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FROM GOVERNOR JOHN R. KASICH AND OHIO STATE FAIR GENERAL MANAGER VIRGIL L. STRICKLER

Welcome to the Ohio State Fair! This year we celebrate the 164th edition of a treasured Ohio tradition. With entertainment, education and excitement – plus all the great food – our great State Fair is a landmark event each summer for my family, just as it is for families from across Ohio and beyond.

By bringing all of us together to share and enjoy the best the Buckeye State has to offer, the Fair lets us celebrate the values and traditions that make Ohio great: our diverse industrial and cultural heritage, our rich natural resources and, most of all, Ohio agriculture and those in our state who devote their lives to farming. John R. Kasich Governor Believe me, there’s no better way to appreciate first-hand the diversity and wonder of Ohio’s amazing people, places and products. Enjoy your visit to the Ohio State Fair.

The very first Ohio State Fair opened its gates in 1850, and we will open our gates for the 164th time this July. The gates themselves have changed - we've only been here at the Ohio Expo Center since 1886 - but the purpose remains: to put on a great Fair celebrating our great state’s products, people and their accomplishments.

Whether you will be attending for the first time or if your family has long made a tradition of visiting the State Fair, you will undoubtedly leave with memories that will last a lifetime. During the Fair’s 12-day run, you’ll find free entertainment stages, interactive educational activities, strolling performers, Virgil L. Strickler, CFE sporting events, a fine arts show, great live music, hands-on General Manager, agricultural learning, a free petting zoo, livestock competitions, Ohio Expo Center big-name concerts, mouthwatering food, plenty of exciting rides & State Fair and an eight-acre natural resources park with free kiddie fishing and more.

I hope you'll join me at our fun-filled destination, overflowing with family activities, education and entertainment, July 26 - August 6, 2017.

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2 WELCOME 18 50 YEARS OF 28 5 WILD FOOD CHAMPIONS COMBINATIONS 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 20 LIVE MUSIC 42 START TALKING & GUEST SERVICES 21 ENTERTAINERS 42 OHIO MEANS JOBS 10 SPECIAL DAYS & 22 CONCERTS 44 COUPONS DISCOUNTS 24 MAP 46 TOP-TIER SPONSORS 12 RIDES 26 STROLLING 47 OFFICIAL SPONSORS 14 ATTRACTIONS ENTERTAINERS 17 5 FAMILY PHOTO SPOTS

Ohio State Fair www.facebook.com/OhioStateFair 717 East 17th Avenue @OhioStateFair Columbus Ohio 43211 www.pinterest.com/OhioStateFair Phone: (614) 644-3247 www.youtube.com/TheOhioStateFair Website: ohiostatefair.com Email: [email protected] www.instagram.com/OhioStateFair #ohiostatefair

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Commi ed to our HOURS OF OPERATION up your tickets at one of our RIDES Dates - July 26 - Aug. 6, 2017 retail outlets including Kroger, 10 AM - 11 PM (OPEN UNTIL Admission gates - 9 am - 10 participating Ohio O’Reilly Auto MIDNIGHT FRIDAYS AND CUSTOMERS AND pm, except Aug. 6 until 7 pm Parts stores, participating SATURDAYS) AAA locations with AAA membership, or get your $1 coupons - select kiddie GATE ADMISSION rides require one coupon; . tickets online at Ticketmaster OUR COMMUNITIES PRICES with no order processing fees. super kiddie and spectacular ADMISSION GATE ADVANCE rides require two coupons; Adult (ages 13-59) $10 $6 ADVANCE RIDE WRISTBANDS super spectacular rides Youth (ages 5-12) $8 $6 Mountain Dew Midway require three coupons. Special Senior (ages 60+) $8 $6 ride-all-day wristbands - $20 ride-all-day wristbands are AT KROGER, each (through July 25 only) - available for $25. Child under five Free Free purchase a voucher to be our Community of Caring means that DISCOUNTS WHEN YOU redeemed at the Fair at STROLLER, WAGON, we’re proud to take an active role in BUY EARLY: ADVANCE- Kroger stores, or get your WHEELCHAIR AND wristband vouchers online at supporting the communities in which SALE ADMISSION AND LOCKER RENTALS Ticketmaster with no order RIDE WRISTBANDS Several rental items are we work and live. processing fees. available at the Cardinal and RETAIL OUTLETS OHIO Gates. Supplies are Kroger, O’Reilly Auto Parts and PARKING limited and available for rent Supporting charitable groups, AAA Ohio Auto Club $5 per vehicle; easy access on a first-come, first-served to parking lots from I-71 at basis. health organizations and educational ONLINE the 17th Avenue exit and ticketmaster.com/ the Hudson Street exit at • Stroller - $10/day initiatives are just some of the ways ohiostatefair Silver Drive. Handicapped • Wagon - $15/day we make good on our promise parking available. Ride the • Manual wheelchair - $25/day ADVANCE ADMISSION • Electric cart - $55/day, $40 $6 each (through Aug. 6) complimentary shuttles to and to help our communities grow from the main entrance gate after 5 pm - Save on gate admission • Lockers - $1.25/day and prosper. prices with tickets by picking and your vehicle.

