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Fair in "Parker" film opening this Friday, Jan. 25

When Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford’s latest action thriller, “Parker,” opens next Friday, moviegoers throughout the nation will become familiar with the Ohio State…

January Commission meetings to take place

717 E. 17th Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43211 | ohioexpocenter.com Meeting Notice FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 11, 2013 JANUARY COMMISSION MEETING TO TAKE PLACE WHO: Ohio Expositions…

Fair's soybean education program receives international recognition

The Ohio State Fair, in conjunction with the Ohio Soybean Council, has received an award of distinction in the inaugural Soybean and Environmental Sustainability Awards…

Show us your blue ribbon best

Do you make the state's best apple pie, melt-in-your-mouth fudge or mouthwatering cheesecake? How about world-class sculptures and paintings? Maybe you've got a green thumb,…

Former State Fair choir members sought for 2013 performances

SEARCH BEGINS FOR 8,000 SINGERS FROM ALL-OHIO STATE FAIR YOUTH CHOIR’S 50 YEARS  The Ohio State Fair and former members of the All-Ohio State Fair…

December Commission meetings to take place

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2012   WHO: Ohio Expositions Commission   WHAT: Commission and committee meetings   WHERE: Voinovich Livestock  Trade Center Meeting Room…

Fine Arts Director creates blue ribbon holiday artwork

Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Director Pamela O’Loughlin likes getting crafty, even in the off season. So when an opportunity arises to create a new…

Fair included in "60 Minutes Overtime"

The 60 Minutes episode that aired on Sunday, Dec. 2 about Shin Dong Hyuk - the only prisoner born and raised in one of North Korea's prison…

Fair included in "60 Minutes Overtime"

The 60 Minutes episode that aired on Sunday, Dec. 2 about Shin Dong Hyuk - the only prisoner born and raised in one of North…

"Ag is Cool" student and teacher winners announced

Trophies and checks to be presented in school assemblies next week The Ohio Expositions Commission has announced that four fifth-grade students from across the state…