Experience the Ohio Proud Showcase
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) welcomes you to its first-ever dedicated "home" on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Conveniently located inside the new Ohio Agriculture Center, the Ohio Proud Showcase is your destination for all things Ohio grown.
- Morning Fuel: Stop by any day from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a cup of fresh, locally made coffee.
- Live Cooking Stage: Stick around for daily kitchen demonstrations featuring fresh, local ingredients.
- Specialty Crops: Explore specialty crops grown right here in Ohio, test your knowledge of the foods and products made from these crops, and then grab some seeds to start a garden of your own
Discover Ohio Wines
The best of Ohio’s wine industry will be on display inside the Ohio Proud Showcase, where visitors can choose from 30 award-winning Ohio wines. The featured wines have earned a Double Gold Medal in the 2026 Ohio Wine Competition and/or qualify for the Ohio Quality Wine Program, which recognizes wines made from Ohio-grown grapes.
- Sip: Enjoy specialty Ohio wine-based cocktails served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Meet: Chat directly with Ohio winemakers from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to hear the unique stories behind their vineyards.
Shop Ohio Proud
Inside the Ohio Proud Showcase is the Ohio Proud General Store, open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., where fairgoers can shop more than 100 products from 35 Ohio Proud partners, including soaps, sauces, and snacks. When visitors buy local, they directly support Ohio businesses and communities.
Ohio Proud is a program of the Ohio Department of Agriculture that promotes products that are grown, raised, or processed in Ohio. With nearly 400 member businesses, the program helps consumers identify and support local farmers, food producers, and agricultural businesses while strengthening Ohio’s economy.
Meet Your Department of Agriculture
The Ohio Proud Showcase is also your opportunity to learn more about the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the important role it plays every day.
The agency protects Ohioans by ensuring the safety of the state’s food supply and the health of Ohio’s food animals and plant life, while creating economic opportunities for the state’s farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses.
As you explore the Showcase, you'll discover how agriculture is part of your everyday life, and how choosing Ohio-grown products supports local families, creates jobs, strengthens communities, and helps ensure a vibrant future for