken. Joined by drummer Mick Brown, and hit songs including “Smoke On The Water,” the duo released four albums from 1990 to 2009. Deep Purple has been a powerful drawing force Vocalist Oni Logan, bassist Robbie Crane and for audiences since its formation and continues to drummer Scot Coogan joined Lynch and Brown to move into new areas of music, gathering new fans release “Sound Mountain Sessions” in 2012 and along the way. the critically-acclaimed “Sun Red Sun” in 2013. The group went on to tour with Aerosmith, Van Originally the Shadettes, Nazareth formed in Halen, AC/DC, Metallica and others. the 1960s as an act of defiance toward the UK music business. The band has released 23 albums BLACKSTREET / DRU HILL | Fri., Aug. 7 at 8 pm and has found great success in both Europe and America. Following the 2014 release of “Rock ‘n’ Founded in 1990, American R&B group Roll Telephone,” Nazareth looks forward to an Blackstreet consists of Teddy Riley, Dave Hollister, exciting year to come. Mark Middleton and Eric Williams. After its debut album was a platinum selling success, the group HAIRAPALOOZA WITH GREAT WHITE, VIXEN AND went on to have a number one hit (“No Diggity”) LYNCH MOB | Thurs., Aug. 6 at 7 pm on the Billboard Hot 100, win a Grammy and come in at number 214 of Rock on the Net’s Top Best known for their Grammy-nominated Best 500 Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years. 48 49 Named after a popular Baltimore park, Dru Hill is counties and 89 schools represented in All-Ohio made up of Tamir Ruffin (Nokio), Mark Andrews State Fair Band. (Sisqo), Larry Anthony (Jazz) and Antwuan Simpson (Tao). Established nearly 20 years ago, The All-Ohio Youth Choir was founded in 1963. Dru Hill has had great success from the start. Now known as the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, The group has had Billboard Top 40 number one the group was organized to provide Ohio’s high singles, multi-platinum selling albums, movie school vocalists an opportunity to share a musical and television appearances and sold-out concert experience similar to the All-Ohio State Fair Band. tours. The All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir welcomes a new director for the 2014 season, John C. PETER FRAMPTON / CHEAP TRICK | Sat., Aug. 8 Peterson. at 7 pm SALE OF CHAMPIONS LIFESTOCK AUCTION | Grammy winner Peter Frampton has become Sun., Aug. 9 at 2 pm* one of the most celebrated artists in rock history. Since his start at age 16 as lead singer for British The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions band The Herd, Frampton has co-founded the consistently garners some of the highest bids influential rock act Humble Pie, performed with of any state fair in the nation. Last year, bids The Beatles’ Ringo Starr and was inducted into totaled $343,500 for 11 livestock exhibits. the Musicians Hall of Fame. Frampton’s success For background information on the Sale of did not stop after producing hits such as “Show Champions and last year’s results, visit the “Sale Me the Way.” Most recently, he worked with the of Champions” section of the media guide. Cincinnati Ballet and released his newest album *Denotes free event that does not require tickets titled “Hummingbird in a Box.” PAST AND CURRENT PERFORMERS One of the most covered bands of all time, Cheap Alabama Bob Hope Trick is rock’s power-pop originator. The band has 1984, 1995, 1997, 1999- 1966, 1968-1970, 1972, created a timeless sound that blends elements 2001, 2015 1975-1982, 1991 of pop, punk and even metal. Since 1977, Cheap Trick has sold more than 20 million records, Alan Jackson Brad Paisley received 40 gold and platinum recording awards, 2001, 2003 2005, 2011 and given more than 5,000 live performances. Ranked among the Top 25 in VH1’s list of the “10 America Brooks & Dunn Greatest of Hard Rock,” Cheap Trick continues 1983, 2006, 2014 1996, 1999, 2000, 2004 its run into the 21st century with its most recent Aretha Franklin Cheap Trick album, “The Latest,” receiving rave reviews. 2014 1984, 1986, 1995, 2001, 2015 ALL-OHIO STATE FAIR BAND & YOUTH CHOIR The Beach Boys CONCERT | Sun., Aug. 2 at 1 pm* 1974, 1982, 1983, 1986, Chicago 1988, 2014 1988, 2012 The All-Ohio State Fair Band, directed by Donald F. Santa-Emma, has been a featured attraction of Blackstreet Chubby Checker the Ohio State Fair since 1925. Their enthusiastic 2015 1974, 1979 tunes have thrilled thousands of fairgoers each year, including the performance of John Philip Blue Öyster Cult Clay Aiken Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever!” at the 2000, 2009, 2014 2004, 2005 conclusion of each performance. Forty-nine 50 51 Chris Tomlin 1976, 1978, 1981, 1992, Patti LaBelle Terri Clark 2015 1996 1985, 1991, 2015 1997, 1999, 2003

Deep Purple Kansas Rascal Flatts Tom Jones 2015 1993, 2012 2002, 2005-2007, 2009, 1971 2010 Dierks Bentley Kenny Rogers Travis Tritt 2008, 2009 1972, 1978, 1979, 2006, REBA 1992, 1996, 2002, 2004 2009 1983, 1989, 1992, 1993, Dionne Warwick 2015 Vince Gill 1973, 1983 Kool & the Gang 1994, 1995, 1997-1999, 1981-1983, 1986, 1988 REO Speedwagon 2002, 2004 Dolly Parton 1988, 1990, 2006, 2013 1977-1979, 1982 Kris Kristofferson WAR 1987, 1992, 2012 Sabrina Carpenter 2001, 2006 Dru Hill 2015 2015 Lady Antebellum “Weird Al” Yankovic 2014 Sonny & Cher 1994, 2007 Foreigner 1967, 1973 1993, 2009, 2011 Larry Gatlin and the Willie Nelson Gatlin Brothers Tanya Tucker 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, Gary Allan 1982, 1983, 2013 1975, 1976, 1992 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002 2006, 2007 Liberty Deep Down Free Musical Entertainment Great White 2015 2015 Sugar Creek | July 29, Noon and 2 pm Lynch Mob Gazebo Stage Heart 2015 2010, 2014 This young, energetic group of siblings from Mac Davis Central Ohio strives to preserve bluegrass music. Jackson Five 1973-1978, 1981 Since 2012, they have been performing traditional 1973 bluegrass and gospel music. Martina McBride Jake Owen 1988, 2013 Runaway Dorothy | July 29, 5 pm and 7:30 pm 2015 Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Meghan Trainor This Brooklyn-based band is known for their rustic Jeff Dunham 2015 and refined music, mesmerizingly melancholy 2009, 2010, 2013 vocals and achingly beautiful harmonies. The Merle Haggard talented folk/country group has been featured on Jesus Culture 1975, 1991, 2007, 2012 Fox News and the popular video blog, “The Rock 2014 Office.” Oak Ridge Boys Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 1980, 1982, 1984-1991, 1997, 2006 Steve Rivers | July 30, Noon and 2 pm 1996, 2003, 2006, 2008, Gazebo Stage 2011, 2013 Joan Jett and the This young recording artist and songwriter has Blackhearts The Osmonds / Donnie & been turning heads in country music with his 1989, 2003, 2014 Marie / Donnie Osmond fresh and exciting songs. His newly released 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, album, “Temptations,” features 10 relatable songs Johnny Cash 1978, 1986, 1990, 1991 that leave his fans wanting more. 52 53 Says She | July 30, 5 pm and 7:30 pm Country Music Festival where she opened for Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Brantley Gilbert, Eric Paslay and Dierks Bentley. Says She is an expressive rock band that began in Oxford, Ohio where all members of the band Chaquis Maliq | Aug. 2, 11:30 am and 1 pm attended and met at Miami University. After Gazebo Stage college, the band continued to fine-tune their This multi-talented artist takes ownership of unique style, blending bluesy vocals, metal-style her musical career by writing and producing her percussion and rock rhythm. own music. Chaquis was originally a poet and theatrical spoken word artist whose love for Myah Evans | July 31, Noon and 2 pm playing the piano and guitar helped her dive into Gazebo Stage the world of music. Her performances feature Myah Evans’ love for music began at a young warm, melodic, sweet blues and honey jazz age. By 