2017 Resource Guide_CMYK.indd 4 5/30/17 12:18 PM 020019-OhioStateFair_Ad_2017_FIN.indd 1 4/4/17 9:18 AM Commi ed to our CUSTOMERS AND OUR COMMUNITIES.

AT KROGER, our Community of Caring means that we’re proud to take an active role in supporting the communities in which we work and live.

Supporting charitable groups, health organizations and educational initiatives are just some of the ways we make good on our promise to help our communities grow and prosper.

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CONDITIONS hoverboards and the ALLEGIANT their children in FOR ADMISSION use of unmanned VACATION privacy can do The safety of our aircraft systems EXPRESS so comfortably. (drones). Bicycle Additional nursing fairgoers, exhibitors ON-GROUNDS and employees is our parking racks are stations are located SHUTTLE number one priority. located at the in Cardinal Hall 10 AM - 10 PM In an effort to ensure Cardinal Gate, OHIO and the Bricker the highest level of Gate and Gate 10 Our complimentary MarketPlace Building. safety and security, (17th Avenue). You shuttle makes please do not bring may bring your frequent stops ACCESSIBILITY any illegal weapons own food and non- around the perimeter The Ohio State Fair or substances to the alcoholic beverages. of the grounds provides a number Fair. Prior to entry, Glass bottles and approximately every of facilities and you will be asked containers are 20 minutes. accommodations to walk through not permitted on so fairgoers with grounds. a magnetometer. INFANT CARE disabilities can have a comfortable Purses, backpacks, & NURSING book bags, coolers, PET POLICY and enjoyable visit. strollers, etc. are Pets are not STATIONS Buildings and most permitted, but are permitted on the PRESENTED BY restrooms are subject to search. grounds during OHIOHEALTH handicap accessible. Bag searches will the Fair with the The Ohio State Fair Both motorized also be conducted exception of service offers two large and non-motorized for guests entering dogs or animals air-conditioned wheelchairs can concerts and events approved as part family care stations, be rented near the in the WCOL Celeste of an exhibition or one located in main entrances of Center. Several competition (such Meijer Kiddieland the Fair. ASL signed items are expressly as livestock and 4-H and the other in the interpretation is prohibited at the Ohio events). Service Taste of Ohio Café, provided at most State Fair, including: animals have been at which parents WCOL Celeste Center the use of bicycles in individually trained to can change their performances. non-parking areas, do work or perform children’s diapers, Assisted listening the possession or tasks for a person and mothers who devices are available use of Segways/ with a disability. prefer to breastfeed for use free of charge

