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KASICH TO PRESENT “AG IS COOL” AWARDS AT OHIO STATE FAIR

Student winners of Dept. of Agriculture visual arts contest to be recognizedWho: Governor John R. Kasich and student winners:Kaitlyn Zeedyk, Hicksville, Defiance County, age 7Brandon…

GOVERNOR KASICH KICKS OFF FAIR IN 158TH OPENING CEREMONY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 26, 2011 Governor Brings Family and Cabinet to Enjoy Fair Fun on Opening Day   COLUMBUS – The Opening Ceremony for the…

ALL-OHIO STATE FAIR YOUTH CHOIR TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEHOUSE TOUR AND CONCERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 25, 2011 COLUMBUS – The 200-member All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir is set to perform a lunchtime concert on the lawn of…

2011 Junior Fair Board Members Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 26, 2011   COLUMBUS –The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board (JFB) comprises youth, between 16 and 21, who represent various youth…

Fine Arts Exhibition and Awards Ceremony Impacts Ohio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 25, 2011   COLUMBUS – The Fine Arts Exhibition opening reception and awards ceremony will take place from 6 to 8 pm…

Pre-Fair Photo Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 22, 2011 Columbus— With the 2011 Ohio State Fair setup underway, many pre-Fair and Opening Day photo opportunities are available. Fri., July…

A pre-fair toast of celebration to be held tomorrow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2011WHAT: A Budweiser toast with the World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales to celebrate the opening of the 2011 Ohio State Fair. …

City streets to close for Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 22, 2011COLUMBUS - Several city streets will close in preparation for the 158th Ohio State Fair, which will run from July 27…

Spend an "evening with a llama" at the Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2011COLUMBUS – The Ohio Expo Center will host a free “Evening with a Llama” event on July 21 at 6:30…

Fair Commission meetings to take place

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2011 COLUMBUS - The Ohio Expositions Commission will meet during the Fair at the following times:- Wednesday, July 27, 3…