14, she was composing full songs with an sounds. acoustic guitar loaned to her by a friend; a guitar that she still plays today. This self-taught musician The Soul Brothers | Aug. 2, 5 pm and 7:30 pm and guitarist has devoted her life to creating, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 performing and inspiring other young artists with The Soul Brothers are known for their white her indie/folk music. socks, signature hat and sunglasses and their tribute to The Blues Brothers. Their performance Little Patch of Soul | July 31, 5 pm and 7:30 pm is fast-paced, high-energy and includes all of the Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Brothers’ favorite songs that audiences love. This blues and soul group formed in Columbus in early 2014. Don’t be fooled by their recent Greg Burroughs | Aug. 3, Noon and 2 pm beginning - Little Patch of Soul is comprised of Gazebo Stage veteran musicians who have performed in many Nashville became country music artist Greg different bands of all genres. The band’s unique Burroughs’ home after graduating from Boston’s sound helps their audience discover new music to Berklee College of Music in 2008. His 200-show- love, with an old school groove. per-year enterprise began as a creative way to help pay his way through college and now John Schmid | Aug. 1, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm he shows no sign of slowing down. His upbeat Gazebo Stage and infectious presence on stage matches his Minister and musician John Schmid’s unique energetic personality off stage. His band has blend of country, folk and gospel music make him shared bills with acts such as Charlie Daniels, extremely enjoyable and relatable to everyone. Vince Gill, Travis Tritt and Jake Owen. John is the founder and director of Common Ground Ministries in Berlin, Ohio and ministers at Subway Show Band | Aug. 3, 5 pm and 7:30 pm more than 50 prisons, 30 churches, 40 banquets, Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 a handful of camps and a street fair or two in a Recently named honorary members of the Beach typical year. Music Hall of Fame, Subway is the longest- lasting show band performing with theatrical Ashley Winters | Aug. 1, 5 and 7:30 pm extravagance in the United States. Their high- Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 energy performances feature memorable sounds This versatile singer-songwriter drives country from the 50s and 60s that will have fairgoers of all music in a refreshing new direction. Her unique ages tapping their toes. style and demanding stage presence earned her a spotlight in CMA Closeup. Ashley has performed The Accidentals | Aug. 4, Noon and 2 pm around the country, including the Taste of Gazebo Stage 54 55 Dynamic musicians Katie Larson, Savannah Buist The acoustic performer is extremely passionate and Michael Dause are becoming increasingly about her music and enjoys playing covers of recognized and loved among music lovers of all popular songs. genres for their multi-instrumentalist skills and impressive repertoire of songs featured in films, Cherry Lee & the Hot Rod Hounds | Aug. 6, 5 pm documentaries and commercials. The girls formed and 7:30 pm the band as a duo after meeting in 2011 while Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 volunteering for a high school class assignment. This Dayton-based band has an exciting stage Now recent high school grads, the edgy folk duo presence and is passionate about playing and has added Michael Dause on percussion to round performing rockabilly tunes. The band’s style out their eccentric indie trio. showcases a fusion of southern hillbilly country, western and Delta blues styles of music from the Mojo Theory | Aug. 4, 5 pm and 7:30 pm ‘40s and early ‘50s. Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Based in Columbus, Mojo Theory writes, arranges The Kevin Prater Band | Aug. 7, Noon and 2 pm and produces their own original blues music with Gazebo Stage a modern twist. Without straying from the core The Kevin Prater Band is made up of bluegrass traditions of blues music, the group successfully veterans, a characteristic that enables the group preserves the blues tradition and adapts their to create a unique blend of bluegrass and gospel. music to the 21st century, pleasing their entire The group is known for their a capella hymns, audience. great gospel songs, classic country and vintage rock that their audience has come to enjoy. Hayley Payne | Aug. 5, Noon and 2 pm Gazebo Stage Dwight Lenox & Lenox Avenue Express | Aug. 7, Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Hayley Payne 5 pm and 7:30 pm describes her style as “future country.” An Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 accomplished performer who has graced he Dwight Lenox is known for his rich tenor voice stages of popular Nashville venues including the and dynamic presence that effortlessly captivates famed Bluebird Café and Opry Mills Mall, Hayley his audience. His vast repertoire includes jazz, has been featured on the Nashville Songwriter’s blues and swing with hits from artists such as Association International “One to Watch” list. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Stevie Wonder. Red Idle Rejects | Aug. 5, 5 pm and 7:30 pm David & Valerie Mayfield | Aug. 8, 11:30 am and Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 1:30 pm This classic rock group consists of four band Gazebo Stage members who are passionate about creating and Not long ago, the Mayfield family band, One playing their own music. This Cincinnati-based Way Rider, was traveling the country and playing band possesses a unique stage presence and bluegrass music. Now the kids have grown up and enjoys playing original songs and performing left leaving David and Valerie to pursue a musical covers of the classics. career of their own. Their daughter, Jessica Lee Mayfield is performing with the Avett Brothers’ Deborah Jane | Aug. 6, Noon and 2 pm Seth Avett. Their son, David Mayfield is touring Gazebo Stage with the David Mayfield Parade. The parents’ It all started with an elementary school solo style reflects old school bluegrass, classic country for Deborah Jane. This talented songwriter and newgrass music and has been compared to has stayed true to her passion, singing and artists like Conway Twitty and Dolly Parton. performing since that fateful childhood recital. 56 57 Shelby Couny Line | Aug. 8, 11 am and 1 pm always broad smile, energetic performances and Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 his engaging presence on stage. This up-and-coming country group from New Bremen, Ohio is quickly gaining a following and Free Non-musical / Strolling Entertainment making a name for itself. They offer new and classic country music that entertains people of The Amazing Giants, Strolling | Daily all ages. The band’s first single, “Somethin’ About You will need to look high up in the sky to see You,” was recently released to country radio. these renowned stilt walkers! Their fun and quirky personalities will entertain families Yvonne y Grupo Fuego | Aug. 8, 11 am and 1 pm throughout the Fair. Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Yvonne found her passion for music at a very Buck Trout | Daily NEW! young age when she was recruited into the family While most campers head out into the woods, band at just 6 years old. From that time forward, Buck Trout is setting up camp at the Ohio State she knew all she wanted to do was perform. Her Fair! Find this zany puppet driving his itty-bitty, Latin-flavored, R&B style music encourages the earth-friendly electric truck all across the Fair. audience to experience culture through music. Butters D. Cow and his Character Ambassadors, Walenia | Aug. 9, 11 am and 1 pm Strolling | Daily Gazebo Stage Mingle with Fair mascot Butters D. Cow and This group features traditional country, his gang of fun and furry mascots as they stroll Americana and gospel music played by a talented throughout the Fair. Be sure to stop them for a husband and wife duo, along with a group of photo! gifted band members. Walenia is known for the Matt’s Family Jam,Strolling | Daily sounds of their pedal steel, rhythm and bass Matt and Lisa Rolf and their children form this guitars. modern-day family band, performing feel-good, The Last Paradox | Aug. 9, 11 am and 1 pm family-friendly music for all ages. Kids can get Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 involved by grabbing a hula hoop and dancing in This alternative rock group brings incomparable front of the mobile stage pulled by a golf cart! energy and excitement to the stage. Their natural Moogician | Daily NEW! talent helps to guide them as they create original “The Moogician” is the only magical, juggling, songs that express pure emotion. Their passion banjo-playing, comedy act that also educates for music is contagious and serves as the fuel that about dairy and cows. See how milk is magical, continues to drive the band. cheese is juggle-able, butter is healthy and cows Travis “Moonchild” Haddix | Aug. 9, 5 pm and are cool at this exciting show with surprises 7:30 pm around every corner. Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Ragtime Strutters | July 29 - Aug. 3 NEW! Travis is known as a representation of the modern Enjoy traditional Dixieland jazz tunes performed blues industry. His passion for music began on the banjo, tuba, trumpet and trombone. when he was just eight years old and B.B. King began playing daily at the nearby Memphis radio Rock-It Robot | July 29 - Aug. 3 station. Travis hung around the studio, learning Get ready for the most impressive robot you’ve as much from the legend as he could. Today, he ever seen! Standing at nine feet tall and featuring is an award-winning contemporary blues artist. an animated face with moving eyes, brows and He earned the nickname “Moonchild” from his 58 59 mouth, this lifelike character will entertain crowds her role as Lindsay Rappaport in “One Life to with humor, dancing and serenading. Live,” but she is also an acclaimed hypnotist and hypnotherapist who can put on a powerful, Rope Warrior | Aug. 4 - 9 NEW! entertaining, family-friendly, hilarious show. This two-time world record jump roper executes stunts that most of us wouldn’t event think Matt Jergens | Daily possible. He has even been recognized by Ripley’s Gazebo Stage Believe it or Not! as the World’s Best Rope This comedic entertainer has been thrilling and Jumper! captivating audiences with his one man show for more than 20 years. Matt is an Ohio State Spin Cycle | July 29 - Aug. 3 NEW! alumnus, an international gold medalist juggler Unicyclists power Cirque Mechanics’ roaming and enjoys performing more than 300 shows a round platform, transforming into a dynamic year at events across the nation. stage for an unbelievable performing acrobat. Mr. Shneadle | Daily NEW! The SupaFun Clown Band, Strolling | Daily Gazebo Stage When they aren’t clowning around, this silly Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy Mr. Shneadle’s sousaphone-driven band of clowns is banging hilarious physical comedy performances. brass throughout the Fair! Ron Diamond | July 29 - Aug. 3 Tree of Life | July 29 - Aug. 2 NEW! Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 It’s alive! Find this strolling tree making its way A master at all levels of magic and hypnosis, Ron around the grounds. Its seven-foot-wide canopy will entertain you with his talent and humor. He of leaves and sparkling lights make this attraction is an expert in hypnotherapy and promises each a popular photo opportunity for all fairgoers. show will bring unique, memorable experiences to be retold for years to come. Antwan Towner, Strolling and Gazebo Stage | Aug. 4 - 9 Steve Trash | July 29 - Aug. 3 NEW! Fueled by passion and ambition, this talented Gazebo Stage “thought seer” started out as a street performer This “Rockin’ Eco Hero” has performed at in Florida and has now performed in established theatres, fairs and festivals all over the world, venues all across the country, including Disney’s educating more than 25 million people. His Boardwalk. Antwan’s shows blend comedy with mission is to engage his audiences by performing mind reading for an unbelievable performance. magic tricks with garbage and teaching about Be careful - he might just know what you’re ecology. His show is an excellent blend of eco- thinking! entertainment and eco-education. Winter Sisters | July 29, Aug. 1 - 3, Aug. 8 - 9 Stooge Dudes | Daily NEW! Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Meet and mingle with your favorite ice royalty This smorgasbord of comedy fun combines circus- this summer. Look for the Snow Queen and her style stunts and percussion instruments in a princess sister and sing along with them to your magnificently fun performance featuring brothers favorite princess songs! Roberto the Magnificent and Ricardo de So-So. Catherine Hickland | Aug. 4 - 9 Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 Catherine Hickland may best be known for 60 61 Special Attractions & Displays The Ohio State Fair has an air-conditioned family care station located in Kiddieland at which Daily attractions parents can change their children’s diapers, and Listed alphabetically mothers who prefer to breastfeed their children in privacy can do so comfortably. Additional Ag is Cool Interactive Education Stations nursing stations are located in the Bricker 10 am - 6 pm (closes at 3 pm on Aug. 9), various MarketPlace Building and JD Equipment Taft locations listed on map Coliseum. Hands-on stations throughout the Fair allow you to learn about how agriculture impacts your daily Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe | NEW! life, giving you the opportunity to milk a cow, spin 11 am - 5 pm, Central Park wool and much more. Families can play a gigantic version of the classic game featuring “X’s” and “O’s” with oversized Bass Bin | NEW! letters on a game board painted on the grass in 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm (additional show at 11 Central Park. am on Saturday and Sunday), North of Natural Resources Park Monster Mural Learn fishing tips from a pro sitting atop this 11 am - 5 pm, Central Park 4,000 gallon aquarium stocked with fish. Fairgoers Kids jump at the chance to make their artistic will be able to witness casting demonstrations, mark on a giant Fair mural each day (with learn how different lures work and find washable paint, of course). techniques to catch specific types of fish at this interesting and engaging demonstration. Natural Resources Park 9 am - 7:30 pm Camel Rides Enjoy free fishing for kids, kayaking, archery, 10 am - 9 pm, Kiddieland a butterfly garden, a watercraft simulator and Every day can be “Hump Day” during the Fair! so much more in this beautiful eight-acre park Camel rides are offered for $5 per ride. maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. There are so many things to observe Central Ohio LEGO® Train Club display such as native Ohio wildlife, a log cabin, a Youth 9 am - 8 pm (closes at 6 pm on Aug. 9), geological walkway and a tall grass prairie. The Center outdoor amphitheater hosts free music and Check out this year’s elaborate LEGO® display entertaining programs, such as the popular Great using thousands of bricks to create intricate Lakes Timber lumberjack show, throughout the working designs composed entirely of LEGO® day. pieces. Ohio Farm Bureau Land & Living Exhibit Central Ohio Model Railroad Club Exhibit 10 am - 8 pm, Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort east of the North Buckeye Health 10 am - 9 pm, Building Plan SkyGlider access point This highly interactive exhibit is packed with Fairgoers of all ages will love the elaborate, interesting activities and games the whole family functional model railroad exhibit including a can enjoy. Young children will enjoy driving