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WI-FI ZONE LOST AND EMS/FIRST AID PRESENTED BY RED FOUND CENTER ROOF INN Our lost and found 10 AM - 11 PM Share that selfie! A office during the (OPEN UNTIL free outdoor Wi-Fi Ohio State Fair MIDNIGHT FRIDAYS Zone presented by is organized and AND SATURDAYS) Red Roof Inn will managed by the be provided to all Highway Patrol Medical assistance patrons along the and is located on is located on the WNCI Food Highway grounds near Gate 3 east side of the in the area located at the north end of Nationwide® between the WCOL the Mountain Dew Donahey Ag & Hort Celeste Center Midway. If you realize Building presented by and the Bricker you have lost an item Ohio Farm Bureau. MarketPlace Building. after leaving the Fair, Simply select “Free please call ATM ACCESS Fair WiFi by Red (614) 466-6666. ATMs are located Roof” as the network. throughout the Fair LOST CHILDREN for your convenience. Please refer to the PARK & PIN BOOTHS Don't forget where Fair map for specific PRESENTED BY locations. you parked your car. 104.9 THE RIVER Visit ohiostatefair. The Ohio State com/park on your Highway Patrol staffs GUEST smart phone before a booth at both of INFORMATION you arrive or in the the main entrance SERVICES parking lot. You'll gates (Cardinal and We’re here to help. at the WCOL Celeste be able to use GPS OHIO Gates) with Stop by one of our Center, Main Street technology to "pin" "Lost Kid Tags.” The conveniently-located Stage presented your parking spot tags help identify a Guest Information by CD102.5 and and easily find your child if he or she gets Services booths to the Gazebo Stage. vehicle after a full separated from his or pick up a copy of Visitors must leave a day of fun at the Fair. her parents. You can the daily schedule photo ID. also call the Highway and map or get Patrol headquarters directions. at (614) 466-6666 for more information.

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2017 Resource Guide_CMYK.indd 9 5/30/17 12:18 PM person at a time through affordable and reliable health care plans. Visit their Community Partners Tent, just south of the Taste of Ohio Café, to meet some of their agency partners and receive fun giveaways!

VETERANS & MILITARY DAY Veterans and active military are given free admission with appropriate identification.

MONDAY, JULY 31 NBC4 FAMILY VALUE DAY Until 6 pm, adults will be admitted for the kids’ SPECIAL DAYS & admission price of $8, and kids 12 and under will be admitted DISCOUNTS free. With the purchase of STATE FRUIT/TOMATO one wristband, a second rider can ride free until 6 pm with a hand stamp. After 6 pm, all riders will need either a wristband or vouchers to ride.

TUESDAY, AUG. 1 NATIONAL CHURCH RESIDENCES SENIOR DAY Seniors ages 60 and up can enjoy reduced admission of just $4 at the gate all day long. In addition, all fairgoers WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 FRIDAY, JULY 28 are invited to enjoy a free WSYX/WTTE & ALLEGIANT MEIJER DAY performance of a tribute to OPENING DAY Spend $100 on any one trip to The Carpenters in the WCOL $3 admission until 3 pm. Meijer between July 14 - July Celeste Center at 1 pm. 28, 2017, and receive two free THURSDAY, JULY 27 admission tickets by showing WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 KROGER FEEDS OHIO DAY your dated receipt at a booth QFM 96 FAIR ATTITUDE Just remember 2-3-4: When outside the entrance gates on WEDNESDAY you bring 2 canned food July 28 only. Fairgoers will enjoy $5 items per person to a booth admission all day. outside the gates, you’ll SATURDAY, JULY 29 receive a voucher good for MOLINA HEALTHCARE DAY MATTRESS FIRM DAY $3 admission before 4 pm. All Molina has proudly provided Double your deal! Pick up a food donations will go to the affordable and quality voucher at any participating Mid-Ohio Foodbank. healthcare to families and Mattress Firm store individuals covered by throughout the state and PBS KIDS®/WOSU DAY government programs for receive one free admission Join WOSU Public Media from more than 30 years. Check with the purchase of one $5 10 am - 3 pm in Central Park out the Molina Healthcare Kid admission on Aug. 2 only. for a chance to meet your Zone, this day only, in Cardinal favorite PBS KIDS® characters Hall A! THURSDAY, AUG. 3 including Daniel Tiger, Peg + AAA MEMBER DAY Cat, Super Why and more! SUNDAY, JULY 30 AAA members: Show your Enjoy family-friendly activities BUCKEYE current membership card at and check out a live radio HEALTH PLAN DAY a booth outside the entrance broadcast. Buckeye Health Plan is gates to receive $4 admission committed to improving the vouchers for each member in health of the community one your party.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 4 SATURDAY, AUG. 5 SUNDAY, AUG. 6 OHIO LOTTERY DAY OHIO SOYBEAN DAY PEPSI DAY Patrons 18 and over may One Ohio soybean farmer or Bring any empty Pepsi present a non-winning Ohio Ohio Soybean Association product to a booth outside Lottery ticket at a booth member will be given free Fair the entrance gates for a $3 outside entrance gates to admission, with each member admission voucher for every receive one $4 admission in their party receiving $4 member in your party before voucher. admission with voucher from 3 pm. Ohio Soybean News magazine.