pedal special just-for-kids Thomas and Friends section. farm tractors and families can record their State Infant Care and Nursing Stations presented by Fair memories with a free photograph before OhioHealth| NEW! leaving the exhibit. Kiddieland 10 am – 9 pm, OSU Phun with Physics 62 63 Monday – Friday: 1:30 – 4:30 pm, (Shows at 1:30 natural behaviors of the world’s only traveling pm, 3:30 pm), Saturday – Sunday: 11 am – 5 pm wolf pack. (Shows at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm), Youth Center Zombie Acres | NEW! Enjoy radically fun, in-your-face science with cool Help protect our great state from a zombie liquid nitrogen experiments, the Spinning Barf apocalypse in the new Zombie Acres attraction! Wheel of Science, rocket launching and more. Take down the live-action zombies and zombie models in this exciting paintball course. Zombie OVMA Veterinary Education Center Acres is located just south of the Main Street 9 am - 10 pm, Wick Pavilion (Closed on Aug. 9) stage presented by CD102.5. Fairgoers can get Witness the miracle of birth and visit new and 100 shots for $15. expectant farm animal mothers and their young at this educational exhibit near the Dairy Products Limited-time attractions Building. You can even milk a real cow from noon Listed by date to 4 pm! Columbus All-Breed Dog Agility Parade Aug. 1 - 2, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm, Rhodes Center 4 pm (no parade Aug. 9) Lawn Fair mascot Butters D. Cow will be joined by local Watch as these local pups strut their stuff with celebrities, honorees, entertainers and special as-seen-on-TV style agility! guests in this tour through the Fair led by the All- Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir. Ohio State Beekeepers Association Aug. 2 - 9, 9 am - 7 pm, Cardinal Patio Pig Races presented by 99.7 The Blitz Learn how to start and maintain your own Monday - Friday: 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, beehive, as well as the importance of bees to 6:30 pm our ecosystem, all while having fun! Don’t miss Saturday - Sunday: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, the beard of bees show, held daily at 1 pm (with 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm, Kiddieland an additional show at 4 pm on Saturday and Three different breeds of swifty swine race Sunday). around the track for a prize. Zumba Hip-Hop Fitness Extravaganza Petting Zoo Aug. 2, 6 - 8 pm; Aug. 7, 6 - 8 pm, ShowPlace 10 am - 10 pm (open until 11 pm Friday and Pavilion Saturday), Kiddieland This exciting two-hour fitness event will give The free Petting Zoo features more than 50 fairgoers the opportunity to try out Zumba for animals from around the world including goats, free, burning major calories while dancing to the llamas, zebras, antelope, camels, kangaroos and latest Latin, R&B, hip-hop and pop music. Stick much more. around after the fitness fun for social time with dancing and music. Pony Rides 10 am - 9 pm, Kiddieland Capital City Burger Battle Sponsored by 92.3 Pony rides are offered for $4 per ride. WCOL and the Ohio Beef Council | NEW! Aug. 2, 11 am, Taste of Ohio Building Wolves of the World presented by Printing Join us for a burger battle like none other! Cheer Association of Ohio • N. Kentucky | NEW! on contestants as they battle to prepare the 1 pm, 3 pm, 7 pm, Kiddieland best beef hamburger. See appearances from the This educational demonstration will highlight the Columbus Clippers, try your skills at the baseball 64 65 pitching machine, take pictures with Clippers front of Rhodes Center mascot, as well as enter for a chance to win free Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience is an interactive tickets to a Columbus Clippers baseball game. mobile exhibit offering guests the opportunity to experience the innovation and curiosity of 50 Year Club Meeting Les Paul like never before. Explore music, sound Aug. 3, 8:30 am, FFA Center and technology innovations in a hands-on, Did you attend the Ohio State Fair in 1965 or entertaining experience as you mix and share earlier? If you answered yes, you’re automatically music. a member of the 50 Year Club! The club’s annual meeting will feature the presentation of the Backyard Conservation & Gardening esteemed Giant Step Award and more. Aug. 6, 10 am - 6 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion Come and learn how you can improve your Old Familiar Beard Bash Competition gardening and decrease your carbon footprint Aug. 3, 2:30 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion by using compost bins, rain barrels and more at The most mustachioed and best beardsmen in this event presented by Franklin Soil and Water the Midwest will gather to show off their fancy Conservation District. Kids activities will be held follicles in this impressive and wacky hair-raising at 10 am, and a rain barrel will be raffled at 4 pm! competition, now in its second year! Participants will compete in categories for mustaches, partial Sunburst Beauty Pageant beards, full beards and even fake facial hair where Aug. 8, 1 pm, National Church Residences Martin absurdity reigns king (or queen)! In addition to Janis 50+ Center the competition, visitors can peruse the mustache Contestants from children under age one to 27 inspired art gallery, enjoy live performances by years old are invited to participate in this annual unshaven entertainers, and don a mustache pageant judged based on beauty and personality. to see how they would look in the Hall of Registration for interested participants begins at Hirsute photo area. Registration for interested noon. participants begins at noon. Ohio Lottery Fan Appreciation Day Ohio’s Best Tattoo Competition |NEW! Aug. 8, Central Park Aug. 3, 5 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion Meet the co-host of the Ohio Lottery TV game See artistic masterpieces showcased on a show for your chance to win cash and prizes! Get different kind of canvas – skin – as tattoo artists there early - registration for your chance to play and enthusiasts compete to be named the best starts at noon. in the state. Registration begins at noon for interested participants. Ohio Christian Association Music Showcase Aug. 9, Noon, 3:30 pm, 7 pm, ShowPlace Pavilion Pork Rib-Off Talented Ohio musicians will perform Christian Aug. 4, 11:30 am, Central Park songs throughout the day. The 19th Annual Pork Rib-Off returns with teams competing to be honored for the best ribs, pulled Sporting Competitions pork and barbecue sauce in the state. After celebrity judges have sampled the food, fairgoers Columbus Recreation & Parks Amateur Boxing will be able to enjoy free samples and cast their Tournament | July 29 - Aug. 1, various times vote for People’s Choice Award. JD Equipment Taft Coliseum Held under sanction of the Ohio Association of Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience | NEW! United States Amateur Boxing, this is sure to be a Aug. 6 - 9, 10 am - 9 pm, North of 17th Avenue in big hit. 66 67 Wrestling - Folkstyle / Freestyle / Greco | Aug. to pull at the Grand National Tractor Pull in 1 - 2, various times January 2016 at Power Show Ohio. Buckeye Sports Center With a large number of age divisions for men, Buckeye State Kiddy Pedal Pullers | Aug. 9, women and children, there’s no match for this 4 pm folkstyle and freestyle competition. Fairgoers ShowPlace Pavilion will be pinned to their seats while watching the Children ages four through twelve will pull a one- excitement. sixth scale tractor as far as they can in this state championship competition. Slinging Aces Cornhole Tournament | Aug. 7, 6 pm Cheerleading & Dance | Aug. 9, 10 am Buckeye Sports Center Buckeye Sports Center This new doubles competition will allow teams Cheerleaders from all over Ohio perform routines to go head-to-head in a double-elimination of cheers, gymnastics and dance to compete for tournament. top titles in this AmeriCheer / AmeriDance event.

American Powerlifting / Strongman League | Rides Aug. 1, Noon Buckeye Health Plan SkyGlider Buckeye Sports Center 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and Men and women from novice to master will Saturday) compete in a number of weight classes in this One of the world’s longest portable sky rides is bench press, deadlift and curl weightlifting event. right in your backyard at the Ohio State Fair. Hop 5K | Aug. 2, 8 am on at one of the access points in Kiddieland or Mapfre Stadium near the Cardinal Gate and enjoy a relaxing half- Experience the Ohio State Fair from end to end as mile journey across the Fair. The price is $3 for a you walk or jog your way past rides and animals one-way ticket. at one of the most unique 5K routes you’ll find! Giant Slide All participants get free Fair admission, free 10 am - 11 pm (open until midnight Friday and parking, a SkyGlider ticket and a Fairtastic goodie Saturday) bag. The race entry fee of $35 in advance for Grab a burlap sack, hike up the 105 steps and take adults or $20 for those 15 and under ($40 on race an exciting trip down this 144-foot long slide! day for adults or $25 for those 15 and younger). Mountain Dew Midway Baton Twirling | Aug. 2, 9 am 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on Friday and Buckeye Sports Center Saturday) Since 1966, baton twirlers have brightened More than 60 rides from the Ferris wheel to free- up the Fair. Competitions include solo baton fall drops will twist, turn, plunge, spin, shock and twirlers, duets/pairs, parade corps, twirling excite fairgoers! teams, dance twirl teams and show teams. Kiddieland Kiddie Tractor Pull | Aug. 4, 3 - 4 pm 10 am - 11 pm (open until Midnight on Friday and ShowPlace Pavilion Saturday) Children ages three through eight will hop on Parents and children alike can enjoy a visit to one-tenth scale pedal tractors and pull a weight Kiddieland with fun rides developed just for kids transfer sled 30 feet in this exciting annual and their families, including mini-coasters, a tradition. The finalists in each age class are invited kiddie carousel and bumper boats. 68 69 Food Ohio Grape Industries Committee, Ohio Pork Producers Council, Ohio Poultry Association, With 189 food vendors, there’s something Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association and Ohio Sheep for every appetite at various locations across Improvement Association. the grounds. Special dietary options are also available. WNCI Food Highway Located under the SkyGlider, the WNCI Food Ohio State Fair Food Finder Mobile App Highway features plenty of delicious foods There is now an even easier way to find the right ranging from barbecue to sausage sandwiches to snacks at the Fair! Download the free Mobile deep-fried treats. Food Finder app for iPhone or Android operating systems. The app also allows users to pinpoint Sanfillipo Cooking Demonstrations Rhodes| their parking location and includes a map of Creative Arts Center presented by Ohio Magazine the grounds as well as the Fair’s daily event Fairgoers have the chance to learn from the schedules. Search for “Ohio State Fair” best during these live cooking demonstrations, featuring topics such as flaming desserts Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations | and quick and easy pasta meals. These Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country demonstrations will take place at various times Journal and Ohio Ag Net throughout the Fair. For more information, please Talented chefs and local celebrities instruct reference the daily schedules. on how to prepare their favorite recipes using ingredients made or grown in Ohio. Fairgoers New food attending the demonstrations have the opportunity to taste a sample of the final product. Elephant Ear Ice Cream (Dairy Products Building, Check them out between 11 am and 7 pm Taste of Ohio Café, Central Park Gazebo): Ohio’s every day of the Fair in the Bricker MarketPlace own Velvet Ice Cream has created this one-of-a- building. kind frozen confection available only at the Ohio State Fair by starting with its creamy traditional MarketPlace International Food Court recipe vanilla, then swirling in a sweet caramel Chinese, Mexican, Italian and other international sauce and crispy nuggets of fried, cinnamon- cuisines, as well as an Ohio beer and wine sales coated elephant ear. location, are housed in the center of the Bricker Deep-Fried Cake Balls (The Gobblin’ Gourmet): MarketPlace Building, a 3.5-acre air-conditioned A ball of cake batter that is deep fried. This item facility. comes in several different flavors with a different variety offered each day during the Fair. Taste of Ohio Café presented by Ohio’s Country Chicken Taco Bowl (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, Journal and Ohio Ag Net | 10 am - 9 pm Turkey & Chicken Booth): This delicious meal is a Sit down for a locally-produced meal from one lot like that walking taco that everybody knows, of Ohio’s commodity groups or take a moment but without the mess and fully loaded with to learn how to prepare dishes at home at goodies. one of several Heartland Cuisine Cooking Demonstrations held daily. Commodity groups Handmade Gourmet Popsicles (The Gobblin’ housed here include: ADA Mideast/Ohio Gourmet): A variety of frozen, healthy, Dairy Producers Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s homemade pie fillings are topped with a choice Association, Ohio Corn Growers Association, of hazelnuts or other “crumbs”. They are gluten- 70 71 free, refreshing and delectable. a scoop of ice cream in a fresh, homemade waffle bowl and drizzled with hot fudge. Black Dog-Donut Ice Cream Sandwich (The Gobblin’ Gourmet): A giant chocolate brownie Youth donut, filled with frozen custard, dipped in chocolate. All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir Wood-Fired Pizza (Fire N The Hole): This first- The All-Ohio State Fair Band and All-Ohio State time Fair vendor is offering wood-fired pizza in Fair Youth Choir arrive at the Ohio Expo Center a variety of options including breakfast pizza, on July 25 and July 23 respectively, learning all of dessert pizza and amazing flavor combinations their music in a limited time. They remain housed including jalapeno popper, bacon cheeseburger, on-site throughout the duration of the Fair and Margherita twist and more. perform daily at various times and locations. In full, they perform nearly 200 times during the Chicken Taco Macaroni (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, 12-day Fair. Turkey & Chicken Booth): Your favorite creamy mac and cheese side dish is made into a meal All-Ohio State Fair Band, directed by Donald F. with the addition of homemade Chicken Taco Santa-Emma meat and a few other tasty components The All-Ohio State Fair Band has been a featured Breakfast Omelets (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, attraction of the Ohio State Fair since 1925. Their Turkey & Chicken Booth): Served from 8 am until enthusiastic tunes have thrilled thousands of 10 am daily, fluffy omelets will be a hit in the fairgoers each year, including the performance of Taste of Ohio Café. John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever!” at the conclusion of each performance. Chickwich (Taste of Ohio Café - Eggs, Turkey & Chicken Booth): This popular blast from The Band was known as the All-Ohio Boys’ Band the past is back with a long-loved recipe for a until 1975 when young women were invited to mouthwatering shredded chicken sandwich. participate. Today, the Band is composed of 200 superior musicians from schools all over Ohio. Bacon Guacamole Dog (Tracey Concessions- High school students apply for membership in location at North end of Bricker Building): the All-Ohio State Fair Band through their local Enjoy a fresh, avocado twist with a delicious, school band director. Membership is determined mouthwatering hot dog topped with crumbled by student ability, instrumentation needs of bacon and guacamole. the band and geographical consideration. Band members come from 49 counties and represent Chicago-Style Hot Dog (Tracey Concessions- 89 schools in this year’s All-Ohio State Fair Band. location at North end of Bricker Building): For more information on the All-Ohio State Fair The Windy City is coming to the Fair with this Band, visit aosfb.org. specialty hot dog topped with the works: peppers, tomatoes, onions, celery salt, pickles All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, directed by Dr. and mustard. Jon C. Peterson