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2017 Resource Guide_CMYK.indd 11 5/30/17 12:18 PM RIDES SHAPE OF OHIO/FIND IT HERE

10 AM - 11 PM (OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY) Ride tickets are sold as $1 coupons - select kiddie rides require one coupon; super kiddie and spectacular rides require two coupons; super spectacular rides require three coupons. Special ride-all-day wristbands are available for $25 at the Fair or $20 in advance at Kroger and ticketmaster.com/ohiostatefair through July 25 only.

MOUNTAIN DEW MIDWAY More than 60 rides from Ferris wheel to free-fall drops will twist, turn, plunge, spin, shock and excite fairgoers!

MEIJER KIDDIELAND Parents and children alike can enjoy a visit to Meijer Kiddieland with fun rides developed just for kids and their families, including mini-coast- ers, a kiddie carousel and bumper boats. Put the Fair’s iconic rides on your bucket list In 1969, the Ohio State Fair became the permanent home of two large rides that are now synonymous with the Ohio State Fair and the focal point of many Instagram posts each year. Whether your preferred speed is slow or fast, these two rides are fun for all ages:

SKYGLIDER Get a slow-paced, bird’s-eye view of the Fair when you hop on at one of the access points in Meijer Kiddieland or near the Cardinal Gate. Sit back, relax and enjoy the half-mile journey across the Fair. The SkyGlider does not take ride tickets or use the Mountain Dew Midway ride-all- day wristband. Tickets for this attraction are $3 Visit us at one of the following locations: per rider for a one-way ride. 2256 Morse Rd. • 614-475-7762 GIANT SLIDE 2167 Eakin Rd. • 614-351-5025 This humongous yellow slide is a permanent 5025 W. Broad St. • 614-851-1262 fixture at the Ohio Expo Center, but is only open 917 S. Hamilton Rd. 614-237-4311 for use during the 12 days of the Ohio State Fair. • Grab a burlap mat, hike up the 105 steps and 3489 S. High St. • 614-497-9368 take an exciting trip down this 144-foot long 7040 E. Main St. • 614-751-1457 slide! Little ones can share a mat with an adult for a memorable and fun experience. Insider tip: lean backwards a bit to increase your speed; lean slightly forward for a slower pace. Aarons.com

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RAM is a proud sponsor of the ohio state fair.

RAM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FCA US LLC.

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STATIONS STATE MAMMAL/WHITE-TAILED DEER 10 AM - 6 PM (CLOSES AT 3 PM ON AUG.6) Various locations listed on map Hands-on stations throughout the Fair allow you to learn about how agriculture impacts your daily life, giving you the opportunity to milk a cow, see baby animals and their mothers, learn the difference between hay and straw, and much CAMEL RIDES JUMBO NATURAL more. 10 AM - 9 PM TIC-TAC-TOE RESOURCES Meijer Kiddieland 11 AM - 5 PM PARK IFLIP AERIAL 9 AM - 7:30 PM Every day can be Central Park ACROBATICS “Hump Day” during SUNDAY - FRIDAY: Families can play a Enjoy free fishing the Fair! Camel rides gigantic version of for kids, kayaking, 2 PM, 4:30 PM, are offered for $5 7:30 PM the classic game archery, a butterfly per ride. featuring “X’s” and garden, a watercraft SATURDAY: “O’s” with oversized simulator and so 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM, letters on a game much more in this 7:30 PM CENTRAL board painted on the beautiful eight-acre grass in Central Park. park maintained by South end of OHIO MODEL the Ohio Department Mountain Dew RAILROAD CLUB of Natural Resources. Midway EXHIBIT Enjoy native Ohio Talented acrobats 9 AM - 9 PM wildlife, a log cabin, and stunt performers Cardinal Hall, Hall C a geological walkway put on an exciting Fairgoers of all and a tall grass show with ages will love the prairie. The outdoor unbelievable aerial elaborate, functional amphitheater feats with bungees, model railroad exhibit hosts free music trampolines and including a special and entertaining more. just-for-kids Thomas programs, such and Friends section. as the popular lumberjack show, throughout the day.

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MONSTER PETTING ZOO MURAL, 10 AM - 10 PM CENTRAL PARK (OPEN UNTIL 11 AM - 5 PM 11 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY) Kids will jump at the chance to make their Meijer Kiddieland artistic mark on a The free Petting Zoo giant Fair mural each features more than day (with washable 50 animals from paint, of course). around the world including goats, llamas, zebras, antelope, camels, PARADE kangaroos and much 4 PM more. (NO PARADE AUG. 6) Fair mascot Butters D. Cow will be joined PONY RIDES by local celebrities, 10 AM - 9 PM honorees, costumed characters, Meijer Kiddieland entertainers and Pony rides are special guests in offered for $4 this tour through the per ride. Fair featuring the All-Ohio State Fair Band & Youth Choir. WILD ABOUT The parade begins MONKEYS just north of Natural ANIMAL SHOW Resources Park and 10 AM - 8 PM continues up the (SHOWS AT 1 PM, WNCI Food Highway, 3 PM, 7 PM) ending just north of 17th Avenue. Meijer Kiddieland We’re bringing OHIO FARM OVMA Hollywood animal BUREAU LAND & VETERINARY PIG RACES stars to the Ohio LIVING EXHIBIT EDUCATION State Fair with PRESENTED BY the Wild About 10 AM - 8 PM CENTER 99.7 THE BLITZ 9 AM - 10 PM Monkeys show Nationwide® MONDAY - FRIDAY: starring baboons Donahey Ag & Hort Wick Pavilion 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, who have appeared Building presented (closed on Aug. 6) 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM in films including by Ohio Farm Bureau Witness the miracle SATURDAY - SUNDAY: “Evan Almighty” and This interactive of birth and visit 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, “Rock of Ages.” The exhibit is packed new and expectant 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, educational show with agricultural farm animal mothers 7:30 PM gives fairgoers the education activities and their young at opportunity to learn the whole family can this educational Meijer Kiddieland about these playful enjoy. Young children exhibit near the Dairy Three different primates in a fun and will enjoy driving Products Building. breeds of swifty entertaining setting. pedal farm tractors, You can even milk a swine race around planting corn in a real cow from 11 am the track for a Visit ohiostatefair. tractor simulator, to 4 pm! prize. Cheer on your com for information harvesting wheat in favorite little porker! on limited-time a combine simulator attractions. and families can record their State Fair memories with a free photograph before leaving the exhibit.

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2017 Resource Guide_CMYK.indd 15 5/30/17 12:18 PM Visit the Buckeye Health Plan COMMUNITY PARTNERS TENT Located just south of the Taste of Ohio Cafe Stop in for FUN GIVEAWAYS!

Meet some of Buckeye’s community partners for tips on how to keep your family healthy — and to ﬁ nd out about important programs and services. Buckeye is proud to partner with thousands of community agencies statewide to transform the health of our communities, one person at a time.