Buckeye Bowl (Tracey Concessions, Corn Dog The All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, founded stand near Cardinal Gate): A chocolate and in 1963, was organized to provide Ohio’s high peanut butter lover’s dream starts with a school vocalists an opportunity to share a musical chocolate and caramel Rolo surrounded in peanut experience similar to the All-Ohio State Fair Band. butter, deep-fried to perfection and served aside 72 73 Grace Dannemiller, Pickerington, 4-H The approximately 170 members of the Choir Ben Drake, Oxford, Camp Fire are selected each spring by the director on the basis of their ability and experience, the Rhiannon Ferkins, Dola, Girl Scouts recommendation of their high school choral Alicia Gifford,Georgetown, 4-H director, geographical considerations and the consent and promised support of their parent or Nathan Grine, Liberty Center, 4-H guardian. Shelby Hazelton, Ada, Grange Junior Fair Board Elise Kennedy, Westlake, Tech Ed Lena Kennedy, Findlay, Camp Fire The Junior Fair Board (JFB) comprises youth, between ages 16 and 20, who represent Sarah Landis, Farmersville, Farm Bureau various youth organizations that participate in Jennifer Lanstrum, Stow, Grange the Ohio State Fair each year. Youth organizations Terrance Liggins, Columbus, Boy Scouts with representation in the JFB are actively involved with the annual Ohio State Fair. In most Kayley Makeever, Crestline, FCCLA cases, organizations will select members for Alex Miller, Creston, FFA a two-year term. Smaller organizations select one person every other year and large youth Bailey Montoya, Farmersville, Farm Bureau groups will select yearly to ensure continuity of Hannah Peterson, Sabina, Farm Bureau operation. Andy Price, Grove City, Boy Scouts Responsibilities of the JFB vary from year to Kameron Rinehart, Jeffersonville, 4-H year, but each member serves as an ambassador between their youth organization, the Fair and Emily Starlin, Logan, FFA the Fair-going public. They assist in the WCOL Youth Organizations Celeste Center and with various competitions for youth. They deliver and present awards, and 4-H assist with the daily parade, as well as many other 4-H creates positive environments for diverse programs and activities throughout the 12 days of youth and adults to reach their fullest potential the Fair. Their office is located in the Conference as capable, competent, caring and contributing Center. citizens. The organization helps to teach today’s youth through a variety of special days including: Officers are selected by their peers at the health, communications, woodworking, completion of their first year on the board and photography, petroleum power, family life, oversee JFB activities during their second year. creative arts and home decorating. 4-H will also be hosting a spelling bee and bicycle competition 2015 Junior Fair Board Members: during the Fair. President: Mary Siekman, Delaware, FFA Boy Scouts Vice President: Jennifer Moscato, Columbus, Girl Boy Scouts of America aims to prepare young Scouts people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling the Scout values Secretary: Blake Campbell, Waterford, FFA through character building, citizenship and Alyssa Armstrong, Canfield, Camp Fire personal fitness. The Scouts’ booth features a fun lineup of activities including: a climbing wall, Nicholas Button,Westlake, Tech Ed 74 75 the Scouting for Food Drive, a flag retirement Livestock ceremony and a popcorn eating contest. The Sale of Champions Camp Fire Camp Fire strives to build caring, confident youth The 2015 Sale of Champions Livestock Auction and future leaders. Join Camp Fire members at will be held on Sun., Aug. 9 at 2 pm in the WCOL the Fair and help make projects that benefit local Celeste Center. This event is free and open to all youth causes. fairgoers, and tickets are not required. FFA The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions FFA is a national organization dedicated consistently garners some of the highest bids of to preparing members for leadership and any state fair in the nation. Last year, the Sale careers in science, business and technology of of Champions raised $343,500 for 11 livestock agriculture. FFA students from around Ohio have exhibits. been busy working on bioenergy, bioscience and food science and technology projects for the Fair. Created in 1968, the Sale was created to encourage more young 4-H and FFA members to Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland bring livestock projects to the Ohio State Fair. For more than a century, the Girl Scouts have played a pivotal role in America’s history with Since 1995, the Ohio State Fair has placed caps a focus on developing young women with on the amounts exhibitors can earn from their the necessary skills to be leaders and make a exhibits’ sale. Money from sales over the cap difference in the world. The Girl Scouts have amounts is distributed among other youth several fun activities planned for fairgoers, exhibitors through the Youth Reserve Program. including a Minute to Win It competition, a cookie The program allots funds for scholarships, the box creation and a talent competition. Outstanding Market Exhibitor Program, FFA, 4-H and other Fair competition winners. Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (OAAE) Founded in 1974, the Ohio Alliance for Arts More than 20,000 animals are exhibited each Education’s mission is to ensure the arts are an year at the Ohio State Fair. Show dates are listed integral part of the education of every Ohioan. below: OAAE works at the local, state and federal levels with four primary goals: building collaborations, Beef cattle (July 28 - Aug. 9) professional development, advocacy and capacity Boer goats (July 23 - 25) building. During the Fair, OAAE will showcase Dairy cattle (July 30 - Aug. 9) artists from two programs, Artists-in-Schools and Dairy goats (July 24 - 25) TRANSIT ARTS, in scheduled performances on the Dog (Aug. 1, Aug. 3 - 6) Youth Center stage. Horses (July 20 - 24, 27 - 31, Aug. 2 - 9) Llamas (July 23 - 25) Technology and Engineering Education Rabbits (Aug. 6 - 9) Technology and Engineering Education (Tech Sheep (July 27 - Aug. 8) Ed) uniquely applies the design process to Swine (July 29 - 31, Aug. 1 - 9) integrate all disciplines and provides for the mastery of how humankind improves the world. Youth Reserve Program Youth demonstrate their skills in the areas of Established in 1995, the Youth Reserve Program’s technology, innovation, design and engineering. purpose is to reward junior exhibitors who participate in the Ohio State Fair. Program funds 76 77 come directly from winning bids in excess of Grand Champion Meat Chickens ** $25,000 the cap placed on the amount an exhibitor can Madison Simon, Montgomery County $5,000 receive from the Sale of Champions. The funds are then distributed among carcass contests, Reserve Grand Champion Meat Chickens $20,000 scholarships, the Outstanding Market Exhibitor ** $5,000 program, the Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor Ethan Weir, Wyandot County program, showmanship, skillathons, FFA and 4-H. Grand Champion Market Goat $16,000 Cami Reveal, Clinton County $5,000 The Youth Reserve Program has awarded Grand Champion Turkey ** $15,000* $2,820,375 to approximately 32,500 youth since its inception. The Youth Reserve Program Hanna Shafer, Miami County $3,000 is fully supported by Sale of Champions buyers. Grand Champion Swiss Cheese $23,000* Listed below are the 2014 Sale of Champions $3,000 Corey Jodrey, Adams County contributors: Braxton Perry, Champaign County Keenan Wolf, Wayne County ABC Sanitation Kristopher Ackley, Logan County AG Boogher and Sons Lane Greiwe, Shelby County Madelyn Baker, Columbiana County Amusement of America Tanner Topp, Auglaize County, Supreme Concessions by Cox Showman Direct Feed Sales Keaton Topp, Shelby County, Supreme Event Marketing Strategies Showman Gerber Poultry 2014 total sale: $343,500 Huffman’s Market 2014 Youth Reserve Program earned: $263,500 The Kroger Company *Indicates new record Mark and Megan Kvamme Meijer **In the absence of a live poultry show in 2015, The Ohio Harness Racing Association the top poultry skillathon finishers in each age S & S Volvo group will represent the poultry industry in the Steve R. Rauch Excavating and Demolition Sale of Champions. The buyer of the poultry exhibit will receive one fresh or frozen turkey and 2014 Sale of Champions Results four fresh or frozen chickens courtesy of the Ohio Poultry Breeders Association. There will be no Grand Champion Market Beef $80,000 cap in 2015; all funds raised will go to the Youth Gerrett Davidson, Madison County $21,000 Reserve Program. Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef $55,000* Brooke Egbert, Auglaize County $10,000 Sale of Champions All-Time Records Grand Champion Market Barrow $42,000 Hannah Frobose, Wood County $9,000 Animal Price Current Buyer Year Cap Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow $22,000 Nicholas Adams, Wood County $6,000 Grand Champion Market Beef $85,000 $22,000 JD Equipment, S&S Volvo 2011 Grand Champion Market Lamb $46,500* Logan Harvel, Fayette County $9,000 Reserve Grand Champion $55,000 $11,000 Market Beef 2014 Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb $11,000 Meijer Colin Gump, Miami County $6,000 78 79 Grand Champion Barrow $64,000 $10,000 years of age) Big Bear Stores 1996 Foal - a young horse or mule of either sex Gelding - a neutered male horse Reserve Grand Champion $31,000 $7,000 Gilt - a young female swine Barrow 2013 Heifer - a female bovine less than three years of The Kroger Company age which has not borne a calf Grand Champion Market Lamb $46,500 $10,000 Hen - an adult female chicken or turkey Mark and Megan Kvamme 2014 Jack - a male donkey that has not been neutered Jenny - a female donkey Reserve Grand Champion $25,500 $7,000 Kid - a young goat Market Lamb 2013 Lamb - a sheep less than one year of age The Kroger Company Livestock - domestic farm animals kept for production purposes Grand Champion Meat Chickens $30,000 $6,000* Mare - a female horse (usually more than four Kale Marketing, AG Boogher & 2012 years of age) Sons, Burkhart Farm Center Market Animal - livestock bred and produced for Reserve Grand Champion Meat $21,000 $4,000* food consumption Chickens 2013 Pig - a young swine (usually weighing less than Kale Marketing, Burkhart Farm 120 pounds) Center, Parrott Implement, Fisher Polled - a naturally hornless animal Excavating, Harsh Farm Services Ram - a male sheep Grand Champion Meat Goat $20,000 $5,000 Ratite - a species of bird consisting of rheas, Mark & Megan Kvamme 2013 ostriches and emus Rooster - an adult male chicken Grand Champion Turkey $15,000 $3,000* Sow - a mature female swine Mark and Megan Kvamme 2014 Stallion - male horse of four years or more that Grand Champion Swiss Cheese $23,000 $3,000 has not been neutered S&S Volvo, AG Boogher and Sons 2014 Steer - a neutered male bovine Wether - a neutered sheep or goat *Indicates cap value increase 2015 POULTRY INFORMATION Livestock Terminology While walking around the grounds, fairgoers may Barrow - a young, neutered male pig notice that there is a curious lack of poultry or Boar - male pig that has not been neutered birds of any kind. In conjunction with the Ohio Bovine - scientific name for cattle Department of Agriculture, the Ohio State Fair Broilers - chickens that are 6 to 13 weeks of age announced in early June that all poultry, bird or Buck - an adult male rabbit fowl shows and exhibits at the Fair would not be Bull - a mature adult male bovine held in 2015. Calf - a mature young bovine Colt - a young male horse (usually under four The decision was made as a proactive effort years of age) to help Ohio remain free of avian flu at a time Cow - a mature female bovine when other states are experiencing problems Doe - an adult female rabbit or goat related to the virus. The Ohio Department of Equestrian – one who rides horseback Agriculture issued a proclamation to cancel all Ewe - a female sheep live bird exhibitions at county and independent Filly - a young female horse (usually under four fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and to prohibit all other 80 81 gatherings of birds for show or for sale, including agriculture, horticulture and floriculture are auctions and swap meets, in Ohio for the rest of located here, including: the year. While there are no known cases of avian flu in Ohio, the virus likely is being carried by the Land and Living Display state’s wild bird population. presented by Ohio Farm Bureau Fairgoers will see, hear and feel the answers to What this means for the Fair is that all species of how agriculture affects day-to-day life at this poultry shows, as well as displays in the Natural interactive exhibit inside the Nationwide Donahey Resources Park, petting zoo birds and any and all Ag & Hort Building, available all day every day. other bird exhibits or shows, will not be held at the 2015 Fair. Natural Resources Park In 2014, there were a total of 3,708 poultry The Ohio Department of Natural Resources entries from 214 exhibitors, with approximately maintains an eight-acre park on the southeast 25 percent of those entries coming from youth end of the grounds. Activities include free fishing exhibitors. Because of the importance of for kids, kayaking and archery. There are many recognizing the hard work of junior fair poultry things to observe such as Ohio wildlife, an 1800s exhibitors, the poultry skillathon competition themed log cabin and a tall grass prairie. The for this year has been restructured to allow for amphitheater hosts music and entertaining all poultry exhibitors, including junior market programs throughout the day. Learn about the and breeding chicken, turkey and waterfowl, to geological history of Ohio by taking a stroll on compete. Skillathon premiums have also been the new Geological Walkway installed in 2012. increased significantly and the skillathon age Since 1959, fairgoers have been able to visit a 14 division winners will be representing the poultry ½ foot tall Smokey Bear. Since the 1970s, he has industry in the 2015 Sale of Champions. baffled children by greeting them by name, while also sharing valuable fire prevention tips. A new, Agriculture and Natural Resources 14-foot animatronic version of the fire-prevention character, complete with “mouth movement, Agriculture is Cool | Daily, 10 am - 6 pm, closes at head turn and nod and arm movement” and 3 pm on Aug. 9 audio equipment, will be unveiled at the 2015 Learn firsthand what makes agriculture cool at a Ohio State Fair. variety of hands-on stations hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and Camping Village Ohio’s commodity groups located throughout the Experience the different getaway rentals that are Fair. Exiting fourth grade students (2014 - 2015 available at Ohio’s state parks. academic year) and one chaperone can attend the Fair for free any one day simply by presenting Back to the Wild | Aug. 2, 3:30 pm a valid report card at the entrance gates. Fourth Visit the Natural Resources Park to see all grade teachers also had the opportunity to kinds of different animals who make Ohio register for a free admission voucher prior to the their home including river otters. Don’t forget Fair’s start. Visit www.agri.ohio.gov/AgisCool for to take a stroll through Butterfly House for an more information and rules. up close experience with wildlife. The animals are overseen and cared for by Mona Rutger of Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building the Back to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation & presented by Ohio Farm Bureau Nature Education Center. Learn more at www. backtothewild.com. All