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Stop in for FUN GIVEAWAYS! TOP POSTS 6 Instagram-worthy family photo spots

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4 5 6 Meet some of Buckeye’s community partners for tips on how to keep your Butter cow and sculpture From the first appearance of the butter cow and calf in 1903, these sculptures made of butter family healthy — and to ﬁ nd out about 1 have been a highlight for Fair visitors. Last year, a team of artists worked 500 hours and used important programs and services. 2,150 pounds of butter to create the masterpiece! Smokey Bear Buckeye is proud to partner with 2 Since 1959, fairgoers have been greeted in the park by Smokey Bear. Grab a snapshot of the thousands of community agencies smile on a child’s face as the 14-foot tall bear greets them by name! Then, explore the eight-acre park with its kayak pond, amphitheater, butterfly exhibit, wildlife walk, free youth fishing and more. statewide to transform the health of our communities, one person at a time. OHIO Tree 3 Instead of removing a tree that had reached the end of its life, we made it into a landmark, carving stacked letters spelling “OHIO.” For those spelling out OHIO with their arms, it makes a great “I”.

Giant Cardinal This particular fiberglass cardinal just inside the main entrance gate has been a landmark at the 4 Fair since 1986; its predecessor, a mechanical, wooden and papier-mâché style cardinal, was located in the Central Park area beginning in 1957.

Ag is Cool farm equipment Fairgoers are regularly amazed by just how large a tractor or a combine used on Ohio farms really 5 is. Some of our favorite Fair photos are from the Ag is Cool tent just inside the Cardinal Gate.

SkyGlider 6 A permanent fixture at the Fair since 1969, this ride gives you the unique opportunity to ride from BuckeyeHealthPlan.com one side of the Fair to the other on a half-mile journey in colorful gondolas.

2017 Resource Guide_CMYK.indd 17 5/30/17 12:18 PM 50 THE OHIO ST ATE FAIR SALE OF CHAMPIONS 50 YEARS OF CHAMPIONS

STATE INSECT/LADYBUG

Competitions By the Numbers The Ohio State Fair is home to hundreds of competitions with thousands of exhibitors receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in awards. From gardening to arts to culinary creations, the Fair boasts competitions for all ages and backgrounds. The deadline to enter the Fair’s numerous competitions vary from mid-May through early July each year, and are all posted at ohiostatefair.com.

In 2016, the Ohio State Fair During the 1968 Ohio to nearly $160,000 in featured more than 40,000 State Fair, a crowd of Fair present-day dollars. Over entries vying to be named the best in the state: exhibitors and supporters the past 49 years, a total gathered in Cooper Arena, of $6,437,229 has been Junior Livestock a livestock show ring collected in the Sale of hovering just under 30,000 Champions from generous 13,844 entries square feet with seating buyers and supporters. Open Livestock for 2,000, for the first-ever These funds have gone 12,344 entries Sale of Champions Livestock not only to the 422 youth Auction. The auction was champions, but have also Creative Arts established as a way to funded approximately an 2,327 entries recognize 4-H and FFA youth additional 33,000 youth Fine Arts exhibitors and allow them with scholarships, award to showcase the animals premiums and more 1,567 entries that had been selected as for many other youth Youth Organizations the premium entry in their participants as a part of 7,412 entries species. This year, the Sale the Fair’s innovative Youth of Champions will celebrate Reserve Program. Sporting Events its 50th anniversary. 975 entries This year will mark the 50th Homebrewed beer During its inaugural year, annual Sale of Champions six champion animals were with a special celebration 632 entries sold for a combined $22,674, and livestock auction in the Horticulture and Floriculture a figure that is equivalent WCOL Celeste Center on 625 entries Sunday, August 6 at 2 pm. Enhancements Youth Arts to the sale, like the 489 entries construction of a Spelling Bee barn façade, will pay homage to the sale’s 88 entries roots and progress Cheese over the years. The 21 entries event is free to all fairgoers. Other Competitions 339 entries

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AILEEAH COLGAN LIVE MUSIC Country, July 28 STATE SEAL/THE GREAT SEAL THE MORNING KINGS Funk, July 29 Each day of the Fair, you can catch performances from talented musicians of all genres. Here are the artists you’ll see when you KATIE AUSTIN visit the Main Street Stage presented by CD102.5 or the Contemporary Country, Gazebo Stage. July 30 GRAYSON MAIN STREET STAGE MR. KEITH LITTLE Singer-Songwriter, July 31 Blues, Soul, R&B , August 2 PRESENTED BY CD102.5 DAVID WAYNE BRASS TRACKS BAND ANNIE BROBST Traditional Country, August 1 Pop Country, August 3 70's-80's horn music, July 26 THEO PERRY CHARLES WALKER BAND Eclectic Soul, August 2 PERSONAL PUBLIC Neo-Funk, August 4 Alternative Electro Rock, STEEL BLOSSOMS July 27 TRIPLE THE TROUBLE Country Folk, August 3 Power Pop, August 5 MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER PETER CONRAD Country Rock, July 29 ROMERO NORTEÑO Songs From The 60'S, August 5 August 4 VETERAN'S DAY VARIETY SHOW LORDS OF LITERATURE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY July 30 Rock, Pop & Motown, August 6 PATROL DRUM & BUGLE CORPS PETE SCHLEGEL WILLIE PHOENIX August 4 Real Country, July 30 Blues Rock, August 6 HADDEN SAYERS BAND JASON OWENS Blues, Americana , July 31 GAZEBO STAGE Country Rock, August 5 THE DREW ALLAN DUO DEUCE 'N A QUARTER TOM RODDEY Blues, Pop, Country, July 26 Electric Blues , August 1 Oldies & Classic Country, August 6

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TREVOR & LORENA Comedy Magic, Aug 1 – 6

MAIN STREET STAGE PRESENTED BY CD102.5 ENTERTAINERS Known primarily for its live music line-up listed at left, STATE FOSSIL/TRILOBITE the Main Street Stage is also home to the Fair’s ever- popular hypnosis shows along It is easy to walk several miles in a day at the Fair. Take a load with exciting comedy magic: off for a few and relax with an engaging performance at one of our free entertainment stages with performances from the CHIPPER LOWELL following amazing entertainers: Comedy Magic, Daily RON DIAMOND MICHAEL GOUDEAU GAZEBO STAGE Hilarious Hypnosis, July Comedy Juggling, Daily Family-friendly shows 26 – 31 from comedy to magic are MR. SHNEADLE interspersed with live music at TERRY DAVOLT Physical Comedy, Daily this intimate stage located in Comedy hypnosis, Aug 1 – 6, the heart of the Fair: NEW!

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1 Donuts and Burgers The famed donut burger is the ultimate sweet and savory combination, featuring your favorite burger toppings (bacon, lettuce, onion, etc.) and sweet glazed donuts used in place of a bun. Yum.

Buffalo Chicken and Won-Tons 2 A favorite of Fair staffers, a dollop of creamy buffalo chicken dip is dropped in a won-ton wrapper and deep-fried into bite-size nuggets of pure buffalo-flavored goodness served with a side of seasoned sour cream dipping sauce. Like Crab Rangoon? This is the buffalo chicken version.

3 Tots and Gravy Poutine tots are a different tater take on the Canadian favorite, traditionally made with French fries. Perfect, crunchy tots are topped with a special batch of hot gravy and cheese curds.

Hot Dogs, Swiss Cheese and Bacon 4 The little-known “Dauby Dog,” tucked away between the Cooper Arena and the Dairy Products Building is presented with little fanfare but limitless flavor – a Swiss-cheese-stuffed hot dog is wrapped in bacon and deep-fried, then served on a bun. It’s basically the best hot dog you could imagine.

5 Roast Beef and Potatoes When you say the ingredients, it doesn’t sound that strange. But when you see the creation’s name – a roast beef sundae – it becomes decidedly stranger. Picture this – mounds of mashed potatoes layered with roast beef, drizzled with gravy and topped with a cherry tomato. Interested?

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