exhibits and competitions related to 82 83 Columbus Zoo Animals | July 30 & 31, Aug. 1 & 2, • Photography shows at 11 am and 1 pm • Stained Glass Jack Hanna’s crew will have audiences of all ages • Upcycling captivated with the Columbus Zoo Animals show • Woodworking that will take place in the Natural Resources Park. Cox Fine Arts Center presented by Great Lakes Timber Show | Daily at noon, 2 and AstraZeneca 6 pm Catch lumberjacks in action as they entertain View more than 300 pieces of art that have crowds with fast-paced log rolling, chainsaw been accepted in the Ohio State Fair Fine Arts carving and wood chopping. This family-friendly Exhibition as well as live music performances and show will take place in the amphitheater. short film screenings in the Cox Fine Arts Center. The following are some of the activities you can Watercraft Simulator NEW! find in the Cox Fine Arts Center: Grab a life jacket and find out what it really feels like to ride a jet ski just east of the kayak pond, • Fine Arts free during Fair hours. • Short Film Screenings • Live Musicians The Arts • Worship Services Rhodes Creative Arts Center presented by Youth Arts Ohio Magazine The Youth Arts Center can be found in the Rhodes Creative Arts Center presented by Ohio Magazine. A variety of competitions and demonstrations This building features artwork by students in take place throughout the Fair in the Rhodes grades pre-K through 12 including: Creative Arts Center, covering a diverse range of talents and hobbies. Some activities include: • Abstract a Sanfillipo’s Culinary Event of the Day, cooking • Acrylic competitions and floats made out of duct tape • Ceramics (Hand-built and wheel-thrown) and Brillo pads. Below are some of the hundreds • Charcoal of activities hosted in the Rhodes Creative Arts • Collage Center: • Mixed Media • Oil Painting • Antiques • Original Cartoon / Comic Character • Baked arts, Culinary Arts and Food • Painting (Tempura and watercolor) Preservation • Pastels • Brillo® Art • Pen / Ink • Cake Decorating • Pencil • Ceramics • Sculpture • Duct Tape Art • Fashion Arts • Honey and Bee Items • Jewelry • Leather • Needle Arts • Origami • Painting 84 85 guilds who partner with the Fair Judge Credentials • Some have been involved in the arts for The more than 500 judges chosen to officiate decades through their organizations, county the Ohio State Fair competitions are composed fairs and state fairs of highly accredited individuals with higher- • Qualified through judging and competing in education degrees, previous judging experience, other food art competitions expertise in their fields and certification by various boards. Many judges have participated as • All judges are college graduates trained in competitors and are chosen to serve in this role food and nutrition by notable organizations as part of a selective • Represent a variety of backgrounds and have process. These individuals have collectively put collectively worked for commodity groups, in hours of coursework, testing and competition Fortune 500 companies and media outlets judging to get to the Fair. Youth Arts Arts • Judges possess arts education degrees and Creative Arts certifications • Jurors for this division are sponsored by • The Ohio Alliance of Art Educators assists by the Ohio Arts Council and are professionals making judge recommendations in the art world (professors/educators, Homebrewed Beer administrators, curators, etc.) • Professional judges can be from in or out of • Approximately 65 judges state while amateur judges are typically from • Judges are certified by the Beer Judge out of state Certification Program (BJCP), having passed an online exam and a tasting test Fine Arts • Some are experienced homebrewers • Approximately 80 judges, some of whom are themselves certified by applicable organizations including the National Quilting Association, National Livestock Ice Carvers Association and the World Food Sculptors Association Horse Show • All judges for the Culinary Competitions • Approximately 20 judges accredited by are college graduates trained in food and various organizations including the United nutrition and some are employed by The States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Ohio State University’s Food Science and American Shetland Pony Club / American Technology Department in the College Mini Horse Registry (ASPCR / AMHR), of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), Sciences (CFAES) National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), Ohio • Sewing and fashion-related competition 4-H, American Belgian Horse Association, judges have included fashion designers from Percheron Breeders of America, American the Columbus College of Art and Design Clydesdale Association, Shire Association of America, American Hackney Horse Society • Some judges are recommended by many of (AHHS) and American Horseshow Association the esteemed local arts organizations and (AHSA). 86 87 • Required to apprentice, attend clinics and Sheep complete testing to judge specific events • Judges have experience in other fairs and • Many are owners or breeders of the specific sheep shows across the United States breed or discipline they judge Youth Dogs Grange • Approximately 29 judges • Each is certified by American Kennel Club • Talent judges in this category are certified (AKC) after completing hours of work, along music teachers and professional musicians with written and oral testing • Some make and sell their own crafts and have • Chosen by experience at county judging or culinary experience through teaching AKC shows Girl Scouts Rabbits • Approximately 35 judges, most of whom are • Judges licensed by American Rabbit Breeders teachers or practitioners in the subject matter Association (ARBA), having met the following being judged criteria: 4-H Non-Livestock • Must work with four judges and pass a test to become an ARBA Registrar • 175 individuals with expertise in the areas • Must register 30 rabbits and have registrar’s being judged, such as natural resources, license for two years woodworking or engineering • Must pass written and oral test for judge’s • Many are employed in the field in which license they are judging and have previous judging experience • Must work with eight judges and have endorsement of six of them to receive license Camp Fire USA

Llamas • Judges have higher education degrees or careers in the subject matter being judged • Judges approved by the International Llama Registry - Show Division - Judges Committee • Many have previous judging experience • Must pass an annual test

Junior Horses Technology Education

• Judges certified by the American Quarter • All judges have professional certification Horse Association (AQHA) through in the field of technology education or are recommendations, courses and exams industry experts in the particular field or content being judged Dairy Sports • All judges in this category have college experience and/or have attended National Cheerleading Judging Conferences 88 89 • Judges certified by AmeriCheer and Notes: ______AmeriDance through annual courses and ______testing ______Boxing ______• Approximately 100 judges certified by USA ______Boxing, Inc. ______• Recertification courses are completed every ______two years and a test taken every four years ______Baton Twirling Competition ______• Judges are certified by the National Baton ______Twirling Association, United States Twirling Association, World Twirling Association and ______Twirling Unlimited ______Wrestling ______• 25-30 referees ______• All folkstyle officials are certified by ______the National Federation of High School ______Associations (NFHS) to officiate in Ohio ______High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) ______sanctioned competitions ______• All freestyle officials are certified through USA ______wrestling ______90 91 ______Connect with the Ohio State Fair! ______www.facebook.com/ohiostatefair ______@OhioStateFair ______@OhioStateFair ______www.pinterest.com/ohiostatefair ______www.youtube.com/theohiostatefair ______#OhioStateFair ______92 93